This E – Newsletter comes to you because either you requested it, gave me permission to send it to you or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you’d like to no longer receive this monthly communication – please reply accordingly.  

I have great regard for your time – thank you for allowing me to be a resource for you.

Health-E NEWS February 2009

Just for the heart of it here are the Top 10 Nutrients that promote Heart Health… plus our product for regulating cholesterol

It’s pretty easy to promote heart health in the month of February, the classic hallmark holiday brings to mind an idealized from the heart mind set. It’s also easy to buy chocolates and roses. Yet perhaps not so easy to address the actual physical health of your very own heart. If you have any family history with heart disease your heart is genetically predisposed to heart concerns.  From my perspective I can offer information about long term prevention strategies that potentially keep you off medications or naturally shift heart heart health challenges like high blood pressure and high cholesterol. I marvel at the results gained by these natural approaches.   

Multi/Vitamin/Mineral Supplement Independent clinical research concludes the completeness and bioavailability of this multiple vitamin. Shortage of levels of basic nutrients will put blood lipids out of balance. Also available w/o Iron and a superb over age 50 formula Multi-for seniors

Soy Protein A Complete, low fat, low calorie protein drink mix that stabilizes blood sugar, rebuild cells and hormones. Isoflavones are the special substances in soy that help lower cholesterol, reduce risk of cancer, help control PMS and menopausal symptoms and reduce the risk of kidney and gallstones. Our Soy Protein has been proven effective as reported in the Arteriosclerosis Journal of Medicine. The New England Journal of Medicine states 38 studies showing soy itself lowers cholesterol by 12 to 13% and 11.5% is LDL (bad) cholesterol.

Articles of interest and research re: soy and stroke

Acidophilus/Bifidus Friendly bacteria supports the growth of health microflora naturally found in the colon. Our product delivers a guaranteed 500 million live bifidus and acidophilus to the lower intestine. Acidopholus/ Bifidus lowers cholesterol in three ways:

1. Limits cholesterol production in the liver;

2. A healthy acid environment the probiodics converts cholesterol into a form the body cannot absorb;

3. Probiodics consume the cholesterol (like pac-man) and cholesterol is eliminated.

Fiber Our unique blend of four types of soluble fibers can significantly help you lower your blood cholesterol when combined with a low-fat diet. It is easy to add to your soy protein shake. Our Fiber has been clinically tested and proven at Stanford University School of Medicine. Two studies were reported in the American Journal of Cardiology that our Fiber lowered total cholesterol in just 4 weeks, by 15%; LDL (bad cholesterol) lowered by 22% and HDL (good cholesterol) stayed the same. For each 1% drop in total cholesterol you reduce your heart attack risk by 2%. This 15% decrease means that heart attack risk has been reduced by 30%. To get the amount of fiber in one serving of our Fiber, one would need to consume 20 slices of whole wheat bread or 6 apples or 3 ½ bowls of oatmeal. Get results with no side effects as found with  medications.

Essential Fatty Acids Reduces 3 risk factors for heart disease: reduces clots in blood vessels; lowers triglycerides and raises HDL (good cholesterol). Omega-3 fatty acids like those in cold water fish and EPA, play a role in the formation of prostaglandins, which are hormone like substances which regulate blood clotting, inflammation and normalize blood pressure. EPA is nature’s Teflon because it makes arterial walls more slippery and red blood cells more flexible, thus improves blood flow. Easier blood flow means the heart doesn’t have to pump as hard to move blood. That translates to lower blood pressure. Lecithin may also be added to the program when dealing with stubborn high cholesterol levels, as it emulsifies fat.

Articles of interest and research re: EFA’s and stroke

B Complex Why do people with low cholesterol levels have heart attacks? The natural by-products of metabolism called homocysteine are collecting in the arteries. High levels of homocysteines, as reported by the New England Journal of Medicine creates a 30 times greater chance of heart attack no matt
er what cholesterol levels are. B vitamins especially folic acid, B6, and B12  totally protect you from high homocysteine levels. 90% of Americans are deficient in B complex. Stress, sugar and processed foods rob the body of B vitamins.

The B Vitamin niacin is one of the oldest & most effective treatments for high cholesterol. However it is best taken as a B-complex to prevent “niacin flush”. Niacin is also needed for proper circulation, healthy skin & nervous system, and the metabolism of carbohydrates, fats and proteins, and in the production of hydrochloric acid for the digestive system.

Articles of interest and research re: B Complex

Vita-E  Heart disease risk factors are reduced by 30 to 40% when taking 400IU of Vitamin E. This study was done with 87,000 nurses and 35,000 physicians. One would have to consume 4 pints of peanut butter a day to get 400IU of vitamin E. Our Vitamin E, selenium and grapeseed extract deliver potent antioxidant protection from free radical cell damage. By preventing the oxidation of LDL cholesterol and by protecting arterial walls, vitamin E is an important factor in promoting hearth health and in maintaining a normal cardiovascular system. Confused about News about Vitamin E ? Click here

Articles of interest and research re: Vitamin E

Our Calcium product Studies show that calcium and magnesium help balance the delicate ratio of minerals in our cells that affect blood pressure and the proper function of the heart. Cal-Mag also promotes the mineralizing of the skeleton system thus preventing osteoporosis.

Vita-C  Tufts University reports higher vitamin C levels relates to higher HDL levels. Vitamin C enhances the oxygen supply to the blood stream. It also protects supports the collagen of the cell. Our Vita-C contains the entire vitamin C complex (bioflavonoids etc) and is gently released continuously over a 24 hour period.

Garlic In addition to lowering cholesterol, garlic has also been shown to lower elevated blood pressure, triglycerides and blood glucose in diabetics. It acts as a natural antibiotic, protects the liver from toxins, kills intestinal parasites and is used as a treatment for colic when breast-feeding.

CoQ10 At least 35 controlled clinical trials in Japan, Europe and the U.S. have demonstrated the benefit of CoQ10 therapy in congestive heart failure, angina and ischemic heart disease, and myocardial infarction. CoQ10 levels in heart tissue decline disproportionately with age. At age 20, the heart has a higher CoQ10 level than other major organs. At age 80 this is no longer true, with heart levels cut by more than half. CoQ10 pioneer Karl Folkers (1985), in agreement with earlier Japanese studies, found lower CoQ10 levels in patients with more severe heart disease and showed that CoQ10 supplements significantly raised blood and heart tissue levels of CoQ10 in these patients. Cholesterol medications deplete CoQ10.

Our Co-enzyme Q10 is up to 500% more bio-available than dry powder products, up to 333% more bio-available than soft gels

Articles of interest and research re: CoQ10

AND…

Our cholesterol regulating product is a unique blend of clinically proven ingredients that can help you retain normal cholesterol levels. This proprietary blend of natural ingredients inhibits the absorption of dietary cholesterol and increases HDL (“good”) cholesterol. It does all this without interrupting production of coenzyme Q10, a nutrient important to heart health because it helps cells produce energy.

sourced from a former newsletter 

Heart health research articles: nutrition and heart disease

medical protocol flickr image credit

^{karen hanrahan | wellness educator and consultant | writer
nutrition ~ green clean ~ inch loss  ~ anti-aging}
 

This E – Newsletter comes to you because either you requested it, gave me permission to send it to you or I thought you might find it of interest. If for any reason you’d like to no longer receive this monthly communication – please reply accordingly. I have great regard for your time – thank you for allowing me to be a resource for you.

Take good care of yourself now…your future health depends it.

HealthE NEWS January 2009

Topic Focus of the Month

Detoxification. Knowing that everyone is always discussing weight loss at this time of year, I thought I’d tackle the subject of detoxification instead. In my personal history of taking supplements, I have sprinkled a bit of this and that supplement for a moderate level of detoxing, but never had I taken on a full program. I took on a full-fledged detox program two years ago and was very impressed and excited about the results. Since then I found myself mentioning this process to many people as a great way to clean the slate, get a fresh start or regenerate certain organs or body functions.

Why detox?? Well, there are a million reasons to cleanse major areas of the body, and millions of approaches one can take. You can focus on one area in particular, or approach the project as a whole. Detoxification for some can be unpleasant, but my philosophy is if getting toxins out of the body is a little icky ( how’s that word for a scientific explanation ), better to get it out of my body now than have it wreak havoc in my body later.

Several medicinal herb products; Natural Laxative, Milk Thistle, Friendly Bacteria and Alfalfa, which are highlighted briefly below, contribute to a comprehensive detoxification program. Taken for 30 days, one will notice more energy, a clearer state of mind, regular and complete bowels and a stronger resistance to virus’s, flu or the common cold. Other products like Garlic, Fiber, and Digestive Enzymes are also great to add to the program. I also included a product that relieves stress  for state of mind detoxing and to blunt the over production of cortisol. Lastly, but never least, I drank a ton of water!! Water and Fiber are the 2 vehicles used to flush toxins from the body.

The colon is the most significant organ in our body, it is said that all health begins in the colon and I agree with that statement. Dr. William Donald Kelley a nationally known nutritional consultant says, 80% of people who take vitamins do not absorb them due to build up of waste material in the colon. It’s fair to say this statement applies to absorbing nutrients from the foods we eat as well. The natural healing profession has long known that well over 90% of degenerative disease conditions can be directly related to intestinal stasis, that is, a stagnant, fermenting condition within the bowels and related organs. This condition does not necessarily correspond to actual known constipation as one might think. A person can move their bowel many times a day, but not move the horrific debris that gathers, this accumulation can contribute to a circulation of toxins throughout the entire body
( ewwwwwwww! ) and give rise to an endless chain of disease conditions.

The founder of our Company created in 1917 (!!) an extremely impressive product based on how strongly he felt about the relationship of the colon to overall health. Herbal medicines have a fabulous and impressive history and in my opinion play a significant role in a solid health plan. Some herbs can be used daily. Others occasionally. While others are used for specific conditions as alternatives to medications. Natural Laxative, a signature product utilizes the herb senna and is safe to use daily. This product can not be compared to artificial television colon cleansers which often evoke an emergency response, are irritating to the tissues, sometimes even damaging. Good high quality products will strengthen, normalize, cleanse and detoxify the colon.

Note: Not all medicinal herbal products are created equal. Make sure to purchase from a company you can trust.

The Liver is an equally important organ that often gets overlooked. The liver is a filter for every single toxin that comes into our body and the toxins stay there. We change the filters of our cars, our furnaces and even our tap water, but how can we clean the liver?? Someone once described it to me like this; imagine never ever wiping the windshield off on your car ever, and imagine how grimey that windshield would get. How would that effect how we see out of our car? How can a major organ keep our body clean if the filter is not cleaned once in a while? Milk Thistle is an amazing medicinal herb that can actually regenerate the cells in the liver. I am continually amazed at the wisdom of our human body, and when given the right tools how it can do amazing things.

Acidophilous Bifidus, huh? That’s a techy way of saying friendly bacteria!! Many know about this live culture which is often found in yogurt. Would you believe that by the time we reach adulthood that the balance of the friendly bacteria in our colon is greatly reduced or even depleted?

Why restore this important bacteria?

Better digestion, enhanced immune function and a stronger resistance to parasites and other microbial bad guys are just a few reasons! Our friendly bacteria  was product perfection in the making, it took them 8 years, but the teeny tiny pearl was worth the wait and more. Ours is the only product that can guarantee delivery of friendly bacteria to the colon. 500 million of the good guys each and every time!! Others on the market can not make that claim.

Another important herb in a detox program is Alfalfa, it’s deep deep root system pulls a zillion nutrients and minerals from the soil. It’s leaves are chlorophyll rich and is very, very cleansing.

Throughout the next few weeks I will share a bit more in depth about how they are wonderful detoxification tools.

pink grapefruit flickr image

Know anyone who might benefit from a nutritional consultation?? My business is based entirely on word of mouth referrals, please don’t keep me a secret!! Share this information with those you know.

karen hanrahan | wellness educator and consultant | writer
nutrition ~ green clean ~ inch loss  ~ anti-aging

Contact me:  708.482.0678 

 

This testimony was shared via email from a fellow sales leader named Kris – thank you!

I have an older friend that has Chronic Lymphcytic Leukemia. His name is Alvin. There are two types of Lymphcytic – B cell, which is slow growing and T cell which grows faster. There is treatment for the slower, that puts it in remission. But there is no treatment that works well for T cell. Alvin has the T cell. I have been taking him to the cancer specialist since spring. Every two months at his appointment, his white count had risen. At one of the latter appontments I asked the Dr if interferon was ever used to help stop the disease. He said that’s an interesting thought. So I pulled out my pamhlet on our natural interferon. He said that it wouldn’t hurt to try. Alvin has taken 3 of our natural interferon and 3 Vita C each day for two months. At his last appointment the Dr was amazed. Alvin’s blood levels greatly improved. The Dr said they were right back to where he wanted them. And to keep doing what he was doing and extended his appointments to every three months. We are just thrilled.

Imagine if one can see these results for this type of cancer, maybe they’d see results with other types too?

Our natural interferon was a powerful discovery in immune system science, it’s exclusivity with our company speaks highly of our ability to source and produce something of this caliber. It makes me proud to represent this company.  The product is designed for daily use and increases the production of your body’s natural interferon, a critical activator of the immune system.

This product works at the cellular level in two ways:

rapidly activates your immune system’s defenses
mobilizes the immune systems “search and destroy” teams

This product would be valid/helpful for you: if you are undergoing cancer or chemo, have allergies or asthma, have any auto immune disorders: MS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis,etc.,Hepititis C, PMS, Colds and Flu, Thyroid disorrders, West Nile Virus, avian flue, SARS, HIV/Aids Virus

I mentioned this exclusive globally patented natural interferon today because of our cold and flu prevention topic focus this month, the timing of this testimony was perfect and kudos to this medical practitioner who didn’t say no to an herbal supplement.

Should you take this product the benefits include: regulation and stimulation of natural interferon production, increased resistance to infection, optimized immune repose against viruses,environmental irritants and airborne pollutants, a safe natural immune stimulant, activation of the body’s natural ” killer cells”

The Dr who discovered the drug interferon, Dr. Kojima is the very same doctor who methodically strived for 40 years to find the plant extract natural version. 4 published human clinical studies confirm the validity of this formula.  There is no other product like it in the world and no other company has the rights to share it.

Do you know anyone immune system challenged?

interferon flickr image credit