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Please be aware that this offer is valid in the United States and Canada only, and that you should receive your order in about 5-7 days. This is a limited time offer and will be discontinued when supplies run out, not a ploy, just a fact. Try it today, you'll be glad you did. Just click on the graphic on the beginning of this article and you'll be on your way to receiving your Free Mangosteen today!

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Common Colds and congestion can really put a damper on an otherwise perfectly fine and productive day, don't you agree? While regular consumption of mangosteen can certainly better your chances of this not occurring, sometimes we get it anyways.

What I'm about to share here is a real gem, and I and many others have found very effective. I learned this from a business client of mine and am truly grateful. My lovely and very health conscious girlfriend added the last piece of the puzzle, and a fine and helpful addition it is. The trick to this to get the most benefit is to consume right at the onset of the common cold and or congestion.

So here's the secret formula: It starts with pineapple juice. If you don't drink it regularly, I would suggest buying the 5.5 ounce cans, they come in either 6 or 8 packs. Pour 1 can in a microwaveable glass or a coffee mug works fine as well.  The next ingredient is fresh ginger, it has to be fresh. I use a chuck about half the size of my thumb, peeled and finely chopped. Add it to the pineapple juice. Next is Vitamin C. It's easiest if you can find powdered buffered Vitamin C, readily available at your local health food store and some grocery stores. If that seems "out of the way", a Vitamin C tablet will work, at least 500 mg, or you can use 1000 mg. You'll need to grind it into a powder, either with a mortar and pestle, or just lay the tablet on a cutting board and smash it with the flat side a heavy knife, then chop to a powder as needed. Add to the pineapple juice.

Microwave the mixture until good and hot and drink it down. I personally eat/chew the ginger as well,  (it's good for you!). You can repeat this twice a day, say morning and late afternoon or evening, anything more would just be overkill. If you are congested, you'll be amazed, usually within 20 minutes or so, you'll actually feel your chest begin to open up! This really works! Lastly, and some of you may not like this, but do it anyway (this part is from my girlfriend), take a large clove of fresh garlic, or a couple medium or  a few small ones and cut the garlic into slivers or chunks you can easily swallow.  Be careful here, you know what you are capable of swallowing, I don't want anyone to choke or get the garlic stuck in their throat.

There are many health benefits, from the above ingredients, some obvious, some not. I won't bore you with all of that other than to say there is a particular enzyme when mixed and heated with chemical compounds in the pineapple juice that provide the majority of the health benefit. Myself and others have been using this trick for years and it works great. Anyone who follows this site or even if you are new here, I avoid pharmaceutical drugs at all costs unless absolutely necessary.

Next time you feel a common cold and or congestion coming on, try this. I would love to receive any feedback on this. Thanks and may God Bless.

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Stroke Antioxidant Treatment As a Sensible Preventative Measure

There is continuous mounting evidence that stroke antioxidant treatment makes a lot of sense. It certainly makes sense from a preventative standpoint, and also for anyone that has had a stroke as a measure to help insure against a future stroke.  Antioxidants also help rid the body of free radicals, shown to help reduce the bad cholesterol, LDL or low-density lipoprotein. It should be kept at levels below 100 mg/dL. HDL or high-density lipoprotein is important as it removes or cleanses cholesterol from your body. According to several doctors I have consulted, the best way to raise HDL is through exercise. Levels of HDL of less than than 40 mg/dL for men and less than 50 mg/dL for women could put you at risk for heart disease.

Another main issue with strokes are that they cut off much needed blood supply to the brain which may result in permanent brain damage. Antioxidants can also repair partially damaged cells and repair them to function properly.  It has been said that many doctors are 10 years behind in the area of nutrition and nutritional supplementation, but it appears that in the last few years, that gap is decreasing.

Triglyceride is yet another factor to be considered in heart disease and stroke. It is fat manufactured within the body. If you have high levels of this, it is likely that your balances of LDL and HDL will be out of proper balance. Triglyceride levels should not be higher than 150 mg/dL.

Please consult your trusted physician to have these levels checked. Adding more foods high in antioxidants should be recommended by any good doctor. This may not be enough, especially for people who smoke. Obviously the first serious consideration should be to quit by whatever means are necessary. In the meantime, high quality natural supplements high in antioxidants may help some. I have personally seen  this measured by an Oxi-data test, which measures the amount of free radical damage in your body. Your doctor should be able to administer this simple test, and their are home kits available as well. I can get them for around $20.00 plus shipping if anyone is interested. So in conclusion, yes, stroke antioxidant treatment makes sense, it certainly cannot hurt.

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What Are Prebiotics and Probiotics – The Basics Explained

Prebiotics and Probiotics are bacteria that reside in your intestinal tract. Some are good while some are undesirable. Prebiotics feed to beneficial bacteria in your system, but are not digestible. Probiotics are desirable and as we age, many of us need help in this area. The balance of the two promote “regularity”.  Poor diet can promote the need for these in younger adults as well.

The chemically active ingredient in prebiotics is oligosaccharides, and a natural source would be legumes, fruits, and whole grains. Yogurt products produced with  bifidobacteria have oligosaccharides.

Probiotics known as lactobacilli and are bacteria, the healthy type, normally found in fermented foods such as yogurt. You’ve all seen the TV commercials promoting yogurt especially. They can also be found in sauerkraut.

An imbalance in these 2 can promote an over abundance of yeast in the system, diabetes promotes yeast growth . When a person is taking antibiotics,  say for an infection, the #  of healthy microorganisms can be significantly reduced, and be replaced by pathogenic organisms, the antibiotics will not kill off the excess yeast. When our body has an over abundance of pathogenic organisms, this can cause problems which are immune system related. Examples would be chronic fatigue, colitis. or fibromyalgia.The imbalance can also affect the mouth and the skin.

These two supplements should be taken together to promote a healthy balance in your intestinal tract.  In women, it is common to take antibiotics for a yeast infection, however this may not always solve the problem, as there be a primary imbalance between the “pre and probiotics” and the yeast infection may persist. I know may women run to the local drug store for products to deal with the situation, and sometimes this is sufficient. If the condition persists, please seek the advice of a qualified physician.

Here again we have a preventative measure or measures to avoid future health challenges. A certified nutritionist may be worth visiting as well. This can be a complicated subject and my goal was just to provide basic  information what are Prebiotics and Probiotics.

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The Health Benefit of Omega 9 Fatty Acids

Your Body has the ability to produce Omega 9. Omega 9 fatty acids health benefits are one of overall health, however the body cannot produce it without the presence of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. The main benefits broken down are that it generally enhances immune function, helps to regulate blood sugar, by lowering resistance to insulin, and lastly and can aid in hardening of the arteries by lowering cholesterol.It can also aid in protection against certain types of cancer.

It is not considered “essential” since it is manufactured by our body, but not without an adequate amount of Omega 3 and Omega 6.  It is considered a monounsaturated fat or oleic acid. Good sources of omega 9 are olive oil and macadamia nuts, these are at the top of the list. Other good sources are avocado, and nuts and seeds, such as hazelnuts, pecans, peanuts (and peanut butter), sesame seeds and oil, cashews and pistachios. If one doesn’t consume the above, 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil daily in the diet will provide the necessary amount. There are supplements on the market for this oil, but I don’t personally see the need for one, given the food choices available and olive oil is so common in many cultures and especially these days in the west, especially in health conscious households.

Please be aware that the negative affect of over abundance of Omega 9 in the body has been positively linked to breast cancer.

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Bone Health Supplements – Crucial As We Age

Calcium is by far one of the most important bone health supplements, however, Vitamin D plays an important role in the body’s absorption of calcium. Our bones consist of approximately 35 to 40 per cent calcium. Phosphorus especially, Boron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, and Vitamin K and Zinc are also believed to be effective to help our bones as well. All of the aforementioned work together and support each other. Sunshine is a good natural source of Vitamin D, even if you can get 10-15 minutes per day.

Good natural sources for the above mentioned mineral and vitamins are garlic and onions, parsley, black pepper, cabbage dandelion, and cod liver oil. Good health sure seems complicated these days, doesn’t it? With good information and some “diet diligence”, it doesn’t have to be.

When we are growing up from infancy through early childhood, these nutrients are obviously very important for bone development, until we get to our teenage years, bone is being made and developed until at that point we reach what is known as peak bone mass. Then as we age,  bone mass begins a steady decrease.

In recent years, the FDA was promoting food over supplements, now they are saying the opposite, very strange in a couple of ways, certainly they know most people don’t eat a proper diet and that food quality continues to decline in quality due to pollution, dangerous herbicides and pesticides, soil depletion and so forth. On the other hand, certain politicians are now trying to “regulate” the supplement industry along with pharmaceutical companies and trying to basically take away the supplement market or regulate it to the point of ridiculousness. This is all because the two want their “piece of the pie, and will do anything they can to get it.

As we mature, our bodies manufacture less and less of the nutrients and absorb less of them also. We see bone deterioration and breakage and so forth at a much higher rate. This is an especially important time to be sure to be getting enough of these nutrients daily and n becomes very important. Choose your supplements wisely from reputable companies.

Mangosteen, believe it or not has been shown to effectively help increase bone density, I remember a lecture several years ago from a doctor stating he had actually been able to increase his own bone density through regular us  of Mangosteen supplementation. Acai may help as well as it contains some of the important nutrients need and mentioned above. Your physician can provide a simple test  to tell you what your bone density is, and I would advise it for older folks. Please follow their advice to avoid or correct avoidable problems. My personal opinion is that bone health supplements are a must, especially as we age.

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Foods Highest in Vitamin K – Kale

Foods High in Vitamin K consist mostly of dark green leafy vegetables. Leading the list is Kale, followed by Collard Greens, (a personal favorite of mine), spinach and turnip greens (another favorite of mine). I live in Chicago, but lived many years down south. What can I say? They got Me!

Frozen and without salt added have the highest concentration. Other decent sources are Broccoli, Brussels  Sprouts,  Onions, Dandelion Greens, common in prepackaged fancy mixed salad greens these days. Vitamin K can also be found in mos Lettuces, Avocado, Parsley, Asparagus, Sauerkraut and Endive.  Some vegetable oils may also have high levels of the vitamin. It may also be found in beef and pork liver.

An interesting medical fact, if you are taking Coumadin,  (warfarin), a blood thinner, Vitamin K may reduce the affect of the drug, while consuming Vitamin K may increase it’s affect. If you are taking Coumadin, it would be advisable to ask to ask your doctor about this.

Vitamin K has coagulatory properties and is produced mainly in the lower intestine. A recommended daily intake would be 65 to 120 micrograms per day for the average person. This vitamin is essential for proper blood clotting and healthy bone development, and helping to keep blood vessels flexible.

A serious lack of Vitamin K can lead to osteoporosis, excessive bleeding or even hemorrhaging, atherosclerosis, and even birth defects caused by improper bone growth and development. So what exactly is Vitamin K?

Vitamin K falls into a broad chemical category of naphthoquinones. All types of vitamin K fall into abroad chemical category of substances called naphthoquinones. Within this naphthoquinone category, there are two types of vitamin K. The first kind, known ashylloquinones, is made from plants. The second  type, known as menaquinones, is made from bacteria. most of this vitamin we consume comes from plants, mostly dark green leafy vegetables. This should give you a good overview of which foods are high in Vitamin K other good sources to obtain it and reasons to consume it and the health benefits of it.

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Best Foods that Contain Omega 3

While many people think that salmon contains the highest concentration of omega 3′s, that’s not the case, so let’s clear up what foods contain omega 3, and the highest concentration.

By far the highest concentration is found in flax seeds. Next on the list is walnuts, followed by salmon, especially Chinook. Interestingly enough, canned salmon apparently offers more overall nutritional value and and the essential oils. Sardines are also a very high source of the oil.

Cooked soybeans are also high on the list, as well as halibut, broiled or baked. According to  Dr. Oz, DHA omega 3 is the most important. There are 3 types of the oil, DHA or docosahexanoic acid, EPA or Eicosapentaenoic acid, and ALA or Alpha-Linolenic Acid. They are all important.  Cod and hemp oil are good sources as well. Other fatty fishes that are good sources are mackerel, albacore tuna, herring and lake trout.  Omega 3 fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids.

Benefits of these oils are fort he heart, the brain, and normal growth and development. They are especially beneficial for  the heart and cholesterol levels and doctors advise to eat fish high in omega 3′s at least twice a week. I live in Chicago, where fresh fish is available, but not very fresh at the mega markets. I’m spoiled however, having living in places like Pensacola Beach, FL., New Orleans, and the coast of southern California and New Jersey. We do however have good fish mongers here, some with reasonable prices. I now make salmon patties at least once a week. Acai berries also contain omega 3, which I found very interesting.

Research shows that regular consumption, can reduce inflammation, and if you’ve been following the content on this site, we know inflammation, especially chronic low grade inflammation can lead to diseases such as heart disease, cancer, arthritis and more.  Also note that omega 6 leads to higher inflammation.  There are some good supplements on the market, please choose wisely, from a reputable company, recommended are a supplement high in DHA, pharmaceutical grade if you can find it, would be best. The The Mediterranean diet is said to have a healthy balance between Omega 3 and 6, both necessary for good health. I hope you find this article helpful in what foods contain omega 3 and the importance of it in your daily diet.

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