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Advisory Board Doctors*
Dr. John E. Hahn Dr. Eugene M. Dr. Pratap Singhal Dr. Arlan Cage Dr. Nick Delgado Dr. Shaun Dyler Dr. James Privitera
Goldberg
Dr. David Tanton Dr. Fereshteh Dr. Joan Amtoft- Dr. Lynn A. Anderson Dr. Cheryl Brown- Dr. Mark A. Byard Dr. Victor
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22 Discover Your Health Possibilities
by Reza Emaddudin
Our featured Advisory Doctor of the month, Dr. Arlan Cage, certainly has a
wealth of knowledge to share. Ever-curious about how things work, Dr. Cage’s
fascination with trying to solve the causes behind his friends’ health conditions
led him to realize that he attained a greater sense of satisfaction making health
recommendations to people. Leaving behind his day-job as a rocket scientist,
he decided to become a full-time naturopathic doctor and hasn’t regretted his
decision since. To discover more about Dr. Cage’s amazing health journey and
his views on personal health responsibility, read our exclusive interview.
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IN THE NEWS • SCIENCE • HEALTH • LIFESTYLE
The Risk of Ice Contamination
In 1974 the United States passed the Safe water” and 72.2% were “positive for presump- with most minor contaminants. However, by
Drinking Water Act. Since then the Environ- tive coliform bacteria presence.” following proper food-handling rules; washing
mental Protection Agency (EPA) has success- The main issue, touched on by Dr. Tosh, is your hands before meals; and being aware of
fully undertaken the task of keeping harmful the possible cross-contamination of ice with possible contaminants from your surroundings
levels of bacterial pathogens out of US drinking food. Ice is regarded as a “ready-to-eat food”, you can help minimize the risk even further.
water. But one of the bigger culprits when it but the ice trays in your refrigerator and ice
comes to the possible contamination of drink- machines that make it need to be cleaned
ing water comes from ice machines at restau- regularly just like any other kitchen appliance
rants according to researchers Dr. Pritish Tosh or utensil that comes into contact with food.
and Martin Bucknavage. Another issue with ice machines in restau-
Although the EPA regularly monitors public rants and home freezers is mold. While the
water supplies, it doesn’t check ice machines machines themselves aren’t harmful when
in restaurants to make sure they are bacteria- running, if they are turned off and on without
free. A 2011 study investigated ice dispens- being cleaned between that period, mold may
ers used in Las Vegas food establishments grow.
and proceeded to find that 33.3% of the ice While these instances of contamination can
samples “exceeded the EPA limits set for het- appear worrisome, Tosh and Bucknavage point
erotrophic bacteria concentration for drinking out that the average immune system can deal
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have left no doubt that los- your confidence, and finally attain that (abdominal) fat were given either a pla-
ing excess weight is one of the healthy lifestyle you’ve been aiming for! cebo or a daily doses of 1,667.25 mg of
most important things you can do for G. cambogia with a 60% concentration
your health, longevity, and self-image. A Positive Impact Across of hydroxycitric acid (providing a total
Studies have shown that dropping even the Board of 1,000 mg of HCA), the key active in-
a modest amount of weight significant- Studies show that just a moder- gredient in G. cambogia. At the end of
ly benefits your heart, circulation, and ate loss of total body weight can sig- 16 weeks, the G. cambogia group were
cholesterol (CDC.gov 2011, NIH.gov nificantly improve your overall health. found to have significantly reduced
2013). Plus, a slimmer you lifts moods, Losing belly fat is especially important, visceral, subcutaneous, and total fat ar-
increases confidence, and promotes a say experts, because it lies in such prox- eas compared with the placebo group.
healthy self-image (Pittman 2011). Un- imity to the heart, liver, and other or- Researchers also noted there was no
fortunately, losing weight isn’t the easi- gans (WomensHealthMag.com). “rebound effect,” suggesting that the ac-
est of tasks and many obstacles, such as The importance of losing abdomi- cumulation of new abdominal fat was
hormones, stress, and low moods, can nal fat is one of the reasons such a fire- being blocked (Hayamizu 2003).
hinder the best of intentions. storm has ignited around G. cambogia. This is only a small part of the ben-
Losing weight can be easier, how- Numerous clinical studies show it has efits G. cambogia offers. In two dif-
ever, with the introduction of Gar- the ability to both burn existing belly ferent analyses of these studies it was
cinia cambogia, a fruit that has taken fat and block the formation of new concluded that G. cambogia decreased
the nutritional supplement industry fat. These abilities were borne out in body weight and BMI by 5.2%, lowered
by storm. With this remarkable com- double-blind, randomized, placebo- fatty acid content in the blood, and fa-
pound in your corner, you can man- controlled studies. In one study, sub- cilitated oxidation (burning) of fat and
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WEIGHT MANAGEMENT
carbohydrates (Li 2013). Addition- muscle (which burns more calories Stronger Together
ally, food intake, total cholesterol, LDL than fat), avoid muscle fatigue, regulate Much thought and research was put
(bad) cholesterol, triglycerides, and blood sugar, and controls the electri- into the combination of ingredients to
serum leptin (the appetite hormone) cal activity of the heart (NIH.gov 2014, include in Garcinia Cambogia Extract.
levels were significantly reduced, while Woods). Each compound was chosen not only
HDL (good) cholesterol and serotonin Working along with potassium is for its superior weight-management
levels significantly increased, with no chromium. This important mineral is properties, but also for the multiple
adverse effects noted (Li 2013, Onak- also involved in the metabolism of nu- health benefits it could contribute to
poya 2011). trients into energy. Studies show that the blend to expand and strengthen the
chromium supplementation helps burn actions of the overall formula.
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GardaVita®’s new Garcinia Cambo- been shown to curb food cravings, per- weight-supporting properties, Garcinia
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ent is a whopping 3,000 mg of G. cam-
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This comprehensive formula blends in
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Calcium, perhaps best known for its
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port. A study reported in the British
Journal of Nutrition found that obese
women on a low-fat diet supplemented
with calcium lost six times more weight
than those given a placebo instead of
calcium (Nall). The researchers noted
that inadequate calcium intake triggers
appetite, leading to overeating, while
supplementing calcium triggered feel-
ings of fullness (Nall). Appetite control
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Other studies have found that calcium
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that inhibit lipogenesis (the forma-
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Potassium plays multiple roles in
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A Healthy, Confident You
It should be good news to learn that
losing just a modest amount of weight
and the formation of new fat.
can have a significant positive impact
on the health conditions linked to be-
ing overweight. Even minimal reduc-
tions in total body weight, say experts,
benefits cardiovascular health, circula- ment and reduce body mass index. NIH.gov. (2014). “Potassium in the diet.” www
tion, blood pressure, cholesterol, and Together with a healthy diet and ex- .nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/002413
triglyceride levels. ercise program, Garcinia Cambo- .htm.
Dropping those pounds can be eas- gia Extract is a supplement you can Onakpoya, I. et al. (2011). “The Use of Garcinia
ier with the help of Garcinia Cambo- take daily to provide important ben- Extract (Hydroxycitric Acid) as a Weight loss
gia Extract, the extraordinary formula efits to your physical health and overall Supplement: A Systematic Review and Meta-
containing clinically tested G. cambo- well-being. Analysis of Randomised Clinical Trials.” Journal
gia and other ingredients in a highly of Obesity. 2011(2011).
effective blend that can help diminish To order Garcinia Cambogia Extract, Parikh, S.P. & Yanovski, J.A. (2003). “Calcium
abdominal fat and the formation of see next page! intake and adiposity.” American Journal of
new fat; promote a healthy appetite; Clinical Nutrition. 77(2): 281-28.
and support healthy weight manage- References
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health risks of being overweight?” win.niddk
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M
ore people are cohabiting
before being married these
days (Grinberg 2013) and
Married Men
with a partner are less likely than mar-
ried men to get regular health screen-
ings—and even less likely to get regu-
lar check-ups than single men living
Think living together is the same as being on their own (Pawlowski 2014).
married? From a health standpoint, the answer Better Put a Ring on It?
may not be what you expect. Researchers analyzed data from a
2011–2012 National Health Interview
by Timothy Rosini Survey containing information on
more than 24,310 men with ages rang-
ing from 18 to 64. The findings sug-
gested that 76% of married men had a
health care visit in the past year com-
pared to 65% of single men and 60%
of cohabiting men (Pawlowski 2014).
The research held consistent regard-
less of age, but only for those who had
health insurance.
While researchers expected to see
a difference between men with spous-
es and those without, the results that
cohabiting men had less health care
visits were unexpected, said one of the
report’s authors. Researchers believe
that the reason behind these findings
is that live-in partners in these situa-
tions do not play the same health-pro-
moting role that wives often do. The
reluctance in men to discuss personal
health issues with a partner was also
given as one of the possible reasons
girlfriends do not have as much in-
sight into their male partners’ health
(Pawlowski 2014).
Men could feel that receiving
health advice from their live-in part-
ners is a possible hit on their mascu-
linity and do not want to be thought
of as weak. Also, they may not have
the same comfort level that hus-
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bands and wives have. “(The wife) al health so that he can continue to should also schedule annual prostate
feels much more comfortable pushing provide for his wife and any children exams and mammograms, respective-
the issues,” said Joseph H. Blumberg, (Opdyke 2014). ly, once they reach their 40s. Preventa-
executive director of the non-profit “In households where the hus- tive screenings and regular check-ups
Men’s Health and Wellness Center in band’s income is crucial to the fam- should always be a high priority and
Atlanta (Pawlowski 2014). ily’s standard of living, he may recog- they are the most simple and straight-
Perhaps the most interesting bit nize that falling ill would have very forward ways to ensure long-lasting
of the study, however, is that single negative consequences and feels mo- good health (CDC.gov 2014).
men are more likely to receive regular tivated to stay healthy,” said Stephen Preventive care is the most im-
preventative health screenings than J. Blumberg, one of the authors of the portant step you can take to manage
men who are cohabiting (Pawlowski report (Pawlowski 2014). your health. Many of the top risk fac-
2014). All popular culture assump- Another reason as to why married tors leading to illness and other health
tions about bachelor life aside, single men may be healthier is the influ- problems may be preventable if they’re
men—more so than men cohabiting ence of women as being the ones in caught in time. Whether you’re mar-
with a partner—may realize they are charge of a family’s health. According ried, cohabiting, or single, you can be
solely responsible for their health de- to a report by Kaiser Health, women responsible for your own health and
cisions and may feel personally obli- have long been the undisputed family be a healthy influence on your spouse
gated to get regular check-ups. health care decision-makers, making or partner too.
approximately 80% of family health
Marrying Into a care choices. They often schedule their References
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the household. While many women tive health screenings are important
have taken on the role of being the for both genders regardless of a cou- CPMHealthGrades.com. (2014). “How Women
influence Healthcare Decisions.” www
family breadwinner these days, men ple’s cohabitation situation (CDC.gov
.cpmhealthgrades.com/index.cfm/customers
traditionally feel more pressure to do 2014). Blood pressure and cholesterol
/e-newsletters/june-2012/women-influence
so, especially if there are children in health, for example, are common ar- -health-care-decisions/.
the family. A husband may feel more eas that both men and women need
Grinberg, E. (2013). “Report: More women
of an obligation to ensure his person- to monitor closely. Men and women
Moving in Before Marriage.” April 4: www.cnn
.com/2013/04/04/living/women-premarital
-cohabitation/.
Healthfinder.gov. (2014). “Get Screened.”
healthfinder.gov/HealthTopics/Category/doctor
-visits/screening-tests/get-screened#the
-basics_2.
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Winner.” www.parentguidenews.com/Articles
/TheRoleoftheBreadWinner.
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DOCTOR INTERVIEW
Discover
Your Health
Possibilities
Advisory Board member, Dr.
Arlan Cage, believes that everyone
can sustain good health by taking
a more proactive approach to
personal care.
by Reza Emaddudin
L
ife is full of unexpected turns
that can take you to places you
didn’t think you would end up
originally. This is especially true for
Dr. Arlan Cage who began his ca-
reer not in medicine, but as an en-
gineer and rocket scientist. Among
his many achievements, Dr. Cage
worked for a satellite manufacturer
and was even offered the opportu-
nity to contribute to the space shuttle
program. But despite these successes,
he also began to notice that his high-
stress lifestyle was taking a toll on his
health and happiness. This started
him on a new path of studying na-
turopathic medicine…and he hasn’t
looked back since.
Today, Dr. Cage operates a na- one health area or body part because death in the US which is published by
turopathic medical clinic in Mount they’re all interconnected. When I the CDC every year. The order hasn’t
Shasta, California. Between tending was practicing in the big city, I did a changed much in the last 15–20 years
to patients in his clinic and making lot of work in endocrinology and gy- and heart disease is number one. Ac-
house calls, Dr. Cage is also an avid necology. Now I just practice more in cidents aside, all the top causes are
farmer, outdoorsman, and author. small towns and treat more general due to poor nutrition first and toxic
The Journal of Longevity was glad to things; everything from newborns exposure second. I happen to have the
find an opening in his busy schedule to people in their 90s to just about statistics memorized for blood sugar
to present you this one-on-one in- everything imaginable. I’m more of concerns, which is one of the top 10.
terview with this esteemed Advisory a primary care provider and general About 100 years ago, the rate of
Board member. holistic internist who happens to spe- blood sugar imbalances in the general
cifically work in endocrinology and population was one-tenth of one per-
JOL: Thank you for taking the gynecology. It’s quite rewarding to be cent. Now, just over 100 years later, it’s
time to speak to us, Dr. Cage. able to work with anyone who walks approaching 25%. So, depending on
Can you tell our readers a lit- through the door. how you define it, three or four gen-
erations later we’ve had a huge, huge
tle about what inspired you to
JOL: From the cases that you’ve increase and it’s almost entirely nutri-
make the switch from a full-time tional.
engineering career to practic- dealt with, do you think that
All we have to do is go back and
ing holistic medicine? proper diet and nutrition play
look at what we were eating 100
an understated role in maintain- years ago. This means no genetically
Arlan Cage: It wasn’t just one event; ing day-to-day health? modified foods, no processed foods,
for years I’d begun to notice family and no artificial chemicals. If we ate
members and friends who were my AC: Oh, sure. One of the things I like all whole foods and natural foods
age experience a number of health to do when I do public lectures and we’d very quickly see a huge change
“
challenges. Like any curious “science speaking engagements is that I run in the health of the country—and the
nerd” I did my own research to see down the list of the top-10 causes of world.
if I could determine the cause on my
own and help them out. A lot of my
recommendations ended up working.
At the same time, I was getting
frustrated with a lot of the bureaucra-
When people have one little
cy going on in the aerospace industry
at the time. I realized that helping minor health hiccup that should be
people was something that I wanted
to do more, so I left the industry and
earned my doctorates in both Naturo-
their big warning flag to get them to
”
pathic Medicine and Oriental Medi-
cine. The rest, as they say, is history.
pay more attention and do something
JOL: Is there any main area of about their health. That’s the way
health that you focus on in your
practice? health care is supposed to be.
AC: When you do things holistically
it’s hard to say that you specialize in
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It’s really rewarding to have people cholesterol than we do and have far root cause of gall stones which lead to
take proactive control of their health. lower rates of heart disease than we gallbladder surgery is that the compo-
When people have one little minor do, which doesn’t make sense if the sition of the bile being created by the
health hiccup, that should be their big conventional medical world were cor- liver is wrong. It’s the abnormal com-
warning flag to get them to pay more rect. Resveratrol in red wine is really position of the bile that is the cause
attention and do something about fabulous as an antioxidant for healing and cutting out the gallbladder does
their health. That’s the way health care arteries. It will protect them from ex- nothing to solve that. A quarter of
is supposed to be. periencing oxidative damage which people who have gallbladder surgery
can then lead to cholesterol plaques. still experience the same discomfort,
JOL: Are there any particular For general purpose immune sup- or worse, after surgery.
GardaVita® supplements that port I really like ImmuneGold. Mai- Cleaning up the liver through
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you like about them? immune system and protecting it vitamin/multimineral product is a
from germs and infections. Probiotics more effective method of correcting
are also good. Mega Probiotic would the bile composition. There are other
AC: I really like GlucoVita. It’s ex-
be a great supplement because with herbs to help the liver which I discuss
cellent for blood sugar management
its six billion active cultures, one cap- in my book. But the biggest thing that
and it has been scientifically shown
sule a day would be a normal main- it comes down to is food and the core
that many of the herbs in the formula,
tenance dose for maintaining healthy essential nutrients like a multivita-
such as jambolan and fenugreek, are
bacteria colonies. For people dealing min/multimineral complex with ex-
tremendous for helping to manage
with advanced digestive issues, they tra vitamin C, because most multivi-
blood sugar. When combined with
might want to see a licensed health tamins don’t have enough.
a sensible, healthy diet and proper
medical supervision, this formula care practitioner who understands
is great for controlling short-term natural health to find out how much JOL: That’s very fascinating,
swings in blood sugar. they might need. Dr. Cage. What personal health
Any of the omega oils are excel- habits do you follow to take
lent for cardiovascular health and I JOL: You’ve recently written a care of yourself?
like your Resveratrol Complex. That’s new book about holistic care
one of the main active ingredients for the gallbladder. Are there AC: I live with my wife on a small
in red wine that led to what we re- any major lifestyle changes farm and we grow our own organic
fer to as the “French Paradox” where that you’ve recommended that produce. We also raise our own goats
the French people are eating their for fresh goat’s milk and we have our
have helped your patients be
croissants, drinking their wine, and own chickens for eggs. A high level of
aware of alternative ways of
doing—according to conventional physical activity goes into running all
medical advice—everything wrong supporting their gall bladders, that—growing fruits and vegetables,
for heart health. Yet, they have lower or their health in general? and taking care of animals—so I get
lots of exercise.
AC: For gallblad- The human body is designed to
der health, which get lots of exercise every day, not
is thoroughly dis- once or twice a week for 45 minutes
cussed in my book while watching TV or slowly pedal-
that is available on ing a bicycle at the gym. I mean mov-
my website, the ing your own body with your own
problem is that sur- muscles until you are perspiring and
gery does not treat out of breath. That’s what our bodies
the root cause. The are intended to do and the more you
“
and weight machines; you just need with their health—which is the path
to get out and move. When people are that I took—then that’s what they cessed foods. Be proactive: Learn,
turn off the television, and read
something about health. Take respon-
sibility for your own health because at
Take responsibility for your own the end of the day the doctors aren’t
responsible, the government’s not re-
sponsible, and the drug companies
health because at the end of the aren’t responsible. You are.
People need to take the path that
day the doctors aren’t responsible, best works for them. You can manage
your health using natural methods.
”
Be proactive.
the government’s not responsible,
JOL: Thank you so much for
and the drug companies aren’t your time and for sharing your
valued knowledge with our
responsible. You are. readers, Dr. Cage.
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f the evidence showing that con- and other important nutrients benefit men. Additionally, the Japanese men
suming omega-3 fatty acids helps heart health. were found to have 100% higher blood
protect the heart isn’t convinc- levels of marine-derived omega-3 fatty
ing enough, a new study conducted at The Case for Omega-3 acids. According to researchers, these
the University of Pittsburgh Graduate Fatty Acids findings indicate the need for higher
School of Public Health, in collabora- The University of Pittsburgh study intakes of omega-3 fatty acids than pre-
tion with scientists in Japan, Phila- followed 300 Japanese and American viously thought (NYDailyNews.com
delphia, and Hawaii, shows that Japa- men for five years, tracking heart- 2014).
nese men whose diets contain ample health risk factors such as smoking, Extensive research on omega-3 fatty
amounts of fish high in omega-3s alcohol consumption, blood pressure, acids shows that the two most ben-
are three times less likely than Ameri- and cholesterol levels. After accounting eficial fatty acids are eicosapentaenoic
can men to develop heart health risks. for these factors, it was found that the acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid
Additional studies further show that American men had three times the in- (DHA). EPA and DHA are involved
the B-complex vitamins folate, B6, cidence of narrowing and hardening of in a number of actions throughout the
and B12—also found in fish oils— the coronary arteries than the Japanese body, including brain function, cardio-
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vascular health, and circulation. Their portant action because high blood more fish is a good way to get these im-
importance to heart health is due in pressure can result in scar tissue inside portant nutrients. A word of caution,
part to their anti-inflammatory proper- coronary arteries (Chan 2009, Heart however: The Environmental Protec-
ties (Heart.org 2013). .org 2012). Since omega-3 fatty acids tion Agency recommends limiting con-
Although it’s still under research, cannot be made by the body, they must sumption of many types of fish because
most cardiovascular experts agree that be obtained by eating fish or through of possible contamination (FederalReg-
inflammation plays a major role in supplementation. ister.gov 2014).
the development of heart challenges. And, besides, fish oils and the B vi-
It seems the immune system responds The Bs Are Heart Healthy, Too tamins aren’t the only nutrients needed
to plaque buildup in coronary arteries Ensuring you get enough of the for all-around heart support.
much as it would to a splinter in the omegas is just one step of a compre-
finger, sending out its army of white hensive heart-support regimen. The Comprehensive,
blood cells to launch an attack. Just as B-complex vitamins, B6, folate (folic Multi-Ingredient Supplement
it would with a splinter, this response acid), and B12, are just as important Makes It Easy
results in inflammation, which con- because they help lower blood levels of One of the best ways to ensure you
tributes to hardening and narrowing of homocysteine, an amino acid linked to are providing for your heart is with a
the arteries (Heart.org 2013). EPA and cardiovascular health risks (UMM.edu comprehensive cardiovascular health
DHA appear to have the ability to fight 2011). Studies have found that folate, formula such as Omega3Q10, a super-
inflammation (Swanson 2012). B6, and B12 work together to reduce charged fish oil and CoQ10 supple-
But EPA and DHA’s value extends homocysteine levels and have been ment. In addition to the omega-3 fatty
much further. Numerous studies show associated with lower mortality rates acids, EPA and DHA, and the B vita-
that they help fight plaque buildup by from circulation and cardiovascular mins, Omega3Q10 is packed with ad-
lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and events (ScienceDaily.com 2010, UMM ditional nutrients that enhance it as a
“
triglyceride levels, and raising HDL .edu 2011, Lombardi 2000). whole.
(good) cholesterol (Chan 2009). Regu- The B vitamins and omega-3 fatty Consider coenzyme Q10 and the
lating blood pressure is another im- acids are available in fish, so eating omega-3 fatty acids. Studies show that
people with higher levels of CoQ10
have significantly fewer heart health
One of the best ways to ensure risks (Lee 2012). Present in almost ev-
ery cell in the body, it is critical to en-
you are providing your heart with all the ergy production and studies show that
having adequate levels of CoQ10 posi-
tively influences healthy heart func-
support it needs is with a comprehensive tion. The energy-producing abilities
of CoQ10 helps the heart’s pumping
”
cardiovascular health formula, such as action, which, in turn, helps increase
exercise capacity (UMM.edu 2011).
CoQ10 is also a powerful free-radical
Omega3Q10, a supercharged fish oil and scavenger that combats oxidative stress
in the heart (Lee 2012).
CoQ10 supplement. Unfortunately, as you age levels of
CoQ10 drop and your body’s ability to
absorb it are diminished. That’s where
combining CoQ10 with omega-3 fatty
acids comes in. Studies show CoQ10’s
absorbability is enhanced when taken
with oily substances such as EPA and
DHA (Beg 2010).
A truly comprehensive formula
must address all aspects of heart health
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with such nutrients as lycopene, L- Heart.org. (2012). “Heart and Artery Damage
carnitine, and vitamin E. In addition to and High Blood Pressure.” www.heart.org
boosting the anti-inflammatory actions /HEARTORG/Conditions/HighBloodPressure
of the omega-3s, lycopene helps reduce /WhyBloodPressureMatters/Heart-and
blood stickiness and oxidation of LDL -Artery-Damage-and-High-Blood-Pressure
cholesterol; fights free-radical damage; _UCM_301823_Article.jsp.
and normalizes blood pressure (Sills Heart.org. (2013). “Inflammation and
2012, Li 2013).
heart disease.”www.heart.org/HEARTORG
L-carnitine is responsible for the
/Conditions/Inflammation-and-Heart-Disease
conversion of fat into energy, a factor
_UCM_432150_Article.jsp.
that helps lower the risk of fat accumu-
lation in the heart. Studies show it helps Lee, B.J. et al. (2012). “The Relationship
normalize cholesterol levels and low- between Coenzyme Q10, Oxidative Stress, and
ers the incidence of hardening of the Antioxidant Enzymes Activities and Coronary
arteries (Sayed-Ahmed 2001). As an Artery Disease.” Scientific World Journal. 2012.
antioxidant, vitamin E helps regulate Li, X. & Xu, J. (2013). “Lycopene Supplement
cholesterol, reduces blood stickiness, and Blood Pressure: An Updated Meta-Analysis
and normalizes blood pressure (Caplan Omega3Q10’s supercharged, multi-
of Intervention Trials.” Nutrients. 5(9): 3696–
2013). ingredient formula will provide all the
712.
Together these ingredients make nutritious fish oil, B vitamins, CoQ10,
Omega3Q10 an ideal supplement to and other ingredients your heart and Lombardi, R. (2000). “How folic acid, B6 and
your daily nutrition plan. Unlike fish circulatory system needs. Give your- B12 help the heart.” www.chiro.org/nutrition
oil supplements alone, Omega3Q10 is self peace of mind that you are doing /FULL/3_Bs_Block_Cardiovascular_Disease
clinically proven to support overall car- all you can to protect the health of your .shtml.
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pressure, lipid levels, and circulation. oil with CoQ10 supplement to your evidence that fish oil is beneficial to heart health.”
daily diet. March 6: www.nydailynews.com/life-style
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Omega3Q10 packs all the nutrients
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Omega-
Scientists Identify
Ingredients That Help
Protect Your Liver
In today’s environment,
nutritional support of the
liver should become a
daily mandate.
by Dan Carrison
C
onsidering the size of the job it body. So if your nutritional intake is the more you learn about how the liver
has to do, it is no wonder your not nourishing the liver, it is certainly protects you from external and internal
liver is the largest organ in- not helping it perform its tireless and toxins, the more you’ll want to return
side your body. Weighing about three monumental task. the favor by protecting your liver.
pounds, your liver is the “brain” of Scientists and toxicologists are be-
your body’s metabolic and detoxifica- coming increasingly concerned that The Great Purifier
tion processes. On average, over 34 environmental toxins will continue to Your liver is located in the up-
liters of blood pass through your liver pose a significant health challenge in per right-hand side of the abdomen,
daily, purifying and cleansing it of ex- the years to come, despite legislative behind the rib cage. It performs as
ternal and internal toxins. Your liver regulations designed to reduce pollut- many as 500 functions, mostly having
must fight on two fronts: it must deal ants in the air, drinking water, and soil. to do with filtration, detoxification,
with what you’re exposed to, and at the This means that healthy liver function and metabolism. The liver purifies the
same time with what you put into your is more important today than ever. And blood by changing potentially harm-
www.gardavita.com 31
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ful chemicals into ones that no longer
pose a health challenge. These harm-
ful chemicals can come from outside
the body (environmental pollutants)
or from inside the body in the form of
metabolic by-products from substanc-
es such as alcohol or even from some
medications. Once the chemicals are
rendered harmless, they are excreted
with the bile for elimination. But the
liver also produces many important
substances such as proteins necessary
for healthy blood flow (Medicinenet
.com).
Healthy liver function is supported
by good nourishment and the reverse
is true: improper nutrition can con-
tribute to a health challenge known
as “nonalcoholic fatty liver” (WebMD the water you drink, and the very air the powerful flavonoid in milk thistle
.com 2014). This increasingly common you breathe. Everyone today is exposed that seems to have a beneficial effect on
challenge, marked by accumulation of to a broad variety of toxins, making liver function. Several scientific stud-
fat in the liver cells, can cause inflam- proper liver function a top priority. As ies suggest that the anti-inflammatory
mation and scarring of the liver even if nutritionist Byron J. Richards so aptly properties of silymarin help protect the
you aren’t overweight. puts it, “Based on the ubiquitous pol- liver from toxins and may even help
While you can exercise a great deal lution of planet Earth, liver protection the liver repair itself by forming new
of control over what you take into your now falls into the category of daily cells (UMM.edu). Researchers have
body—by avoiding substances that nutritional needs” (Richards 2013). also given silymarin high marks for in-
make the liver work harder—you have One of the best things you can do for hibiting the formation of free radicals
little control over the industrial toxins your hardworking liver is to nourish it produced from the metabolism of toxic
expelled into your environment, which with the nutrients it requires for daily substances (Vargas-Mendoza 2014).
find their way into the food you eat, function. Certain amino acids have also been
found to contribute to healthy liver
Your Liver’s Best Friends function. An amino acid found in food
Fortunately, researchers have dis- with high sulfur content, methionine
covered that there are a number of nu- has been studied for decades for its “li-
trients that appear to specifically sup- potropic” properties, which is the abili-
port liver health. Oftentimes a single ty to help keep the liver lean and strong
nutritional supplement such as Neu- by contributing to fat metabolism
Liver can be the most practical way (Toohey 2014). Methionine also helps
of obtaining balanced portions of all the liver remove heavy metals like lead
these ingredients at once. and mercury from the blood. Not only
One such ingredient—which you does this vital amino acid nourish the
may not come across every day—is liver, it can help protect it from damage
milk thistle, an herb with a 2,000-year caused by some medications (AltMD
history of use as a liver tonic. Ancient .com 2008).
practitioners carried milk thistle with Glutathione, often referred to as the
them in case a villager accidentally con- Master Antioxidant, plays a very im-
sumed poisonous mushrooms that at- portant role in the detoxification pro-
tack liver function. Modern-day prac- cess. Because of its sulfur content, glu-
titioners have identified silymarin as tathione is “sticky” at the cellular level.
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Free radicals, heavy metals, and other function declines, your overall health .com/dr-mark-hyman/glutathione-the-mother
toxins stick to glutathione, as one ex- will decline as well. Fortunately, your -of_b_530494.html.
pert describes it “like fly paper”, as they liver is resilient and can repair itself, to
Medicine.net. (2014). “Drug-Induced Liver
are carried into the bile and eliminated some degree, with your help. A good
out of your body (Hyman 2010). Con- nutritional supplement such as Neu- Disease.” www.medicinenet.com/drug
sidered a glutathione building block, Liver can make its task a lot easier by _induced_liver_disease/article.htm.
L-cysteine works hand in glove with providing antioxidants, amino acids, Richards, B.J. (2013). “Silymarin Remains
glutathione (Cutler 2008). Another and more into a perfectly balanced for-
the Top Liver-Protecting Nutrient.” March 25:
liver-friendly antioxidant, alpha-lipoic mula that supports healthy liver func-
tion, nourishes the liver, and protects www.wellnessresources.com/health/articles
acid, also helps boost your body’s pro-
duction of glutathione (Cutler 2009). the liver. NeuLiver provides the build- /silymarin_remains_the_top_liver-protecting
Brewer’s yeast is a source of many ing blocks your body is naturally look- _nutrient/.
vitamins and minerals important to fat ing for as a complement to the foods Taylor, T. (n.d.). “Liver.” www.innerbody.com
metabolism within the liver. Choline, a you may be using.
/image_digeov/card10-new2.html.
B vitamin, is thought to be especially
vital in keeping the liver lean by helping To order NeuLiver, Toohey, J.I. (2014). “Sulfur Amino Acids in
your liver cells expel excess fat (Walling see next page! Diet-induced Fatty Liver: A New Perspective
2011). If you think it might be difficult Based on Recent Findings.” Molecules. 19(6):
to assemble all these ingredients for References
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ents, and others—such as liver extract, .com/Articles/Methionine--Encyclopedia-of UMM.edu. (n.d.). “Milk Thistle.” umm.edu
rich in vitamin B12—come together -Alternative-Medicine. /health/medical/altmed/herb/milk-thistle.
in NeuLiver, a nutritional supplement Cutler, N. (2008). “N-Acetyl Cysteine Is Vargas-Mendoza, N. et al. (2014).
specially formulated to support liver a Liver’s Ally.” www.liversupport.com
“Hepatoprotective effect of silymarin.” World
function. /wordpress/2008/05/n-acetyl-cysteine-is-a
-liver%E2%80%99s-ally/. Journal of Hepatology. 6(3): 144–9.
Don’t Let Your Liver Fight Cutler, N. (2009). “Helping Your Liver with Alpha Walling, E. (2011). “Choline restores liver
the Battle Alone R-Lipoic Acid.” June 23: www.liversupport health.” www.naturalnews.com/031108
Your liver works hard to protect .com/wordpress/2009/07/helping-your-liver
_choline_liver_health.html.
you from unprecedented levels of pol- -with-alpha-r-lipoic-acid/.
lutants—internal and external—and it Hyman, M. (2010). “Glutathione: The Mother of WebMD.com. (2012). “Fatty Liver.” www
needs your daily support. If your liver All Antioxidants.” April 10: www.huffingtonpost .webmd.com/hepatitis/fatty-liver-disease.
”
protection now falls into the category
of daily nutritional needs.
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Protect Liver Health with
M
odern man has come a long sitting can also influence what’s go- monize sitting, however. Proper rest
way in the past few thou- ing on inside your body, too (Doheny is necessary at points throughout the
sand years. From living in 2014). When muscles burn less fat and day, as clarified by Jacqueline Kerr,
caves and sitting on dirt floors we now blood doesn’t flow at the same rate as Ph.D., associate professor of family
have couches, recliners, bar stools, a consequence of being stationary for and preventive medicine at the Uni-
beds, and even ergonomic desk chairs too long, fatty acids can build more versity of California, San Diego. “Sit-
at work. However, as comfortable as quickly, leading to blood pressure ting while you are socially engaged
those couch cushions may be, spend- and cholesterol concerns (Fox 2014, might be something that’s very good
ing a lot of time sitting in them comes Berkowitz 2014). for you,” she said. Likewise, sitting for
with a price. While it may be easy to dismiss a few minutes to decompress after a
the harmful effects of too much sit- stressful day could be good for you
Get Up, Stand Up… ting when you’re younger, research (Doheny 2014).
For Your Health has suggested that too much sitting
Many people already understand over time can increase your chances Posturing for Better Health
the importance of physical activity of physical limitations when you get For most people, sitting is a neces-
and new evidence showing why being older. For example, researchers at sary part of their jobs and daily lives,
sedentary for hours can be counter- Northwestern University looked at and can’t be completely avoided. So
productive to good health lends fur- data from the 2003–2005 National what can you do to combat all this sit-
ther support. Sitting for long periods Health and Nutrition Examination ting? The important thing is to think
of the day over and over can cause Surveys, which recorded the health big-picture and long-term. If you’re
muscle degeneration, tight hips, and and socioeconomic status of 2,286 sitting often throughout the day at
a sore back. Slouching and slumping adults ages 60 and older. The re- your job, desk, etc., do it the right
over the couch can create soft abs, searchers took note of how much way. Sit with your back straight; not
and create bad posture for your back difficulty people had with everyday slouched forward putting pressure on
and neck over time. tasks such as getting out of bed, eat- your spine or neck, nor slumped down
ing, and changing clothes. The results in your seat. Keep your shoulders re-
Sitting Concerns That concluded that each daily hour spent laxed with your feet flat on the floor.
Apply to Everyone sitting increased the odds of concerns If you’re sore after sitting at your desk
External issues aren’t the only related to daily living activities later for a little bit, chances are you may be
problems that come from long peri- on in life by 46% (Poon 2014). sitting the wrong way (MyWell-Being
ods of sitting; research suggests that Many experts are quick not to de- .com 2011, Berkowitz 2014).
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LIFESTYLE STORY
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When those small pockets of free time
at work or at home present themselves, you
can utilize them in a healthy way.
Stretching throughout those long take these few minutes to do some ting, remember that a little movement
days at the office can also help break crunches, squats, sit-ups, or lunges. can go a long way towards putting you
up long stretches of consistent sitting. All of these exercises are quick and on the path to better health and lon-
Experts recommend stretching cer- don’t require a lot of space. Plus, your gevity.
tain areas such as your hip flexors for show will be back on before you know
at least three minutes out of the day. it! Using an exercise ball or sitting on References
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sitting, and taking a walk about ev- ing your favorite program can help -sitting/750/.
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Some people go as far as to set a timer blood pumping (FitWatch.com 2014, Linked to a Host of Health Problems. Here’s How
every hour or so to remind them to Berkowitz 2014). to Reduce Your Sitting Time.” www.webmd
move around. Walking can help sup- You can also combine isometric .com/fitness-exercise/news/20140407
port your bones, joints, and muscles; exercises and stretching with yoga /sitting-disease-faq.
plus increase your heart rate and keep poses. You don’t need to be an expert FitWatch.com. (2014). “10 Ways to Exercise
your blood flowing properly to help to do simple poses such as the “cat” While Watching TV.” www.fitwatch.com
guard against circulation concerns and “cow” pose to improve the flexi- /weight-loss/10-ways-to-exercise-while
(Berkowitz 2014). The best part about bility of your back and work your core -watching-tv-579.html.
walking is that it can be easily inte- muscles. Holding these simple poses Fox, M. (2014). “Here’s Just How Bad Sitting
grated into your work day. Taking a for a few minutes at a time can negate Around Is For You.” www.nbcnews.com/health
walk outside your office building or those guilty couch potato feelings and /cancer/heres-just-how-bad-sitting-around
using the stairs during your breaks counteract your sitting time through- -you-n132471.
can help loosen you up and minimize out the day (Berkowitz 2014). Holohan, M. (2014). “Don’t let sitting all day kill
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of sitting. Most people unwind after stationary periods with a little move- -000001010000.
a long period of sitting at the office ment, you can do wonders for your Poon, L. (2014). “Sit More, And You’re More
by sitting in front of the TV instead. back, legs, and neck by keeping fresh, Likely To Be Disabled After Age 60.” www.npr
However, your TV time is actually oxygenated blood pumping through- .org/blogs/health/2014/02/19/279460759/sit
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rotecting your eyes from the aging takes on the eyes and, in par- back of the eye. The retina translates
changes that come with aging ticular, the macula (Daniells 2011). the light rays into nerve signals and
is one of the most important Educating yourself on these age-re- transmits them through the optic
things you can do to guard your vi- lated changes to the macula and the nerve to the brain, where the infor-
sion and the health of your eyes. essential nutrients can help keep you mation is interpreted into the images
The macula, a vital structure of the seeing clearly throughout life. you see. It is this translation of light
eye, is especially vulnerable to these into nerve signals that allows you to
changes. New research data show that The Center of Vision see the world around you; the reason
nourishing your eyes with high in- The eye is an amazing piece of hu- you can see colors, read a book, drive
takes of the key eye-health nutrients man equipment. Like a self-focusing, a car, or recognize faces (Hubel).
lutein and zeaxanthin, combined with highly advanced camera, it gath- Sitting in the center of the retina
a number of specific antioxidants, is ers light rays and sends them to the is a small yellow spot known as the
the primary step in lessening the toll retina, a layer of tissue located at the macula. Comprised of millions of
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Educating yourself on these age-related changes
to the macula and the essential nutrients can help
keep you seeing clearly throughout life.
light-sensing cells, the macula is re- Ocu-Max®, FloraGLO®, red peppers, and oranges. Studies,
sponsible for straight-ahead vision and Your Eyes however, show most Americans don’t
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the retina’s most sensitive area and is identified in the studies as important get far less than the recommended
especially vulnerable to damage, par- to macular health are the carotenoids, daily dose (Kemin.com 2014).
ticularly the damage that occurs with lutein and zeaxanthin. Their impor- Ocu-Max® delivers a clinically
aging (Boyd 2013). tance stands to reason, considering tested and patented special form of
Age-related changes to the mac- they are the main nutrients found in lutein and zeaxanthin called Flora-
ula, which include pigment changes the macula and are the compounds GLO®. FloraGLO® has undergone 23
and the breakdown of light-sensing that give it its yellow color. As the only human trials—more than any other
cells, usually begin around 60 and can available lutein extract. The results of
continue throughout life. Damage to study after study showed that density
the macula can result in loss of cen- of macular pigment increased with
tral vision. FloraGLO® supplementation. Just
The results of studies conducted as significant are studies showing a
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ed Eye Disease Study (AREDS) and FloraGLO® compared to those who
the Age-Related Eye Disease Study 2 received no supplementation. Plus,
(AREDS2) identified a number of nu- this progression was even slower in
trients that help slow the progression participants whose dietary intakes of
of these age-related macular changes compounds able to filter blue light lutein and zeaxanthin were the high-
and established recommended daily rays, which damage delicate light- est (Kemin.com 2014).
dosages for these important com- sensing cells (Daniells 2011), these
pounds. nutrients work like an internal pair of Maxing Out on Eye Health
It’s important to note the results sunglasses to protect the macula from But Ocu-Max® doesn’t stop at two
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age-related macular changes. The re- idants, able to quench damaging free its benefits to eye health and its abil-
searchers stressed that the difficulty radicals that result from light expo- ity to help cells reproduce normally.
of reaching these levels makes it ad- sure (MacularSociety.org). Adequate levels of vitamin A are
visable to supplement these specific Both lutein and zeaxanthin are es- necessary for good night vision and
nutrients at the recommended dos- sential nutrients; that is, your body can help you stave off changes to the
ages (Kemin.com 2014). Adding a is unable to manufacture them and macula and other age-related changes
comprehensive formula, such as Ocu- must get them from diet or supple- (UMM.edu 2013).
Max®, to your daily regimen makes mentation. They are found in foods Zinc and copper are other vital eye
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health. Zinc is found in high levels plant contain flavonoids that help eyes with the nutrients they need to
within the eye. One of its main func- fight inflammation in the eyes and help keep your vision sharp.
tions is to help transport vitamin A mucous membranes (WebMD.com).
to the retina to produce melanin, an- Other eye-supporting compounds, To order Ocu-Max®, see next page!
other protective pigment (AOA.org such as rosemary and citrus biofla-
2014). It has also been identified as an vonoids, round out Ocu-Max®’s com- References
important mineral that may help slow prehensive formula. AOA.org. (2014). “Vitamin C.” www.aoa.org
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extracts are well-known herbal eye health formula, containing lutein and Daniells, S. (2011). “Meta-analysis
nutrients. Studies suggest that ginkgo zeaxanthin, plus a range of antioxi- supports lutein’s eye health benefits.” www
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sels and support healthy blood flow help guard against age-related chang- -benefits.
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2012). Extracts from the eyebright it easy and convenient to provide your Vision.” hubel.med.harvard.edu/book/b8.htm.
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very single day, your body ex- matter the quality or quantity of food, provides the key building block of
pends both mental and physi- you won’t produce energy unless your ATP. The presence of D-ribose in the
cal energy in order to per- body has enough energy molecules cell stimulates the metabolic path-
form the daily functions of life. But such as adenosine-5-triphosphate way your body uses to actually make
sometimes fatigue can get in the way (ATP) and nicotinamide adenine di- this vital compound. If the cell does
and leave you feeling lethargic or slow nucleotide (NADH). If food is not not have enough D-ribose, it cannot
you down. converted into these molecules, it’s make ATP (Teitelbaum 2007). So,
Your body produces energy by useless (Teitelbaum 2013). when cells and tissues become energy
breaking down the components of Energy production also relies on starved, the availability of D-ribose is
food and using them as fuel. But no another simple sugar, D-ribose, that important to energy restoration.
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In a pilot study done on 41 patients
to evaluate whether D-ribose could
help improve symptoms of fatigue, D-
ribose, which was well-tolerated and
ATP is the fuel of life. It’s
resulted in a significant improvement
in all five Visual Analog Scale catego- an energy currency molecule—
”
ries: energy, sleep, mental clarity, in-
tensity of discomfort, and well-being
(Teitelbaum 2012).
the most important source of
ATP—The Essential Energy
Currency for Life
chemical and mechanical energy
Researchers at the Louisiana State
University Health Sciences Center in living systems.
have figured out how ATP is broken
down in cells, providing for the first
time a clear picture of the key reaction prove athletic endurance and combat
But when the mitochondria aren’t
that allows cells in all living things to fatigue (WebMD.com).
working properly, due to various fac-
function and flourish.
tors such as aging, or the damaging Another vital vitamin that lies at
“ATP is the fuel of life. It’s an en-
effects of free radicals, the effects are the core of your body’s ability to make
ergy currency molecule—the most
particularly apparent in parts of the DNA for new cells, form healthy red
important source of chemical and
body with high energy requirements, blood cells, and turn the food you eat
mechanical energy in living systems,”
such as the nervous system, skeletal into energy to power your metabo-
says Sunyoung Kim, the associate
muscles, brain, and heart (Hesterlee lism is vitamin B12. Recent studies
professor who oversaw the research
2004). suggest anywhere from 15%–40% of
published in the Journal of Biological
Americans don’t have adequate levels
Chemistry (ScienceDaily.com 2012).
Each of your cells contains, on av-
Boost Your Energy Levels of B12 for optimal health, which is
erage, 500 to 2,000 little “factories”
the Healthier Way why supplementation is recommend-
Many people tend to resort to ed (Geagan 2012). B12 is often paired
called mitochondria that are essen-
the use of sugary, caffeinated energy with another B vitamin, folate, which
tially responsible for turning the food
drinks or shots for an “instant” boost helps convert carbohydrates into glu-
you eat into energy in the form of the
molecule, ATP. of energy. However, the downside is cose, the body’s main source of cellu-
that the effect doesn’t last long, and lar fuel (UMM.edu 2011).
the surge-crash cycle can often result
in a jittery feeling. Deliver Energy Directly
A healthier route to increase ener- Where It’s Needed—
gy is by choosing a supplement such Your Cells
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B12, and folate—ingredients used be it metabolic functions, movement,
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energy that are also compatible with the heart, brain, and nervous system.
your body, not against it. When you want to get out of an
NADH is a molecule that car- energy slump without worrying about
ries high-energy electrons extracted the surge-then-crash cycle of sugars,
from glucose to the electron trans- caffeine, and other chemicals, incor-
port chain (ETC) which, in essence, porating a quality supplement such as
transfers this electron energy to ATP Energex Pro® can provide your body
(Jeanty). Due to its role in energy pro- the tools it needs to boost energy lev-
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By supplying ingredients such as ingredients that work in sync with Jeanty, J. (n.d.). “The Role of NADH & FADH2.”
ATP, NADH, vitamin B12, and fo- your body. By adding a supplement www.ehow.com/about_5495323_role-nadh
late that your body already uses to such as Energex Pro® formulated with -fadh.html.
produce energy naturally, Energex ingredients that your body already ScienceDaily.com. (2010). “How ATP, molecule
Pro® is a doctor-formulated, caffeine- uses naturally to produce energy, you bearing ‘the fuel of life,’ is broken down
free energy support supplement to can recharge your system and feel in cells.” March 9: www.sciencedaily.com
help boost energy via a fast-acting energized without having to worry /releases/2010/03/100301091428.htm.
sublingual tablet. This type of tablet about jittery feelings, sugar-crashes, Teitelbaum, J. (2007). “D-Ribose Article Exerpt
dissolves in your mouth without the or harmful chemicals. from From Fatigued to Fantastic.” www
need for water, delivering nutrients .endfatigue.com/tools-support/D-ribose.html.
directly into your bloodstream so that To order Energex Pro®, Teitelbaum, J. (2012). “The Use of D-Ribose in
they bypass the digestive system and see next page! Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Fibromyalgia: A
are absorbed directly by your cells. Pilot Study.” www.endfatigue.com/resources
With Energex Pro®, you’ll also get a References /Use-Of-D-Ribose-Abstract.html
natural-feeling boost of energy with- Bergman, J. (1999). “ATP: The Perfect Energy Teitelbaum, J. (2013). “Ribose Restores
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ness, or jitters that often accompany Society Quarterly Journal. 36(1). /ribose-restores-energy/.
caffeinated energy shots and drinks. Geagan, K. (2012). “End Your Energy Crisis with UMM.edu. (2011). “Vitamin B9: Folic Acid.”
Vitamin B12.” January 10: www.doctoroz.com umm.edu/health/medical/altmed/supplement
Beat Fatigue Faster /videos/end-your-energy-crisis-vitamin-b12. /vitamin-b9-folic-acid.
and Safer Hesterlee, S. (2004). “Mitochondrial Disease WebMD.com. (n.d.). “NADH.” www.webmd.
When you are feeling fatigued and in Perspective Symptoms, Diagnosis and com/vitamins-supplements/ingredientmono
need a quick pick-me-up, you can Hope for the Future.” www.mitoresearch.org -1016-NADH.aspx?activeIngredientId=1016&
help boost your body’s energy with /treatmentdisease.html. activeIngredientName=NADH.
Boost energy at the cellular level without caffeine or other stimulants found in
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Energex Pro® Contains:
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concentration and alertness. helps provide overall support to cells
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f you’ve ever felt tired, restless, ir- (UMM.edu 2014). However, half of brought about from stress. When
ritable, anxious, too hot, too cold, people with thyroid conditions don’t functioning properly, the thyroid
or jittery, it may surprise you even know it. How can that be? produces hormones that assist almost
that all of these seemingly unrelated every tissue in the body to create pro-
sensations can be traced back to one One Gland, Many Uses teins. They also increase oxygen effi-
reason: the thyroid gland. Though The functions of the thyroid gland ciency in cells to help cells and organs
small in size, this butterfly shaped are so broad that even if something’s work harder (UMM.edu 2014).
gland plays a vital role in regulating amiss, many people attribute the Problems start becoming apparent
the body’s creation and use of energy, symptoms to common signs of ag- when the thyroid is either too active
and it helps balance calcium levels ing, menopause, or physical changes or underactive. Because the resulting
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symptoms can be extreme opposites take for iodine is a modest 50 micro- fatigue, and maintain a healthy body
(for example, you can be too restless grams (Woeber 1991). Your body can’t composition.
if your thyroid is overactive or feel produce iodine, so you need to get it CLA supports a healthy body mass
too tired if your thyroid is underac- from food sources such as eggs, milk, by promoting fat oxidation, or the
tive) this can make it even less obvi- yogurt, and iodized salt (Thyroid.org burning of fat into usable energy, so
ous that one gland may be responsible 2012). that it isn’t stored as abdominal fat.
for numerous conditions you may be Research has also shown that there Clinical studies conducted using CLA
experiencing. are a few other everyday nutrients that have found that it is so effective that
An over- or underactive thyroid help the thyroid create and regulate it even supports fat oxidation during
may result in some of the following energy such as niacin, vitamin B6, and sleep (Close 2007).
symptoms: exhaustion, feeling down, vitamin B12. Low levels of B12 have In addition to CLA, the patented
anxiety, change in appetite or taste been linked to low levels of thyroid extracts ForsLean®, Razberi-K®, and
buds, fuzzy cognitive function, low hormones (Jabbar 2008) and supple- Zychrome® have also been included in
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dry skin, thinning hair, feeling too normal metabolism (UMM.edu 2013). in its metabolic duties. ForsLean®,
hot or too cold, weight loss or weight a standardized extract from the Co-
gain, or high cholesterol (Kruger Go the Extra Length leus forskohlii plant, was scientifically
2013). If you seem to be experiencing for Thyroid Health shown to improve body mass index
a flurry of health signs that appear While it’s always important to eat and decrease body fat while preserv-
unrelated, don’t just brush it aside or a balanced diet, a supplement provid- ing lean body mass (Tsuguyoshi 2001,
assume that there may be multiple ing a variety of nutrients can be even Kreider 2005). The patented chromi-
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Seek the root cause because it may all ThyroSlend® provides clinically tested late insulin—another key factor in me-
lead back to the thyroid. ingredients, amino acids, vitamins, tabolism and fat regulation in the body
and minerals that support healthy thy- (Farah 2008, InterHealthUSA.com)
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In many instances, proper thyroid supporting the thyroid with iodine, it Razberi-K®, helps decrease fat absorp-
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to some other nutrients your body in a healthy way. This, in turn, can help won’t feel you’re running too hot or
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Don’t Ignore the Signs To order ThyroSlend®, see next page! .com/health/2013/08/29/1-signs-your
Any Longer -thyroid-isnt-working-right/.
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he human urinary tract works sure, the fact is that a possible infec- Understanding some of the subtle
like a sophisticated plumbing tion may not always announce itself signs of urinary discomfort can put
and filtration system, perform- with such obvious symptoms. In some you on the path to improved urinary
ing crucial functions such as elimi- cases, a poor appetite, overwhelming health. But if you are looking to stay on
nation of waste and balancing bodily fatigue, and nausea can also mean that track with a thriving urinary system,
fluids, making it indispensable to hu- you need to see your urologist for any then it’s time to take a closer look at one
man sustenance. Needless to say, main- possible concern (WebMD.com 2014). of nature’s power fruits, the versatile
taining urinary health is synonymous cranberry.
with a healthy and active lifestyle, Cranberries and the Science Cranberries are well known as a folk
which is why it is important to have a Behind the Folklore remedy. Now, they are moving past the
proper understanding of both the tell- If you have experienced urinary folklore realm thanks to science-backed
tale, and not so obvious indicators of tract discomfort or are just trying to studies that showcase the many benefits
urinary health. keep your system healthy, maintaining of cranberries for bladder health and
While most urinary tract problems urinary tract health is just a matter of overall urinary function.
are often accompanied by symptoms making better choices when it comes to Including a supplement with a cran-
such as urgency, discomfort, or pres- your lifestyle, hygiene, and diet. berry extract such as CranZyme can be
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especially beneficial in supporting uri- on cranberries. These studies collec- Wing, a researcher at the University of
nary health as researchers now believe tively included 1,500 participants, all California, Irvine (UCI), who was not
that cranberries contain substances of whom were given daily cranberry involved in the study, but who has been
that help reduce infection-causing bac- products, a cranberry-free placebo, or studying urinary tract infections for
teria from sticking to the urinary tract nothing at all. At the conclusion of each quite some time. “Finally, the science is
walls. There are a couple of different study, rates of infection were evaluated catching up to what our mothers have
theories about how exactly cranberries amongst the various groups. been telling us for so many decades,”
do this. Some studies show that cer- Overall, it was observed that there said Dr. Wing.
tain antioxidants in cranberries change was a 38% reduction in urinary tract
the bacteria so that they can’t stick to problems among participants taking Benefit from the Dual Power
the urinary tract. Another idea is that some kind of cranberry product com- of Cran-Max® and Blue-Max®
cranberries create a Teflon-like slippery pared to participants taking no cran- When it comes to supporting your
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prevents bacteria from getting a good Evidence from scientific research mium supplement such as CranZyme,
grip (WebMD.com 2013). clearly supports cranberry’s usage for featuring superior-quality berry ex-
In another study, a team of doctors urinary health. “What this is doing is tracts, can help you maintain a healthy
from the National Taiwan University solidifying what has been folklore for urinary system.
Hospital reviewed 10 earlier studies quite some time,” said Dr. Deborah Cran-Max® is a clinically tested ex-
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watching TV, flipping through a the finished product of a food item may fruits and vegetables? Most of them are
magazine, or glancing at a billboard contain materials and objects that aren’t sprayed with hair spray to add shine
when you happen to see the most deli- even the actual foods they’re supposed (Adelman 2014).
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you have ever witnessed. Suddenly your to create that whipped, fluffy look on tions appear more generous than they
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just pictured in that advertisement. under the bright studio lights. That ma- veggies and pieces of chicken by placing
This kind of advertising is designed ple syrup being drizzled all over a stack marbles all along the bottom of the bowl
to appeal to the senses and nudge your of hot pancakes? “You’re likely salivating so that the meat and vegetables all re-
food purchases towards prepackaged or over motor oil,” writes David Adelman main visible at the top (Adelman 2014).
fast food, and eating out at restaurants. for FinancesOnline.com. “These are
But don’t believe everything you see some of the common techniques used Fighting the Cravings
when it comes to visual advertising. by ad people to make products more vi- and Taking Control
sually tantalizing in advertisements,” he Now that you’ve learned that those
Motor Oil, Glue, Shoe Polish, notes (Adelman 2014). tantalizing foods in advertisements
and Hair Spray! These aren’t the only instances of syn- aren’t as delectable as they appear, you
So how do companies make their thetic material substitution. Shoe polish may not know where to turn for healthy
food look so good in advertisements to is often used on hamburgers and meat food choices. The solution, as it turns
stimulate your cravings? You may not to make them seem juicier; and glue or out, lies in your very own kitchen (Joy-
like the answer. shampoo is drizzled on cereal instead of Bauer.com 2014). By preparing your
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own meals instead of being lured into
buying premade ones, you can be fully
in control of the look, taste, and nutri-
tional content of your meals.
Need a quick snack? Grab your- By preparing your own
self some non-fat yogurt and top it off
with fresh fruit—preferably without
hair spray (JoyBauer.com 2014). Instead meals instead of being lured into
of running out to the nearest fast-food
place, whip up your own sandwich and
pile on all the fresh lettuce, tomatoes,
buying premade ones, you can
onions, and roasted peppers that you
”
want; all from the comfort of your home
(FitDay.com 2014).
be fully in control of the look,
Home Is Where the Health Is
If you’re still not convinced about the
taste, and nutritional content of
benefits of preparing your own meals, a
Tufts University study recently analyzed your meals.
meals from several popular sit-down
restaurants. They found that people who
consistently ate at restaurants consumed
almost a third more calories per day than than the amount listed on the menus or 2014). So don’t be fooled by the shoe
those who cooked their meals at home. packaging (ScienceDaily.com 2010). polish, glue, and motor oil you see being
In the same study researchers found— Restaurant meals are traditionally used to nudge you towards bad eating.
after testing the calorie content from 18 higher in calories, from portion sizes to Stock your fridge with healthy (and ed-
different side-dishes and entrées from the liberal use of fatty ingredients like ible) alternatives and enjoy the feeling of
sit-down restaurants, 11 entrées from oils, butter, cream, and cheese. By eat- being in charge of your lifestyle.
fast-food places, and 10 frozen food din- ing at home, you can make your meals
ners from supermarkets—the actual cal- healthier, tastier, and more cost-effective
when you look at the alternatives (Sci-
References
orie count in the meals was often higher
enceDaily.com 2010). Adelman, D. (2014). “The Art of Deceptive
Advertising: Quick Review of False & Misleading
Tuning Out and Eating in for Tricks Used In Ads.” reviews.financesonline
a Healthier Lifestyle .com/the-art-of-deceptive-advertising-reviewed/
Fighting off cravings is no easy task FitDay.com. (2014). “6 Reasons Why You Should
and it’s something that millions of peo- Stop Dining Out.” www.fitday.com/fitness
ple take on as a challenge each day. Mak- -articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/6-reasons
ing the move to a healthier diet starts -why-you-should-stop-dining-out.html.
with making a choice and taking control. JoyBauer.com. (2014). “9 Simple Steps to
Aided by your very own kitchen you can Your Little Black Dress - Snack smarter.” www
control your por- .joybauer.com/photo-gallery/little-black-dress
tions, cut out the -diet/snack-smarter.aspx
calories, and add ScienceDaily.com. (2010). “Study examines
healthy ingre- calorie information from restaurants,
dients to trans- packaged foods.” www.sciencedaily.com
form regular daily /releases/2010/01/100106095051.htm.
meals into fresh WebMD.com. (2004). “Avoid Unhealthy Eating
and appealing Habits.” www.webmd.com/diet/features
ones (FitDay.com /avoid-unhealthy-eating-habits?page=2.
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