Health Suplement

Sweet Dreams Contoured Sleep Mask with Earplugs and Travel Pouch - Black

2008-07-30T15:21:00.008+07:00

Light as a feather, slim-line and very stylish, the Sweet Dreams Sleep and Relaxation Mask is a molded contoured sleep aid that offers full comfort without any pressure to the eyes. Mask features concave eye pockets to keep the sleep mask away from your eyes and allow for normal blinking and air circulation. Conveniently folds up into a complimentary 4 x 6 satin drawstring bag and pair of soft foam Earplugs. Mask Construction: Molded soft foam, surrounded by a polyester interlock fabric. Mask fastens with an adjustable velcro strap Care: Hand wash in cool water. Lay flat to dry. Dream Essentials offers a 30 day return policy on all products.

This mask does a great job for the price. It's comfy--it connects behind the head with a soft velcro strap. The convex shape means that it doesn't press against your eyes when they're closed. It does a pretty good job of blocking out light, letting only a little in around the bridge of the nose, but you can't tell with your eyes closed. Folds up nicely into the neat carrying case.

Threelac Probiotic Dietary Supplement, Natural Lemon Flavor, .053-Ounce Packets (Pack of 60)

2008-07-30T15:15:00.004+07:00

This dietary supplement contains live lactic acid bacteria. Three types of live microorganisms support your healthy life. Living, life-filled lactic bacteria support your daily health and beauty. Threelac is a lemon-flavored, nutritional food supplement composed of three live bacteria: bacillus coagulans, bacillus subtilis and enterococcus faecalis. Additionally, Threelac contains fiber, yeast (as food for the bacteria), and vitamins, all added to support your daily health and wellness needs.

Threelac is recommended not only for the maintenance of your daily health, but also to help address the digestion of those whose normal meals tend to be irregular and off-balance. (These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.) Threelac is manufactured in Japan.

If you are a sufferer of candida or a yeast disorder, ThreeLac is your best choice among all products sold for this condition. It begins to work with the first use and clears up candida and yeast infections completely over the course of a number of months. When you use ThreeLac to fight candida or yeast infections, there is no need to adhere to strict dietary restrictions though reduce the sugars. Two packages a day for normal infections, up to 5 a day for severe infections. Each container contains 60 packets.

Original 2 Day Diet Japan Lingzhi Slimming Formula

2008-07-30T15:08:00.007+07:00

NEW PACKAGING BY MANUFACTURER AS OF 4/2008 SHIPMENTS 60 Capsules, Made in Japan, 100% Authenic Fat Burner - Expelling of Toxin - Relieving Constipation. 2 DAY DIET prevents the digestion of dietary fat, reducing its absorption by the body after sometime of consumption, body parts prone to fat accumulation (belly, arms, thighs and buttocks) could see dramatic benefits.

This unique formula boosts 3 essential benefits: FAT REDUCTION - Lower calories intake, prevents the conversion of carbohydrates and sugars into fat, reduce the fat deposit in the body. 60% FAT ELIMINATION - 60% dietary fat would be eliminated out of the body, reducing fat absorption. FAT BURNING - Speed up the melabolism, increase fat burning rate for burning off excessive fats and enable 24 hours execising in the body.

With appropriate exercise, flabby body parts can be firmed up quickly. Contains various natural and herbal essences with no presevatives, free of medicines and heavy metals. Ingredients: LINGZHI, EBONY, FOX-NUT, TUCKAHOE, SEMAN PRUNI, DIOSCOREAE, WHEAT GERM, NATURE SUBSTANCE. SUGGESTED USAGE:

Take one capsule before breakfast, 1 time a day. If no discomfort after 3 days, take two capsules before breakfast, 1 time a day. Compliance with Japanese GMP standard. Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not recommended for those who are younger than 16 or older than 65.

People with high blood pressure should consult their health professional before using this product not suitable for those who have cardio-vascular disease or apoplexy, or if you are taking any medication. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration.

This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Disclaimer: Before using this product, please consult with your medical professional if you are pregnant, nursing, if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medications.

Coromega Omega-3 Supplement, Orange Flavor, Squeeze Packets, 90-Count Box

2008-07-30T15:02:00.005+07:00

Daily dose squeeze packets. A delicious pudding-like alternative to capsules! Coromega provides superior bioavailability. In clinical study, the Omega-3 in Coromega was shown to enter the bloodstream faster at three times the levels of a fish oil product in softgel form. Each packet of Coromega delivers the daily intake levels of Omega-3 EPA and DHA recommended by experts for adults and children. As Pure As It Is Delicious: Coromega contains premium quality fish oil from deep, cold-water fish; molecular distillation assures product purity.

To guarantee freshness and potency, our special packaging system protects the delicate Omega-3 EPA and DHA from oxygen and light a concern with Omega-3 products in bottle.

Have you had your Coromega today? Guaranteed DHA & EPA Content. Pharmaceutical Grade. Heart, brain & eye health. Healthy Triglyceride levels. Joint health & mobility. Healthy nutrition for children over 4. 4 Great Ways to Enjoy Coromega: Squeeze directly into mouth! Squeeze onto spoon! Add to your favorite yogurt! Mix with your favorite blended drink! Colored with Beta Carotene. No sugar or artificial sweeteners. No dairy, yeast, starch, wheat or gluten. NSF Tested and Certified. EPAX Molecularly and Distilled for Purity. (These statements have not yet been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.)

A Delicious Pudding-Like Alternative to Capsules Coromega? Provides Superior Bioavailability. In a clinical study, the Omega-3 in Coromega? was shown to enter the bloodstream faster--at three times the levels of a fish oil product in softgel form. Each packet of Coromega delivers the daily intake levels of Omega-3 EPA and DHA recommended by experts for adults and children. As pure as it is delicious. Coromega? contains premium quality fish oil from deep, cold-water fish; molecular distillation assures product purity. To guarantee freshness and potency, our special packaging system protects the delicate Omega-3 EPA and DHA from oxygen and light--a concern with Omega-3 products in bottles. Natural flavor and color ? Guaranteed DHA & EPA Content ? Pharmaceutical Grade ? Heart, Brain & Eye Health ? Healthy Triglyceride Levels ? Joint Health & Mobility ? Healthy Nutrition for Children Over 4

Coromega is a unique form of fish oil. It delivers the Omega-3 fatty acids present in fish oil in a particularly efficient way, making it the most bioavailable form of fish oil I've ever heard of. It is tested to ensure that it is pure and not contaminated by mercury, or other contaminants or heavy metals. Only quality ingredient are used in its manufacture; it sweetened with stevia, probably the best natural sweetener of all.

Coromega comes in little daily dose squeeze packets that are convenient for travel and that keep it fresh for a long time (unlike some brands that go rancid easily). I carry some in my purse and sometimes take them before a meal out when I'm hungry but have to wait to eat, since they contain 20 calories. Even on an empty stomach, they cause me no digestive upset at all and I love the flavor. The orange is my favorite and doesn't taste at all like fish, but has an orange-y creamsicle flavor. Even children will love this! In this video, I show how to take the Coromega straight from the package.

Safety Information
Consult your physician before taking this or any dietary supplement. Contains egg.

Ingredients
Fish Oil, Water, Pasteurized Egg Yolk, Natural Orange Flavor, Ascorbic Acid, Sodium Ascorbate, Stevia Leaf Extract, Vegetable Oil, D-alpha Tocopherol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Vanillin, Beta Carotene Color, Xanthan Gum, Menthol.

Directions
Adults and Children Over 4: Take one packet daily with or without food, or as directed by your health professional. Tear or cut along perforation, and squeeze directly into mouth or onto spoon. Coromega may be added to cold food, such as yogurt or mixed with a beverage (electric blending required). While Coromega does not require refrigeration, some people prefer to take it cold. Do not freeze or heat. Store in a cool, dry place.

Align Daily Probiotic Supplement Capsules, 28-Count Box

2008-07-30T14:54:00.006+07:00

What is Align?
Align is a daily dietary supplement that works naturally to help build and maintain a healthy, balanced digestive system. Align is an easy-to-swallow capsule that you take just once a day, every day to help even out the ups and downs of common digestive upsets such as constipation, diarrhea, abdominal discomfort, urgency, gas, and bloating. Align capsules contain Bifantis, a unique probiotic strain that has been clinically proven to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system.

How Align Works
Not having enough "good" bacteria in the digestive system can lead to occasional digestive upsets. Align helps restore the balance of "good" bacteria to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system. This gives you a natural defense against occasional intestinal imbalances and the roller coaster of digestive problems, such as constipation or diarrhea.

What is Bifantis?
Bifantis is the natural probiotic ingredient in Align. The specific and pure strain of Bifantis found in Align--Bifidobacterium infantis 35624--is clinically proven to build and maintain a strong, healthy digestive system. It does this by helping establish a healthy gastrointestinal flora. Align is the only probiotic supplement that contains Bifantis.

Who Should Take Align?
People who occasionally suffer from one or more of the following common digestive upsets would benefit from taking Align:

* Diarrhea
* Constipation
* Bloating
* Gas
* Urgency
* Abdominal discomfort

If you experience these common digestive upsets, taking Align could help restore the natural balance of your digestive system and get you back on track for normal digestive health. Taking Align even when you are not experiencing the ups and downs of digestive imbalance gives you a natural defense by promoting a healthy and strong digestive system.

What to Expect From Align
People respond individually to dietary supplements such as Align, and everybody follows a slightly different adjustment curve. No matter where you start, as your body begins to naturally adapt to the Align dietary supplement, you should see your balance improve with time.

Because the experience of occasional digestive upsets varies from person to person, your body may respond somewhat faster or slower to Align. Although many people feel the full benefit of Align by four weeks, it does take some people six to eight weeks to build the maximum defense against common digestive upsets.

If you consistently have days during which you often feel bothered with moderate to severe upsets, this could be a sign of a serious illness, and you should consult your healthcare professional.

With your Align purchase, you'll receive a Daily Digestive Tracker that will help you track your progress toward a strong and healthy digestive system. Most people notice an improvement in digestive balance in a short time--usually within two or three weeks of taking Align. And usually by weeks seven and eight, they're receiving the full benefits of Align, and experiencing the freedom that comes with having a balanced, strong, and healthy digestive system.

Safety Information :

Keep out of reach of children.

Indications
This product can be taken by lactose-intolerant individuals.

Ingredients
Other Ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropylmethylcellulose Capsule Usp Grade, Magnesium Stearate, Sugar, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Citrate Dihydrate, Propyl Gallate, Fd&c Blue No. 2.

Directions
Take one capsule per day. Store at room temperature.

30 DAYS LIDA DAIDAIHUA SLIMMING CAPSULES

2008-07-30T14:45:00.006+07:00

30 DAY BOX OF LIDA New/Updated Foil Packaging by Manufacturer as of April 2008 / Same Great Authentic Product LI DA DaiDaihua Slimming Capsule, has been clinically tested and proven to provide quick and effective weight loss without a drastic change in lifestyle. It is perfect for those people who have tried many other diet products with only limited success. LIDA DaiDaihua is designed to start weight loss with quick results from the first day you take it. As a result, it has a growing world-wide reputation as a highly effective weight-loss product. LIDA DaiDaihua Slimming Capsules are produced through modern technology with pure, natural plants which grow only in the "Kingdom of Green Vegetation", namely the Yunnan province in China. Benefits: *Produced from pure herbal plant extracts *Non-toxic and safe *Has no known side effects *Provides fast and positive results *It does not have a laxative action *Weight loss occurs at places with the highest fat deposits *No weight rebound Dosage: Take only 1 capsule of LIDA DaiDaihua per day, either before or after breakfast for best results.

Warning: Do not take this product if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Not recommended for those who are younger than 16 or older than 65. People with high blood pressure should consult their health professional before using this product not suitable for those who have cardio-vascular disease or apoplexy, or if you are taking any prescription medication. Storage: Store in cool (room temperature), dry and dark condition. Valid period: 24 months **These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Individual results may vary. Disclaimer: Before using this product, please consult with your medical professional if you are pregnant, nursing, if you have any medical conditions or are taking any medications.

Vitamin - Essential Nutrients for Health

2008-06-27T15:59:00.002+07:00

Vitamins are the stars of the nutrition scene. Nutrition, the science of food, is the study of the nutrients and substances in foods. Scientists examine how the balances of food compounds relate to health and disease, and explore how they interact during the process of ingestion, absorption, utilization, and excretion.

There are six essential nutrients for health and body maintenance: vitamins, minerals, water, fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. They are the building blocks of life, and we obtain them through our diet. Our bodies don't make them.

At this time, it is known that there are fourteen vitamins required by humans. Vitamins, first discovered in the late 1800s, are organic compounds found in foods. Since they are organic - containing carbon - they can be destroyed by heat, unlike their companion essential nutrient group, the incombustible minerals.

In the early 1900s, when scientists were continuing to discover new vitamins, they named newly found compounds by alphabet: A, B, C, D, E~. K. Note: The compounds that had been named F, G, H, I, J were later disqualified as vitamins, not fitting the definition: organic compounds needed in small quantities for life growth and maintenance. Compounds that have been given letters with numbers, B-1, B- 2~ were originally thought to be one compound, but later determined to be several different compounds with specific functions for each.

Vitamins are in one of two classes: fat soluble or water soluble. Vitamin C and the B vitamins (such as niacin and riboflavin) are water soluble. Vitamins A, D, E, and K are fat soluble. Which type of solubility each vitamin has will indicate which foods contain them. Basically, non-fat food has no fat soluble vitamins. However, highly colored vegetables like carrots do contain beta-carotene - a proto- vitamin which can be converted to active vitamin A.

Water soluble vitamins are easily shed by the body and lost from foods during preparation. Since they aren't stored by the body, we need to ingest them every day. Nevertheless it is best to avoid taking them excessively. On the other hand, fat soluble vitamins are readily stored by the body. Thus caution is necessary to avoid excessive quantities; it is possible to build up toxic levels of the fat soluble vitamins.

People commonly wonder if they need to take vitamin supplements, and which vitamins should be taken for good health. The situation today is that our foods are coming to us from conditions that previously were never the case for humans. Modern food is highly processed, and is frequently grown in depleted soils. Our foods are picked unripe and therefore incomplete from the standpoint of nutrition. Then they are shipped and handled more than the ideal. Therefore, it seems unlikely that the average person's diet provides sufficient amounts of necessary nutrients - vitamins and minerals in particular. Instead, we are consuming excessive amounts of harmful compounds like preservatives and refined sugars.

A suggestion. Do your own research project. Keep track of what you eat for a week or two. Eat normally, and just write down what you ate and how much of it. Then either buy or check out from your library a book on vitamins that will tell you approximately what you got from each food source. Add it up and compare to the recommended daily allowances. See how you're doing, and if you think it's a good idea to make some improvements, consult with a professional nutritionist, naturopathic physician, or other healthcare professional to come up with a good plan of diet and nutritional supplements. You'll see what a profound difference good nutrition can make in your health.

Vitamin C May Improve Smokers Blood Circulation

2008-06-27T15:53:00.002+07:00

A dose of vitamin C may give a quick boost to the poorer-than-average blood circulation seen in healthy young smokers, a study suggests. The study of 25 healthy men found that although smokers initially showed poorer results on a test of blood flow to the heart that changed after they took a large dose - 2 grams - of vitamin C.

Shortly after taking the vitamin, the 13 smokers showed blood circulation on par with that of the 12 non-smokers, according to findings published in a leading heart journal.

However, lest smokers think they can undo heart damage by chasing a cigarette with a vitamin C pill, the researchers say their findings underline the dangers of smoking.

Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant, a substance that helps clear the body of cell-damaging molecules called oxygen free radicals. Because of this, it's thought that the vitamin may counter the "oxidative stress" that smoking puts on the lining of the blood vessels - a mechanism by which smoking leads to artery disease.

The new study looked at the effect of oral vitamin C on coronary flow velocity reserve (CFVR), a measure of how well blood flow speeds up to help the heart when it's under high demands. Past research has shown that smokers show poorer blood-vessel dilation in response to blood flow, and have a diminished CFVR.

The research team used a non-invasive ultrasound technique to measure CFVR in smokers and non-smokers, before and after they took vitamin C. They found that before taking the vitamin, smokers had a lower CFVR than non-smokers did. Two and four hours after the dose of vitamin C, however, smokers' average CFVR was "restored" to a more-normal level.

Though the men in the study were given a large dose of vitamin C, researchers pointed out that it's probably useless to take doses beyond 200 milligrams, because the body will excrete the excess.

Moreover, it's not clear that loading up on vitamin C can benefit smokers. Some trials have found that taking C supplements does not improve smokers' blood vessel function, at least in the short term.

Researchers said further, large-scale trials should look at whether daily vitamin C supplements cut smokers' long-term risk of coronary artery disease.

Water, The Magical Drink

2008-06-27T15:46:00.002+07:00

Glowing skin comes free of charge to you. Our simple water does it effectively. The effect of water is immediate, say overnight. Your skin not only glows but you also feel a lot better after having a glass of water. Your wrinkles will seem less pronounced and your body will work most effectively as the waste and toxins are washed away. This is what our free of cost renewable source of energy does to us.

Tip: Drink a glass or two of water if you are watching your diet. Dehydration triggers false feelings of hunger so its easy to confuse thirst with hunger.

Natural spring water, whether its fizzy or still, is full of natural minerals such as calcium, potassium and magnesium, which are so important for our growth and healthy skin, along with iodine copper and iron .Fizzy water is believed to be absorbed much quicker in body and is thought by some beauticians to aggravate cellulite.

Tip: People who drink a lot of tea, coffee, hot chocolate and aerated drinks tend to have tired-looking skin and have greasy skin and spots.This is because these drinks contain caffeine which prevents your body from making efficient use of minerals and vitamins.Try not to drink more than 3 cups of tea or coffee a day.

Alcohol and Smoking also effect the skin in great great way.Keep their intake low. Excessive intake of alcohol can lead to split veins. Smoking which has Nicotine doesn't help you keep healthy skin too. Try Giving up Smoking. Nicotine attacks the blood vessels that feed the skin with oxygen and nutrients, as well as those that drain away the body waste. Smoking also age the skin greatly and affect nail beds and hair follicles, which nestle the epidermis.

So, I would advise you to increase your water intake. One of the best way is to start a day with a glass or two of water. These initial glasses are important as you are reversing any mind dehydration that may have occurred overnight. It is always advisable to have water empty stomach as it avoid unnecessary dilution of digestive juices. So half hour before your meal, do have water. Get into the habit of taking water bottle along with you when you go out so that you can refresh yourself whenever you want.

Benefits of Pure Water:

It doesn't create any false feeling of hunger if we have proper intake of water. Hence, no overeating.
Skin feels moist with the increase in energy levels.
Pumps you up, improves mental and physical performance.
Flushes out Toxins and unwanted substances.
Gets you rid of dark circle under eyes.
It also alleviates migraine headaches, high blood cholesterol, rheumatoid arthritis pain, allergies and high blood pressure.

Tip: Your intake should not be less than 8 glass of water per day

Hidden Poison

2008-06-27T15:41:00.001+07:00

Did you know that there might be poison in many of your favorite foods found on grocery store shelves everywhere? Breads, crackers, cookies, energy bars, tortillas, frozen pizza are just a few examples of these dangerous foods. The poison in these items is called partially hydrogenated fat, often referred to as trans-fatty acids.

A trans-fatty acid is usually made from a vegetable oil- corn, cottonseed, or soybean, for example- that has been treated by a process called hydrogenation to make it a solid at room temperature. Originally, when margerin first appeared in supermarkets, consumers were led to believe they could lower their risk of heart disease and cancer by replacing butter with this product. What became evident later is that the chemical process that made vegetable oil "look" like a saturated fat by solidifying caused it to act like one as well, making high levels of either fat a health risk.

Some of the harmful effects of trans-fatty acids include:

§ Cause you to store fat and burn sugar
§ Increase levels of low-density lipoproteins (LDL) or "bad" cholesterol
§ Decrease levels of high-density lipoproteins (HDL) or "good" cholesterol
§ Increase your perception of pain

Thankfully, trans fats are starting to appear on nutrition information on some food products. This trend will continue to rise as the law goes into affect next year forcing brands to disclose the amount of trans fat per serving.

Still, I'm betting you will see foods advertised as "low in trans fat." Don't fall for it.

Small amounts of trans fats are more harmful than larger amounts of saturated fats. A small increase in saturated fats results in a 17 percent increase in coronary artery disease. A similar increase in trans fats leads to a 93 percent increase!

As a general rule, avoid all foods containing trans-fatty oils. Most of these include foods that have to sit on a shelf, such as baked goods, snack chips, some national brands of peanut butter, candy bars, cookies, etc. Even some supposedly healthy diet products that are marketed as a food to help you lose weight contain this poison!

Don't make the mistake of eating these product just because they're there, or because "everyone else is." Take your health into your hands and make sure you read those labels!

The Tibetan and Chinese health Secret: If you read one health report a year, this should be it!

2008-06-27T15:31:00.005+07:00

It seems as if the health of America is failing. One million Americans will die of circulatory disease this year. Six hundred thousand lives will be cut short by cancer as well. How did we get in such a mess? I'm not sure. But there is a way out that is starting to generate a real buzz! Since CNN and the gang won't talk about it I decided to write is article.

Dear readers, I want to introduce you to the most nutrient dense food on the earth; wolfberries, or more specifically Lycium Barbarum.

The western scientific community have verified what Chinese and Tibetan health practitioners have known for thousands of years. Wolfberries are the healthiest known food on our planet. In this report I will be talking specifically about wolfberries. In my research on the subject I found that not all wolfberries are created equal. The three most potent berries in the wolfberry family are Tibetan Goji berries, Chinese Xinjiang wolfberries and Chinese Ningxia wolfberries which all belong to the Lycium genus.

Wolfberries, a national treasure in China, have been used in traditional Chinese folk medicine for over 5,000 years. Ancient Chinese medical texts celebrated wolfberries for their wide range of health benefits including strengthening the 'chi" or life force of the body. The people who consumed this fruit apparently lived free of common diseases like arthritis, cancer and diabetes. Moreover, their life expectancy has reached over 100 years!

In 1988, the Beijing Nutrition Research Institute conducted detailed chemical analysis and nutritional composition studies of the dried wolfberry fruit. Hold on to your socks, this is what they discovered. In addition to being packed with vitamins B1 and B6 (which is needed by the body to convert food into energy), and vitamin E (which has never been found in fruit before), wolfberries contain more protein then whole wheat, 18 amino acids (8 of them essential for life), 21 trace minerals (including significant amounts of zinc, iron, copper, calcium, selenium, phosphorus and germanium; a very rare anti-cancer agent almost never found in food), more beta carotene than carrots, 500 times more vitamin C by weight than oranges, essential fatty acids (required for the production of hormones and smooth functioning of the brain and nervous system) and is the richest source of carotenoids (natural fat-soluble pigments that play a critical role in vitamin A activity in humans) of any food on the planet. That's not all.

Here is a short list of other health promoting compounds found in Lycium Barbarum:

Beta Sitosterol: An anti-inflammatory agent found to lower cholesterol, and used to treat sexual impotence and prostrate enlargement.

Zeaxanthin and Lutine: Valued for their role in protecting the eyes.

Betaine: Used by the liver to produce Choline which assists detoxification reactions in the liver. Betaine is known to protect DNA, enhance memory, promote muscle growth and protects us from fatty liver disease.

Cyperone: A sesquiterpene used in treatment of cervical cancer. It is also known to benefit heart and blood pressure problems as well as menstruation problems.

Solavetivone: A powerful anti-fungal and anti-bacterial agent.

Physalin: A natural compound that boosts the immune system. Found to be effective in treating leukaemia, hepatitis B and cancer.

A laboratory procedure was recently developed to measure the amount of antioxidants the foods we eat contain. The procedure known as ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity) was developed by Dr. Guohua Cao at USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University, USA. ORAC is one of the most sensitive and reliable methods for measuring the ability of antioxidants to absorb free radicals. It is the only test to combine both time and degree of inhibition of free radicals.

According to Tufts University, the average person needs approximately 3,000 to 5,000 ORAC units per day to have a significant impact on plasma and tissue antioxidant capacity. Three servings of fruits and vegetables per day provide approximately 1200 ORAC units. This means the average person is short by up to 3800 ORAC units each day, depending on the fruits and vegetables they are choosing and their body's requirements. To make up the difference, experts recommend supplementing our diet with high ORAC foods to become and stay healthy and slow down the aging process caused by free radical damage.

Lycium Barbarum was rated the food with the highest antioxidant ability coming in at an amazing 3,472 ORAC units per fluid oz. Some of the other notable mentions are vitamin E oil at 3,309, pomegranates at 3,037, blueberries 2,400, raspberries 1,220.

Wolfberries have been found to have extremely high levels of immune-stimulating polysaccharides. What are polysaccharides? Polysaccharides are very large, long-chain sugar molecules that are nourishment for macrophages (large white blood cells) in the gut wall. The macrophages are then transported to other immune cells, setting off a chain of defensive events in our bodies.

Several years ago German researchers isolated polysaccharides from Echinacea purpurea (often used in medicinal formulations) and mixed them with macrophages in test tubes. They found that the polysaccharides profoundly activated the macrophages, stimulating them to effectively kill tumour cells! Also it was found macrophages increased their production of interleukin, a chemical which spurs the immune system to greater activity, and the polysaccharides also enhanced the activity of B lymphocytes, immune-system cells which fight bacterial infections.

Below are the results of a 2002 study on the effects of a Ningxia wolfberry product on phagocytes. First, why should we care about phagocytes? Phagocytes are a crucial component of the immune system and are found in the spleen. They digest foreign substances that invade the body including bacteria and other disease causing organisms. Having large numbers of phagocytes in the spleen will enable the body to more quickly eliminate foreign substances and thus prevent the development of potential illness. The effects were astounding. Spleenic phagocyte cell counts (immune cells) increased by 81% and the ORAC (antioxidant capacity) the subjects' whole blood increased as well. Essentially, you could say the subjects' blood became younger.

The conclusion I have come to after doing this research is: I believe this little fruit can change the health of the world.

Thank you for spending the time to read my article. My hope is that you have learned something useful and will put that knowledge to use for your own sake and the ones you love.

Sincerely, Paul Brelin

Paul Brelin is an alternative health care consultant and teacher of buddhist meditation. You can reach him at pbrelin@feelingtoinfinity.com or at www.wolfberryscience.com.

Cholesterol Treatments Options: Statins

2008-06-27T15:16:00.005+07:00

Satins are pharmacuetical drugs that work by restricting the enzyme HMG CoA reductase. This is an enzyme which regulates how fast a rate cholesterol is produced in the body. By slowing down production of this enzyme, statins are able to lower LDL cholesterol levels more efficiently than many of the other cholesterol drugs on the market.

Actually, some studies have concluded that these cholesterol-lowering drugs can lower bad cholesterol by up to 60%, which can be good news for people with highly raised LDL-cholesterol. Some studies have also shown that Statins may contribute to lowering triglyceride levels and even slightly raising HDL cholesterol levels.

The statins most used today are lovastatin (Merck's Mevacor), pravastatin (Pravachol), fluvastatin (Lescol), atorvastatin (Lipitor from Pfizor) and simvastatin (Zocor). All the aforementioned benefits make statins among the most commonly used drugs for lowering cholesterol. The pharmacuetical company Merck is even trying to get approval from the FDA to sell their cholesterol drug Mevacor over the counter

If you take statins to lower your cholesterol, you can expect to see results in a few weeks. You need to take your medications with food, at night.

Although statins have less adverse side effects than many other cholesterol-lowering drugs, some patients may experience cramps, gas, stomach upset, constipation and other digestive problems. In many cases, these symptoms go away by themselves or at least become less severe as the body adjusts to the statins. In some case, your doctor may suggest taking a lower dosage in order to control side effects.

More serious problems from statins include the risks of muscle problems and liver complications. Such issues are quite rare in patients who take statins, but if you notice any pain or unusual symptoms while taking statins, you will want to seek medical help right away.

Antoinette Boulay is writes about cholesterol treatments at http://www.xp9.biz, where you can read tips about how to lower cholesterol.

Online Pharmacies and the FDA

2008-06-27T15:07:00.002+07:00

The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) is responsible for overseeing the testing, manufacturing, and distribution of prescription drugs in the United States.

Drug companies in the United States operate in a free market and can charge whatever they want for their medications. The United States remains one of the few nations that do not regulate drug companies to help control costs. As a result, Americans are forced to pay exorbitant amounts of money for prescription medications.

With the internet's increased popularity as a source for goods and services, it was only a matter of time before Americans began to search for online sources of prescription drugs. The FDA is trying to do its part to safeguard the public from online pharmacies that may be less than reputable. Every market suffers its share of dishonest companies seeking to make a quick buck, but in the case of prescription drugs, the effects can be more serious than just loosing money.

The FDA has stated major concerns that people choosing to use an online pharmacy should be aware of. Among the most important is the need for a one-on-one physical exam by your doctor prior to taking any medication. Though a visit to your doctor is not always required by law, it is the smartest way to insure your safety, especially if you are taking a prescription drug for the first time.

Another concern is whether or not the drugs you are buying are FDA approved. You should only buy from pharmacies that supply FDA approved drugs (This applies only to pharmacies based in the United States. All U.S. pharmacies recommended on this web site advertise to sell only FDA approved medications).

The FDA also recommends that you check to see that the pharmacy posts their address and/or phone number on the web site, and that there is a means of contacting their pharmacist should you choose to do so.

It would surprise many to see that the FDA is not as close minded as you might expect with regard to Internet prescription drug sales. They recognize the benefits the Internet can offer individuals, such as convenience, privacy, and access to drugs for the disabled.

Their biggest gripe seems to be with the fact that many people will use the Internet to circumvent important safeguards such as proper supervision by a physician. Taking a prescription drug for the first time can cause side effects that may go unnoticed by the individual. A doctor might be able to spot these effects and adjust the dosage, or recommend you discontinue taking the drug.

The bottom line is that the FDA can only do so much. It will ultimately be up to you, the consumer, to be diligent and responsible when making choices regarding your prescription drug usage.