Apples

Protects your heart

Prevents constipation

Blocks diarrhea

Improves lung capacity

Cushions joints

Apricots

Combats cancer

Controls blood . . . → Read More: Great Nutritional Information! Great Nutrition! Great Health!]]> Great Nutrition!  Great Health!  This chart is awesome! Everyone can use it. Please Pass it on to others. It was sent to me from a dear friend in
Pagosa Springs, CO. Thanks so much, Helen!

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for us!!!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

It replaced sugar in many products back in the 1970s. And WHY? Because it was cheaper, of course. In 1977, sugar tariffs and quotas were imposed in system. And, the price of . . . → Read More: High Fructose Corn Syrup….could be damaging to your health!]]> Frequently used sweetener – one you consume every day – could be extremely damaging to your health. One should always strive for total wellness!

It replaced sugar in many products back in the 1970s. And WHY? Because it was cheaper, of course. In 1977, sugar tariffs and quotas were imposed in system. And, the price of corn was kept low through government subsidies. United States food manufacturers refused to pay the higher sugar costs, so, they switched from sugar to a corn-based alternative. It saved them billions in cost.

They did NOT consider the health of the consumers, as is frequently the case. The FDA does NOT consider total wellness for the consumer.

And thus, the time of high fructose corn syrup (HFCS) had begun. Consumption of high fructose corn syrup increased by 1,000% from then to the present time. Now, we must make an effort to avoid HFCS as much as we possibly can.

Past studies indicated a major link of HFCS to obesity and diabetes. New research links HFCS to something even worse – a deadly form of cancer (pancreatic). No total wellness here!!!

Why does the FDA let this continue to happen? How can they support Big Corn instead of the public? Here’s the real truth of WHY.

Why High Fructose Corn Syrup Is Bad

Dr. Anthony Heaney published a study revealing new information about high fructose corn syrup. Dr. Heaney is an Associate Professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. He’s written many articles for peer-reviewed publications, including the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Nature Medicine, Clinical Endocrinology, and Pituitary. He is also a reviewer for the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Cancer Research, and the Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism.

His study, published in Cancer Research, focused on pancreatic cancer, which is one of the very worst cancers.

The formulation of high fructose corn syrup is a combination of fructose and glucose. These two sugars have long been considered interchangeable… but that may not be the case. Dr. Heaney found that pancreatic cancer cells metabolized them differently. The cells used fructose to generate nucleic acids – building blocks of RNA and DNA – which cancer cells need to divide and grow.

Dr. Heaney believes his findings “have major significance for cancer patients, given dietary refined fructose consumption.” In fact, he feels so strongly about the need to reduce fructose intake that he believes the federal government should intervene.

Dr. Andrew Weil is in agreement that “high fructose corn syrup is definitely bad for you.” Dr. Weil holds degrees in biology and medicine from Harvard University. He has an international reputation as an expert on alternative medicine, mind-body interactions, and medical botany.

“Eliminating high fructose corn syrup from your diet can have many health benefits,” says Dr. Weil. “[Dr. Heaney's] UCLA study suggests that prevention of pancreatic cancer – and possibly other malignancies – may be one of them.” We need to take back control of our total wellness!!!

Meanwhile, the FDA does absolutely nothing to protect you. In actuality, it works in opposition to total wellness…

Big Corn…

Big Corn’s position is that high fructose corn syrup is “natural.” In the words of Audrae Erickson, president of the Corn Refiners Association (CRA), “high fructose corn syrup, like table sugar and honey, is natural. It is made from corn, a natural grain product.”

In a letter to the CRA, the FDA gave Big Corn the go-ahead to label high fructose corn syrup “natural.” Despite the fact that it contains a synthetic mixing agent.

Does that sound natural to you? NOT!!!

But according to the FDA, it’s natural as long as the synthetic agent doesn’t touch the corn starch. Talk about stretching the truth.

Geraldine June is the supervisor of product evaluation and labeling at the FDA’s Office of Nutrition, Labeling, and Dietary Supplements. Responding to an inquiry about the decision, she said:

“However, we would object to the use of the term ‘natural’ on a product containing HFCS that has a synthetic substance such as a synthetic fixing agent included in or added to it.”

Needless to say, Big Corn was thrilled with the FDA decision.

But, here’s the repercussion…

That decision led other companies to stretch the definition of “all natural.” Cadbury Schweppes (whose U.S. beverage unit is now Dr Pepper Snapple Group) and Kraft also made the claim for their 7Up and Capri Sun labels.

How did they get away with it? Both drinks have high fructose corn syrup as an ingredient, which the companies decided makes the drinks natural. They didn’t get away with it for long. Both faced lawsuits. They avoided legal action by quickly changing their labels.

Something stinks, big time…

Meanwhile, the FDA’s decision started to get a lot of bad press. Fighting back, the CRA launched a series of television ads, which presented HFCS as being natural, nutritionally the same as sugar, and with the same number of calories. But consumers are becoming more and more skeptical. The CRA had to quickly find another solution.

So on September 14, 2010, they applied for a name change. They requested to rename high fructose corn syrup “corn sugar” on U.S. food labels.

What was the reason they gave for doing it?

“Consumers need to know what is in their foods and where their foods come from and we want to be clear with them,” said the CRA’s Audrae Erickson. Well, that’s one explanation. But, it is more likely that the HFCS backlash had become so important that they were trying to get rid of the name.

High Fructose Killing Syrup

You see, Dr. Heaney’s findings aren’t the only bad news about high fructose corn syrup…

Studies have also connected it to obesity, heart disease, and diabetes. One of those studies is from Princeton University where researchers found that high fructose corn syrup encourages considerable weight gain. Bart Hoebel, a psychology professor who specializes in the neuroscience of appetite, weight, and sugar addiction, was on the research team.

“Some people have claimed that high-fructose corn syrup is no different than other sweeteners when it comes to weight gain and obesity, but our results make it clear that this just isn’t true, at least under the conditions of our tests,” says Hoebel.

High fructose corn syrup consumption is completely out of control in this country. The government even targeted high fructose corn syrup to help foot the bill. Remember when President Obama was trying to pass that $950 billion health care plan? It needed some significant funding. The government considered imposing federal taxes on sugary drinks. A tax of three cents per 12-ounce serving would generate $24 billion over four years. That’s how much of this stuff Americans drink.

The FDA is at the core of the problem. The same agency that promises to protect consumers is doing the opposite which their decision on high fructose corn syrup shows support for obesity, diabetes, and pancreatic cancer. You are encouraged to forget about total wellness in your life!

How to Avoid HFCS

The average American consumes 41.5 pounds of high fructose corn syrup per year. Most people don’t even realize they’re doing it. You may be surprised to learn that high fructose corn syrup can be found in the following products:

• Baked goods
• Tomato sauces
• Soft drinks
• Cereals
• Fruit drinks
• Processed foods
• Salad dressings
• Ketchup
• Yogurt
• Cough syrups

And that’s just the start.

If a dangerous compound like high fructose corn syrup is so ubiquitous, how are you able to protect your own health? How can you lessen your chances of getting the types of cancer that result from high fructose corn syrup intake? Here are some solutions:

1. Read the label – You expect to find high fructose corn syrup in sweets. But lots of other foods contain high fructose corn syrup too, including bread and processed meats.
2. “Natural” doesn’t always mean natural – Look for foods labeled “organic.” That assures you they’re free of high fructose corn syrup.
3. Avoid fast food – It often contains high fructose corn syrup (not to mention hosts of other health-harming ingredients).
4. Careful with cans and bottles – Almost every sweet drink contains high fructose corn syrup. So always check beverage labels for high fructose corn syrup or hidden sugars.
5. Buy fresh ingredients and cook – That way, you know exactly what you’re eating.

The revolution has begun. Big Corn is feeling the pain. The FDA is beginning to feel exposed. Consumers are taking back control over their food and their health.

So, be sure to watch labels, consider only Organic foods, do more eating of raw fruits or slightly steamed vegetables and help be part of the solution to the High Fructose Corn Syrup problems.  I have begun to notice that some manufacturers are eliminating high fructose corn syrup…but be careful…they may have simply changed the label name to corn sugar!  Use products with Stevia (natural herb) used for thousands of years!  Or Honey!  Take back your control and don’t let the FDA cause you major problems with your health! Become involved in Total Wellness for yourself!

Warmly,
Connie
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

Aromatic Methods of Use Yes, we know about . . . → Read More: Aromatic Methods of Use for Oils, Mists and Blends]]> I’m thrilled to share some more great information on aromatherapy and oils with you. Be sure to visit Candace, The Oil Lady® website and learn all about her wonderful products.
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Aromatic Methods of Use
Yes, we know about Aromatherapy and Essential Oils. However, it’s the knowledge of the many safe ways to use them that gives us freedom to take care of ourselves. This satisfies our pocket book and our sense of control and empowerment.

Three main forms of delivery for essential oils are (1) Mist form (such as Lavender Mist), (2) pure straight form (Pure Peppermint Essential Oil), and (3) a Blend: essential oils blended at a safe percentage in a base ingredient like Jojoba, lotions or gels (Rejuvenation Face Gel). An example of this is our Sweet Sleep Set.

Essential oils soothe our emotional stress and physical pains. How? … because of their olfactory nose-brain response, and their skin absorptive properties.

Main methods of use are (1) Inhalation of pure essential oils straight: breathing from the bottle, in a room diffuser, on a cotton ball or in a steam tent; (2) Skin application: always use essential oils in a blend for massage, body and face blends, bath & shower blends.

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Warmly,
Connie Clark
Wellness Consultant
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

For many years Ben Stein has written a biweekly column called ”Monday Night At Morton’s.”  (Morton’s is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.)  Now, Ben . . . → Read More: Life lived to help others is the only one that matters!!!]]> This article spoke to my heart since it is why I do what I do….
thank you Ben Stein!              Life Is Too Short!   Enjoy!!!

For many years Ben Stein has written a biweekly column called ”Monday Night At Morton’s.”  (Morton’s is a famous chain of Steakhouses known to be frequented by movie stars and famous people from around the globe.)  Now, Ben is terminating the column to move on to other things in his life.  Reading his final column is worth a few minutes of your time. 

Ben Stein’s Last Column…

How Can Someone Who Lives in Insane Luxury Be a Star in Today’s World?

As I begin to write this, I ’slug’ it, as we writers say, which means I put a heading on top of the document to identify it. This heading is ‘eonline FINAL,’ and it gives me a shiver to write it.  I have been doing this column for so long that I cannot even  recall when I started. I loved writing this column so much for so long I came to believe it would never end.

It worked well for a long time, but gradually, my changing as a person and the world’s change have overtaken it.  On a small scale, Morton’s, while better than ever, no longer attracts as many stars as it used to. It still brings in the rich people in droves and definitely some stars. I saw Samuel L. Jackson there a few days ago, and we had a nice visit, and right before that, I saw and had a splendid talk with Warren Beatty in an elevator, in which we agreed that Splendor in the Grass was a super movie. But Morton’s is not the star galaxy it once was, though it probably will be again.

Beyond that, a bigger change has happened..?  I no longer think Hollywood stars are terribly important. They are uniformly pleasant, friendly people, and they treat me better than I deserve to be treated. But a man or woman who makes a huge wage for memorizing lines and reciting them in front of a camera is no longer my idea of a shining star we should all look up to.

How can a man or woman who makes an eight-figure wage and lives in insane luxury really be a star in today’s world, if by a ’star’ we mean someone bright and powerful and attractive as a role model?  Real stars are not riding around in the backs of limousines or in Porsches or getting trained in yoga or Pilates and eating only raw fruit while they have Vietnamese girls do their nails.

They can be  interesting, nice people, but they are not heroes to me any longer.  A real star is the soldier of the 4th Infantry Division who poked  his head into a hole on a farm near Tikrit , Iraq .  He could have been met by a bomb or a hail of AK-47 bullets.  Instead, he faced an abject Saddam Hussein and the gratitude of all of the decent people of the world.

A real star is the U.S. soldier who was sent to disarm a bomb next to a road north of Baghdad .  He approached it, and the bomb went off and killed him.

A real star, the kind who haunts my memory night and day, is the U.S. soldier in Baghdad who saw a little girl playing with a piece of unexploded ordnance on a street near where he was guarding a station.  He pushed her aside and threw himself on it just as it exploded.  He left a family desolate in California and a little girl alive in Baghdad ..

The stars who deserve media attention are not the ones who have lavish weddings on TV but the ones who patrol the streets of Mosul even after two of their buddies were murdered and their bodies battered and stripped for the sin of trying to protect Iraqis from terrorists.

We put couples with incomes of $100 million a year on the covers of our magazines.  The  noncoms and officers who barely scrape by on military pay but stand on guard in Afghanistan and Iraq and on ships and in submarines and near the Arctic Circle are anonymous as they live and die.

I am no longer comfortable being a part of the system that has such poor values, and I  do not want to perpetuate those values by pretending that who is eating at Morton’s is a big subject.

There are plenty of other stars in the American firmament…the policemen and women who go off on patrol in South Central and have no idea if they will return alive; the orderlies and paramedics who bring in people who have been in terrible accidents and prepare them for surgery; the teachers and nurses who throw their whole spirits into caring for autistic children; the kind men and women who work in hospices and in cancer wards.

Think of each and every fireman who was running up the stairs at the World Trade Center as the towers began to collapse. Now you have my idea of a real hero.

I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters. This is my highest and best use as a human.  I can put it another way. Years ago, I realized I could never be as great an actor as Olivier or as good a comic as Steve Martin or  Martin Mull or Fred Willard–or as good an economist as Samuelson or Friedman or as good a writer as Fitzgerald.  Or even remotely close to any of them.

But, I could be a devoted father to my son, husband to my wife and, above all, a good son to the parents who had done so much for me.  This came to be my main task in life.  I did it moderately well with my son, pretty well with my wife and well indeed with my parents (with my sister’s help).  I cared for and paid attention to them in their declining years.  I stayed with my father as he got sick, went into extremis and then into a coma and then entered immortality with my sister and me reading him the Psalms.

This was the only point at which my life touched the lives of the soldiers in Iraq or the firefighters in New York …  I came to realize that life lived to help others is the only one that matters and that it is my duty, in return for the lavish life God has devolved upon me, to help others He has placed in my path. This is my highest and best use as a human.

Faith is not believing that God can.  It is knowing that God will.

By  Ben Stein 

I sincerely hope that this article spoke to your heart in some way, as it did mine!  Thanks much for subscribing and reading my blog!

Warmly,
Connie Clark
303-770-3180
http://www.behealthysolutions.com

I hope your year is off to a great start! I want to thank all of you that helped make last year so great.

This year is already getting off to a fantastic start. I look forward to helping all of you, your friends, family, and clients, in any way I can, to make 2011 . . . → Read More: Parabens and Phenoxyethanols found in Breast Cancer]]> Happy new year!

I hope your year is off to a great start! I want to thank all of you that helped make last year so great.

This year is already getting off to a fantastic start. I look forward to helping all of you, your friends, family, and clients, in any way I can, to make 2011 a successful year. Let’s be extra healthy this year with less aches and pains, less excess weight, more energy and all the wonderful things that go with total wellness!

I’m going to start the New Year off with some very important information to help you on your road to great health!

I thought the article below to be important as you should go through all products you own to make sure they are free of parabens, phenoxyethanols, and all harmful ingredients. These are the two ingredients that are very carcinogenic. You should be extremely cautious of everything that you put in and on your bodies. What good are any results if you are at the risk of horrific repercussions from the ingredients you put ON or IN yourself? It is important that I also provide you the necessary education to you and your families so you know how to make the best choices to keep you and your loved ones safe from harmful ingredients. 100% Chemical Free is the Mission you should have for All. Article Below:

Subject: Parabens and Phenoxyethanols found in Breast Cancer
By: Rebecca James Gadberry

Posted: June 25, from Skin Inc. Magazine.

Q. After reading about a British study reporting that parabens in antiperspirants contribute to breast cancer, some of my clients don’t want the substance in their cosmetics. I am looking to you to help clarify this issue for me. Are parabens harmful, or are they safe? Is it true that they have been banned in Europe and Japan?

A . Parabens, which are widely used antimicrobial preservatives for cosmetics, are among the most studied of all cosmetic ingredients and have a long history of safety. Although there is an Internet myth claiming that they have been banned in both Europe and Japan, it is not true. Parabens are allowed for use by every government agency that regulates cosmetics worldwide.

Used since the 1920s in thousands of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals, as well as in a few foods, parabens are a family of chemicals known as alkyl esters of p-hydroxybenzoic acid. They have various prefixes that refer to the length of the alkyl ester group that branches off of the acid. These include methyl, ethyl, benzyl, propyl and butyl.

Methylparaben is the shortest chain or smallest molecule of the group, butylparaben is the longest and the others are of various midlengths. Several parabens are found in nature, including methylparaben. This most popular variety is produced by certain MOLD species in order to protect themselves from hostile bacteria. However, to my knowledge, NONE that are used in cosmetics or other commercial products come from natural sources. All of those utilized in cosmetics are derived from PETROLEUM.

Throughout the past decade, Parabens have been recognized as several of the more than 8,000 endocrine disrupters (EDs) in the environment. These chemicals, which behave like animal estrogens, can affect hormone balances adversely or disrupt the normal function of organs that are controlled by hormones. Among the more popular plant EDs are phytoestrogens, which are found in SOY, hops, Angelica sinensis (dong quai), Salvia officianalis, clary sage, red clover, pumpkin, poppy, St. John’s wort, rosehips, yarrow and some seaweeds. They now are believed by many researchers to contribute to the increasing incidences of breast cancer, low sperm count and other estrogen-influenced medical problems in humans, as well as to alter the sexual characteristics of fish, frogs and other species by contaminating fresh water supplies. My advice – Stay away from ALL Parabens and Phenoxyethenols – Both found to be in 98% of All Breast Cancer studies.
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It seems to me that as far as we are able, we need to eliminate all toxic ingredients from the products that we use on our bodies, in our bodies and in our environment. I have found products that are green and organic and are 100% chemically-free.

If you would like to start your New Year off with really good products that help to eliminate toxins from common products that you use frequently, like shampoo, conditioner, supplements, laundry detergent and so much more, then I invite you to visit Essante Worldwide to check out their Organic and Green products NOW!

Warmly,
Connie
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Health Blog Writer
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Before I try to explain the basics of glutathione production, I want to tell you a very personal story. My youngest son, Matthew, is alive today because of a glutathione accelerator supplement called MaxGXL/MaxOne. He has been extremely ill for almost 3 years and his doctors tried all kinds of treatments and antibiotics, BUT nothing worked. . . . → Read More: My Youngest Son is Alive! Thanks to Glutathione!]]>

Before I try to explain the basics of glutathione production, I want to tell you a very personal story. My youngest son, Matthew, is alive today because of a glutathione accelerator supplement called MaxGXL/MaxOne. He has been extremely ill for almost 3 years and his doctors tried all kinds of treatments and antibiotics, BUT nothing worked. He lost 40 lbs, his liver and kidneys were severely damaged, he was in severe pain throughout his body and in his joints, he could not absorb nutrients from food or liquids and we were scared to death for him. His doctors had him on special liquids and a 5000 calorie diet to try to get at least a 1000 calories in to his body. They could not come up with a diagnosis and finally removed all treatments and antibiotics. However, early in his treatments, I had sent his doctors documentation of glutathione accelerator supplementation. They agreed that it certainly couldn’t hurt him and may well be of help to him. To make a long story short, his doctors expected major decline (life-threatening major decline) when they next checked him out. To their great surprise, he had not declined. They sent word to me through my son that the only thing he was taking that could be sustaining his life was the glutathione accelerator supplement. Hooray for MaxGXL/MaxOne!!!

I can’t begin to tell you how thrilled I am that Matthew had the time so that the doctors could continue to look for a diagnosis and treatment that would help him.

What if you aren’t getting enough free radical protection, despite consuming all the high antioxidant foods and some of the best antioxidant supplements available? How could that be? Don`t ignore this vital nutrient for your health and your life. How it could be is that your glutathione levels are too low. This is a very common situation with all the oxidation stress our toxic environment provides, along with a little help from our own personal stress.

Oxidative stress represents an imbalance between the production of reactive oxygen species (free radicals) and the body’s ability to detoxify the reactive intermediates and repair the resulting damage. High levels of unmanaged oxidative stress accelerate aging and disease formation. Anti-oxidants are a primary defense against the damaging effects of oxidative stress. Glutathione is the major antioxidant that our cells produce. Higher levels of glutathione are associated with great health and anti-aging effects on the body.

A chain reaction occurs as atoms robbed of an electron become free radicals and continue the oxidation process, robbing electrons as needed from other sources. This changes the identity and function of those atoms as they combine in unnatural ways, leading to cellular and DNA damage. And eventually, of course many health issues and disease will occur freely.

Moreover, the air we breathe is loaded with toxins and heavy metals (www.naturalnews.com/026258.html) as well as in many of the foods we eat (www.naturalnews.com/026216.html), and any pharmaceuticals that may have been taken. These toxins create more free radicals while burdening our bodies with toxic material. Our immune system becomes damaged from psychological and physcial stress with our modern lifestyle and the chaos around us. It is quite astonishing that many of us are still able to walk and talk!

But we need as much protection from all this to stay out of hospitals in the meantime. So whatever can neutralize the free radical oxidation process while eliminating toxins is necessary. Enter antioxidants, including the most overlooked yet most important one of them all: glutathione, the key to maximum oxidation protection and detoxification while creating a strong immune system.

Glutathione Details

It is called the master antioxidant. It is an intracellular antioxidant essential for maximum antioxidant activity from all other antioxidants, including vitamin C, vitamin E, CoQ10, and many others. It removes toxins from cells, and protects against radiation.

Unfortunately, buying anything that says it is glutathione is a waste of pill popping money. The body`s digestive system is very poor at taking glutathione into where it needs to go. Fortunately, there are other ways to accelerate the body`s glutathione, which are talked about in this Post.

It is the body`s intracellular function to produce glutathione in the liver from three amino acids, cysteine, glutamic acid, and glycene. Enough is needed to catalyze and maintain all the antioxidant`s you consume for your protection. It even acts as insurance to prevent antioxidants from becoming free radicals themselves, regenerating and recycling them. As you get older, your body`s ability to produce glutathione decreases.

Many now consider decreased glutathione production as the root cause of accelerated aging and ailments that are considered “normal” from aging, including Alzheimer`s, inflammatory conditions from allergy to arthritis, asthma, COPD, Parkinson`s Disease, and coronary and autoimmune diseases. DNA damage resulting from free radicals often leads to cancer. This is a very basic foundation that goes astray as we age. If one can enhance internal glutathione production, the empowered immune system will create a bedrock of good health regardless of age.

Glutathione in our bodies can become inactive when it is saturated from doing it`s work, but it tends to regenerate itself. Under ideal environmental conditions, 10% of the glutathione remains inactive, or oxidized, while the other 90% is active, or reduced, and continues to balance cell molecules and other antioxidants, as well as remove toxins. This is the function of normal metabolism`s waste removal of free radicals by glutathione. But the barrage of additional toxins from our environment is too much to maintain that 90/10 ratio.

As the active glutathione drops below 90% and allows the inactive to increase beyond 10%, the battle for optimum health becomes a losing battle. It becomes more and more difficult to remove toxins naturally. As they build up, the active glutathione decreases even more. When GSH falls below 70%, troubles begin to work on one`s health.

For long term protection, it`s necessary to introduce precursors that stimulate the cells to create their own GSH glutathione, as needed internally, via the liver.

So it`s important to feed the body GSH precursors. Of the three amino acids that generate GSH (active glutathione) in the liver, cysteine is considered the most vital link. It has been discovered that cysteine, balanced properly with glutamic acid and glycene, stimulates GSH production.

There are very few whey protein products that promote GSH production with cysteine. The processing of those whey products is delicate and precise; therefore, the products themselves can be costly, as high as $66 USD for a month`s supply. Usually they are in powder form. It is much easier and convenient to take a nutritional supplement, specifically a glutathione accelerator, to provide the body with the necessary precursors so that the body can produce its own glutathione within every cell.

In addition to the supplementation you wind up using, or in lieu of using a supplement, here are some foods that are beneficial toward the GSH, glutathione circulating process. It is important to consume organic foods as the toxins added to conventional foods minimize the GSH levels.

All meats are high in cysteine, but unless you can go truly organic, the hormones and toxins will virtually neutralize GSH.  Watermelon, walnuts, avocado, asparagus, broccoli, and tomato are good choices for glutathione enhancement, as are many dark green leafy vegetables. Ricotta cheese, cottage cheese, wheat germ and oat flakes round out this list. However, you would need to eat a lot of these foods in order for the body to product its own glutathione.

The research and discovery of glutathione`s importance, and the process to manufacture it within the body for proper circulation is relatively recent. Its awareness has straddled both alternative and mainstream medicine. GSH glutathione`s importance as an essential antioxidant is indisputable. The health ramifications for just this one single agent, internally promoted by proper precursors, are comprehensive and encompassing.

This Post explains the differences between externally administered glutathione and glutathione produced within the body’s cells, and how to increase that production.

External Glutathione

Glutathione production decreases with aging, but GSH is what you really need as you age. It could be considered nature’s dirty trick, but it’s probably due more to the increased oxidative stress from our increasingly toxic environment.

There are some who can afford injected or IV glutathione. But most of us simply can’t afford this method.Glutathione does have desired anti-aging properties.

The IV injections are very costly, and one must get weekly injections because it quickly dies off. Actually, this type of treatment may inhibit the body’s ability to create and circulate GSH. It’s like constantly refilling the gas tank when your car quits running.

Another external method is inhaling GSH through a nebulizer. This works well for victims of emphysema, COPD, and other lung disorders. However, it is not recommended for asthmatics.

And there are even prescription only suppositories that increase serum level glutathione. Emergency rooms use NAC (N-acetyl-cysteine) to counteract toxic reactions from acetaminophen, found in many over the counter pain killers and prescription drugs. This pharmaceutical quickly produces a quick fix of glutathione, but it’s not recommended for regular use.

Once again, you will ultimately need to refill your gas tank!

Fixing the GSH Gas Tank Naturally

There are nutritional supplements called glutathione accelerators available, which simply have the necessary precursors in capsule form. It is a very convenient way to support the body’s structure and allow it to produce its own glutathione within your body’s cells. This is completely natural and allows the body to heal itself as it was meant to do.

Two food sources for GSH production are unadulterated, undenatured whey and colostrum. They are both from bovine sources that are grass fed and not hormone or antibiotic injected. Colostrum is raw milk from the mother cow’s first feeding of calves, which is converted into a powder. Personally, I would prefer that my body produce its own glutathione as it was designed to do.

The same for whey, which is converted to powders from milk solids. Disregard denatured or pasteurized whey that is sold as a protein source for body builders and athletes with claims of being unadulterated. They are denatured (pasteurized) and flavored, which contradicts unadulterated claims. Those wheys won’t do much for GSH production.

Other GSH Boosters

As mentioned previously in this Post, foods need to be raw and organic; dairy or meats should be from grass fed sources. Meat is not so great eaten raw. Raw eggs can be put into your blender with a protein mix. Organic walnuts, broccoli, asparagus, watermelon, garlic, spinach, tomatoes, avocado, turmeric, and ricotta cheese all contain or create the needed precursors for intracellular GSH creation. But it can take a lot of food in order to produce enough glutathione.

And now the liver herb milk thistle has been discovered to boost GSH. Glutathione is extremely important as an essential antioxidant, detoxifier, and immune system booster.

Warmly,
Connie Clark
Alternative Health Consultant
303-770-3180

I have learned a lot about the lack of safety concerns and regulations since researching natural organic and/or wild crafted products over the years.

One of the first things that was shocking was that generally the FDA doesn’t regulate cosmetics and personal care products. So if you think . . . → Read More: FDA Doesn’t Keep Shampoos and Conditioners manufactured with Toxic Ingredients from the Public!]]> That is really sad, isn’t it? Read for more details….

I have learned a lot about the lack of safety concerns and regulations since researching natural organic and/or wild crafted products over the years.

One of the first things that was shocking was that generally the FDA doesn’t regulate cosmetics and personal care products. So if you think the FDA would let us know about toxins and harmful ingredients….they weren’t given the direction to do so! Since 1894, this industry has been a self-policing organization called the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association – or now known as the Personal Care Products Council with over 600 different product distributors and manufacturers. It’s like having the fox watch the hen house to ensure safety.

So, what is necessary for you to be aware of in shampoos, conditioners, lotions, etc.? Make use of resources that help you make right choices of what is safe for your health and that of your family. A few changes have come about recently on some toxins but there are still a lot of toxic ingredients in lots of products. Here are a few examples of toxic ingredients that can actually make you ill if used daily in shampoos and conditioners:

• Sodium Lauryl Sulfate [often referred to as SLS] – This chemical ingredient helps shampoo and soap to lather and foam. It’s used in car washes and garages as a degreasing agent. Acting as a performance enhancer, it helps other ingredients penetrate, allowing potentially toxic ingredients to enter the bloodstream. According to the Environmental Working Group (EWG), research on SLS has shown links to
o Skin and eye irritation
o Development and reproductive toxicity
o Endocrine disruption
o Ecotoxicological, biochemical or cellular changes
o Neurotoxicity
o Possible mutations and cancer

Visit www.ewg.org to see the list of research studies in their PubMed library. There are over 15,000 studies as well as lists of health concerns and adverse conditions related to SLS.

Note: SLS goes by a number of names, including: sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, ammonium laurel sulfate, sodium dodecylsulfate, sulfuric acid, sodium salt sulfuric acid, A12-00356, Akyposal SDS, Aquarex ME, and Aquarex methyl. Check all personal care products for this ingredient.

• Paraben – Used as a preservative, this toxin has been linked to hormone and endocrine system disruption. Used as an antimicrobial ingredient, this chemical is considered a xeno-estrogen (false estrogen) because it interferes with normal hormonal and estrogen behavior. Xeno-estrogens mimic, disrupt and block normal behavior and pathways. For example, parabens can impact fertility, pregnancy, menstruation, and even fat cell activity. Too much estrogen can cause weight gain, fluid retention and depression. Scientists have found paraben nodules in breast cancer tumors.

Note: Check all personal care product labels for these names –
o Propylparaben
o Parahydroxybenzoic acid
o Parahydroxybenzoate
o Methylparaben
o Ethylparaven
o Buylparaben
o Benzyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid
o Methyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid
o Propyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid
o Butyl-parahydroxybenzoic acid

• Dioxane – This toxic chemical was one of over 200 carcinogens linked to breast cancer in 2007 in the medical journal, Cancer. This link to cancer was reported as early as 1965, yet it is still found in personal care products today – for both adults and children!

In 1985, the FDA requested a voluntary limit of dioxane in products of 10 parts per million, but that has NOT occurred.

• Diethanolamine (DEA) – This toxic chemical ingredient reacts with nitrite preservatives and contaminants in personal care products to form nitrosodienthanolamine (NDEA). NDEA is a known, potent carcinogen.

DEA seems to block choline, a nutrient vital for healthy brain development. Pregnant women actually need extra choline for fetal development. An associate dean for research at the UNC School of Public Health believed that choline is necessary to help provide proper nutrients for a health baby.

The FDA has reported that around 42% of all cosmetics are contaminated with NDEA – with shampoos having the highest concentrations.

• Monosodium glutamate (MSG) – In your shampoo? A joke, right? Nope, it’s often hidden and referred to as yeast extract, naiad, glutamic acid, or glutamates. However, the reactions to it in your shampoo are just like in your food. Symptoms include headache, dizziness, numbness, burning sensations, tingling, facial pressure, nausea, drowsiness and weakness.

• Propylene Glycol – This ingredient is found in engine coolants and antifreeze, airplane deicers, tire sealants, rubber cleaners, polyurethane cushions, paints, enamels, and other products as a solvent or surfactant. It’s a skin irritant that can also cause liver abnormalities and kidney damage. It’s more than likely in your shampoo!

So, what can be done about this?

Keep a list of toxic and harmful ingredients in your purse or wallet. Check it against the labels of EVERY product you plan to buy! CHOOSE to be chemical-free whenever possible.

REMEMBER, your skin cannot protect you against these toxins. It is our largest organ with the greatest absorption for everything that touches your skin. And toxins in your shampoo and conditioner could well be MORE toxic than what is in your food.

There are great sources for safe, natural organic and/or wild crafted shampoos and conditioners for you! You do have a choice for safer, organic products and you can protect your family against the unseen threats from toxic ingredients.

And, of course, I would be remiss if I didn’t mention that one of the greatest products I have ever found in my years of research for eliminating toxins from our body is MaxGXL, a glutathione accelerator. You can learn more about this product and its anti-aging abilities at http://www.connieclark.max4u.com
Warmly,
Connie
303-770-3180 home office
303-898-7376 mobile
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