VITAMINS: THE BUILDING BLOCKS OF LIFE…

After atoms and basic proteins, vitamins are the smallest and most essential fuels for life. We need Vitamins for every essential process in our body. Vitamins allow us to:

• Think
• Digest food
• Fight diseases
• move muscles
• reproduce skin cells
• Loose weight
• Get rid of waste
• Stay fit and energetic
• Get out of depression
• Avoid Cancer

Vitamins do all that! Pretty amazing huh? Getting the right vitamins and minerals are just about as important to our health as water! Read more about water here.

So what happens when we don’t get the right vitamins you may ask…Well lets just say it’s not pretty. Without going into all of the details about how vitamins regulate your organ, gland, nerve, cell, and immune function, lets just say that you age faster and die.

Don’t believe me? Read some horror stories here.

The problem today is that even though we eat lots of food, we don’t get all of the vitamins that we need! The way we make food today actually takes the naturally occurring vitamins out of the food we eat! So instead of eating health food we just consume lots of empty calories without the vitamins we need to burn fat, keep healthy bones, and fight off sickness like the H1N1 flu.

We Need a Solution to this Problem!

Luckily for us, there is a very very very simple simple simple easy way to deal with vitamin deficiency!

The Multi-Vitamin!

A multivitamin will have a specially engineered combination of ALL the essential vitamins we need day to day!

We can get all of the vitamins we need by taking one easy to swallow supplement a day.

BUT BEWARE!
You can overdose one some vitamins!!!!! Not every vitamin company is ethical and warns you about these risks. Also Vitamins are not regulated by the FDA, so you must be careful which supplements you take. Check out this helpful supplement guide.

What I like to do is take a good multi-vitamin that has a small dose of all of the essential vitamins I need…Then I take larger doses of specific vitamins that I know are not dangerous. Of course I check with my doctor before I take any new vitamins. Also a lot of companies use low grade fillers in their multivitamins to artificially boost their nutritional ratings. Not many people know this, but nutritional facts ARE NOT CHECKED OFTEN.

As a result, we get these really overpriced, potentially dangerous and non-beneficial pills that are sold at pharmacies, supermarkets and even health food stores. I’m not saying that every multivitamin out there is evil, but you have to be careful which ones you trust.

I’ve been called a health freak by some of my friends; a name which I wear proudly. Another name I’ve been called is very frugal (even cheap!) and I’m not ashamed of that either! I frankly don’t have $200 or $300 laying around to spend on my health every month. So I have to make the choice: stay healthy or get evicted!

OR I can find an affordable alternative!!!!

And that’s exactly what I’ve done…

I found a lifetime supply of multi-Vitamins just for a one time investment. I admit, I was a little apprehensive of jetting a lifetime supply of a product I never tried before, so I ordered one bottle first from health buy.com. When I got my bottle I was pretty excited about all the money I would save with my lifetime supply! To my delight every thing was as promised! No traces of useless fillers or false promises! Now all I do is send in my refill request online with an easy website. Instructions here.

No more trips to the pharmacy for me! Plus I feel like I’m getting free vitamins year after year. I’m a bit embarrass to say it, but I kind of have fun taking my vitamins. (things always taste better when they’re free)

I take the Male Multi-Vitamin because it has everything a male needs you can start your getting your lifetime vitamins here. The one best investments in my health I’ve ever made.

My good experience with these vitamins made me get a lifetime of the multivitamin for women for my wife. Her health is even more valuable to me than my own. I still have to remind her every day to take the vitamins…I really wish she’d be more serious. She does always give in by the end of my pestering, so I can’t complain .

But that’s enough about me, I really encourage you to get a multivitamin for yourself if you don’t have one already. If you don’t get one for yourself at least get one for your significant other, they’ll really appreciate it.

Tip: After you fill out your info in the first page, check the Guaranteed Delivery:
check box to SAVE $4.00 ON YOUR SHIPPING. I personally never had any problems with shipping and getting my items lost in the mail. So I’d rather save that extra $4.00! (my favorite part of the program is that it’s not automatic, so I don’t have to worry about monthly charges!) Tip 2: Put a note in your calender every month to get your next bottle of vitamins!

Investment page for Male Multi
Investment page for Women Multi

(I’m warning you!) TAKE VITAMINS YOUR LIFE DEPENDS ON IT! (or else!…Just kidding…but I’m serious too)
Don’t forget about the kids!—->a fun multivitamin that kids will beg for: Gummy bear kids multi( I like these too…*makes guilty face* Click on the link to see what I mean.)
Check out our home page for more important information on your life and well being. We are constantly trying to make the world a healthier place.

We fall apart without vitamins! Check these vitamin deficiency symptoms and correct your diet!
Also see this article about the importance of a Multi-vitamin.

Vitamin A:

Found in fish and liver, green and yellow fruits and vegetables, Apricots, asparagus, beets, broccoli, butter, cantaloupe, carrots, cheese, garlic, green olives, milk products, mustard (fresh), papaya, parsley, peaches, prunes, red peppers, sweet potatoes, spinach, sweet potatoes, pumpkin and watercress.

Vitamin A Deficiency Affected Areas:

Bones, eyes, hair, immune system, skin, soft tissues and teeth.

Vitamin A Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, allergies, loss of appetite, blindness, colds, dry hair, eye sties, fatigue, insomnia, impaired growth, itching and burning eyes, loss of smell, night blindness, dry skin, sinus trouble, steroid synthesis reduction; Decreased immune system function, cancer susceptibility. (Vitamin A is essential for bones and teeth and protects against cold and flu.)

Vitamin B Complex (b1,b2,b3,b4,b5 etc.):

Found in dairy products, meat, nuts and vegetables high in protein, broccoli, beans, brown rice, cabbage, cauliflower, cheese, eggs, fish, meat, milk, poultry, pork, oatmeal, raisins, spinach, asparagus, nuts, peanut butter, brussel sprouts, whole grains, and yogurt.

Vitamin B complex Deficiency Affected Areas:

Body cells, eyes, gastrointestinal tract, hair, liver, mouth, nervous system, skin.

Vitamin B complex Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, anemia, appetite loss, bad breath, cholesterol (high), circulation (poor), constipation, dark tongue color, depression, digestive disturbances, fatigue, dry hair or hair falling out, hypertension, insomnia, tender/painful leg muscles, nervousness, dry or rough skin. Problems muscle tone in the gastrointestinal tract, and liver. Depression and anxiety. Anemia, contributes to electrolyte imbalances. Memory loss, nervous system disorders, and immune system problems (low platelet count).

Vitamin B12:

Found in beef, blue cheese, cheese, clams, crab, fish, eggs, herring, kidney, liver, mackerel, milk and milk products, pork, seafood and tofu. It is not found in vegetables – only in animal sources.
(all vitamin B supplements should be taken together).

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Affected Areas:

liver, nerves, red blood cells, gastrointestinal tract.

Vitamin B12 Deficiency Symptoms:

appetite loss, diminished reflex responses, fatigue, irritability, memory impairment, mental depression and confusion, nervousness, pernicious anemia, unpleasant body odor, walking and speaking difficulties, weakness in arms and legs. A can cause problems with digestion, absorption of food, metabolism of carbohydrates and fats, nerves, fertility, growth and development. There can also be hallucinations, memory loss, eye disorders, and anemia. A vitamin B12 can indicate there is a problem with absorption (common in people with digestive disorders).

Vitamin C:

Found in green vegetables, berries and citrus fruits, asparagus, broccoli, beef liver, brussel sprouts, cantaloupe, cauliflower, citrus fruits (like grapefruit and oranges), lemons, mangos, sweet peppers, pineapple, radishes, spinach, strawberries, and tomatoes — just about all fresh fruits and vegetables.

Vitamin C Deficiency Affected Areas:

Adrenal glands, blood, bones, capillary walls, cells, connective tissue (skin/ ligaments/ bones/ gums), heart, mucous membranes, nervous system and teeth.

Vitamin C Deficiency Symptoms:

Anemia, bleeding gums, breath shortness, capillary wall ruptures (bruise easily), dental cavities, low infection resistance (colds), muscle degeneration, nosebleeds, poor digestion, stress, weakened cartilages, blood clots, and slow healing wounds.

Vitamin D:

Found in fish and dairy products fortified with vitamin D. Also: Eggs, butter, milk, oatmeal, salmon, sardines, sweet potatoes, and tuna. And, vitamin D can be converted from the action of sunlight on the skin!

Vitamin D Deficiency Affected Areas:

Bones, heart, kidneys, nervous system, skin, teeth and thyroid gland.

Vitamin D Deficiency Symptoms:

Brittle and fragile bones, burning in mouth and throat, diarrhea, insomnia, irregular heartbeat, low blood calcium, myopia, nervousness, pale skin, poor metabolism, rickets, sensitivity to pain, soft bones and teeth, Osteoporosis and Osteopenia, and hypocalcemia. Vitamin D also enhances the immune system.

Vitamin E:

Found in vegetable oils, whole grains, vegetables (dark leafy green), nuts and seeds, spinach, almonds, herring, kale, peanuts, brown rice, cornmeal, eggs, milk, oatmeal, organ meats, sweet potatoes, soy beans, unrefined cereal, and wheat germ.

Vitamin E Deficiency Affected Areas:

Arteries, blood vessels, heart, lungs, nerves, pituitary glands and skin.

Vitamin E Deficiency Symptoms:

Enlarged prostate gland, gastrointestinal disease, dry or falling out hair, impotency, miscarriages, muscular wasting, muscle weakness, sterility. Decreased circulation, slow tissue healing, leg cramps. Vitamin E helps prevent cancer, cardiovascular disease, cataracts and reduces scarring from some wounds. Zinc and Vitamin E work together.

Vitamin K:

Found in alfalfa, broccoli, dark green leafy vegetables and soybeans. Also: brussel sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower, egg yolks, liver, oatmeal, rye, and wheat.

Vitamin K Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, bones, metabolism and liver function.

Vitamin K Deficiency Symptoms:

Brittle or fragile bones, low platelet count in blood and poor blood clotting, high glucose in blood. Vitamin K plays an essential role in blood clotting and bone formation. Can help to prevent osteoporosis. Vitamin K also converts glucose into glycogen for storage in the liver.

Folic Acid:

Found in beans, beef, bran, barley, brown rice, cheese, chicken, dates, green leafy vegetables, lamb, lentils, liver, milk, oranges, organ meats (like liver), split peas, pork, root vegetables (like carrots), salmon, tuna, whole grains, whole wheat and yeast.

Vitamin Folic Acid Deficiency Affected Areas:

Metabolism, red blood cells, overall growth and development, and nerves.

Vitamin Folic Acid Deficiency Symptoms:

Sore tongue, B12 , depression or anxiety, and fatigue. Folid Acid is needed for energy production, protein metabolism, the formation of red blood cells and it vital for normal growth and development. A of Folic Acid may contribute to depression and anxiety, a B12 , and birth defects in pregnant women.

Mineral Deficiency

Calcium:

Found in dairy foods, seafood and green leafy vegetables, sea vegetables (arame, dulse, hijki, keMineral lp, wakame), molasses, nuts, almonds, asparagus, broccoli, buttermilk, cabbage, carob, cheese, shell fish, kale, oats, parsley, prunes, whey, tofu and yogurt.

Mineral Calcium Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, bones, circulatory/ digestive/enzymatic/ immune and nervous systems, heart, muscles, skin, soft tissues and teeth.

Mineral Calcium Deficiency Symptoms:

Arm and leg numbness, brittle fingernails, eczema, fragile bones, headaches, heart palpitations, hypertension, insomnia, irritability, muscle cramps, nervousness, osteomalacia, osteoporosis, osteopenia, periodontal disease, rickets, tooth decay; Irregular heartbeat and slowed nerve impulse response, decreased muscle growth, aching joints, and arthritis. Calcium is an essential mineral for overall health. Vitamin D is essential for proper calcium absorption and utilization.

Chromium (GTF):

Found in apples, black pepper, calves liver, cheese, meat and whole grains, grapes, cheese, chicken, corn and corn oil, dairy products, mushrooms, potatoes, beer, oysters, brown rice and dried beans.

Mineral Chromium Deficiency Affected Areas:

Adrenal glands, brain, blood, circulatory system, heart, immune system, liver and white blood cells.

Mineral Chromium Deficiency Symptoms:

Disturbed amino acid metabolism, increased serum cholesterol, impaired glucose tolerance, lack of energy, myopia, protein/calorie malnutrition, susceptibility to infection; Lowered or escalated blood sugar levels, coronary artery disease. It is essential to the metabolism of glucose and is needed for energy and the synthesis of cholesterol, fats and protein.

Copper:

Found in almonds, avocado, beans, barley, cauliflower, nuts, lamb chops, oranges, organ meats, peanuts, pecans, raisins, salmon and seafood (especially oysters), legumes, green leafy vegetables, radishes and soybeans.

Mineral Copper Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, bones, circulatory system, hair, and skin.

Mineral Copper Deficiency Symptoms:

Depression, elevated serum cholesterol, fractures and bone deformities, general weakness, impaired respiration, skin sores. Osteoporosis, slowed healing procsss, poor hair and skin coloring and loss in taste sensitivity. Copper works in balance with zinc and vitamin c to form elastin and aids in the formation of bones and red blood cells.

Iodine:

Found in iodized salts, seafood and kelp, asparagus, fish, garlic, lima beans, mushrooms, sesame seeds, soybeans, spinach (cooked), turnip greens.

Mineral Iodine Deficiency Affected Areas:

Immune system, thyroid, brain.

Mineral Iodine Deficiency Symptoms:

Decreased chances of breast cancer, slowed mental and physical development. Thyroid dysfunction. Iodine is needed for a healthy thyroid. Mental retardation may result from an iodine in children. It is only needed in trace amounts.

Iron:

Found in eggs, clams, fish, liver, meat, poultry, dark green leafy vegetables, enriched breads and cereals, brewer’s yeast, dates, dulse, egg yolks, kidney and lima beanss, lentils, millet, parsley, peaches, pears, dried prunes, pumpkins, raisins, rice and wheat bran, sesame seeds and soybeans.

Mineral Iron Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, bones, metabolic system, muscles, nails, skin and teeth.

Mineral Iron Deficiency Symptoms:

Breathing difficulties, brittle nails, dry or falling-out hair, dizziness, iron anemia (pale skin, fatigue), constipation, sore or inflamed tongue. Iron is vital for it’s production of hemoglobin and oxygenation of red blood cells. Needed for healthy growth and the resistance of disease, and for a healthy immune system and energy.

Magnesium:

Found in most foods, especially dairy products, fish, meat and seafood. Also: apples, apricots, bananas, brown rice, figs, garlic, lima beans, peaches, salmon, sesame seeds, tofu, green leafy vegetables, wheat and whole grains.

Mineral Magnesium Deficiency Affected Areas:

Arteries, bones, cells, digestive/ immune/ nervous and reproductive systems, heart, nerves, and teeth.

Mineral Magnesium Deficiency Symptoms:

Aching muscles, anxiety, broken nails, confusion, decreased blood pressure and body temperature, disorientation, easily aroused anger, hair loss, hyperactivity, insomnia, muscle tremors, nervousness, noise sensitivity, rapid pulse and sound sensitivity. interferes with the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, causes depression and dizziness, muscle weakness, twitching, heart disease and blood pressure problems, and disruption in proper pH balance. Magnesium plays an important role in the formation of bone, carbohydrate and mineral metabolism. It is vital to enzyme activity and assists in calcium and potassium uptake.

Phosphorus:

Found in most foods, especially asparagus, bran, corn, dairy products, eggs, fish, dried fruit, garlic, sunflower and pumpkin seeds, meats, poultry, salmon, soda, wheat bran and whole grains.

Mineral Phosphorus Deficiency Affected Areas:

Bones, brain cells, circulatory and digestive systems, eyes, liver, muscles, nerves and teeth.

Mineral Phosphorus Deficiency Symptoms:

Appetite loss, bone pain, fatigue, irregular breathing, nervous disorders; Bone and tooth problems, heart and kidney problems. Phosphorus is essential for helping the body to utilize vitamins and to convert food to energy. A balance of magnesium, calcium and phosphorus should always be maintained in the body for proper health. Diets high in junk food, including soda and diet soda, can contribute to too much phosphorus which can inhibit calcium uptake.

Potassium:

Food sources for Potassium include dairy foods, fish, fruit, meat, poultry and vegetables, whole grains, apricots, avocado, bananas, brown rice, cantaloupe, carrot juice, dates, figs, dried fruit, garlic, lima beans, nuts, peaches, potatoes, raisins, wheat bran and yams

Mineral Potassium Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, endocrine/ digestive and nervous systems, heart, kidneys, muscles and skin.

Mineral Potassium Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, constipation, continuous thirst, decreased blood pressure, dry skin, edema, increased cholesterol, insomnia, muscle and general weakness, nervousness, respiratory distress, salt retention, skin and hair problems, irregular heartbeat, weak reflexes; interferes with the transmission of nerve and muscle impulses, heart palpatations and arrhythmias, heart attack, stroke. Potassium is important for chemical reactions within the cells and aids in maintaining stable blood pressure and in transmitting electrochemical impulses. It also regulates the transfer of nutrients to the cells. Use of diuretics, laxatives, vomitting and diarrhea can significantly contribute to the body’s need for potassium.

Sodium:

Tons of foods contain sodium. Celery, cheese, eggs, meat, milk and milk products, miso, poultry, processed foods, salt, seafood and sea vegetables.

Mineral Sodium Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, lymphatic system, muscles and nerves.

Mineral Sodium Deficiency Symptoms:

Appetite loss, cramps, decreased resistance to infection, eye disturbances, fatigue, intestinal gas, muscle shrinkage, vomiting, weakness; Confusion, low blood sugar, dehydration, lethargy, heart palpatations and heart attack. Sodium is necessary for maintaining the proper water balance and blood pH. It is also needed for stomach, nerve and muscle function.

Sulfur:

Found in brussel sprouts, dried beans, cabbage, eggs, garlic, fish, meats, and onions.

Mineral Sulfur Deficiency Affected Areas:

Skin, immune system, blood, liver

Mineral Sulfur Deficiency Symptoms:

Dryness of skin, increased risks of infection, poor resistance to bacterial infections. Sulfur is essential to disinfecting the blood and resisting bacteria. It aids in oxidation reactions, stimulates bile secretions in the liver and protects against toxic substances.

Zinc:

Found in fish, meats, poultry, seafood and whole grains, beef liver, egg yolks, lamb chops, lima beans, liver, mushrooms, pecans, pumpkin seeds, sardines, and soybeans, wheat germ and whole grains.

Mineral Zinc Deficiency Affected Areas:

Blood, bones, eyes, heart, joints, liver, and prostate gland.

Mineral Zinc Deficiency Symptoms:

Acne, brittle nails, decreased learning ability, delayed sexual maturity, eczema, fatigue, loss of taste and smell, poor appetite, poor circulation, poor memory, prolonged wound healing, retarded growth, skin problems, splitting hair, sterility, white spots on nails; Problems with prostate gland function, and immune system, liver damage. Zinc intake and absorption is needed to maintain the proper concentrations of vitamin E in the blood. Zinc levels can be decreased by diarrhea, kidney disease, cirrhosis or the liver, diabetes.

SUGAR IS THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH IN AMERICA!

The average American now consumes between 150-200 pounds of sugar every year. In the year 1890 consumption was only 5 lbs. per year. Diseases like heart disease and cancer basically didn’t exist in those times. Sugar plays a key role in both of these diseases and has been linked to these causes of death. Sugar is also the criminal in today’s obesity crisis.

When we eat sugar in it’s simplest form (sucrose) our body reacts in a surprising way. You would think that something that tastes good would be received nicely in our system. This is not the case. Our bodies are not made to eat sugar in this pure form, we are supposed to get our necessary sugar through natural means, like fruit and vegetables. Our body releases insulin to lower our blood sugar levels eventually leading to diabetes one of the top 10 causes of death in America in 2006. Not only does insulin fluctuation cause diabetes but it also causes high blood pressure, fat storage and high cholesterol, which all cause heart disease; the #1 cause of death in the world claiming 631,636 people in America in 2006.

Insulin also puts the imune system into a stat of shock making us susceptible to viruses and infections like the influenza virus and pneumonia which killed 56,326 people in America in 2006 making it one of the top ten cause of death.

If that’s not enough to convince you, sugar is what allows cancer to grow and spread around the body enough to kill. Sugar is Cancer’s fuel.

German Otto Warburg, Ph.D., the 1931 Nobel laureate in medicine, first discovered that cancer cells have a fundamentally different energy metabolism compared to healthy cells. The gist of his Nobel thesis was this: malignant tumors frequently exhibit an increase in “anaerobic glycolysis” – a process whereby glucose is used by cancer cells as a fuel with lactic acid as an anaerobic by-product – compared to normal tissues.(1) The large amount of lactic acid produced by this fermentation of glucose from the cancer cells is then transported to the liver. This conversion of glucose to lactate creates a lower, more acidic PH in cancerous tissues as well as overall physical fatigue from lactic acid build-up.(2,3) Therefore, larger tumors tend to exhibit a more acidic PH.(4)

Hence, cancer therapies should attempt to regulate blood-glucose levels through diet, supplements, exercise, medication when necessary, gradual weight loss and stress reduction. Since cancer cells derive most of their energy from anaerobic glycolysis, the goal is not to eliminate sugars or carbohydrates entirely from the diet but rather to control blood-glucose within a narrow range to help starve the cancer cells and boost immune function.

I personally found this out the hard way. I contracted brain cancer when I was three years old and had to do radiation therapy and eventually surgery. This left me with a disability in my left hand, and a huge scar on my skull. Sugar is likely the cause of my brain cancer since I was at such a young age.

Be careful with your children. You really don’t want them to die, do you? I was lucky, but not everyone is.

Sugar has also been linked to all sorts of other problems. The list is long. See below info from http://www.healingcancernaturally.com/sugar-health-effects-risks.html:

1 Sugar can suppress the immune system.
2 Sugar upsets the mineral relationships in the body.
3 Sugar can cause hyperactivity, anxiety, difficulty concentrating, and crankiness in children.
4 Sugar can produce a significant rise in triglycerides.
5 Sugar contributes to the reduction in defense against bacterial infection (infectious diseases).
6 Sugar causes a loss of tissue elasticity and function, the more sugar you eat, the more elasticity and function you lose.
7 Sugar reduces high density lipoproteins.
8 Sugar leads to chromium deficiency.
9 Sugar leads to cancer of the breast, ovaries, prostate, and rectum.
[This statement may need to be qualified and reworded in less absolute terms, also see number 120, 126 &  143.]
10 Sugar can increase fasting levels of glucose.
11 Sugar causes copper deficiency.
12 Sugar interferes with absorption of calcium and magnesium.
In addition, sugar needs calcium to be metabolized and reportedly draws the required amounts from teeth and bones if these are not provided via food containing bioavailable calcium.
13 Sugar can weaken eyesight.
14 Sugar raises the level of a neurotransmitters: dopamine, serotonin, and norepinephrine.
15 Sugar can cause hypoglycemia.
16 Sugar can produce an acidic digestive tract.
17 Sugar can cause a rapid rise of adrenaline levels in children.
18 Sugar malabsorption is frequent in patients with functional bowel disease.
19 Sugar can cause premature aging.
20 Sugar can lead to alcoholism.
21 Sugar can cause tooth decay.
22 Sugar contributes to obesity.
23 High intake of sugar increases the risk of Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.
24 Sugar can cause changes frequently found in person with gastric or duodenal ulcers.
25 Sugar can cause arthritis.
26 Sugar can cause asthma.
27 Sugar greatly assists the uncontrolled growth of Candida Albicans (yeast infections).
28 Sugar can cause gallstones.
29 Sugar can cause heart disease.
30 Sugar can cause appendicitis.
31 Sugar can cause multiple sclerosis.
32 Sugar can cause hemorrhoids.
33 Sugar can cause varicose veins.
34 Sugar can elevate glucose and insulin responses in oral contraceptive users.
35 Sugar can lead to periodontal disease.
36 Sugar can contribute to osteoporosis.
37 Sugar contributes to saliva acidity.
38 Sugar can cause a decrease in insulin sensitivity.
39 Sugar can lower the amount of Vitamin E in the blood.
40 Sugar can decrease growth hormone.
41 Sugar can increase cholesterol.
42 Sugar can increase the systolic blood pressure.
43 Sugar can cause drowsiness and decreased activity in children.
44 High sugar intake increases advanced glycation end products (AGEs) (sugar bound non-enzymatically to protein).
45 Sugar can interfere with the absorption of protein.
46 Sugar causes food allergies.
47 Sugar can contribute to diabetes.
48 Sugar can cause toxemia during pregnancy.
49 Sugar can contribute to eczema in children.
50 Sugar can cause cardiovascular disease.
51 Sugar can impair the structure of DNA.
52 Sugar can change the structure of protein.
53 Sugar can make our skin age by changing the structure of collagen.
54 Sugar can cause cataracts.
55 Sugar can cause emphysema.
56 Sugar can cause atherosclerosis.
57 Sugar can promote an elevation of low density lipoproteins (LDL).
58 High sugar intake can impair the physiological homeostasis of many systems in the body.
59 Sugar lowers the enzymes’ ability to function.
60 Sugar intake is higher in people with Parkinson’s disease.
61 Sugar can cause a permanent altering [of] the way the proteins act in the body.
62 Sugar can increase the size of the liver by making the liver cells divide.
63 Sugar can increase the amount of liver fat.
64 Sugar can increase kidney size and produce pathological changes in the kidney.
65 Sugar can damage the pancreas.
66 Sugar can increase the body’s fluid retention.
67 Sugar is enemy #1 of the bowel movement.
68 Sugar can cause myopia (nearsightedness).
69 Sugar can compromise the lining of the capillaries.
70 Sugar can make the tendons more brittle.
71 Sugar can cause headaches, including migraine.
72 Sugar plays a role in pancreatic cancer in women.
73 Sugar can adversely affect school children’s grades and cause learning disorders.
74 Sugar can cause an increase in delta, alpha, and theta brain waves.
75 Sugar can cause depression.
76 Sugar increases the risk of gastric cancer.
77 Sugar [can] cause dyspepsia (indigestion).
78 Sugar can increase your risk of getting gout.
79 Sugar can increase the levels of glucose in an oral glucose tolerance test over the ingestion of complex carbohydrates.
80 Sugar can increase the insulin responses in humans consuming high-sugar diets compared to low sugar diets.
81 High refined sugar diet reduces learning capacity.
82 Sugar can cause less effective functioning of two blood proteins, albumin, and lipoproteins, which may reduce the body’s ability to handle fat and cholesterol.
83 Sugar can contribute to Alzheimer’s disease.
84 Sugar can cause platelet adhesiveness.
85 Sugar can cause hormonal imbalance; some hormones become underactive and others become overactive.
86 Sugar can lead to the formation of kidney stones.
87 Sugar can lead to the hypothalamus becom[ing] highly sensitive to a large variety of stimuli.
88 Sugar can lead to dizziness.
89 Diets high in sugar can cause free radicals and oxidative stress.
90 High sucrose diets of subjects with peripheral vascular disease significantly increases platelet adhesion.
91 High sugar diet can lead to biliary tract cancer.
92 Sugar feeds cancer.
93. High sugar consumption of pregnant adolescents is associated with a twofold increased risk for delivering a small-for-gestational-age (SGA) infant.
94. High sugar consumption can lead to substantial decrease in gestation duration among adolescents.
95. Sugar slows food’s travel time through the gastrointestinal tract.
96. Sugar increases the concentration of bile acids in stools and bacterial enzymes in the colon. This can modify bile to produce cancer-causing compounds and colon cancer.
97. Sugar increases estradiol (the most potent form of naturally occurring estrogen) in men.
98. Sugar combines and destroys phosphatase, an enzyme, which makes the process of digestion more difficult.
99. Sugar can be a risk factor of gallbladder cancer.
100. Sugar is an addictive substance.
101. Sugar can be intoxicating, similar to alcohol.
102. Sugar can exacerbate PMS.
103. Sugar given to premature babies can affect the amount of carbon dioxide they produce.
104. Decrease in sugar intake can increase emotional stability.
105. The body changes sugar into 2 to 5 times more fat in the bloodstream than it does starch.
106. The rapid absorption of sugar promotes excessive food intake in obese subjects.
107. Sugar can worsen the symptoms of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
108. Sugar adversely affects urinary electrolyte composition.
109. Sugar can slow down the ability of the adrenal glands to function.
110. Sugar has the potential of inducing abnormal metabolic processes in a normal healthy individual and to promote chronic degenerative diseases.
111. IVs (intravenous feedings) of sugar water can cut off oxygen to the brain.
112. High sucrose intake could be an important risk factor in lung cancer.
113. Sugar increases the risk of polio.
114. High sugar intake can cause epileptic seizures.
115. Sugar causes high blood pressure in obese people.
116. In Intensive Care Units, limiting sugar saves lives.
117. Sugar may induce cell death.
118. Sugar can increase the amount of food that you eat.
119. In juvenile rehabilitation camps, when children were put on a low sugar diet, there was a 44% drop in antisocial behavior.
120. Sugar can lead to prostate cancer.
121. Sugar dehydrates newborns.
122. Sugar increases the estradiol in young men.
123. Sugar can cause low-birth-weight babies.
124. Greater consumption of refined sugar is associated with a worse outcome of schizophrenia.
125. Sugar can raise homocysteine levels in the blood stream.
126. Sweet food items increase the risk of breast cancer.
127. Sugar is a risk factor in cancer of the small intestine.
128. Sugar may cause laryngeal cancer.
129. Sugar induces salt and water retention.
130. Sugar may contribute to mild memory loss.
131. As sugar increases in the diet of 10-years-olds, there is a linear decrease in the intake of many essential nutrients.
132. Sugar can increase the total amount of food consumed.
133. Exposing a newborn to sugar results in a heightened preference for sucrose relative to water at 6 months and 2 years of age.
134. Sugar causes constipation.
135. Sugar causes varicose veins.
136. Sugar can cause brain decay in prediabetic and diabetic women.
137. Sugar can increase the risk of stomach cancer.
138. Sugar can cause metabolic syndrome.
139. Sugar ingestion by pregnant women increases neural tube defects in embryos.
140. Sugar can be a factor in asthma.
141. The higher the sugar consumption the more chances of getting irritable bowel syndrome.
142. Sugar could affect central reward systems.
143. Sugar can cause cancer of the rectum.
144. Sugar can cause endometrial cancer.
145. Sugar can cause renal (kidney) cell carcinoma.
146. Sugar can cause liver tumors.

Water…The first step to changing your life…

I know everybody knows that there is a lot of water in our body. In fact, our bodies are made up of 60-70% water! What does that mean for our health?

We need water!

No ifs, ands, or buts about it! Get out of your seat right now, go to the kitchen and turn on your tap. Don’t read one more single word until you have a cup of water in your hand…I think I’ll do the same myself…(walks to kitchen, gets cup of water, sits back down)

Now where was I…oh yes…(sips some water)…Our bodies are constantly loosing water, so, we must replenish! (sips some more water) You’ve probably heard that we need 8 cups of water a day….although this is true, the reality is that we need much more than that especially if we are overweight or obese. Bigger people have more water in them, so they need to replenish more water.

“I only drink 7 cups of water a day, and a cup of juice or milk, what’s wrong with that?” I’ll tell you what is wrong, to be frank, you are killing yourself.

You see, when we don’t drink enough water:

1. Our kidneys don’t function right

2. Our liver takes over the kidney’s work load

3. Our liver slacks off on it’s other responsibilities, like turning fat into energy.

4. All hell breaks loose – Our cells don’t get the energy they need and we put on dead weight, age faster, and develop an unhealthy diet.

5. Our body thinks that we don’t have access to water so it stores the water that we do have – causing water retention

6. Not enough water makes it into our blood stream causing toxic build ups, heart problems, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and constipation.

7. This all takes it’s toll on the immune system, brain, digestive system and glands – causing us to get sick, depressed, and get cancer.

8. We go to the hospital, but it’s too late. Our body is finished. We die.

The good news is….it doesn’t have to end that way!!!!!

The reason we can’t just drink juice instead is because there is less water in juice. There are things like sugar, flavors and other compounds that make up what juice is, water is only a small fraction of what you are drinking.

Another problem with juice is that it’s usually loaded with sugar which will kill you even faster than not drinking enough water. Find out how death by sugar is the LEADING CAUSE of death in America here.

Don’t even get me started on soda. I’ll have to write another article about that. In short…soda is as bad or worst than cigarettes for your health.

THE SOLUTION!——->Water drinking…Do it or Die.

When we stratigically manage our water intake some very magical things happen.

1. Our system is detoxified.
2. Our digestive system returns to normal – our appetite decreases.
3. We Burn fat
4. Our kidneys function as full capacity
5. Our liver works better
6. We loose weight and water retention goes away
7. Mood improves
8. The list goes on….
9. I mean it, If you want a full list go here

We MUST get the water levels in our body right, and we MUST do it now. Before it’s too late.
More info on Water drinking strategies here!
If you do one thing today, drink lots of water! (sips some water)MMMMH! Being healthy feels GREAT! You can feel it too!

When you are feeling run down or ill most of the time, your home life and your work will suffer as you are not going to be at your best. There are so many individuals that suffer from fatigue and just put up with it, as they just don’t know that there are natural health remedies for fatigue.

Feeling run down and suffering with fatigue can often be caused if your body doesn’t have an adequate supply of the vital nutrients that it requires to keep going. As a result of this, your body will not be able to carry out the functions it needs to on a daily basis.

Although your body’s not performing at it’s best, you are still expecting it to work the way you want it to. It stands to reason that if what goes into your body isn’t right, then regardless of how much you want it to, your body will simply not work well for you.

Natural remedies to help you fight the feeling of fatigue will include eating the right foods, so that your body begins to receive the nourishment it needs, helping to stop the feeling of fatigue, and generally being run down.

There are also many natural health products that can help you to keep your body as healthy as possible. Natural remedies are available for specific ailments such as acne, arthritis, headaches, aching limbs, menstrual cramps, headaches and much more.

Using natural health remedies will tend to give you a natural advantage, and a helping hand in dealing with the everyday ailments that you’ll often find yourself up against. Most of the natural health remedies work well, work fast, and are effective in dealing with the many day to day ailments you are likely to come up against. What’s more you won’t suffer with some of the awful side effects that you could have with prescription drugs, or medications you buy over the counter.

So if you are not feeling quite yourself, and are suffering with fatigue, then take a look at this natural health remedy – you may be pleasantly surprised.

Natural Herbal Remedies are available for almost any ailment under the sun. So if you suffer with headaches, toothache, arthritis, diabetes, acne, depression and many more, you can be sure that there is a natural health remedy available.

One of the reasons that natural herbal remedies are so popular is simply because they can be used to cure, treat or give relief from lots of minor medical problems.

Home herbal remedies come in many different formats, so if you have a herbal remedy at home for a headache, then this same remedy is not going to work if you develop toothache – each remedy will provide the relief, or treatment for one specific set of problems or symptoms. So you need to do some research before you try out natural herbal remedies.

Often when you are searching for a natural herbal remedy for a particular condition, your search will start with online sites, like this one. You will find that these sites provide masses of information on the various remedies available and are always a good place to start looking.

You may well find that a friend or colleague has used, and sworn by a particular herbal remedy, or a herbal remedy book, so this is also a good route to take when searching for the ideal natural herbal remedies.

A visit to your local bookstore, or borrowing a book from the library will also give you lots of information on herbal remedies that you will find useful in your quest to find the remedy you are searching for.

These are just a few of the ways in which you can find out about the various natural health remedies that are available for any ailments or problems you, or your family, will encounter on your journey through life.

Once you have found a herbal remedy that you are keen to try, make sure that you read any contra-indications there may be to using the product, read the instructions carefully, and if you are aiming to use for a medical complaint, then it is also wise to seek the approval of your doctor before you start any new treatment.

If you have ever had the misfortune to suffer with a yeast infection, you will know that they are really not easy to clear up. Natural yeast infection remedies are becoming more and more sought after.

Yeast infections effect women, men and children, although it’s women that seem to have the major problem – often occuring in their genital/vagina areas. Although it is more common to have yeast infections in those areas, they can also occur in the mouth, in the gastrointestinal tract and even under your arm.

So what causes them? Yeast infections only occur when the natural balance of micro-organisms (which are usually found on healthy human tissue) is upset. The reason they are so much more common in women is that the natural acidic environment of the vaginal area usually keeps any infection under control, but if this level is upset it can cause an infection. In women this level can be upset with birth control pills, hormonal changes, pregnancy, and even normal menstruation.

What are the symptoms of yeast infections? Burning, that often gets worse when passing water, itchiness, a white (usually odorless) discharge, redness, soreness or a rash.

What effects the yeast levels within your body? It’s quite common to develop a yeast infection after prolonged use of anti-biotics as they tent to reduce the good bacteria levels that help keep yeast infections at bay. Also taking oral contraceptives or HRT can change the acidity balance.

Yeast infections thrive in moist, warm environments, so one good way to help this is to avoid wearing tight jeans and synthetic underwear.

There are natural yeast infection remedies, and one of these is a product called Yeastrol. This is a homeopathic product that will fight any itching, along with the other symptoms of a yeast infection, and it works from the inside out. All you need to do is to take two sprays under your tongue each day – the Yeastrol gets inside your system quickly, and soon starts to aleviate those symptoms. Find out how you can get two free bottles here

Hundreds of thousands of folks suffer with allergies, and if you are one of them, you will be pleased to know that there are plenty of natural remedies for allergies you can turn to. These natural remedies can be used alongside, or in place of any prescription drugs (check with doctor first though), or over the counter medication.

People are much more concerned with what is being put into their bodies at the moment, so looking for a natural remedy for your allergy is a good call for anyone that is searching outside standard western medicine for relief of their allergy symptoms.

So let’s take a look at some of these natural remedies for allergies;

Apple cider vinegar - this is often recommended as a natural remedy for any allergy. It has certainly not got a nice taste on its own, so most people that use this will mix together 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar with either fruit juice or water. Apple cider vinegar is also said to help with other issues such as weight loss, cholesterol and high blood pressure.

Red clover tea - if you are a tea drinker, then having a cup of red clover tea is ideal when your symptoms are at their worst. You do not have to take this in tea, it’s also available as an extract, supplements or even wine. Any of these forms will be natural remedies for allergies, and should help to ease the symptoms for you.

Accupuncture – this is being very widely used for the treatment of severe allergies. Some recent research has shown that out of 26 patients that recieved accupuncture, all of them felt that their symptoms had lessened. You will be able to find local acupuncturists in your phone books, library, or Eastern Medicine Center.

Other natural remedies for allergies will include taking a look at what you are actually allergic to and taking steps to avoid contact. As an example if dog or cat hair, sets you off sneezing, then obviously you would try and stay clear of them – you should also wash your hands if you have to touch them, and avoid touching any part of your face.

Dust mites are a very common allergy, and they are present in everyone’s home. There are some precautions you can take though, for example you can cover both your mattress and pillows with special covers that house dust mites will not be able to penetrate. You could also change any carpets in your home for laminate floor, wood floor or tiles with scatter rugs that you can wash frequently.

When looking at natural remedies to help you generally feel better in yourself, and stop you from feeling so tired and run down all the time, the obvious first step is to look at your diet. Eating the correct food, and having the right portion sizes should help you in controlling fatigue. By changing your diet you will be benefitting yourself, not just for the next few days, but for your lifetime – consuming the right foods will help your productivity and energy levels.

So obvious advice here is to ensure that you are eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, not to much fat (although your body does need some fat to work), cut out some of the high sugar and high salt foods, and drink lots of fresh water each day. As well as checking what you eat and drink, you can also look at natural remedies to help you feel better in yourself.

Natural remedies come in many different forms – they can be used both internally and externally – they can be medicines or tonics, powders or tablets. You can get natural remedies for so many problems, eg menopause, anxiety and stress, thyroid problems, lack of energy, trouble sleeping, diabetes, hemorrhoids, acne, arthritis, pain, men’s health problems (including prostate) and many, many more.

As someone looking for natural remedies you will find that you have a huge choice of natural remedy products, so spend some time, read all about them, and then choose one or two products for the problems that are causing you the most stress.

There are some types of arthritis that do require the co-operation between your doctor, physical therapist, and orthopedic surgeon, for example Rheumatoid Arthritis,which is one of the most common forms of arthritis. Others types of arthritis will require lots of rest balanced with plenty of exercise and a good diet so that you remain symptom free. You should certainly make a visit to your doctor your first priority, so that your condition can be diagnosed and treated correctly.

The most common arthritis treatments are in the main, available as over the counter drugs. For instance aspirins, analgesics (pain killers), and non steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs that can relieve the pain associated with arthritis. However, with all the publicity that exists about the pretty undesirable side effects that can often be caused by any over the counter medications, many people are beginning to turn towards arthritis natural home remedies to get relief from their arthritic symptoms.

These natural home arthritis remedies are in the main not proven to work by any scientific evidence, but they have been used by people for hundreds and hundres of years with quite effective results. So long as you have your doctor’s ok, you can try some of these arthritis home remedies and see for yourself:

Blackstrap Molasses
To make this arthritis home remedy, you will need:
four teaspoons of blackstrap molasses and one quart of cranberry juice
Dissolve the blackstrap molasses in the cranberry juice. This quantity will make one serving.
Drink a glass of this old arthritis home remedy and see if it helps you.

Mullein, Lobelia, Elm, and Cayenne Poultice
The ingredients you need for this natural arthritis home remedy are:
2 tablespoon mullein, 3 tablespoon granulated slippery elm bark, 1 tablespoon lobelia, 1 teaspoon cayenne.
Mix all ingredients together in a bowl thoroughly, and then pour them into boiling water. Once the mixture gets that pastey quality, pour everything on a piece of cloth and spread it out. Let this cool for a few minutes (till it is a comfortable temperature to have on your skin) before placing the cloth on swollen joints.

As an alternative to the above, you could use the same method with:
oil of origanum, oil of lobelia, oil of capsicum, and coconut oil.

Another natural arthritis home remedy is a herbal mix. There are many herbs that can be used for natural arthritis home remedies. Below is a list of some of the more common herbal arthritis remedies used:

Black cohosh, genitian root, angelica, colombo, skull cap, valerian, buckthorn bark, and rue.
Mix together and then add a teaspoon of the mixture to a cup of boiling water. Let this to steep for a few minutes and then drink. The recommended daily dosage is three ½ cups a day.

Wild cherry roots, burdock roots, Oregon grape roots.
Wash three roots of each herb and chop them up into tiny slices. Then place them in a gallon of water and let simmer for 30 minutes. Next you strain the liquid into bottle. You should find that a half glass of this natural arthritis home remedy every morning before breakfast will bring you some results.