Supplement Advice

Everybody has an amount of money they'll spend on supplements each month. Get the most benefits for your buck in 2008. I'll make your decision a little easier with a few items based on average price and nutritional advantage. Think of it as my contribution to your good health.

1.) folic acid (price $5) For a measly 20 quarters a month, you can protect yourself from certain cancers and lower your cholesterol. Runner up goes to Vitamin D3. Most people are deficient in both.

2.) spirulina (price $10) You'll never get this sea green in your diet, unless you supplement. It's a cancer fighter and an immune enhancer. Chlorella was a distant second. It's about 3x more expensive and harder to absorb.

3.) barley grass (price $15) That's right, another green drink. Purify your blood and alkalize your body. Somebody famous that I've never heard of once said, "Your clean if your insides are green." Sorry B-complex, you're overrated.

4.) fish oil (price $20) I don't want to bore you or me about ethyl esters and re-esterfied triglycerides, but throw that discount store, fish oil wanna be, to the curb. I can taste the mercury right now. The omega 3 in fish oil will protect your heart and increase brain power. Prevent alzheimer's and heart disease for the price of six gallons of gas.

5. alpha lipoic acid (price $25) The super antioxidant that recycles vitamins and normalizes blood sugar. The unique fat and water soluble characteristics make this one an easy choice. Move over CoQ10, you're not even close.

6. multivitamin (price $30) A dollar a day for a multi, you must be crazy. What's crazy, is spending anything less. There's no such thing as a great "one a day" multivitamin for $15-$20. It doesn't exist. You need much higher doses than the RDA to achieve optiumum health. Excellent absorbtion and the right combination of vitamins, minerals and antioxidants will help you be healthier than your neighbor. ............Matt

Holiday Fun

I'm a little behind this week. We went to my parent's house last Saturday and stayed overnight. My sister and her daughter, both sick at the time, also spent the night. I don't remember asking Santa for a sick baby, but he gave us one on Christmas.

My wife and I have been gulping down supplements to ward off the virus. (so far so good) I don't know how we're going to keep the other twin from getting sick. Infant probiotics and Imu-A might work, but they're too young for anything else.

The wife just took one of them to the doctor. She wasn't too happy about the one inch, Illinois blizzard outside, but she is looking forward to sitting in the "sick kid" area at the pediatrician's office.

Is it too much to ask people to wear a mask when you're sick with the cold or flu? Shouldn't that be a state law? Can somebody please talk to Blagojevich about this? You know it's a great idea. You could see every single sick person in public, and avoid them all. Refusal to wear a mask would result in a fine of $100. It's genius. Of course, the lack of sleep this week might be clouding my judgement.

Or, maybe I'm still recovering from the scary food I saw in my parent's refrigerator. The top shelf had a carton of "Monsanto milk." You could smell the antibiotics when a glass was poured. My dad's favorite, aspartame laced Diet Pepsi, was nearby, and I enjoyed Farmington's tasty tap water that's been under a boil order about 6x this year. You need something to wash down the partially hydrogenated Peter Pan peanut butter. Merry Christmas to me.

My mom microwaved everything in sight. To her, a microwave is the only appliance you need in a kitchen. Apparently, my views on nutrition have not rubbed off on them. I guess I'll just keep writing about them until they change. ......Matt

Oregano Oil Research

Iron Girl, here are some informational sites for wild oregano oil. Research and articles claim that the herb has antiviral properites. (can kill many in vitro) That's good enough for me. It is the best supplement available. If it's not in your cupboard right now, then come in and get some. And actually, read "The Cure is in the Cupboard." Good book to have at home. ........Matt


www.significanthealing.com/Educational.htm
www.breathing.com/oregano-oil.htm
www.chiroweb.com/archives/23/10/11.html

Eat, Drink and Be Merry

All right, before you eat and drink yourself silly in the next 24 hours, plan ahead so you don't feel so lousy. Take a digestive enzyme to prevent that after dinner bloated problem. Now, you can have two desserts and still be hungry on the ride home.

Avoid the Christmas hangover with these supplements. Nobody wants to wake up with a headache, so, as usual, stay hydrated. A B-complex before you go to bed and when you wake up will help. Milk thistle will detox your liver which will improve your chances, and if you have noni juice, drink a 2-4 oz glass before you hit the sack. I promise, you'll feel better. .......Matt

Enhance Naturally

That's an interesting comment by jimmy the pink. I've never heard of that. Herbs have many uses.

In regards to hot dotty's question...There are herbal steroid alternatives that do not have the typical androgenic side effects like testicular atrophy. The substances are ecdysterone, ipriflavone, and methoxyisoflavone, sourced from plants like the rhaponticum carthamoid. Tribulus is another herb commonly used for testosterone production. No unwanted side effects have ever been reported, which makes this option more favorable than synthetics. ....Matt

SIDS Response

Melissa, a chemical free, organic mattress is a great idea. Everybody should have one. But, it doesn't take into consideration the socio-economic factor. The highest rate of SIDS in Illinois is in low income, African American households in the Chicago area. An organic mattress costs about $300-400...the cost of wrapping is about 10% of that. That's more realistic for families on a tight budget. Also, if you travel often, it's much easier to bring the plastic sheet. Hauling a mattress around could be a logistical nightmare. Buy an organic mattress if you can, otherwise wrap it up. ......Matt

Supplement Natural Vitamin D

I'm glad you went with the Vit D route and not the drugs. Your body thanks you. With the fog outside today, there's not much chance of catching any rays. Only three months to go before we all get a little happier. ......Matt

Pharmaceutical Fraud

You already know how I feel about vaccinations, so read this before you inject your daughter with the HPV vaccine. .......Matt

http://www.NewsTarget.com/022405.html

Wood you help me?

I thought it was a clever title. It's the problem that can make men less manly. You guessed it. The horrors of E.D. (erectile dysfunction). Save yourself the embarrassment, and don't ask any of the female employees at the store. They won't be much help. Guys don't like to talk about it, so here are some Christmas ideas ladies. These "wood" make some great stocking stuffers.

I've never tried Viagra or Cialis, but who wants to go blind. When it comes to E.D., certain herbs can produce excellent results without the side effects. Don't fill that next prescription and try some of these. I'll be as professional and vague as possible.

yohimbe: The original aphrodisiac, helps general sexual dysfunction, and genital blood vessel dilation. Be careful, it can increase blood pressure.

horny goat weed (epimedium): used for impotence and control, increases coronary blood flow and stimulates growth of prostate and testes.

tribulus: increases testosterone without the side effects, dilates coronary arteries, and increases stamina.

maca: the Peruvian ginseng that enhances energy and fertility

l-arginine: an amino acid that helps produce nitric oxide which dilates blood vessels.

catuaba: used for sexual weakness, has libido enhancing qualities because it is a central nervous system stimulant.

muira puama (potency wood): an aphrodisiac and nerve stimulant, known for preventing sexual disorders.

long jack (tongkat ali): increases sexual function and endurance, stimulates production of testosterone.

cnidium: used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for erectile dysfunction, performance and libido.

testosterone cream 5%: contains homeopathic testosterone, somatropin, IGF, DHEA, tribulus, and a handful of other herbs. If you're into competition, stay away from this one, because you will most likely test positive for steroids. In fact, you have to actually cycle off this product after 3 weeks. (3 weeks on, 1 week off)

Men lose about 1.3% of their testosterone every year after the age of 25. This can cause the dreaded E.D., or fat deposits, or loss of muscle mass. I'm sure you're wondering if I have tried any of the herbs. Absolutely. Thankfully, I don't have a problem, but I had to see what all the hype was about.

Most libido complexes contain about 5 of these ingredients. You can also purchase them individually, but we don't have the more obscure ones like long jack and cnidium. Many companies add milky oats and ginseng which actually make the product less effective by taking up capsule space.

Without getting into too much detail, I'll just say that you can tell you took a supplement. I've used tribulus more than anything else, but I only use it to "enhance athletic performance." I do need to point out that E.D. is a secondary problem. For a moment, forget about prescription drug side effects and diet as a cause. If circulation is a problem down there, then you probably have a heart condition. You might want to get that checked by a cardiologist. L-arginine can be a very successful treatment for both issues.

I'm not a fan of yohimbe. I won't take it. Even 50 mg bothers me. When I take yohimbe, I start to sweat, but I'm really cold. Not sexy at all. It must raise my blood pressure too much. There are a lot of guys who like it, so you might as well try it once.

Cnidium is the most interesting. Extracts from the fruit seem to have anticancer effects. Research proves cytotoxic activity against cervical and colorectal cancer cells, and leukemia cells in vitro. Viagra can't claim that.

What's the bottom line? Everybody is different. Find the combination that benefits you. They are there to get things moving. Sitting on the couch and watching reruns of Bosom Buddies isn't going to help anything. Try one at a time, or a libido complex. Sorry, men with prostate conditions should avoid these supplements.

Now, everybody can have a Merry Christmas. .................Matt

Doctor Recommended

For 2008, always get a second opinion. Better yet, just stay home . .......Matt
Take a look at this story.

http://www.NewsTarget.com/022389.html

SIDS Risk Increases During The Winter

It's been two years since we lost Hayden. Like most parents, we did not have the information needed to prevent his death. Mainstream SIDS organizations still refuse to admit to an environmental cause. Please, do not waste your time and money supporting SIDS of Illinois. Instead, wrap your mattress, and protect your child from the poisonous gas that can be produced very quickly. If you want to actually prevent SIDS, go to these trustworthy sites.

http://www.claryfunerals.com/ (click on memorial website, scroll down to Hayden Kowal 2005)

http://www.preventsids.org/

http://www.stopsidsnow.com/

http://www.babysake.com/

Label Changes Benefit Chemical Giant

NewsTarget) Starting January 1st 2008 the state of Pennsylvania will ban labels on dairy products which claim to be rBGH, pesticide and antibiotic free. This means consumers will no longer be allowed to distinguish between dairy products containing hormones, antibiotics or recombinant bovine growth hormone, and dairy products which do not. The states of New Jersey and Ohio are also considering bans on labelling which would prevent consumers from making informed choices between clean versus tainted dairy products.

Organic dairy farmers pledge to avoid the use of rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone, or somatotropin) in their cows. Commercial dairy farmers use rBGH to increase milk production. The state change in labeling guidelines, which blindsided many in the organic dairy industry, is part of a broader effort by the Pennsylvania Agriculture Department to crack down on labels that highlight what is not in a product, such as "antibiotic-free" and "pesticide-free." Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said in a news release that "antibiotic-free" and "pesticide-free" are misleading terms because all processed milk sold in the state is tested a minimum of 10 times for such substances, which are not permitted in milk. The PA Department of Agriculture has also said that there's no way to tell the difference between milk containing rBGH and milk which does not.

Haven't we all seen that tampering with nature for profit is always bad for the consumer? " The consumer needs to be able to make a choice and needs to have the information to make a decision", said Leslie Zuck, executive director of Pennsylvania Certified Organic, a nonprofit in Centre Hall, PA that certifies organic farmers. The Pennsylvania ruling is a major coup for Monsanto, the food and chemical giant that manufactures most of the rBGH (recombinant bovine growth hormone which is banned in Europe) given to US cows.

Monsanto also manufactures Round-Up fertilizer and Round-Up Ready seed, creating a monstrous dependence on their patented seed, which only grows when fertilized with their chemicals. Aggressive marketing of Round-Up products nearly decimated organic farming in India. Monsanto defends the Pennsylvania labelling ruling by saying, to quote their press secretary Michael Doane, that the hormone-free label "implies to consumers, who may or may not be informed on these issues, that there's a health-and-safety difference between these two milks - that there's "good" milk and "bad" milk, and we know that's not the case."

L-Carnosine for Autism

L-Carnosine is a naturally occurring amino acid found in high concentrations in muscle, heart and brain tissues. This amino acid is a highly effective anti-aging nutrient that possesses powerful antioxidant, free radical scavenging and neurotransmitter properties. You should read this article about a study done with l-carnosine supplementation on children with autism.

www.nutritionreview.org/library/autism.carnosine.html

What the doctor failed to mention, was the fact that l-carnosine helps the body get rid of heavy metals like mercury. You also might want to consider glutathione. It is an amazing antioxidant that enhances the immune system, detoxifies the liver, and once again, helps the body eliminate heavy metals. ....................Matt

Get More Vitamin D This Winter

Vitamin D deficiencies are now epidemic in the American population, especially right now during the winter months. You can't get any sun if you're all bundled up, so what's a person to do? Of course, go to your doctor and take a prescription drug that doesn't actually address the problem and causes debilitating side effects.

Don't do that, unless you have SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). SAD is another made up disease to sell antidepressants. I hope you realize that I'm being sarcastic. Sure, everybody gets a little depressed about living in Illinois. Five months of gray skies and cold weather really can make you sad.

What you really need is vitamin D or some sunlight exposure. Vitamin D is created and used in the human body to ward off chronic diseases like cancer, osteoporosis, mental disorders and more. Deficiencies of this vitamin can cause prostate cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer, and rickets. You also need it to absorb calcium, so please, throw away your bone meal tablets. The highest incidence of breast and prostate cancer is in the upper northwest, because the weather is always miserable.

Everybody should supplement with Vit D this time of year. It's one of the cheapest supplements you can buy. Make sure it is D-3, not D-2. Or, for those who take fish oil, try switching to cod liver oil. Cod liver is a natural source of vitamin A and D. Regular fish oil has neither. ........................ Matt

By the way, tanning beds don't count as natural sunlight, but who doesn't love cracked, leathery skin.

Natural Flavors Usually Mean MSG

Companies like to hide MSG in their products, even in so called "natural products." The FDA has once again, dropped the ball. Check it out. .....Matt

www.truthinlabeling.org/nomsg.html

Toxic Excipients in Supplements

I've already mentioned poor quality products that contain dicalcium phosphate and pharmaceutical glaze. The bad news doesn't stop there.

Check your vitamin labels. Do they contain Magnesium Stearate or Stearic Acid? Studies by the University of Texas Health Science Center and the East Carolina University School of Medicine reveal that these toxic excipients cause a rapid collapse of T-cell membrane function and cell death; therefore suppressing the immune system. (Immunology, 1990, Jul.)

It is estimated that 90% of the vitamin and mineral products consumed today contain stearates. Stearates are used as binders in tablets and in the processing of gelatin capsules. Consumers often take handfuls of capsules and tablets to get vitamins, minerals and other key nutrients from supplements that contain stearates, and instead, in reality, get a powerful immune suppressive treatment.

A lubricant is an excipient which is added to a powder blend to prevent the compacted powder mass from sticking to the equipment during the tabletting or encapsulation process. It also aids the ejection of the tablet from the dies, and in some cases may help improve powder flow.

magnesium stearate: A common and extremely effective lubricant. Works in concentrations from 0.5 - 5%. Although, it is best to use this lubricant in the lowest effective concentration.

stearic acid: Not as effective as magnesium stearate. But frequently used in combination with magnesium stearate, to get a synergistic lubricant effect on punch faces and die walls.

vegetable magnesium stearate: A lubricant derived from palm oil.

Remember, you get what you pay for. Spend the extra money because they are always better for you. Vegetable magnesium stearate is a step in the right direction, but it is not perfect. Discount supplements are weak and contaminated. You can't always avoid excipients, but try to limit these as often as possible.

In the last five years, I've noticed premium companies switch to cheap excipients found on the "other ingredients" section of the label. Pay close attention to your supplements, they change almost every year. Companies are always looking to reduce costs, and that means a lower quality product.

QNL Quantum Rx Nutrition nutritional supplements are 100% free of toxic excipients, including magnesium stearate or stearic acid. Very few customers buy this brand because they are simply not educated about binders and fillers. Now you know. ......Matt

Did You Know

Did you know:

More than four out of five Americans think drug companies have too much influence over the Food and Drug Administration, and 84 percent believe that advertisements for prescription drugs with safety concerns should be outlawed, reveals a striking new survey from Consumer Reports.

More people smoke in Japan than anywhere else in the world, and they have the lowest incidence of lung cancer. Smoke up smokers, just make sure you eat ocean greens, fermented soy, mushrooms, and drink lots of green tea.

According to its Annual Report, McDonald's spends over 1 million dollars per day advertising to children.

Liberal California will outlaw raw milk and start pasteurizing raw almonds in 2008.

The Journal of the American Medical Association claims that studies on beta carotene, Vit C and Vit E, actually increase the risk of death.

Refined table sugar is the number 1 ingredient in Slimfast, the popular weight loss, meal replacement shake.

New research states that at least 59 of the nation's 250 children's hospitals have fast-food restaurants as part of their cafeteria operations.

A new report by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) reveals that at least 1.5 million Americans are made sick, injured, or killed every year by errors in prescribing or administering medication.

The acne drug Accutane has been implicated in an increase in feelings of depression among adolescent users, and while the link has never been proven, researchers at the University of Bath and the University of Texas in Austin have gathered evidence through an animal study.

According to the United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), scientists should research ways to block out the sun's light as a way to halt global warming without reducing emissions of greenhouse gases. "Modifying solar radiance ... is a very important possibility that should be considered." Possible techniques for blocking out sunlight include firing giant mirrors into space, pumping reflective sulfate droplets or dust into the high atmosphere, or thousands of small, reflective balloons. Hilarious..... ...........Matt

Seeds on the Way

Soon, we will finally have apricot kernels. They are the highest source of Vit B-17. I think bags will go for about $18 per lb. About 10 seeds per day, but start with a lower amount first. I'll be buying the first bag. .....................Matt

The Answer to Cancer

This is an e-mail that I sent to a friend because his brother has cancer. I explained it the other day in my post. It's kind of long, but print this out and hand it to the ACS or the NCI the next time they ask for a donation.

Hey Bosse,

My brother told me about your brother's situation recently. I'm real, real sorry to hear about his condition. Listen, I don't know the best way to explain this stuff to you. There's so much information to read and understand, and there's so many people that try to hide the truth. Five years ago, I didn't know anything about vitamins, herbs, and supplements. I didn't care about them, and I certainly didn't think any of it worked. That's probably how you feel right now. I'm "you" five years ago.

Things have changed drastically. I know now, that I have been lied to all my life. We've all been duped. The supplements I'm going to tell you about are real medicine, NOT alternative like they want you to believe. To me, chemo, radiation, and pharmaceuticals should actually be alternative medicine. They harm more people than you can ever imagine. I don't know if you're going to believe any of this. Maybe, you won't even show your brother. But, I can't sit by and not say anything. I have to know that I tried. You and your brother deserve that. Here's a list that has the answers...

apricot seeds (vit B-17) synthetic version is Laetrile, super anti-oxidant, maybe the best thing you could use
glyconutrients-what people need to be truly healthy
Flor Essence (essaic tea)-detoxification, anti-cancer
flax oil and cottage cheese (Budwig diet) cancer hates this diet
mushroom complex (maitake, shiitake, reishi, coriolus versicolor)-liver detox, anti-tumor, immune system
AHCC, IP6, Noxylane 4-increase natural killer cells, boost immune system
Noni juice, Goji Juice-immune system, anti-cancer
green drinks (barley grass, spirulina, chlorella, blue green algae (AFA)- detoxification, immune system, balance ph, anti-tumor
Wobenzyme or pancreatic enzymes- (digest protein around cancer cells) inflammation etc
milk thistle-liver detox

there's also things like colostrum with lactoferrin, selenium, astragalus, graviola, lysine/proline combo with high dose vitamin C
and...many, many name brand products like Protocel, Cancell, Ave', etc. (this is not a complete list)

Now, I've been studying cancer and natural medicine for the last 5 years. I'm obsessed with it. I've talked with about 100 cancer patients, and I helped everybody who listened. Doctors gave them a death sentence, and yet, I see them year after year, cancer free. You must change your lifestyle. Your body has the ability to heal itself, but your diet and the environment you live in is critical.

That's what I need to tell you next. From what Mike said, your brother's wife has battled cancer recently. Seriously, they are both too young to have cancer at almost the same time. It's not a coincidence. They eat the same food, drink the same water, and live in the same house. So do their kids. The chance of her having a reoccurrence is high unless she becomes proactive.

You're only half way there with the supplements. His diet is just as important.
No white bread, No white rice, no sugar, no sugar, no sugar, no artificial sweeteners, no red meat, no pork, no processed meat..it contains sodium nitrate and is linked to cancer, only fish, turkey, and chicken.......eat lots of veges and fruits, raw not cooked, corn and potatoes don't count, and lots of berries like blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, and strawberries, (they contain ellagic acid which destroys cancer cells) and pomegranates too.

I know all of this is hard to believe, and you probably want to go ask a doctor about it. Don't waste your time. They are the worst source of information. Cut, burn, and poison...that's all they know, and they don't care. We've known each other for a long time. I wouldn't lie to you. ...your brother still has time.

Websites like the American Cancer Society, and the National Cancer Institute are just fronts for Big Pharma and the medical industry. They are biased, and will only discourage your brother from receiving curative treatment. There are many other websites that also denounce natural therapies, but they are also just fronts for Big Pharma. You know, it's always about money. Here are a couple of decent sites...worldwithoutcancer.org.uk, alternative cancer.us, and shirleyswellnesscafe. Please let me or Mike know that you received this e-mail. You don't have to say anything about it, just let one of us know soon. If you need to get a hold of me (309) xxx-xxxx.

Take care Bosse, I wish your brother and his family the best of luck. ............................. Matt

Anti-Psychotic Monkey Dope

You're exactly right Jimmy the Pink. ADHD is basically a disease created to sell drugs. It's kind of like when the experts said obesity was a disease. Or, just turn on the TV and they'll be a new disease tomorrow. Doctors already have the prescriptions filled out in advance.

I'm sitting at my computer right now with my shirt off. Don't get too excited, I'm just dissolving a couple of black moles on my belly with DMSO. I'm not taking pictures of it this time. If you want to see what it can do, you'll need to visit the archive. These suckers are history in about 6 more days.

I'm getting off track... watch this video about ADHD...it will clear things up. ............Matt

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ia6OGEj6wW0

CODEX

Have you heard of Codex Alimentarius yet? Do you want to have the right to purchase vitamins, herbs and supplements? Get educated on this corrupt committee, and get involved any way you can to stop them. Visit

http://www.healthfreedom.org/,
www.therapure.com/codex
www.livingnutrition.com/articles/codex

I found out recently that my brother's close friend has a younger brother with cancer. The cancer is in multiple organs and his conventional treatment has failed. Doctors don't expect him to make it through Christmas. Last year, his wife successfully battled a form of leukemia.

My brother's friend is also a good friend of mine, and I hate knowing that he may lose his brother who also has two children. So, I feel that I have to contact him, and try to explain that he doesn't have to die. There is still time to recover completely if he makes some changes in his life.

There is so much to tell him, and I know he will be overwhelmed with the information. But, I have to try. I can't sit by and do nothing, even if he doesn't believe in alternative therapy. It's not easy trying to convince a total stranger that some guy from a health food store has information that can save his life.

He would need to take many supplements, including teas and certain juices, and his diet must change drastically. I don't think there is enough time to start with a detox program. The usual response is ..."if any of that stuff actually worked, the doctor would tell me." Or, the doctor would discourage him from using any supplements because... "it would make his treatment less effective." Who is he going to believe?

I have no doubt that he can win his battle, but it's the toughest sell in the world. It would cost him about $300-$400 a month not paid by his health insurance. However, it will work. I have seen many people in the last five years in worse shape, who are now cancer free.

As young as they are, their cancers which developed at about the same time, is no coincidence. Something in their environment or a poor diet is to blame. The children will be next unless the whole family understands that cancer prevention has nothing to do with chemo and radiation.

I hope I can post a story about his full recovery a few months from now. I pray that he'll listen and make the necessary changes. It is his only option. ............Matt