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Beta-Sitosterol is Highly Effective in Treating an Enlarged Prostate … and Lowering Cholesterol

February 1, 2012 By Leave a Comment

If you are a man and over the age 50, then you are likely to have benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as an enlarged prostate.   BPH is so common that it has been said all men will have an enlarged prostate — if they live long enough.   Less than half of all men with BPH have symptoms – but if you have them, then you know about it!  The most common symptoms include:

  • Urinating two or more times per night
  • Difficulty is starting to urinate
  • A strong and sudden urge to urinate
  • Or, a weak urine stream that prevents your bladder from emptying completely

For generations, many natural herbal remedies have been used to alleviate the symptoms, including:

  • Saw palmetto
  • Pygeum africanum
  • Pumpkinseed oil
  • Stinging nettles

There is a common denominator in all these remedies: plant sterols, particularly beta-sitosterol.

Evidential Truth

Here at Barton Publishing, we have discovered a delicious way to enjoy a highly concentrated source of beta-sitosterols – at levels that can not only help your BPH, but also significantly lower your cholesterol.  We will tell you more about our discovery in a minute, but let’s review the evidence.

Dozens and dozens of high quality studies have shown that beta-sitosterol is a highly effective natural treatment for BPH.

Found in plant foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds, beta-sitosterol is a plant sterol very similar to cholesterol.

Back in 1998, an article was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) that reviewed 18 different trials involving a total of 2,939 men who were treated with strong extracts of saw palmetto containing beta-sitosterol. The authors conclude that this concentrated herb improved “urologic symptoms and flow measures.”

Another 1997 study, published in The British Journal of Urology, studied 177 men for 6 months who suffered from BPH. Half the men got a placebo and half got an extract containing 130mg of beta-sitosterol. They concluded that, “these results show that beta-sitosterol is an effective option in the treatment of BPH.”

In a year-long study, published in the British medical journal, Lancet, the researchers used pure beta-sitosterol.  They also found “significant improvement in symptoms and urinary flow parameters.”  This was back in 1995.

There are many more studies, but here is what is really interesting.

The benefits of plant sterols for BPH were eclipsed by the cholesterol lowering benefits of this natural solution.

Plant sterols are so effective for lowering cholesterol that organizations like the American College of Cardiologist, the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the American Heart Association (AHA) , the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic now recommend using plant sterols for cholesterol lowering. Dr. Oz does, too!

Herbal Cure

While the success of this herbal cure is undeniable, we still do not know exactly HOW beta-sitosterol helps treat an enlarged prostate. Nonetheless, researchers and scientists have ventured well-purported theories.

One hypothesis is that beta-sitosterol supplements inhibit the formation of the hormone dihydrotestosterone (DHT), which is responsible for stimulating the growth of prostate cells. Prescription drugs work to block the conversion of testosterone to DHT, so it follows that beta-sitosterol may work in the same manner.

It is also proposed that the oils in beta-sitosterol have an anti-inflammatory effect that prevents swelling. Such a theory makes sense considering marathon runners often use this plant extract to decrease pain and swelling. Beta-sitosterol promotes prostate health by limiting the absorption of cholesterol, thereby thwarting enlargement.

Behind Closed Doors

Here at Barton, we have not forgotten about the BPH benefits.  You can find lots of good prostate health supplements that contain beta-sitosterol, but we have found what we think is even a better source, Kardea’s natural nutrition bar.  Here is why:

Each bar delivers 3-5 times more beta-sitosterol than many of the leading prostate supplements.   In fact, the Kardea bars contain 2.5 times more plant sterols than required by the FDA to make a cholesterol lowering claim in food.  Each bar contains 50% of the recommended daily levels made by the leading medical organizations, delivering 1000mg of plant sterols from 1700mg of plant sterols esters.

Are you sensing something odd?  Health organizations like the NIH recommend 1000mg taken two times per day, but the FDA will claim foods and supplements can lower cholesterol with only 400mg?   The answer is simple.  Plant sterols are expensive. The food industry wants to add the smallest amount possible and still get the FDA blessing.  You know what happens behind the closed doors in Washington!

But, Kardea did not compromise.   One Kardea bar delivers the amount that the NIH recommends for each serving.  Take two per day to get the recommended daily sterol levels.

Here is what makes this choice even better.  These bars also taste delicious, satisfying snacking or dessert cravings. With 140 calories, 7 grams of protein and 7 grams of fiber, the Kardea bars helps you replace the foods that do you harm with a handful of health.

The Kardea bars were created for heart health, but here at Barton we discovered this new use – as a great solution for BPH.   February is national heart month.  Do yourself, your cholesterol and your prostate a favor!

Get a thirty day supply, save $24.40 plus free shipping with this special offer.

Or, give Kardea Gourmet a call with their toll free number  1-877-287-8730 to order.  Mention Barton Publishing to receive an additional 5% saving along with free shipping offer.

 

Rob is known as a food passionisto and life’s magic moments occur over meals with family and friends. He happily wanders the aisles of gourmet food stores, farmers’ markets and ethnic delicatessens, preferring to end the day with a good cookbook. Rob brings a career as an executive in food and nutrition to sharply reduce his cholesterol levels to the point where no medications are necessary. He wrote The Kardea Gourmet, Smart & Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart, with Mayo Clinic-trained cardiologist, Dr. Richard Collins, also known as the Cooking Cardiologist. Rob is the founder of Kardea Nutrition. Kardea, which means heart in Greek, combines a love food with a deep knowledge on how to use the best natural solutions to support heart health. Kardea Nutrition offers a scrumptious offer on their raved snack bars packed full of nutrition: Kardea Gourmet Book & 4 Bar Sampler: Read the Kardea Gourmet, a taste-inspired journey to heart health, while sampling Kardea’s heart-healthy gourmet snack bars in four delicious flavors.

 

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Surviving Irene, Weathering Life

October 1, 2011 By Leave a Comment

Hurricane Irene by NASA

With Hurricane Irene on the East, wildfires in Texas and floods in the Midwest, many American have experienced a fight for survival, substantial loss of property, injury and, in some very sad situations, loss of life.  Our prayers and best wishes go out to all.

Here in the Kardea Kitchen, we were spared real hardship, facing only power outages.  An inconvenience yes, but our 48 hours without electricity had benefits.  It became a thoughtful time, a time to reassess, appreciate life’s simple pleasures and, surprisingly, a time to de-stress.

Stress has been implicated as a major factor in the development of heart disease, heart attacks and strokes.  It is not only those intense stressful moments that may cause your blood pressure to spike.  Chronic stress — that day-in and day-out pressure — also takes its toll.

Medical researchers aren’t sure exactly how stress increases the risk of heart disease. It could be because chronic stress exposes your body to unhealthy, persistently high levels of stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. Studies also link stress to changes in the way blood clots, which increases the risk of heart attack. It could be that stress works indirectly, causing blood pressure to rise or contributing to an inflammatory environment in which cholesterol can do its damage.

In his own practice, Dr. Richard Collins, a Mayo Clinic trained cardiologist and co-author of The Kardea Gourmet has found stress reduction programs key tools for preventing heart attacks, particularly among those with known heart disease.  In his innovative wellness program, Dr. Collins advises yoga, massage and stress management programs for life.

De-stressing Strategies

So, back to our 48 hours without power! Many friends, neighbors and co-workers spent the days without power getting more stressed and as they wondered how they were going to survive.  They got angry and worked up over the utility companies pace of repair.  They worried about the foods that could be going bad in their freezers.   They felt frustrated that their daily routines were disturbed.

Now, my wife and I live in a 250 year old farm house. It did not have electricity or in-door plumbing until the 1930’s.   So, for 180 years, the families living in our home went without power.   As the notice came that Hurricane Irene was coming, we adopted the mindset that after the storm, we would be living like the generations that came before us in our colonial home — with only a few of the modern comforts of life.

We packed the freezer with ice and we lined up bottles of water.  We made sure that the propane tank was filled and the camping stove was ready.   We filled the bathtub and two garbage cans with water, and the cars with gas.  We made sure that we had matches, candles and cash.

Next, we picked the ripening vegetables — beans, cucumbers, tomatoes — and herbs from our garden.  We made sure we had lots of fruit and easier to prepare foods. Finally, my wife made sure that a pot of coffee was brewed and in the thermal carafe (I do get stressed without my morning cup).

Sanity and Survival

When the storm came, we watched its power with amazement.   We assumed that the light would go out. When they did, we did not stress.  We assumed that the power would be out for three or four day. We were pleased when power came on after two days.  We accepted that we would not be going to work until the roads were clear and safe.

As we sat in the dark during the power outage, we reflected that life is made of an endless series of disruptions to our daily patterns.   Like surviving Hurricane Irene, we realized that living life long, vital and happy is as much a mindset as it is about physical preparedness.    Cheers!

“Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them humanity cannot survive.” What are your necessities?

 

Rob is known as a food passionisto and life’s magic moments occur over meals with family and friends. He happily wanders the aisles of gourmet food stores, farmers’ markets and ethnic delicatessens, preferring to end the day with a good cookbook. Rob brings a career as an executive in food and nutrition to sharply reduce his cholesterol levels to the point where no medications are necessary. He wrote The Kardea Gourmet, Smart & Delicious Eating for a Healthy Heart, with Mayo Clinic-trained cardiologist, Dr. Richard Collins, also known as the Cooking Cardiologist. Rob is the founder of Kardea Nutrition. Kardea, which means heart in Greek, combines a love food with a deep knowledge on how to use the best natural solutions to support heart health. Kardea Nutrition offers a scrumptious offer on their raved snack bars packed full of nutrition: Kardea Gourmet Book & 4 Bar Sampler: Read the Kardea Gourmet, a taste-inspired journey to heart health, while sampling Kardea’s heart-healthy gourmet snack bars in four delicious flavors.
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DETOX – FACT, FICTION OR FAD?

September 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

IT’S NOT A FAD

“Detoxification” has become a nice buzzword lately. It sounds good, rolls off the tongue easily. But do you know what detoxification really is and why is it so important?

I get asked this question a lot. Many people think, “I eat healthy. I don’t smoke or drink much. Why should I worry?”  Why? Because our bodies aren’t made to handle the amount of toxins we’re constantly exposed to. Toxin overload can lead to a whole host of illnesses and side-effects.

Detoxification is critical to health. In fact, a compromise in the ability of the body to detox is one of the roots of illness. The gut is one of the core systems in the body that must be working well for you to be healthy. If you feel lousy, then it’s likely you’re toxic.

Feeling sluggish or out of sync? Having skin problems, aches and pains or digestive problems? Straying from your healthier habits lately? Having trouble kicking off your weight loss? It might be time for a body detox.

Detoxification is the body’s natural process of eliminating toxins or neutralizing toxins. This happens via the liver, kidneys and lungs, as well as in urine, feces and through sweat. Yet, your body can become so overloaded that its natural detoxification system can’t keep up. When this happens, the toxins build up and can affect virtually all of the systems of the body.

The Body Burden

Scientists refer to the level of a person’s chemical and toxin exposure as an individual’s “body burden” – the consequence of lifelong exposure to industrial chemicals that are used in thousands of consumer products and found the air we breath, the food we eat, the soil we walk upon and the water drink.

Unfortunately, people today carry within their bodies a veritable chemical cocktail of modern-day industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, anesthetics and not to mention the residues of modern pharmaceuticals.

What’s more, they accumulate in fat, blood and organs, or are passed through the body in breast milk, urine, feces, sweat, semen, hair and nails.

Carrying a high body burden translates into all sorts of maladies: headaches, insomnia, constipation, fatigue, weakness, blurred vision, greater susceptibility to infection, allergic reactions, joint pain, recurrent respiratory problems, back pain, mood changes, stomach pain, digestive problems… the list goes on and on.

The sad but undeniable truth is that we have created a living environment that is toxic to our bodies.

The Detox Bad News

In today’s world, the body’s natural detoxification system becomes quickly overburdened and is unable to function like it is meant to and like it has in past generations. Since we are unable to process or eliminate these “modern” toxins, they become stored in our glands, tissues and cells, slowly breaking down all body systems on a cellular level, altering our body’s metabolism causing enzyme dysfunction, nutritional deficiencies and hormonal imbalances. This process takes place gradually and undetectably, until the onset of obesity and disease finally signals their presence.

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I liken a toxin-overloaded organ to a stagnant pool of water that soon begin to breed bacteria and mosquitoes, causing other live organisms like fish and frogs to die. Stench and toxic fumes begin to be emitted, causing the surrounding area to stink and affecting people living in the neighborhood. This is how it is with our toxin-overloaded organs: blood cannot flow properly, cells start to die, bacteria starts to breed, and soon there is a toxicity of blood, inflammation and pain. All kinds of diseases start to set in and if neglected further … cancer. A good detox program flushes out these toxins and makes the environment good again.

 

The Detox Good News

Fortunately, the human body is quite resilient. When we take the steps necessary to alleviate our body burden, we assist it with its natural process of detoxification. We literally give our body the extra nutrients, natural substances and energy it needs in order to set the balance straight and get the process of detoxification back in high gear.

Now – more than ever before – it is imperative that we assist our body’s detoxification processes. Detoxification is a natural, health-preserving therapy, which helps remove harmful toxins from the cells and tissues, restoring their immune-protecting functions.

So What Is Detox?

Practiced for centuries by many cultures around the world, detoxification is about resting, cleaning and nourishing the body from the inside out. By removing and eliminating toxins, then feeding your body with healthy nutrients, detoxifying can help protect you from disease and renew your ability to maintain optimum health.

Start With A Colon Cleanse

Clearing out the colon first just makes good sense because dumping liver toxins, blood toxins, heavy metals and other toxins into a congested colon just makes the detoxing process harder on the body than it has to be.

The best colon cleanse programs...


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Fibromyalgia Syndrome Simplified

March 1, 2011 By 1 Comment

Fibromyalgia has been “trash can” labeled, just as another syndrome, simply because no one is sure what causes fibromyalgia.

It’s not any easy task; fibromyalgia represents a whole barrage of symptoms with groups or clusters of symptoms, which makes it hard to properly diagnose, treat or cure.

Fibromyalgia has been generally thought of as a type of “rheumatic” or inflammatory pain disorder, but instead of involving the joints it’s characterized by a painful tenderness around tendons, surrounding tissue and muscles.

Later in this article I will reveal how some leading researchers now suspect fibromyalgia may be more of a neurological disorder than inflammatory.

How Is Fibromyalgia Classified?

First, let’s look at the diagnostic criteria established more than two decades ago by the American College of Rheumatology (ACR) in 1990.

According to ACR guidelines, fibromyalgia symptoms must represent wide spread chronic pain in at least 11 of 18 defined “tender points” of the body.

Currently, these “tender points” are being reconsidered because after all these years of misdiagnosing people. Doctors have finally accepted the possibility that there is more to fibromyalgia then just inflammatory pain.

Other symptoms may include:

  • Chronic fatigue
  • Sleep disorders
  • Mental issues

Fibromyalgia is like electricity: we can say we know a lot about it, but we still can’t explain exactly what it is.

The Adrenal Connection

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Common Adrenal Fatigue symptoms are: *Cravings for sugar, *Cravings for salt on food when you eat, *Feel dehydrated and thirsty and require plenty of water, *Difficulty falling asleep at night, sleep lightly or wake early or often, *Difficulty relaxing, nervous, anxious or hyperactive, *Often spacey, or foggy thinking, even memory loss,* Lack willpower to accomplish, *General exhaustion,*Hormone imbalances, *Low libido,*Weight gain, especially in abdomen and waist area, *Losing muscle tone, *Sagging skin, dry, yellow or pale in color, *Hair starting to gray, thin out and become dry, *Lips losing their color,*Loss of appetite, *Anorexia, *Weight loss,*High blood sugar

Fibromyalgia can also be related to a decreased adrenal function or adrenal fatigue. There are a few other diseases that also have an adrenal system component, such as: chronic fatigue syndrome, alcoholism, ischemic heart disease, hypoglycemia, rheumatoid arthritis and recurrent respiratory infections.

I am mentioning this because it’s important to identify where fibromyalgia and other disease patterns overlap in the hope of finding better solutions than what are typically offered.

It’s also interesting to note that researchers have found circulatory abnormalities in as many as 30% of fibromyalgia patients in preliminary studies (3).

Here’s another interesting piece of research from the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA):...


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Removing Sexual Disorders and Improving Intimacy… Naturally

February 1, 2011 By 3 Comments

Men let’s talk straight about “sex” and, please, women listen in…

Fact is men who have sexual performance concerns will turn to anything for a solution, which is the reason arousal drugs sales are so incredibly successful. Yet, they are far from being a cure.

Read the warning labels. These drugs are only meant for short-term use, at best, and even when properly prescribed these drugs can kill you. To make matters worse, the easy availability of these drugs and their bootleg counterfeits has become a huge public health concern.

Read on to learn a better way.

Just considering the sheer numbers of men and women who continue to suffer from sexual performance problems is startling.

In a 1992, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) Consensus Conference on Impotence estimated between 10-20 million men in the U.S. have Erectile Dysfunction (ED). That estimate jumps to 30 million if you count men with partial erectile dysfunction.

Taking prescription drugs is a real problem in our American culture. Even the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported 106,000 patients die from properly prescribed drugs every year and more than 2,000,000 suffer serious side effects1. The moral of this story is, “Say no to drugs.”

Before I reveal some proven safe and effective ways to increase your sexual prowess and all that, it’s vital I point out that if you’re frustrated by sexual performance, you may be unaware of “deeper underlying health concerns.”

A major study carried out in four countries revealed prevalence of male impotence increased by 10% per year of age. Additionally, increased risk was associated with diabetes, heart disease, lower urinary tract symptoms, heavy smoking, and depression2.

In this study, sexual impotence increased with age from 2% in 18 year old men up to an amazing 39-48% in men 70 years and older3.

According to the most comprehensive study of nutrition ever conducted6 major disease rates remain high, the cost of medical care is the highest in the world and all this is due to under-nutrition — NOT drug deficiencies.

In the ultimate search for a natural cure, you must consider your whole lifestyle, diet and environment and not just your symptoms — no matter what they may be.

If you suffer from sexual impotence, you could pop a Viagra, or similar PDE-5 inhibitor class drug. If you survive the side effects, at best you’ll have a 35% chance you’ll be able perform sexual intercourse, despite your remaining in poor overall cardiovascular health (the likely cause of your sexual disorder).

Or, you could take the nutritional approach using whole plant-based foods scientifically proven to have a “natural” overall healing benefit.

As far as which “magic pill” leads to successful intercourse faster, patients reported that:

  • Only 35% treated with sildenafil succeeded within 14 minutes
  • Only 21% treated with vardenafil within 10 minutes
  • Only 16% treated with tadalafil within 16 minutes

Viagra (sildenafil ), made by Pfizer is similar to Eli Lilly’s Cialis (tadalafil) and GlaxoSmithKline’s Levitra (vardenafil). All three of these drugs work the same way and have the same toxicity profiles.

The big question is, is it really worth the risk? Apparently, millions of people think so, but do they even have half the facts?

By the way, PDE stands for Phosphodiesterase. PDE is a natural enzyme that is needed to break down nitric oxide in your tissue cells. PDE-5 Inhibitors block that natural breakdown of nitric oxide, prolonging erections for unnaturally long periods of time.

Nitric oxide is a neurotransmitter that helps regulate ejaculation, maintain erection and also helps your eye “retina” to expand and contract, as well as many other biological functions.

Are There Any Good Medical Uses For PDE-5 Inhibitors Other Than Risky Recreational Drugs?

One medical use does seem promising for those patients who had radiation therapy for prostate problems. It appears if the patients use a PGE-5 inhibitor drug within 18 to 36 months after prostate radiation therapy, then they’ll have a better chance of restoring erectile function4. There you have it, a medical use. BUT, they are NOT designed to be like “sex candy.” These are serious prescriptive medications.

Here are some of the extra risks PDE-5 inhibitors bring to your bedside:

  • Headache pain
  • Flushing of the skin
  • Indigestion problems
  • Sinus issues
  • Back pain
  • Muscle pain
  • Urinary tract infections
  • Diarrhea

Very sexy guys . . . NOT!

PLUS, these arousal drugs can also cause a sudden drop in blood pressure and trigger heart attack, stroke, chest pain, heart palpitations and SUDDEN DEATH, which is really NOT the way to go!

As I mentioned before, the PDE-5 inhibitor drugs block PDE enzymes from doing their normal biological function. PDE is involved in the constriction and dilation of your eyes’ retina, allowing you to focus properly.

That’s why vision problems is one of other “bizarre and totally unwanted effects” of these arousal drugs: PDE-5 Inhibitors block the enzyme that regulates a critical function in “all your cells,” not just the penis.

This adverse side effect is so serious they have a new warning label for it called “non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy” (NAION).

Short of experiencing sudden and total blindness while making love, many men taking these sexual arousal drugs also experience hallucinations of blue-green colored halos around objects for several hours accompanied by eye pain.

Using Natural Herbs Can Provide The Same Benefits, But Without The Risks

Here’s a hand full of common remedies people have used successfully for thousands of years to help with sexual disorders.

The point here is to address your underlying cause of sexual impotence first, which is usually “lack of cardiovascular health,” then consider using proven natural remedies instead of dangerous designer drugs like PDE-5 Inhibitors.

By properly using natural plant-based remedies such as Ashwagandha, Horny Goat weed, Maca, Yohimbe root, Ginseng, Catuaba bark, Tongkat Ali, Tribulus, Passion flower and Miura Puma, along with healthy lifestyle modifications you can ignite your sexual libido, boost youthful vitality and transform overall health.

Natural aphrodisiacs are reported to work great with little or no risk. Always ask your doctors about “unexpected reactions” with the medications you may be already taking and never suddenly stop taking a prescription unless under a physicians care.

Recapturing your sexual prowess using herbal aphrodisiacs is safer, less expensive and they work with you and your mate in a “natural” way, which sexually active people report is more intimate.

Artificially stimulating your sex impulse by blocking brain, tissue and whole body chemistry with drugs is not to be taken lightly. Death from using PDE-5 inhibitor drugs are rarely reported, but the risks are real.

Keep in mind, sexual impotence is a sign of a weakened circulatory system. The same biological factors causing erectile dysfunction (ED) are the same factors that cause heart disease and risk of heart attack. Erectile dysfunction (ED) usually appears 1 to 5 years before more obvious signs of cardiovascular health disease of which the next sign can be death.

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Whatever problem you are facing, work through it as a couple. Not just figuratively, but literally. It’s easy to begin to feel very alone when you’re at odds with your partner. But, by simply holding hands with your partner can make you feel loved and supported enough to get through whatever unsexy problem falls in your path.

The Whole Hearted Truth

The biggest risk people take with their health is by simply NOT taking control of it. Taking control can be fun and educational. You wouldn’t tell your child to make an important decision that will affect the rest of his or her life without looking into the matter completely, now would you? Then, why would you?

The key to renewed sexual vitality is to first love yourself enough to strengthen those primal healing connections naturally, without drugs.

Improving your sexual health means you need to nurture your health at the cellular level first. Healthy cells give you healthy organs, sexual drive and overall superior health and vitality. It couldn’t be simpler!

Now that you know you can have renewed sexual vigor and vitality, start investing whole heartedly in your relationship with a more endearing, positive and intimate manner.

It is a good idea is a to talk to your health professional about curing “the real cause” of your sexual impotence before you risk your health, vision and life on resorting to these popular arousal drugs.

It may also surprise you to know that countless males have sexual impotence because of adverse effects of “other prescriptive drugs” like SSRs, antidepressants and even asthma breathers.

As you eliminated all other possibilities, the real cause will become more obvious.

Truth is you may be suffering from heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, bad cholesterol levels or other conditions that would NOT make you a safe risk even for just one night of chemically induced sex.

High Risk Sex Vs No Risk Sex

They say even if you smoke, or were a smoker, wear glasses or are over the age of 50, that you could go blind within 24 hours of popping a Viagra. Why even take the risk when there are proven ways to help your situation improve naturally?

On the other hand, if you’re “un-lucky” enough to experience some of these serious side effects you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.

So, if you’re planning on having sex with arousal drugs, then make sure you not only have an eager date, but that you’re also able to secure a good lawyer, too. Or, maybe just date a good lawyer who’s willing to take your case on contingency.

Wait there’s more! The FDA just issued another health alert concerning Viagra, Cialis and Levitra’s (All PDE-5’s) adverse effects. Sudden hearing loss has been reported by enough men that they had to make more label changes. I imagine there must have been an awful lot of lawsuits to make that happen.

Think of it from your mates point of view: you got dizzy passed out, woke up with a headache whining about blue fuzzy halos everywhere as your ears ring, your hearing stops, you go blind and, finally, you have heart palpitations and suddenly die of a massive stroke. Was it worth it?

NOT!

Blind, deaf and paralyzed . . . Hmmmm, you know there is a better way!

Taking control of your real biological age—not your age in years—can mean the difference between enjoying sex at 50, 75 or at 100.

Making smart dietary choices, using the simple plant-based remedies and enjoying walks together can cure and transform your love life faster than you think.

Sexual disorder or dysfunction  is NOT part of the “normal” aging process.

While enhancing your sex life imagine turning-back your biological age too.

Improve your cell health and everything else quickly follows suit.

Healthy living backed up by a mostly plant food-based diet is the best way to ensure strong sexual performance levels throughout your entire lifespan5,6.

Reference:
  1. Lazarou J, Pomeranz BH, Corey PN: “Incidence of adverse drug reactions in hospitalized patients.” JAMA 1998;279:1200.
  2. Nicolosi A, Moreira ED Jr, Shirai M, Bin Mohd Tambi MI, Glasser DB.: Epidemiology of erectile dysfunction in four countries: cross-national study of the prevalence and correlates of erectile dysfunction. Urology 2003 Jan;61(1):201-6
  3. Parazzini F, Menchini Fabris F, Bortolotti A, Calabro A, Chatenoud L, Colli E., Landoni M, Lavezzari M,, Turchi P, Sessa A, Mirone V.: Frequency and determinants of erectile dysfunction in Italy Eur Urol 2000 Jan;37(1): 43-9
  4. BJU Int 2006;98:1255-1258.
  5. SOURCE: Bacon, C. Annals of Internal Medicine, August 2003; vol 139: pp 161-168.
  6. Campbell, T. Colin (2006). The China Study: The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health. Benbella Books. ISBN 1-932100-38-5
Martin Jacobse (Big Pharma Corporate Arm), a hearing and speech specialist of 30 years, was first inspired by the natural home remedies used by his Cherokee Grandmother. He has since expanded his interests into naturopathic, alternative and energy medicine. Excited to share his findings and close the gap between the medical profession and natural home remedies, Jacobse found a passion as an independent medical researcher and ghost writer, dedicating his life to getting the word out as a consumer health advocate for Barton Publishing. Jacobse spends his free time practicing the healing art of magnetic Qigong, publishing books and enjoying the quiet of a small horse ranch near the Tonto National Forest in Arizona.
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A Simple Solution To Help You Overcome Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) Naturally

November 1, 2010 By 2 Comments

Has someone you care about recently been told it’s time to settle their personal affairs and start arranging for “long-term” care — all because of symptoms of Alzheimer’s?

If your life seems to be suddenly going down a road you don’t want to go down because of an Alzheimer’s diagnosis, then STOP and turn it around.

There’s only one reason 50% of Americans are told they will have irreversible Alzheimer’s disease (AD) by the time they reach 85 . . . because it’s a BIG FAT LIE that’s sells more drugs!

Statistics like that are appalling because they’re nothing but ignorant predictions based on the absurd assumption people aren’t going to find their own cure for the problem.

Truth is Big Pharma would love to sell their Alzheimer’s drugs to everyone, if they could get away with it. They claim there’s no cure, because they don’t know the cause. Problem is they’re just not looking hard enough.

Just because your doctor is a “nice person” doesn’t guarantee he or she knows what they’re doing. There are a lot of well intentioned doctors out there that are nothing more than glorified drug dealers.

I know. It’s sad. But, what do you expect when only 3% of our medical institutions and universities don’t even offer nutritional and dietary courses? Medicine should be about healing, not money.

The fact is huge pharmaceutical companies currently fund many schools. Once funded, Big Pharma can influence the students, teachers and even the study courses.

“Despite the investment of hundreds of billions of dollars of research, not even a single degenerative disease has been cured in the last hundred years.” ~ Dr. Alan Greenberg.

So, once you get past the misinformation and lies, you’ll find relief that Alzheimer’s disease is NOT a drug deficiency or the inevitable “longterm” sentence it’s being played out to be.

Discovering The Truth about AD

The cause of Alzheimer’s is suspected to be a combination of poisons from vaccines, pesticides, herbicides, heavy metal amalgams (dental fillings) and artificial food additives (known to be neurotoxins), all coming together at once.

Frankly, it’s no wonder we’re seeing an explosion of neuro-degenerative diseases! Consider all the carcinogenic and excitotoxin Americans are exposed to Americans these days.

IF people keep taking drugs to treat simple nutritional imbalances caused from toxic exposure, then 50% or more of Americans will wind up institutionalized in some government funded “long term” care ward for Alzheimer’s victims — maybe even before they’re 85 years of age.

Here’s Where Your Brain Needs To Focus . . .

Alzheimer’s disease has a root cause just as everything does; it’s an inescapable the law of cause and effect.

It’s a simple concept when you think about it. Problem is most “Big Pharma-trained” doctors haven’t a clue how to find the root cause of anything. Not that they couldn’t, it’s just that they’re not inclined to. Most doctors just “react” to whatever effect, or symptoms, you may be complaining about by writing up another prescription or recommending surgery.

That’s typical Westernized medicine in a nutshell.

Getting To The Root Of The AD Problem

The main complaints from Alzheimer’s patients are loss of clear thinking, creativity and mental function. Once you lose your ability to reason, you’re in serious deep water.

When a doctor can’t find the root cause of a health problem, they always treat the symptom and a symptom is just an effect, not the cause.

It’s no mystery why mainstream media isn’t advertising a real solution for Alzheimer’s disease (AD). It’s the same reason why Big Pharma isn’t investing in a natural cure: there’s simply more money and power in just treating the symptoms.

If you want to find the cure for Alzheimer’s disease, first you need to look for the root cause. So, let’s put on our detective shoes and see if we can get to the bottom of all this.

Nothing threatens your freedom more than this disease. Read on to learn what you can do!

Normally, when all systems are “Go,” your brain and nervous system are continuously sending electrical signals throughout your entire body. As it turns out, your body is 75% water for a good reason. Water is a conductor of electricity if it contains trace minerals, called electrolytes. Every electrolyte carries an “ionic charge” that’s either negative or positive.

You have about 50 trillion cells that are in constant communication, as long as there is plenty of minerals and water flowing around to produce enough energy.

It’s common knowledge that your mental and motor functions depend primarily on all your cells transmitting and receiving information in the form of energy.

As far as your brain is concerned,...


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Nutritional Deficiencies And Environmental Pollution May Be Causing Massive Migraines

August 1, 2010 By 1 Comment

Learn How You Can Spontaneously Transform Your Life
To Be 100% Migraine Pain Free

Did you know at least 45,000,000 Americans report that they suffer from headaches? Personally, I’ve never reported a headache, have you? Just imagine how big the actual numbers of headache sufferers there really are. Sadly, popping all that headache medication isn’t preventing or curing the epidemic migraine syndrome sweeping America. But, it may be actually causing many of them.

It’s called “rebound headaches,” “analgesic rebound headaches” or “medication overuse headaches” (MOH). If you’re having headaches for 7 to 15 days of the month, you may be one of millions of people addicted to anti-migraine or analgesic medications. Considering in the US, 10 to 20,000 tons of aspirin are consumed every year, which only scratches the surface of the total amount of headache medications Americans are swallowing.

There are many types of headache pain along with complications that come with them; the most common type is a migraine. By definition, a migraine is a “one-sided” throbbing pain, hammering away inside your head and robbing you of daily energy.

Migraines are still uncharted territory scientifically speaking, but we do know that migraines are triggered by changes of blood flow within in the brain. When blood vessels in the brain repeatedly contract and expand, nerve endings within these vessels respond by sending out pain signals.

Here are 5 common complications that can come with a migraine:

  1. Light sensitivity
  2. Noise sensitivity
  3. Numbness of limbs
  4. Nausea and vomiting
  5. Hallucinations

Now, common sense will tell you if any Over-The-Counter (OTC) or prescription cure were available, 45,000,000 people wouldn’t be reporting migraines and their dangerous complications, would they?

The good news is there are little known “proven remedies” for chronic migraines and headache pain.

As with any health issues, the solution can be found within the problem. Or, in other words, understanding the cause and undoing it can find the cure.

Rebound Headaches Are Aggravated by Nutritional Deficiencies

The last thing Big Pharma wants you to know is your general health issues, including migraine syndromes, are NOT drug deficiencies. In fact, an overwhelming amount of evidence reveals missing “key nutrients and minerals” cause a lot of human pain and suffering. Your migraines are no exception.

Yet, despite overwhelming evidence bearing against the effectiveness of pharmaceutical drugs these days, millions of people still take them regardless of any real benefits and harmful reactions.

To help make my point, let’s take a quick peek at some other examples of serious problems triggered from specific nutritional deficiencies. As you’ll see, following good old fashion common sense can solve many of your health challenges. Of course, common sense really isn’t so common anymore, is it?

For starters, we know some problems are caused by over eating. Take obesity, heart disease and diabetes, these are generally caused from eating too many “empty calories” and not getting enough exercise. Thanks to plenty of fast “junk” food, most Americans over eat and still suffer from “under nutrition,” simply because THEY’RE NOT GETTING ANY REAL NUTRITION.

Isn’t it ironic that over-eating is a main cause of under-nutrition in America?

Read on . . .

Here Are Some Classic Examples Of Dis-Ease Caused From Lack Of Nutrition:

  • Calcium deficiency causes osteoporosis and rickets
  • Iodine deficiency causes goiter
  • Selenium deficiency causes Keshan disease
  • Iron deficiency causes anemia
  • Zinc deficiency causes growth retardation
  • Thiamine (B1) deficiency causes Beriberi
  • Niacin deficiency (b2 or B3) causes Pellagra
  • Vitamin C deficiency causes scurvy and heart disease
  • Vitamin D deficiency causes osteoporosis and rickets

Considering this it should be no surprise to learn migraine headache syndrome may be linked to...


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Your Acid Reflux Is Not Really A Drug Deficiency

July 1, 2010 By 3 Comments

Gastroesophageal reflux (GER) affects 20% of people in the United States. Despite this prevalence, its diagnosis is challenging because of the difficulty doctors have even defining the disease.

When exposure to caustic digestive juices erodes your Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES), a variety of symptoms inevitably appear, such as chronic heartburn and regurgitation. If the symptoms increase, diagnostic testing may verify gastroesophageal reflux “disease” (GERD), leading to surgical therapy.

NOT a pretty picture.

Did you know if you experience acid reflux just twice a week, you might already have gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)? At least, that’s what your pharmacist may tell you.

Based on 1985 statistics, between 3-7% of the population in the USA suffer from “GERD and related esophageal disorders.” Digestive diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact – NIH Publication No. 94-1447, NIDDK, 1994

Millions of people who suffer from acid reflux or GERD symptoms use over-the-counter (OTC) acid-reducing agents called antacids, or anti-secretory drugs such as H3 blockers and proton pump inhibitors, assuming they need them.

  • Common antacids include: Alka-Seltzer, Maalox, Mylanta, Pepto-Bismol, Riopan and Rolaids.
  • Common H2 blockers are: cimetidine (Tagamet HB), famotidine (Pepcid AC), nizatidine (Axid AR) and ranitidine (Zantac 75).
  • Common proton pump inhibitors are: esomeprazole (Nexium), lansoprazole (Prevacid), omeprazole (Prilosec, Zegerid), pantoprazole (Protonix) and rabeprazole (Aciphex).

It’s very important that if you do have GERD symptoms you should consult with a qualified health practitioner. However, it doesn’t mean you have to accept a life sentence of taking harmful OTC and prescriptive drugs that will never cure your acid reflux or GERD and sometimes even make it worse.

Fact is if GERD is left uncured over time, it can lead to complications such as a bleeding ulcer and scars from tissue damage, which can lead to a narrowed esophagus (stricture) making swallowing more difficult. GERD may also cause hoarseness, chronic cough, and conditions such as bad breath or even asthma.

Just remember your acid reflux or GERD is NOT a drug deficiency. There are effective, safe and affordable alternatives readily available to you.

Read on to learn more.

The Shocking Truth About Acid Indigestion Revealed

Contrary to the common excuse given for acid reflex, gastroesophageal reflux and GERD are RARELY caused from...


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The Prevalence Of Inflammation And The Tyranny That Promotes It

May 19, 2010 By 1 Comment

The United Nations World Health Organization (WHO) figures about 70% of people around the world trust and count on “alternative health care” or “holistic healing.”

Finally, the natural, time-tested approach to healthcare is rapidly gathering acceptance by health care providers and big league HMOs like Oxford Health Plans, Inc. The point of fact is there is a rising grass roots movement, an overwhelming public cry, for a more effective and affordable medical culture.

Harvard Medical School did a study back in 1993, which revealed 33% of Americans benefit from “alternative” health care. In 1994, a study done by the US Congress showed that about 50% of the United States population use holistic health products regularly.

There are many reasons why collaborating with Mama Nature’s cures has always been so successful. But, foremost, it’s because your health is always restored when you meet its conditions.

So, if the answer is so simple, then why is America’s health care system so messed up?

The error Westernized medicine is guilty of is that it no longer abides by the precepts of the Hippocratic Oath, that declares “First Do No Harm.” That was easy to follow before the advent of synthetic drugs, patentable pharmaceuticals and special interest groups. But, now, it seems doing harm is standard practice.

That’s why we spend more on healthcare than anyone in the world.

Out of 19 developed countries, Americans spend more money annually on modern or allopathic medicine than any other, which is projected to hit about 4.3 TRILLION by 2017. And even though we spend the most money, we are ranked last at 19 out of 19 industrial nations for our overall health. What’s with that?

Bottom line is we are NOT getting anything close to what we are paying for.

Greed has slipped into the equation and to protect greed’s best interest powerful global monopolies have been incorporated whose sole purpose is to...


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Body Mass Index is NOT a Good Indicator of Obesity

May 1, 2010 By Leave a Comment

Screen your body for muscle, not fat

As you already know, for every effect there is a cause. But, many people seem to confuse the cause for the effect. As an example, you would think most people could tell the difference between a symptom and a disease, right? Yet, millions of people are tricked into treating symptoms as if they were the cause when they are clearly the effect. This makes drug companies lots of money because the root cause of the real problem is never truly addressed.

The whole weight loss industry is a prime example of how marketing strategies attempt to confuse people. It’s a classic example of the old smoke and mirrors, slight of the hand (or psychological distraction) trick. Sad thing is more people are joining the already frustrated ranks of consumers who are being told that their obesity is a disease. I know some people will disagree with me, but if you follow me on this, the more you read, the more sense it will make.

Perhaps it’s a simple psychological trick of the tail that deceives millions of people to accept radical assumptions about reality that have no real basis. I just hope we can snap out of the trance soon enough to stop a national tragedy from happening. The fact is the American public has gotten the short stick on the whole health care deal to begin with. Blaming America’s obesity epidemic on genetic determinism is not only an act of denial; it is a crime against humanity.

Fact is your genes don’t do anything your cells don’t tell them to do

Encouraging people to take on a victim mind-set undermines their personal authority and betrays true intelligence. People need to embrace their inalienable rights to choose their own destiny, which includes choosing their own health regime. The new science of epigenetics confirms your health is a choice. Genetic diseases only account for about 1-3% of the world’s population, but Big Pharma and the World Health Organization would like to believe the opposite.

Your weight gain issues are not determined by your genetic inheritance. At least, not to the degree some direct marketing campaigns would have you believe.

Why does it seem that anyone that isn’t anorexic is considered overweight, borderline obese or obese according to the Body Mass Index (BMI)? According to the BMI charts, Mr. Universe is obese. It’s no wonder we have so many people trying to starve themselves to death to lose weight. A classic example would be that Michael Jordan?’ BMI was between 27 and 29, labeling him as “overweight” when he was in his prime. How do you think that makes the rest of us feel?

Since 1998, the World Health Organization (WHO), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes for Health (NIH), used these numbers to track the worldwide and U.S. epidemic of obesity. The intention was to establish guidelines for doctors, researchers, dieticians and government agencies that would be better than the antiquated life insurance tables to gauge healthful weight.

After all is said and done, BMI is a screening tool, nothing more

But, even in our public schools this inferior BMI propaganda tool is classifying young athletes based solely on their height and weight. This is not only totally inaccurate; it is causing millions of young girls to feel unnecessarily self-conscious about their bodies during adolescence. These young people are at the stage of life where their bodies are changing so rapidly, that making any conclusions based on these limited criteria is ridiculous and damaging to their self esteem. This type of false science is largely responsible for the rising numbers of girls with bulimia and anorexia.

But, “weight” isn’t really the key. It’s how much fat versus muscle that really determines health and wellness.

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