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Take care of your Colon

A Properly Functioning Colon

Does Wonders For Your Body                     

•Detoxifies Your

Body

•Removes Parasites

•Prevents Toxicity

•Aids Weight Loss

•Prevents Sickness

•Combats Intestinal

Disorders

•Aids Hypertension

•Reduces Allergies

•Decreases Muscle

Aches

•Reduces Blood

Sludge

•Allows Better

Nutrient

Absorption

•Promotes Regular

Bowel Movements

•Many Many More!

Constipation – An American

Tragedy! Learning how to care for your colon should be no

more embarrassing than discussing cardiovascular health, but for far too many people it is. As such, more than 40% of all women and nearly as many men, suffer from

chronic constipation. Constipation is a sure sign that your colon is not functioning properly. If left untreated your health will suffer.

 Source: Bill Frazier

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Why Do We Need Supplements?

Here are some reasons why it is important  to take natural, whole food supplements:

1. Depleted Soils. Even if you eat a healthy, mainly plant-based diet with lots of fruit and vegetables, chances are good that the food comes from soils that have insufficient mineral content. The best thing to do is to buy Organic whenever possible.

2. Overcooking Our Foods. We have a bad habit of cooking our foods to death, therefore cooking out all the vital vitamins and minerals our bodies need.

3.  Normal Aging Equals Digestion Issues. As we get older we produce fewer Enzymes that are necessary for proper digestion. Eventually, this leads to Heartburn, Acid Reflux, and numerous other Stomach issues. 

4. Lots of Stress in our lives:  All of this stress takes a toll on your body and weakens your immune system. Taking supplements can help to bridge that gap and give your body some of the nutrition it needs to function optimally.

Of course, nothing will take the place of eating a good and healthy diet. But taking quality, whole food-based natural supplements can go a long way towards helping you maintain a better level of health. Besides, if you’re still working through some bad habits, you need them even more!

Are Aluminum-Containing Antiperspirants Contributing To Breast Cancer In Women?

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By Dr. Mercola                                                 

The information that follows will be much different from what is often spouted from anti-cancer organizations like the American Cancer Society (ACS), as -- Unlike ACS -- I have no financial ties to both makers of mammography equipment and cancer drugs.  
My advice for cancer prevention is much more straightforward, involving simple lifestyle strategies that virtually everyone has the power to make.
All you need to become empowered to make these cancer-preventive changes is knowledge, and that is what I seek to give you by the time you finish reading this comment … I suggest you not only learn this information for your own benefit, but also share it with other women in your life as well.

Using the Wrong Antiperspirant May Influence Your Breast Cancer Risk

Putting on antiperspirant is a routine part of most people's day, and you may not think much about it. But here's why you should: if you use one containing aluminum, you could be increasing your risk of breast cancer.
Antiperspirants work by clogging, closing, or blocking the pores that release sweat under your arms -- with the active ingredient being aluminum. Not only does this block one of your body's routes for detoxification (releasing toxins via your underarm sweat), but it raises concerns about where these metals are going once you roll them (or spray them) on.
Research, including one study published this year in the Journal of Applied Toxicology, has shown that the aluminum is not only absorbed by your body, but is deposited in your breast tissue and even can be found in nipple aspirate fluid a fluid present in the breast duct tree that mirrors the microenvironment in your breast. Researchers determined that the mean level of aluminum in nipple aspirate fluid was significantly higher in breast cancer-affected women compared to healthy women, which may suggest a role for raised levels of aluminum as a biomarker for identification of women at higher risk of developing breast cancer.

Cancer-Causing Aluminum From Antiperspirant May Collect in Your Breasts

In a 2007 study published in the Journal of Inorganic Biochemistry, researchers tested breast samples from 17 breast-cancer patients who had undergone mastectomies. The women who used antiperspirants had deposits of aluminum in their outer breast tissue. Concentrations of aluminum were higher in the tissue closest to the underarm than in the central breast.
Why is this a glaring red flag?
Aluminum is not normally found in the human body, so this study was a pretty clear sign that the metal was being absorbed from antiperspirant sprays and roll-ons. Please note that aluminum is typically only found in antiperspirants. If you are using a deodorant-only product it is unlikely to contain aluminum but might contain other chemicals that could be a concern.
Aluminum salts can account for 25 percent of the volume of some antiperspirants, and a review of the common sources of aluminum exposure for humans found that antiperspirant use can significantly increase the amount of aluminum absorbed by your body. According to the review, after a single underarm application of antiperspirant, about .012 percent of the aluminum may be absorbed.
This may not sound like much until you multiply it by one or more times a day for a lifetime, which adds up to massive exposure to aluminum -- a poison that is not supposed to be in your body, and may be more toxic than mercury. Aluminum salts can mimic the hormone estrogen, and chemicals that imitate that hormone are known to increase breast cancer risk. Animal studies have also found that aluminum can cause cancer. Aside from vaccinations, your antiperspirant may be your largest source of exposure to this poisonous metal!

You Need to be Careful with Natural Deodorants, Too

There are many brands of chemical-free, aluminum-free deodorants on the market, and many of these are safe alternatives. And as a general rule, deodorants tend to be less problematic than antiperspirants, as they work by neutralizing the smell of your sweat and by antiseptic action against bacteria, rather than by preventing sweating. As such, some deodorants do not contain any aluminum, but you've got to be careful about this. While many claim to be aluminum-free, they are referring to aluminum chlorohydrate, aluminum chloride, aluminum hydroxybromide or aluminum zirconium, which are the types most commonly used in antiperspirants and deodorants.
 Crystal Deodorant Stones, which are a popular natural deodorant alternative often used by health-conscious shoppers looking to avoid aluminum, often claim to be aluminum-free, but some actually contain a different type of compound known as an alum, the most common form being potassium alum, also known as potassium aluminum sulfate.
Potassium Alum or Ammonium Alum are natural mineral salts made up of molecules that are too large to be absorbed by your skin. They form a protective layer on your skin that inhibits the growth of odor-causing bacteria. These deodorants are recommended by many cancer treatment centers, but while this may be a better alternative to most antiperspirants and deodorants on the market, it is not completely aluminum-free.
So be sure, when choosing a natural deodorant alternative, that it truly is made of toxin-free ingredients. Aluminum is just one of them -- you can find other chemical toxins to avoid in your personal care products here.  Alternatively, just use plain soap and water. This is what I use, typically in the morning and after I exercise.
Additionally, last year I found an ever more effective strategy and that is to expose your armpits to sunshine. Essentially you tan your armpits. The UVB rays in the sunlight are highly effective germicidal agents and sterilize your armpits in addition to raising your levels of vitamin D sulfate to healthy levels.   

-Via www.mercola.com 

Check out my Deodorants above (they do not have Aluminum or Alum in them). 

Cinnamon Benefits

Dangers of Artificial Sweeteners

THE HIDDEN DANGERS OF ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS, BY DR. OZ. Check out these very informative videos   PART 1:http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/new-dangers-artificial-sweeteners . PART 2: http://www.doctoroz.com/episode/new-dangers-artificial-sweeteners?video_id=3323259415001 

An alternative to artificial sweeteners is Xylitol. It tastes GREAT and is actually good for you. 

Health Benefits of Xylitol

Why would I use xylitol?

Xylitol has a wide variety of uses and benefits, from improving the health of your teeth to maintaining upper respiratory health. When properly used, Xylitol use results in fewer incidents of tooth decay.

It’s Effective

Frequently eating foods high in sugars and starches can promote tooth decay. Xylitol may reduce the risk of tooth decay. Many large-scale clinical studies have shown it to be related to having long-lasting dental benefits. Over 25 years of clinical testing confirms that xylitol is the best sweetener for teeth, which has led to official endorsements by dental associations in Finland, Norway, Sweden, England, Ireland, Estonia and the Netherlands of products containing high levels of this sweetener.

It’s Natural

Xylitol is right here, inside, already. Our bodies naturally produce from 5 to 10 grams every day from other food sources using established energy pathways. It is not a strange or artificial substance, but a natural, normal part of everyday metabolism. It is widely distributed throughout nature in small amounts, with some of the best sources being delicious fruits, berries, mushrooms, lettuce, hardwoods, and corncobs.

Xylitol is Safe and Convenient

In the amounts clinically proven to provide amazing oral health benefits (less than 15 grams per day), it is safe for everyone, and can be conveniently delivered to your teeth via chewing gum, tablets, toothpaste, mouthwash, or even candy. You can implement your xylitol program anywhere, anytime. It fits right in with the most frantic schedules. If chewing is uncomfortable, xylitol mints or candies can also stimulate saliva, the natural tooth protector. You don’t need to change your normal routine to make room for xylitol.

Xylitol is Something You Can Enjoy

Some health regimens require iron willpower, discipline, and commitment. But because it tastes so good and sweet, using xylitol becomes automatic. Adults and children love it, so there is no need to constantly remind the kids to take it. Choosing healthy options can give you a great sense of fulfillment and results. Learn for yourself how using xylitol can be be beneficial for you.

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Xylitol Ingestion in Dogs

Even though xylitol has extraordinary sinus, dental, and health benefits for humans, do not give xylitol to pets. If dogs ingest xylitol, they run the risk of going into hypoglycemic shock. Chocolate is a comparable example of a food that’s safe for you, but bad for your pets. Pet owners must know not to give ‘people-food’ to pets for any reason as their bodies aren’t able to metabolize it. For you convenience, we’ve included a list of other not pet friendly products on this page. Xlear Inc. is not qualified to give pet owners veterinary advice. If you think your pet may have accidentally ingested any xylitol, observe for possible signs and symptoms and contact your veterinarian.

Whats Happens When Dogs Ingest Xylitol?

Oral absorption of xylitol varies greatly among species. Xylitol is absorbed rapidly and almost completely in dogs with a peak concentration occurring in approximately 30 minutes.