The Anti-Cancer and Disease Protocol - How to Beat and Avoid Cancer and Other Diseases Naturally
Many health experts, including oncologists, believe that cancer and other diseases are actually as much immune disorders as diseases. After all, our bodies were designed by nature to have an immune system that defends against disease, illness and infection. Unfortunately, lack of proper diet, exercise and lifestyle, combined with the chemicals in the water we drink, air we breathe and food we eat, leave most of us with immune systems that are out of balance and far weaker than they could be. As a result, disease and illness are able to gain a foothold.
Almost all modern drugs have side effects. A great many also weaken our immune system and cause side effects leading to other physical problems. That is a big reason why natural remedies are often so effective: Besides fighting cancer and other diseases, many natural foods, supplements and vitamins also help build a strong immune system to help fight off disease, and do so without the side effects of modern drugs or radiation.
One thing is certain: If you want to beat cancer, HIV-AIDS, hepatitis-C or any other major disease, you will have your best chance if you fight back with your entire body and mind. The stronger you can make your immune system, the healthier you are able to make your life, and the more stress free you are able to make your mind, the better your chances will be. That is why I have included in this article so much material from my document “A Guide to Living a Long and Healthy Life: which appears in my book “Cancer’s Natural Enemy” and will be the backbone of my upcoming book “How to Live a Long and Healthy Life” – so that you have the best chance possible of winning the battle to beat and avoid cancer and disease. If you have cancer, HIV-AIDS or another disease, here are the things I highly recommend that you do:
1. As soon as possible, cleanse your body to get rid of built up toxins like heavy metals and pesticides, as well as the undigested food, fecal matter and gallstones that build up in the body by cleansing your colon and liver and by chelation to rid the body of heavy metals. Such contaminations are breeding grounds for, and causes of, disease and illness. A toxic and unclean body weakens the body’s immune system that should be your first line of defense. Plus, once cleansed, the body is much more receptive to the good measures you take to rebuild your immune system and fight disease.
2. Immediately eliminate bad habits and begin building build good ones so that you will make sure that you no longer have habits that weaken your immune system and that you will be able to build your body to fight and conquer illness. Remember, a bad habit is like an invitation card for illness and disease to enter your body. A good balanced diet, pure water, fresh air, sunshine and exercise are some of the essentials. You will find that a good diet does not have to be a bad tasting diet – far from it! However, it should be noted that the very best and most healthy diet is one that is close to the diet our ancestors evolved to utilize: lots of fresh and uncooked vegetables, fruits, nuts, roots and tubors, and fish and meat uncontaminated by growth hormones, artificial fertilizers or pesticides – and little or no grain or dairy products. Likewise, regular exercise does not have to be grueling, but it is essential. It is not a coincidence that studies have shown up that those who exercise only a few hours each week have up to 50% less chance of developing many different kinds of cancer.
3. Rebuild and strengthen the body’s natural immune system. It is very likely that a weakened immune system contributed to your illness in the first place. It is absolutely certain that a rebuilt and strengthened immune system will help you beat your illness and keep it at bay. Again, good diet, nutrition and habits are all important – they lay the foundation for a strong and healthy immune system. However, they are not enough by themselves. You want to build a good foundation and then make your body a healthy fortress against disease and illness. Quite simply, disease and illness hate healthy hosts. The stronger your immune system is, the harder it is for disease to survive and grow. And, to be the very strongest you can be, you need extra measures in the form of supplements as well as the healthiest foods. There are a number of very good ones - and I have listed what I believe are the very best here in this article, along with some of the healthiest foods.
4. Drink plenty of pure water and get plenty of fresh air and sunshine. Water is essential for all healthy life; however, regular tap water contains trace amounts of hundreds to thousands of pesticides, carcinogens and other industrial pollutants. For that reason, the author recommends only the purest drinking water, such as reverse osmosis filtered water. Don’t overdo the sunshine, but sunshine is essential to the production of vitamin D, and, strange as it may sound, has been found to be essential in warding off melanoma.
5. Exercise in moderation. Exercise stimulates the immune system, stimulates the production of natural human growth hormone several times more than the best HGH supplements and stimulators (many of which are bogus), stimulates the production of hormones and pheromones that make us happier and healthier, and simply leads to a longer and happier life period.
6. The sixth element of beating your disease and keeping it at bay is to go on the attack. As a matter of fact, all of the elements of the anti-cancer and disease protocol are elements of attack, because they make the body strong and inhospitable to disease. But what I am talking about here is more than just making the body inhospitable to your disease – I am talking about going on the attack and wiping it out! In the case of cancer, there are many very potent anti-cancer supplements. Some of the best ones play a dual role of both strengthening the immune system and attacking cancer cells, and I have listed many of what I believe are the very best ones here in this section. Several other excellent ones are listed in my book “Cancer’s Natural Enemy”, my document “A Gude for Living a Long and Healthy Life” and an upcoming book by a similar name (“How to Live a Long and Healthy Life”).
7. Avoid sugar to the greatest extent possible. Sugar feeds cancer and other illnesses and causes a myriad of other health problems. Refined sugar is also the number one single cause of health problems in the entire world!
8. The final key to winning your battle is your mental attitude. Remove as much stress from your life as you can and believe that you are going to win. Stress and worry accomplish nothing – worse, they are actually allies of illness and disease. You have surely heard the term “stress, the silent killer”? It’s true! So you must do whatever it takes to remove stress from your life and make your mental attitude your ally. Meditate, take yoga, change jobs, retire, go fishing, find a pleasant hobby – do whatever you must to remove stress and have a positive mental outlook. Just remember, anyone who introduces or keeps worry and stress in your life is neither a friend nor an ally during this fight. And make no mistake, it is a fight - likely the biggest one of your life. But it is a fight you can and will win. Think it, believe it and live it!
The Best of the Best Supplements
Nerium Oleander Extract
First and foremost in a suggested regimen to beat and avoid cancer and disease would be the common oleander plant, nerium oleander. Called the desert rose in the Bible, the oleander plant has been used as a folk remedy for over 2000 years in the Middle East. In 1960 a Turkish doctor named Huseyin Zima Ozel re-discovered the power of this potent plant when he found rural villagers in Turkey who were remarkable free of cancer and other diseases. For the past 40 years, Doctor Ozel has been treating patients in Turkey with great success and in 1998 he was granted a patent for an oleander extract that has since passed FDA phase I trials. Oleander extract has been proven in lab studies at such prestigious institutions as MD Anderson and the Cleveland Clinic to kill cancer cells, stop cancer tumors, build immune systems, and increase the body's natural cancer killing T-cells.
Another amazing quality of oleander extract is ability to stimulate the human immune system – our body’s natural first line of defense in beating and warding off disease and illness. The most active commercially available immune-stimulants are Schizophylan, Krestin and Lentinan, which were patented by the Japanese in the early 1980s. In tests performed in Europe in 1985-86, Nerium Oleander Extract had an incredible SIX TIMES the activity of those other stimulants!
Over 500 trace compounds have been identified in an aqueous oleander extract, and it appears that many of these compounds act synergistically in ways that no single isolate can. For this reason, an aqueous (water) extract may well be far more effective than an ethanol extract because many of the water soluble compounds such as long-chain polysaccharides are lost during the ethanol extraction method. Home-made and commercially prepared water extractions of oleander have been used successfully in numerous kinds of cancers as well as hepatitis-c in patients throughout the world.
Another benefit of oleander extract is that it can be used very effectively as a complimentary treatment alongside traditional chemo or radiation. Besides helping fight cancer and boosting the immune system along, it helps protect the rest of the body and either eliminates or ameliorates every single side-effect of traditional chemo – including hair loss (with one exception, and that being that it does not eliminate hair loss when the chemo treatment includes Cisplatin).
The recipe for making the oleander extract called “Oleander Soup” at home can be found in the author’s book, “Cancer’s Natural Enemy” or can be obtained for free at the Yahoo forum he hosts titled "Oleandersoup".
Please note: Raw oleander plant is extremely toxic. Do not handle or ingest raw oleander or any form of oleander that has not been prepared according to the recipe for “oleander soup” in the book "Cancer's Natural Enemy. While raw oleander is toxic, there have been no reports of serious adverse reactions or side-effects due to properly prepared oleander extract taken according to directions. The most common side-effects are loose bowels, slight temperature and perhaps mild nausea, all of which should dissipate quickly as the body becomes acclimated to the extract.
Agaricus Blazei Murrill Mushroom Extract - “The Mushroom of the Gods”
A few decades ago, researchers noticed that in the mountain region of Ideate near Sao Paulo, Brazil, a regular part of the local inhabitants’ diet was a mushroom known as "Cogmelo de Deus" or "Mushroom of God". The researches also noted that the local inhabitants were extraordinarily healthy and had a very low incidence of disease, which they attributed to this magical mushroom.
The scientific name of the mushroom is Agaricus Blazei Murrill, more commonly called the ABM mushroom and sometimes referred to as Agaricus Brasiliennis. So potent is this mushroom that one well-known rainforest herbal manufacturer, uses it as the main ingredients in herbal supplements that have been credited with success against cancer and other diseases around the world.
In a study conducted by Dr. Shoji Shibata, a professor at Tokyo University, several other well known cancer-fighting and immune-boosting mushrooms were compared to the ABM, including Reishi and Shitake. Dr. Shibata's results found that the other mushrooms were not as effective as the ABM mushroom, and so the ABM was ranked at the top of the list of potent mushrooms - a spot befitting the "Mushroom of God"! Other Japanese and British studies have also shown the ABM mushroom to have the highest concentration of beta-glucan of any mushroom.
The ABM mushroom contains Beta-(1-3)-D-glucan, Beta-(1-4)-a -D-glucan & Beta - (1-6)-D-glucan. Known collectively as Beta-glucans, these long-chain polysaccharides are the most potent immuno-potentiating (immune enhancing) substances yet found. They also have very powerful anti-tumor properties. When human subjects are given AMB in their diet, a 3000% increase of NK cells, a type of anti-tumor white blood cell known as Natural Killer cells, is seen in the blood within 2-4 days.
In addition to beta glucans, agaricus also contains derivatives of ergosterol, a potent anti-tumor agent; double stranded RNA, an anti-viral agent; proteoglucans and protein bound polysaccharides of low molecular weight, which are immune enhancers; and, protein bound polysaccharides of high molecular weight, vitamins B1 and B2, proteins in the form of amino acids, niacin, iron, and calcium. There are many verified reports from around the world of this mushroom being used successfully in late stage cancers that had been determined hopeless and some clinics in Europe base their entire treatment protocols on agaricus blazei murrill mushroom extracts and other complimentary botanicals. In fact, in many published studies, the rate of cure for all types of cancer has been in the high ninety percentile range, even for stage 4 lung cancer, where many complete remissions are often seen in just a few weeks.
Cat's Claw Extract
Cat's claw, or Uncaria surinamensis, has been used for centuries in folk medicine in South America for cancer, AIDS, cirrhosis, disease prevention, gonorrhea, herpes, immune disorders, tumors, and many other aliments. Cat's claw has several groups of plant chemicals that account for its effectiveness: One such group is oxidole alkaloids that have been documented with immune-stimulant and anti-leukemic properties. Another is a group of chemicals called quinovic acid glycosides, which have documented anti-inflammatory and antiviral actions. Antioxidant chemicals (tannins, catechins and procyanidins) as well as plant sterols (beta-sitosterol, stigmasterol, and campesterol) account for the plant's anti-inflammatory properties. A class of compounds known as carboxyl alkyl esters found in cat's claw has been documented with immuno-stimulant, anti-inflammatory, anti-cancerous, and cell-repairing properties. Dr. Donna Schwontkowski, D.C., has stated that Uña de gato (Cat’s Claw) is the most powerful immune enhancing herb of all the herbs native to the Peruvian Amazon.
Pau D’Arco Extract
Pau D’Arco, or Tabebuia avellanedae, is a huge canopy tree native to the rain forest with a long and well-documented history of use by the indigenous peoples of the rainforest. Its use may even predate the Incas. Among it's many historical uses are for cancer, leukemia, lupus, diabetes, liver disease, Hodgkin's disease, osteomyelitis, Parkinson's disease, and psoriasis. It also used as a natural anti-microbial and anti-fungal agent and is a popular natural remedy for candida and yeast infections. In the 1960s, plant extracts of the heartwood and bark demonstrated marked anti-tumorous effects in animals. In 1975, one study reported that compounds in Pau D’Arco increased the life span of mice inoculated with leukemic cells by over 80%. In a small, uncontrolled, 1980 study of nine human patients with various cancers (liver, kidney, breast, prostate, and cervix), pure lapachol was reported to shrink tumors and reduce pain caused by them - and three of the patients realized complete remissions.
Coco Plum Extract
The Coco Plum, or Chrysobalanus icaco, is known as "Abajeru" in Brazil and has a history of use there as a folk remedy for diabetes and rheumatism. A relative newcomer to the modern world of herbal remedies, it has been shown in studies to inhibit the cancer cell growth mechanism of angiogenesis (new blood vessels formation) by 44%, thus demonstrating potentially important use in cancer and diabetic treatments. During laboratory tests at the University of Rio de Janeiro, it was found that the substance destroyed cancer cells that had been resistant to other treatments, including cells from breast- brain- lung- bowel- larynx- and pancreas tumors. The scientists also reported leukemia cells that are normally resistant to many medicines and methods of treatment, were also killed.
Bitter Melon Extract
Bitter Melon, or Momordica charantia, is found in tropical areas of the Amazon, east Africa, Asia, and the Caribbean, and is cultivated throughout South America as a food and medicine. It contains an array of biologically active plant chemicals including triterpenes, proteins, and steroids. One chemical has clinically demonstrated the ability to inhibit the enzyme that is linked to the cause of psoriasis and necessary for the growth of leukemia and cancer cells. In addition, a protein found in bitter melon, momordin, has clinically demonstrated anti-cancerous activity against Hodgkin's lymphoma in animals. Other proteins in the plant, alpha- and beta-momorcharin and cucurbitacin B, have been tested for possible anti-cancerous effects. Among the reported properties of bitter melon are: kills bacteria, kills viruses, kills cancer cells, kills leukemia cells, prevents tumors, reduces inflammation, fights free radicals, enhances libido, cleanses blood, detoxifies, treats diabetes, expels worms, reduces blood sugar, balances hormones, reduces blood pressure, enhances immunity, lowers body temperature, mildly laxative and promotes milk flow. Several studies have demonstrated the anti-tumorous activity of bitter melon. In one study, a water extract blocked the growth of rat prostate carcinoma; another study reported that a hot water extract of the entire plant inhibited the development of mammary tumors in mice. Numerous in vitro studies have also demonstrated the anti-cancerous and anti-leukemic activity of bitter melon against numerous cell lines, including liver cancer, human leukemia, melanoma, and solid sarcomas.
Like several of its isolated plant chemicals, bitter melon also has been documented with in vitro antiviral activity against numerous viruses, including Epstein-Barr, herpes, and HIV viruses. In one in vivo study, a leaf extract increased resistance to viral infections and had an immuno-stimulant effect in humans and animals, increasing interferon production and natural killer cell activity.
Mutamba
Mutamba, or Guazuma ulmifolia, is a favorite natural remedy among Central and South American health practitioners and the indigenous peoples of the Amazon. Among the properties documented by research are: lowers blood pressure, antibacterial, anti-cancerous, antifungal, antioxidant, antispasmodic, anti-tumorous, antiviral, cardiac depressant, cardiotonic (tones, balances, strengthens the heart), hypoglycemic, muscle relaxant, uterine stimulant. Furthermore, it has been observed in traditional use to also be affective as an anti-inflammatory, anti-hemorrhagic (reduces bleeding), cough suppressant, anti-ulcerous, astringent, blood cleanser, cough suppressant, decongestant, diaphoretic (promotes sweating), digestive stimulant, emollient, fever reducer, liver protector, and wound healer.
Colloidal Silver
Colloidal Silver is a clinically proven, powerful natural antibiotic. It is believed to kill over 650 different disease-causing pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungus and yeast). Colloidal silver was used widely from the time of Hippocrates until around 1938 when the use of synthetic antibiotics became popular. Silver in both liquid and airborne-aerosol has been known since 1887 to be extremely toxic to Anthrax spores.
Note: Each of the above botanicals has been used effectively against cancer and other diseases, particularly oleander and the agaricus blazei mushroom. When combined together, it is the author’s belief that the result will be the most potent natural immune boosting and disease fighting combination you can find. All of the above supplements are widely available at many health food and herbal outlets, with the exception of Coco Plum extract (chrysobalanus icaco extract), which, as far as the author knows is only available in combination with some of the other listed item in extracts available at Agaricus.net on the web.
Other essential supplements and foods:
· Omega 3 Oils: including fish oil, flaxseed oil and borage oil
· Graviola
· MSM
· Alpha Lipoic Acid
· Lycopene
· Co-Enzyme Q-10
· Milk Thistle
· Selenium
· Turmeric
· Apple cider vinegar (organic non-distilled is by far the best)
· Astralagus
· Chlorella & Spirulina
· Garlic – include both fresh minced or sliced garlic AND garlic in capsule or tablets
· Good bacteria - such as L. acidophilus and B. bifidium, found in low fat grade A yogurt
· Almonds and walnuts – eat half a dozen or more each day
· Cayenne Pepper
· Grape seed extract
· Blueberries
· Pomegranate juice
· Spinach and other dark green leafy vegetables
Just remember that the bad things you avoid can be as important, if not more so, than the good things you include. Nothing can be more important for avoiding and beating cancer than eliminating sugar.
Required disclaimer: The author is not a qualified medical professional and the information in this arrticle has not been evaluated by the FDA. Nothing in this article is intended to diagnose or treat any medical condition. Anyone who has a medical condition should first see a qualified doctor, preferably a qualified naturopathic doctor or one who has been trained in integrative medicine.
Live long, live healthy, live happy!
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The author, Tony Isaacs, is a natural health researcher and author of books and articles about natural health and alternative remedies including "Cancer's Natural Enemy" and "Collected Remedies" as well as country songs and humorous anecdotal stories. He is currently working as a volunteer for NFL legend Isiah Roberston's Athletes for a Drug Free America.
Last year, Mr. Isaacs helped a multi-agency government probe expose a fake cancer drug scheme which resulted in the indictement and upcoming trial of five co-defendents. He also assisted in exposing a string of fake medicine websites promoting bogus cures for Cancer, the Flu and other illnesses that led to a three part special on Fox News and action by the FDA in shutting down the sites and business operations.
Friday, November 30, 2007
What Is Herbal Medicine? Is It Safe?
Herbal medicine is the use of plant and herb extracts for their therapeutic value. Most plants contain and produce chemical substances that aid in healing and other physical treatments.
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare and constitutes a key role in the development of modern medicine as we know it today. Back when technology was still unheard of, primitive men utilised the vast flora around them to the fullest extent, observing both plant and animal life and their components, eventually giving birth to herbal medicine. In a study by the World Health Organization on herbal medicine use, about 80% of the world's populace still rely on herbal medicine to cure certain ailments and about 74% of the drugs we use today contain at least one botanical element. For instance, Chinese Herbal Medicine's use of ephedrine to cure respiratory conditions still exists in the present time. Ephedrine remains an active ingredient in most of the commercial drugs that are being prescribed to relieve asthma symptoms.
Herbal medicine is defined by three schools of thought: Ayurvedic Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Herbalism and Western Herbal Medicine. While both Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine have moved on to advanced forms, western herbal medicine remains a part of folk treatments. Herbal medicine is, first and foremost, holistic. It aims to address not just a particular symptom, but also to help the whole body rejuventate strengthen itself. And while there is no scientific evidence that all herbal medicines claiming to have healing powers are actually effective, the number the herbal medicines that have been placed under clinical testing have proved their worth. The list of known kinds includes echinacea, which is used to temper colds, St John's wort, used to treat mild depression (without using Prozac), and hawthorne berries, which help in the recovery process from mild heart failures.
Is herbal medicine a direct substitute to modern medication? It depends. While herbal medicines are extracted naturally from plants, not all are safe to use; particularly if they are taken with other types of treatments that may not be complementary. Also, herbal medicine is often used only for mild ailments. If the symptoms are more serious, it is best to consult a trained practitioner of herbal medicine who can tell you which ones are appropriate and recommend dosage levels and frequency. Presently, most of the recommended herbal medicines fall outside of standard drug regulations, thus, not all of their claims to fame are guaranteed and true. And even as common sense tells us that herbal medicine has been around for thousand of years, giving an impression that it is quite an authority, it is not recommended to self-diagnose.
Always keep in mind that herbal medicines are still medicines and, therefore, share the likelihood of having side effects as regular commercial drugs. Some of us have this misconception that because herbal medicines are natural, they are 100% safe. This is not true all the time. The best defense against the possible side effects herbal medicines might give is to educate ourselves with the basics on the herbal medicine in question and to use it with caution.
Herbal medicine is the use of plant and herb extracts for their therapeutic value. Most plants contain and produce chemical substances that aid in healing and other physical treatments.
Herbal medicine is the oldest form of healthcare and constitutes a key role in the development of modern medicine as we know it today. Back when technology was still unheard of, primitive men utilised the vast flora around them to the fullest extent, observing both plant and animal life and their components, eventually giving birth to herbal medicine. In a study by the World Health Organization on herbal medicine use, about 80% of the world's populace still rely on herbal medicine to cure certain ailments and about 74% of the drugs we use today contain at least one botanical element. For instance, Chinese Herbal Medicine's use of ephedrine to cure respiratory conditions still exists in the present time. Ephedrine remains an active ingredient in most of the commercial drugs that are being prescribed to relieve asthma symptoms.
Herbal medicine is defined by three schools of thought: Ayurvedic Herbalism, Traditional Chinese Herbalism and Western Herbal Medicine. While both Ayurvedic and Chinese herbal medicine have moved on to advanced forms, western herbal medicine remains a part of folk treatments. Herbal medicine is, first and foremost, holistic. It aims to address not just a particular symptom, but also to help the whole body rejuventate strengthen itself. And while there is no scientific evidence that all herbal medicines claiming to have healing powers are actually effective, the number the herbal medicines that have been placed under clinical testing have proved their worth. The list of known kinds includes echinacea, which is used to temper colds, St John's wort, used to treat mild depression (without using Prozac), and hawthorne berries, which help in the recovery process from mild heart failures.
Is herbal medicine a direct substitute to modern medication? It depends. While herbal medicines are extracted naturally from plants, not all are safe to use; particularly if they are taken with other types of treatments that may not be complementary. Also, herbal medicine is often used only for mild ailments. If the symptoms are more serious, it is best to consult a trained practitioner of herbal medicine who can tell you which ones are appropriate and recommend dosage levels and frequency. Presently, most of the recommended herbal medicines fall outside of standard drug regulations, thus, not all of their claims to fame are guaranteed and true. And even as common sense tells us that herbal medicine has been around for thousand of years, giving an impression that it is quite an authority, it is not recommended to self-diagnose.
Always keep in mind that herbal medicines are still medicines and, therefore, share the likelihood of having side effects as regular commercial drugs. Some of us have this misconception that because herbal medicines are natural, they are 100% safe. This is not true all the time. The best defense against the possible side effects herbal medicines might give is to educate ourselves with the basics on the herbal medicine in question and to use it with caution.
Sunday, November 25, 2007
Supplements And Natural Cures For Diabetes
With over 194 million people suffering worldwide and the ranking as the 6th leading cause of death in the western world, it stands to reason that people are more than ever committed to researching natural cures for diabetes. Recent figures from the American Diabetes Association reveal more than 20 million Americans are afflicted with the disease, while approximately six million more live undiagnosed and another 40 million or more may be considered pre-diabetic.Natural remedies for diabetes have been around for many years and there is a large body of evidence that suggests the combination of supplements, appropriate diet, weight loss (type 2) and moderate exercise can be a successful treatment plan for many sufferers. Diabetes And DrugsConventional pharmaceutical treatments for type 2 diabetics are aimed at restoring euglycemia (normal blood glucose concentration), and thereby attempting to keep both short-term and long-term diabetic complications associated with the disease to a minimum. The main classes of diabetic treatment drugs (oral agents) include glitazones, sulfonylureas, biguarides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, and meglitinides.Many diabetics benefit from taking two or more of these diabetes drugs, each of which targets a different problem. Combination treatment is so common now that some pharmaceutical companies market pills containing a combination of these oral agents.The more serious side effects of these synthetic drugs include:
Death
Heart complications
Blackouts
Fluid in the lungs
Hypoglycemia
Convulsions
Allergic reactions
Yellowing of skin or eyesThere are numerous common nasty side effects including:
gastrointestinal problems
Bloating
Diarrhea
nausea
low blood sodium levels
headache
possible dehydration
weakness
fatigue
dizziness
respiratory effects
abdominal pain
lack of appetite
dark colored urine
muscle pain
anemiaand so on! The FDA approved diabetes drug Muraglitazar, was found to double the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death, according to a study released on the Journal of the American Medical Association's website. Oral drugs, such as Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone, have been shown to cause or exacerbate heart failure and pulmonary edema. The key point here is that pharmaceutical drugs commonly prescribed to treat diabetes only suppress the systemic damage that has already occurred, and often create further deterioration and weakening. Given these frightening realities it makes sense to look for natural cures for diabetes. Natural Cures For Diabetes - Most Effective HerbalsHerbal extracts have been used to treat diabetes for thousands of years. Published clinical data has confirmed the efficacy of many of these extracts and shown the most effective to be:
Gymnema Sylvestre
Bitter Melon
Banaba
Pterocarpus Marsupium While these herbal extracts form an important part of a scientific natural formula for diabetes they must be backed up by ingredients which not only target nutrient deficiencies which may have attributed to the condition in the first instance but also assist in better absorption and distribution of sugar in the blood stream. The main problem with virtually all natural diabetic supplements on the market today is they do not contain enough of the most effective nutrients and therefore do not address diabetes from a holistic perspective. They only focus on blood sugar control. There should be ingredients aimed at helping strengthen the liver and eliminating toxins, along with other nutrients to help calm the body and help regenerate the cells within the pancreas, which, in turn may help improve the manufacture of insulin. This requires additional herbal extracts and other specialty nutrients.Targeting The Root Cause Through Multi Action AbilityThe most effective holistic diabetes formulas must contain the key herbal extracts listed above which in turn must be supported by at least the following herbals, vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients, all combined in a synergistic way to enhance the efficacy of each other. This requires the expertise of highly qualified bio-scientists or chemists. Be sure that any diabetes formula you consider using have not been put together by marketers or doctors.
Valeriana Wallichii Extract
Milk Thistle Extract
Luteolin
Chromium
Copper
Zinc
Calcium
Magnesium
Manganese
Alpha Lipoic Acid A broad spectrum diabetic supplement not only helps to control blood sugar levels and promote efficient insulin production and secretion, manage effective glucose metabolism (blood sugar uptake) and reduce the risks of potentially fatal diabetic complications, but also helps protect the body from serious diseases such as:
Kidney failure
Heart disease and stroke
High blood pressure
Non-traumatic amputations
High cholesterol
Nervous system damage
Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and blindness Natural Cures For Diabetes - Don't Forget Your Omega 3Any natural cure for diabetes should be complemented with omega 3 fatty acids. They are a key component in any diabetic's treatment arsenal. Omega 3 fatty acids have been extensively scientifically proven to have significant cardiovascular benefits by lowering triglycerides and blood pressure, thus helping reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. With the health risks now associated with the intake of fatty fish, rich in omega 3's, the easiest way to incorporate omega 3 fatty acids into your diet is through molecularly distilled fish oil supplements. Healthy people should aim for 1000mg of Omega 3 per day.While living with diabetes can be a debilitating and difficult struggle, it does not always have to be treated with high risk pharmaceutical drugs. The market is full of supplements posing as a natural cure for diabetes but as mentioned above most of these full well short in what they contain. This is because the majority of supplements are manufactured to a price. There is however a few supplement companies out there not burdened by shareholder pressures and long distribution chains. These companies have fewer costs meaning they can include more of the ingredients that should be there while still managing a reasonable profit.
With over 194 million people suffering worldwide and the ranking as the 6th leading cause of death in the western world, it stands to reason that people are more than ever committed to researching natural cures for diabetes. Recent figures from the American Diabetes Association reveal more than 20 million Americans are afflicted with the disease, while approximately six million more live undiagnosed and another 40 million or more may be considered pre-diabetic.Natural remedies for diabetes have been around for many years and there is a large body of evidence that suggests the combination of supplements, appropriate diet, weight loss (type 2) and moderate exercise can be a successful treatment plan for many sufferers. Diabetes And DrugsConventional pharmaceutical treatments for type 2 diabetics are aimed at restoring euglycemia (normal blood glucose concentration), and thereby attempting to keep both short-term and long-term diabetic complications associated with the disease to a minimum. The main classes of diabetic treatment drugs (oral agents) include glitazones, sulfonylureas, biguarides, alpha-glucosidase inhibitors, thiazolidinediones, and meglitinides.Many diabetics benefit from taking two or more of these diabetes drugs, each of which targets a different problem. Combination treatment is so common now that some pharmaceutical companies market pills containing a combination of these oral agents.The more serious side effects of these synthetic drugs include:
Death
Heart complications
Blackouts
Fluid in the lungs
Hypoglycemia
Convulsions
Allergic reactions
Yellowing of skin or eyesThere are numerous common nasty side effects including:
gastrointestinal problems
Bloating
Diarrhea
nausea
low blood sodium levels
headache
possible dehydration
weakness
fatigue
dizziness
respiratory effects
abdominal pain
lack of appetite
dark colored urine
muscle pain
anemiaand so on! The FDA approved diabetes drug Muraglitazar, was found to double the risk of heart attack, stroke, or death, according to a study released on the Journal of the American Medical Association's website. Oral drugs, such as Pioglitazone and Rosiglitazone, have been shown to cause or exacerbate heart failure and pulmonary edema. The key point here is that pharmaceutical drugs commonly prescribed to treat diabetes only suppress the systemic damage that has already occurred, and often create further deterioration and weakening. Given these frightening realities it makes sense to look for natural cures for diabetes. Natural Cures For Diabetes - Most Effective HerbalsHerbal extracts have been used to treat diabetes for thousands of years. Published clinical data has confirmed the efficacy of many of these extracts and shown the most effective to be:
Gymnema Sylvestre
Bitter Melon
Banaba
Pterocarpus Marsupium While these herbal extracts form an important part of a scientific natural formula for diabetes they must be backed up by ingredients which not only target nutrient deficiencies which may have attributed to the condition in the first instance but also assist in better absorption and distribution of sugar in the blood stream. The main problem with virtually all natural diabetic supplements on the market today is they do not contain enough of the most effective nutrients and therefore do not address diabetes from a holistic perspective. They only focus on blood sugar control. There should be ingredients aimed at helping strengthen the liver and eliminating toxins, along with other nutrients to help calm the body and help regenerate the cells within the pancreas, which, in turn may help improve the manufacture of insulin. This requires additional herbal extracts and other specialty nutrients.Targeting The Root Cause Through Multi Action AbilityThe most effective holistic diabetes formulas must contain the key herbal extracts listed above which in turn must be supported by at least the following herbals, vitamins, minerals and specialty ingredients, all combined in a synergistic way to enhance the efficacy of each other. This requires the expertise of highly qualified bio-scientists or chemists. Be sure that any diabetes formula you consider using have not been put together by marketers or doctors.
Valeriana Wallichii Extract
Milk Thistle Extract
Luteolin
Chromium
Copper
Zinc
Calcium
Magnesium
Manganese
Alpha Lipoic Acid A broad spectrum diabetic supplement not only helps to control blood sugar levels and promote efficient insulin production and secretion, manage effective glucose metabolism (blood sugar uptake) and reduce the risks of potentially fatal diabetic complications, but also helps protect the body from serious diseases such as:
Kidney failure
Heart disease and stroke
High blood pressure
Non-traumatic amputations
High cholesterol
Nervous system damage
Cataracts, diabetic retinopathy and blindness Natural Cures For Diabetes - Don't Forget Your Omega 3Any natural cure for diabetes should be complemented with omega 3 fatty acids. They are a key component in any diabetic's treatment arsenal. Omega 3 fatty acids have been extensively scientifically proven to have significant cardiovascular benefits by lowering triglycerides and blood pressure, thus helping reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. With the health risks now associated with the intake of fatty fish, rich in omega 3's, the easiest way to incorporate omega 3 fatty acids into your diet is through molecularly distilled fish oil supplements. Healthy people should aim for 1000mg of Omega 3 per day.While living with diabetes can be a debilitating and difficult struggle, it does not always have to be treated with high risk pharmaceutical drugs. The market is full of supplements posing as a natural cure for diabetes but as mentioned above most of these full well short in what they contain. This is because the majority of supplements are manufactured to a price. There is however a few supplement companies out there not burdened by shareholder pressures and long distribution chains. These companies have fewer costs meaning they can include more of the ingredients that should be there while still managing a reasonable profit.
Herbs for Menopause - How a Herbal Remedy for Menopause Can Restore Your Quality of Life
Herbal remedies for menopause are quickly gaining attention for their effective relief of menopause symptoms, and restoration of quality of life and hormonal harmony. If you are currently undergoing this time of change, there are some herbal menopause remedies and alternative options you have other than hormone replacement therapy and estrogen therapy that can help ease you through this transition with minimal discomfort, mood swings, and other typical symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.
The symptoms of menopause women experience typically can range from night sweats, hot flashes, unusual hair growth and depression to sleeplessness, heart palpitations, incontinence, nausea, memory loss, and thinning skin. These symptoms not only cause discomfort, but also emotional distress for many women, and the decrease in the female hormone estrogen often brings with it depression, feelings of melancholy, and even confusion and memory loss.
In short, not only are these symptoms a major inconvenience, they also greatly interfere with and decrease your quality of life.
Many women have turned to HRT, hormone replacement therapy, for relief of their menopause symptoms. HRT does work well in many cases, but it can be expensive and inconvenient since it requires a doctor's supervision.
HRT, while beneficial in many ways, also can have some unpleasant side effects, such as headaches, nausea, weight gain, nausea, spotting or darkening of the skin (especially the face), and the possibility of worsening existing endometriosis. These are serious side effects that need to be considered when choosing a menopause treatment.
Herbal menopause remedies actually do not have these side effects, since they are not agressively replacing estrogen, rather introducing a new balance to the hormones, as they were before the menopausal period.
Since we have come such a long way with many of our natural alternative medications, and have a more profound understanding of which herbs and botanicals work best together to effectively relieve symptoms of various human ailments, improve certain conditions, and even enhance our quality of life, this knowledge has spawned some herbal remedies for menopause that actually rival HRT, and even provide some additional, healthful benefits that HRT cannot offer.
An herbal remedy for menopause, along with returning a woman's body back to it's natural state of hormonal harmony and balance, can also offer additional benefits one may not even know of or consider when choosing this method of menopause treatment, but nonetheless should be aware of when making this important decision.
In a recent landmark medical study, the herbs used in the herbal menopause remedy actually worked better than estrogen in eliminating hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, insomnia and anxiety. And, unlike estrogen, they actually helped to PREVENT cancer, not encourage it, as is feared may be a side effect of HRT due to the agressive re-introduction of estrogen to the woman's body.
Not only that, but isoflavones, which are found in soy, one the primary ingredients in this herbal menopause remedy, has been shown to be excellent as a bone strengthener in several studies, and helps the bone maintain calcium, instead of being leached away from where it is needed the most.
An excellent herbal menopause remedy has been developed as a natural alternative menopause relief support product, formulated with the best-known combination of high-potency phytoestrogen botanicals which have a long history of relieving menopausal symptoms, and supporting the body's hormonal balance so that the pre-menopausal natural balance and health can again be enjoyed.
Herbal remedies for menopause are quickly gaining attention for their effective relief of menopause symptoms, and restoration of quality of life and hormonal harmony. If you are currently undergoing this time of change, there are some herbal menopause remedies and alternative options you have other than hormone replacement therapy and estrogen therapy that can help ease you through this transition with minimal discomfort, mood swings, and other typical symptoms of menopause and perimenopause.
The symptoms of menopause women experience typically can range from night sweats, hot flashes, unusual hair growth and depression to sleeplessness, heart palpitations, incontinence, nausea, memory loss, and thinning skin. These symptoms not only cause discomfort, but also emotional distress for many women, and the decrease in the female hormone estrogen often brings with it depression, feelings of melancholy, and even confusion and memory loss.
In short, not only are these symptoms a major inconvenience, they also greatly interfere with and decrease your quality of life.
Many women have turned to HRT, hormone replacement therapy, for relief of their menopause symptoms. HRT does work well in many cases, but it can be expensive and inconvenient since it requires a doctor's supervision.
HRT, while beneficial in many ways, also can have some unpleasant side effects, such as headaches, nausea, weight gain, nausea, spotting or darkening of the skin (especially the face), and the possibility of worsening existing endometriosis. These are serious side effects that need to be considered when choosing a menopause treatment.
Herbal menopause remedies actually do not have these side effects, since they are not agressively replacing estrogen, rather introducing a new balance to the hormones, as they were before the menopausal period.
Since we have come such a long way with many of our natural alternative medications, and have a more profound understanding of which herbs and botanicals work best together to effectively relieve symptoms of various human ailments, improve certain conditions, and even enhance our quality of life, this knowledge has spawned some herbal remedies for menopause that actually rival HRT, and even provide some additional, healthful benefits that HRT cannot offer.
An herbal remedy for menopause, along with returning a woman's body back to it's natural state of hormonal harmony and balance, can also offer additional benefits one may not even know of or consider when choosing this method of menopause treatment, but nonetheless should be aware of when making this important decision.
In a recent landmark medical study, the herbs used in the herbal menopause remedy actually worked better than estrogen in eliminating hot flashes, mood swings, irritability, insomnia and anxiety. And, unlike estrogen, they actually helped to PREVENT cancer, not encourage it, as is feared may be a side effect of HRT due to the agressive re-introduction of estrogen to the woman's body.
Not only that, but isoflavones, which are found in soy, one the primary ingredients in this herbal menopause remedy, has been shown to be excellent as a bone strengthener in several studies, and helps the bone maintain calcium, instead of being leached away from where it is needed the most.
An excellent herbal menopause remedy has been developed as a natural alternative menopause relief support product, formulated with the best-known combination of high-potency phytoestrogen botanicals which have a long history of relieving menopausal symptoms, and supporting the body's hormonal balance so that the pre-menopausal natural balance and health can again be enjoyed.
Herbal Acne Remedies
Remember the angst ridden acne years of your youth? Or perhaps you are still a youth. By youth, I mean either adolescent or teenaged. So many people today suffer from teenage and adult acne. The effect acne has on your self esteem can be devastating, especially at a young age, when appearance seems so important, and people can be cruel. The new herbal acne remedies are now changing that scenario for many teenagers, and is also helping many people suffering with acne into adulthood to permanently clear acne.
There are some excellent, and fairly new herbal acne remedies that actually clear acne through precise combinations of herbal compounds and pure, natural ingredients. These herbal acne pills have been used as very successful, and often times permanent, remedies to clear acne on both adults and adolescents.
How do herbal acne pills work? These natural remedies actually work by correcting the hormonal and chemical imbalances in the body that lead to acne flareups, persistent acne, and the more severe form, cystic acne. People suffering from cystic acne can really benefit from an herbal acne pill, since they are designed to treat acne at it's source, from the inside of the body, rather than topically. Cystic acne sufferers really tend to have hormonal issues, which acne pills address by "calming", soothing and balancing.
Some of the common ingredients in these complexion-clearing acne pills are actually known in herbal communities for their skin soothing and "calming" properties, and have commonly been used to treat various skin disorders in the past. Natural acne pills actually blend several of these ingredients together in precise combinations to effectively clear acne permanently, or with very little follow up treatment.
Let's look at some of the common skin clearing and therapeutic herbs and compounds that are found in an acne pill. First, vitamin E is a common ingredient. Vitamin E has been used as a skin soothing and repairing agent for decades. Vitamin E actually will help smooth rough skin when taken in the proper dosages, and actually helps facilitate the clearing of acne in combination with other ingredients.
A second common ingredient in the acne pill is aloe vera. Aloe vera actually has many of the same skin soothing properties and advantages as vitamin E. I'm sure you've used aloe vera at least a couple times to treat sunburn or irritated skin. Aloe vera seemed to be a staple in everyone's home growing up for it's skin repairing benefits.
Two more ingredients you may find in these natural preparations are alpha lipoic acid and collagen, both of which are actually beneficial for both aging skin and skin suffering from disorders such as acne or acne rosacea. Alpha lipoic acid is gaining a lot of recognition in recent years, especially with the publication and advocation of popular cosmetic dermatologist Nicholas Perricone in his book The Perricone Prescription and other popular follow up books on how to stop and reverse the aging process of the skin.
Other skin cleansing, purifying and balancing ingredients botanicals found in the acne pill are chamomile, rosemary, rose essential oil, and horsetail, all traditionally used to clear, tone and purify the skin for the most blemish-free complexion possible, even back as far as the early 1800's.
The bottom line is, I highly recommend investing in either a natural acne system that combines topical treatment with an oral acne pill or just investing in a natural acne remedy that is high in purity standards and has a good track record of customer satisfaction. These treatments have proven to be just as effective as many of the often long-term and sometimes harmful treatments dermatologists prescribe. Not only that, you can order them from the comfort of your own home, and don't need to be burdened by dermatologist visits, or repetitive costs. It is truly one of the best investments you can make in your skin!
Remember the angst ridden acne years of your youth? Or perhaps you are still a youth. By youth, I mean either adolescent or teenaged. So many people today suffer from teenage and adult acne. The effect acne has on your self esteem can be devastating, especially at a young age, when appearance seems so important, and people can be cruel. The new herbal acne remedies are now changing that scenario for many teenagers, and is also helping many people suffering with acne into adulthood to permanently clear acne.
There are some excellent, and fairly new herbal acne remedies that actually clear acne through precise combinations of herbal compounds and pure, natural ingredients. These herbal acne pills have been used as very successful, and often times permanent, remedies to clear acne on both adults and adolescents.
How do herbal acne pills work? These natural remedies actually work by correcting the hormonal and chemical imbalances in the body that lead to acne flareups, persistent acne, and the more severe form, cystic acne. People suffering from cystic acne can really benefit from an herbal acne pill, since they are designed to treat acne at it's source, from the inside of the body, rather than topically. Cystic acne sufferers really tend to have hormonal issues, which acne pills address by "calming", soothing and balancing.
Some of the common ingredients in these complexion-clearing acne pills are actually known in herbal communities for their skin soothing and "calming" properties, and have commonly been used to treat various skin disorders in the past. Natural acne pills actually blend several of these ingredients together in precise combinations to effectively clear acne permanently, or with very little follow up treatment.
Let's look at some of the common skin clearing and therapeutic herbs and compounds that are found in an acne pill. First, vitamin E is a common ingredient. Vitamin E has been used as a skin soothing and repairing agent for decades. Vitamin E actually will help smooth rough skin when taken in the proper dosages, and actually helps facilitate the clearing of acne in combination with other ingredients.
A second common ingredient in the acne pill is aloe vera. Aloe vera actually has many of the same skin soothing properties and advantages as vitamin E. I'm sure you've used aloe vera at least a couple times to treat sunburn or irritated skin. Aloe vera seemed to be a staple in everyone's home growing up for it's skin repairing benefits.
Two more ingredients you may find in these natural preparations are alpha lipoic acid and collagen, both of which are actually beneficial for both aging skin and skin suffering from disorders such as acne or acne rosacea. Alpha lipoic acid is gaining a lot of recognition in recent years, especially with the publication and advocation of popular cosmetic dermatologist Nicholas Perricone in his book The Perricone Prescription and other popular follow up books on how to stop and reverse the aging process of the skin.
Other skin cleansing, purifying and balancing ingredients botanicals found in the acne pill are chamomile, rosemary, rose essential oil, and horsetail, all traditionally used to clear, tone and purify the skin for the most blemish-free complexion possible, even back as far as the early 1800's.
The bottom line is, I highly recommend investing in either a natural acne system that combines topical treatment with an oral acne pill or just investing in a natural acne remedy that is high in purity standards and has a good track record of customer satisfaction. These treatments have proven to be just as effective as many of the often long-term and sometimes harmful treatments dermatologists prescribe. Not only that, you can order them from the comfort of your own home, and don't need to be burdened by dermatologist visits, or repetitive costs. It is truly one of the best investments you can make in your skin!
Herbal Alternatives to Viagra - How Effective Can These Supplements Be?
It seems every day there is a new, touted herbal alternative to the male enhancement and impotence drug Viagra. The drug has ingrained itself so much in modern American culture that there are entire web pages devoted to Viagra jokes and millions of internet searches a year to buy Viagra online.
But are there really safe supplements that act as natural alternatives to Viagra that work just as well, without the possible side effects that have scared some men off, and prompted them to seek herbal versions of the drug?
While most herbal supplements that are said to match their medical couterparts in effectiveness are naturally met with a lot of skepticism by the medical community, I for one have witnessed first hand their effectiveness and life-changing abilities for men who suffer from impotence, low sex drive, inability to sustain erections, and general sexual and erectile dysfunction.
My Second Hand Experience with an Herbal Viagra Alternative Supplement
My significant other actually had a very positive experience with one such herbal alternative to Viagra, which I also noticed since I am his sexual partner. He described his experience with the supplement as having a heightened sensitivity in his penis, getting sexually excited much more easily, and more blood flow to his penis, making his erections last longer and get much harder.
He also said that when taking the herbal supplement and subsequently participating in sexual intercourse, he had much more intense sexual peaks (orgasms), than he did when he did not take the supplement that day.
Why Viagra's Safety Has Been Questioned in the Past
Viagra was approved for sale by the FDA in 1998. Right from the start, American pharmacists dispensed over 215,000 Viagra prescriptions within the first month Viagra was released for public sale, launching a media blitz and the subsequent skyrocketing of Viagra manufacturer Pfizer's stock.
The most notable and well publicized hazard of prescription Viagra has been the possibility of heart attack if your heart is not in the best condition, and if you are not physically fit or are at an age where heart attacks may become more probable.
While most deaths occurred in elderly men, this scare has prompted many men to seek natural alternatives and herbal supplements that provide results either comparable to Viagra or identical to Viagra, without the necessity for a prescription, doctors visit, or high expense of necessary dosages.
So, despite what your personal opinion may be on herbal supplements and natural equivalents to medically prescribed drugs, you can't deny the fact that there must be a reason for the rising popularity of herbal viagra alternatives. The reason is, it does work, and it does work very well for thousands of men. You just need to find the right one.
It seems every day there is a new, touted herbal alternative to the male enhancement and impotence drug Viagra. The drug has ingrained itself so much in modern American culture that there are entire web pages devoted to Viagra jokes and millions of internet searches a year to buy Viagra online.
But are there really safe supplements that act as natural alternatives to Viagra that work just as well, without the possible side effects that have scared some men off, and prompted them to seek herbal versions of the drug?
While most herbal supplements that are said to match their medical couterparts in effectiveness are naturally met with a lot of skepticism by the medical community, I for one have witnessed first hand their effectiveness and life-changing abilities for men who suffer from impotence, low sex drive, inability to sustain erections, and general sexual and erectile dysfunction.
My Second Hand Experience with an Herbal Viagra Alternative Supplement
My significant other actually had a very positive experience with one such herbal alternative to Viagra, which I also noticed since I am his sexual partner. He described his experience with the supplement as having a heightened sensitivity in his penis, getting sexually excited much more easily, and more blood flow to his penis, making his erections last longer and get much harder.
He also said that when taking the herbal supplement and subsequently participating in sexual intercourse, he had much more intense sexual peaks (orgasms), than he did when he did not take the supplement that day.
Why Viagra's Safety Has Been Questioned in the Past
Viagra was approved for sale by the FDA in 1998. Right from the start, American pharmacists dispensed over 215,000 Viagra prescriptions within the first month Viagra was released for public sale, launching a media blitz and the subsequent skyrocketing of Viagra manufacturer Pfizer's stock.
The most notable and well publicized hazard of prescription Viagra has been the possibility of heart attack if your heart is not in the best condition, and if you are not physically fit or are at an age where heart attacks may become more probable.
While most deaths occurred in elderly men, this scare has prompted many men to seek natural alternatives and herbal supplements that provide results either comparable to Viagra or identical to Viagra, without the necessity for a prescription, doctors visit, or high expense of necessary dosages.
So, despite what your personal opinion may be on herbal supplements and natural equivalents to medically prescribed drugs, you can't deny the fact that there must be a reason for the rising popularity of herbal viagra alternatives. The reason is, it does work, and it does work very well for thousands of men. You just need to find the right one.
Herbal Weight Loss Products - What to Look For and What to Avoid
Herbal weight loss products are an excellent alternative to seeking medical assistance for weight loss medication, and in many cases are more safe and effective than traditional medications for weightloss. So what should you look for in an herbal supplement for losing weight, and what should you avoid? The list could go on and on, since their is literally a laundry list of herbs that will help you burn more calories, suspend and control appetite, and assist in fat burning.
We'll start with an explanation of what herbal fat burners, appetite suppressants and natural thermogenic supplements can do for you. First, they can do the obvious - control your appetite so you eat less. Second, they can boost your energy levels, which in turn helps you burn calories more quickly and efficiently, and also gives you a little mood boost in the process. Third, they can help you burn fat by creating more "internal heat" (thermogenic energy), which in turn burns fat and helps to convert calories to energy rather than to fat.
Herbs to Look for in a Weight Loss Product
1.) Concentrated Green Tea Extract - Green Tea has been used as a powerful antioxidant and multifunctional remedy for disease, aging and weightloss assistant for hundreds of years. Green Tea extract also contains natural substances called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, which is a known cancer fighter and energy enhancer.
2.) L-Carnitine - This natural compound has several functions as an ingredient in herbal weight loss products and energy enhancing supplements. L-Carnitine is a central player in energy production and maintenance. It assists in the burning of excess body fat by enhancing cellular energy and activity in the brain.
L-Carnitine also improves mental and physical performance levels, helps to slow the aging process, decreases symptoms of depression and acts as a mood enhancer, and helps to support bodily functions that typically demand high energy expenditures.
3.) Fucus vesiculosus otherwise known as Bladderwrack - Bladderwrack is an excellent hormone balancer, which in turn can help to control the appetite. Research has documented time and time again that hunger is directly related to fluctuations in hormones and hormonal imbalance - in both men and women.
In fact, hunger is controlled by two hormones - one called ghrelin, which was dicovered by scientists in early 2001 as the hormone that regulates hunger and tells the brain when it is time to eat. The other is a more well known hormone called leptin, which controls food intake and body weight and prolongs periods in between food cravings and urges.
4.) Chromium (this one is actually a mineral, but we'll cheat a little here) - Chromium has been called a "miracle mineral" for its abilities to control and stabilize blood sugar levels. While I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "miracle mineral", I will say this - Chromium is a great addition to a weight loss product, since the mineral actually helps in fat reduction and the formation of lean, sculpted muscles through the manipulation and contral of blood sugar, fat storage and the utilization of calories.
Herbs to Avoid in an Herbal Weight Loss Product
1.) Guarana - This herb is a stimulant that may cause nervousness, dizziness and sleeplessness in some people. There are individuals that tolerate this herb well, and for those people it can probably be an option for short term usage to boost energy levels and help burn fat.
2.) Ma Huang - Ma Huang diet products or supplements containing Ma Huang, which is just another form of the banned ephedra, are known to also cause nervousness, rapid heart beat and dizziness. Again, if you tolerate caffeine and other stimulants well, this may be a short term weight loss option for you, but is not recommended since there are so many other good herbs out there that will enhance energy levels and burn fat that have ZERO effect on your sense of health and well being, do not cause rapid heart beat of nervousness, and do not cause "let down" periods after the product has worn off.
3.) Cola or cola nut - Another stimulant. Try to avoid it if you can.
Well, we've covered the basics of herbal diet supplement shopping. Although this list is short, it should give you a basic understanding of what to look for and what to avoid when shopping online or in stores for your diet product. Don't forget, a good diet must be built on wise food choices and some kind of physical activity to be a success. Herbal diet products can help you get there - you just need to know what you're getting!
Herbal weight loss products are an excellent alternative to seeking medical assistance for weight loss medication, and in many cases are more safe and effective than traditional medications for weightloss. So what should you look for in an herbal supplement for losing weight, and what should you avoid? The list could go on and on, since their is literally a laundry list of herbs that will help you burn more calories, suspend and control appetite, and assist in fat burning.
We'll start with an explanation of what herbal fat burners, appetite suppressants and natural thermogenic supplements can do for you. First, they can do the obvious - control your appetite so you eat less. Second, they can boost your energy levels, which in turn helps you burn calories more quickly and efficiently, and also gives you a little mood boost in the process. Third, they can help you burn fat by creating more "internal heat" (thermogenic energy), which in turn burns fat and helps to convert calories to energy rather than to fat.
Herbs to Look for in a Weight Loss Product
1.) Concentrated Green Tea Extract - Green Tea has been used as a powerful antioxidant and multifunctional remedy for disease, aging and weightloss assistant for hundreds of years. Green Tea extract also contains natural substances called epigallocatechin gallate or EGCG, which is a known cancer fighter and energy enhancer.
2.) L-Carnitine - This natural compound has several functions as an ingredient in herbal weight loss products and energy enhancing supplements. L-Carnitine is a central player in energy production and maintenance. It assists in the burning of excess body fat by enhancing cellular energy and activity in the brain.
L-Carnitine also improves mental and physical performance levels, helps to slow the aging process, decreases symptoms of depression and acts as a mood enhancer, and helps to support bodily functions that typically demand high energy expenditures.
3.) Fucus vesiculosus otherwise known as Bladderwrack - Bladderwrack is an excellent hormone balancer, which in turn can help to control the appetite. Research has documented time and time again that hunger is directly related to fluctuations in hormones and hormonal imbalance - in both men and women.
In fact, hunger is controlled by two hormones - one called ghrelin, which was dicovered by scientists in early 2001 as the hormone that regulates hunger and tells the brain when it is time to eat. The other is a more well known hormone called leptin, which controls food intake and body weight and prolongs periods in between food cravings and urges.
4.) Chromium (this one is actually a mineral, but we'll cheat a little here) - Chromium has been called a "miracle mineral" for its abilities to control and stabilize blood sugar levels. While I wouldn't go so far as to call it a "miracle mineral", I will say this - Chromium is a great addition to a weight loss product, since the mineral actually helps in fat reduction and the formation of lean, sculpted muscles through the manipulation and contral of blood sugar, fat storage and the utilization of calories.
Herbs to Avoid in an Herbal Weight Loss Product
1.) Guarana - This herb is a stimulant that may cause nervousness, dizziness and sleeplessness in some people. There are individuals that tolerate this herb well, and for those people it can probably be an option for short term usage to boost energy levels and help burn fat.
2.) Ma Huang - Ma Huang diet products or supplements containing Ma Huang, which is just another form of the banned ephedra, are known to also cause nervousness, rapid heart beat and dizziness. Again, if you tolerate caffeine and other stimulants well, this may be a short term weight loss option for you, but is not recommended since there are so many other good herbs out there that will enhance energy levels and burn fat that have ZERO effect on your sense of health and well being, do not cause rapid heart beat of nervousness, and do not cause "let down" periods after the product has worn off.
3.) Cola or cola nut - Another stimulant. Try to avoid it if you can.
Well, we've covered the basics of herbal diet supplement shopping. Although this list is short, it should give you a basic understanding of what to look for and what to avoid when shopping online or in stores for your diet product. Don't forget, a good diet must be built on wise food choices and some kind of physical activity to be a success. Herbal diet products can help you get there - you just need to know what you're getting!
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