The most prevalent disease affecting Americans is heart disease. Based on recent statistics, the American Heart Association (AHA) estimates that 80,000,000 American adults (one in three) have one or more types of cardiovascular disease… of which 38,000,000 of these people are under the age of 60.

What’s more, the AHA indicates cardiovascular problems result in about 864,000 deaths each year!

Even more shocking are these numbers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

• 70 percent of all Americans have plaque blocking their arteries by age 40.
• 90 percent of Americans are in jeopardy of serious health conditions due to poor circulation and clogged blood flow.
• Every 26 seconds an American will suffer a coronary “event,” and about every minute somebody will die from one.

The vast majority affected will be people with the highest risk factors such as smoking… high blood pressure… diabetes… inactivity… obesity… allergies… chronic infections or diseases… and feelings of stress, anger or depression.

What can you do to lower your chances of heart disease? Simple! 

• Lower your cholesterol
• Control your blood pressure
• Start a regular exercise program
• Increase your intake of whole foods
• Reduce your sugar consumption
• Control your blood sugar levels and/or diabetes
• Quit smoking
• Limit your alcohol intake

Changes in your diet and your exercise regimen can make a world of difference in protecting not only your heart, but your entire body!

This overabundance of estrogen is responsible for a variety of health problems such as…

• Weight gain―especially belly fat―without eating more
• Hot flashes and uncomfortable menopausal symptoms
• Unwanted facial hair
• Vaginal dryness and painful intercourse
• Bloating and water retention
• Memory loss and “senior moments”
• Depression and anxiety
• Migraines or headaches associated with the menstrual cycle
• Irregular or skipped menstrual cycles
• Trouble sleeping
• Low sex drive
• Dry skin and wrinkles
• Brittle bones
• Breast tenderness

To help prevent estrogen dominance, Marcelle Pick, OB/GYN NP, indicates that the two primary female sex hormones—estrogen and progesterone—must be in balance. Estrogen is responsible for stimulating tissue growth and progesterone is the hormone that signals the body to absorb and remove it.

What throws off this delicate balance? Aging can play a part because, unfortunately, as you get older, your hormone levels change and create more estrogen in your body than you need.

An overabundance of estrogen can also be brought on by environmental, dietary and lifestyle factors.

The question of estrogen dominance and what causes it is as complicated as each individual is unique—therefore, you should discuss your individual complications with a physician who is open to natural alternative hormone therapy.

If you continue to be plagued by symptoms such as occasional diarrhea, constipation, irritable bowels, smelly elimination, bloating, excessive and smelly gas, cramping and heartburn… then you may have a clogged and unhealthy excretory system.

In fact, your colon may even be a breeding ground for harmful parasites. According to June Wiles, Ph.D., “Parasites are vermin that steal your food, drink your blood and leave their excrement in your body to be reabsorbed into the bloodstream as nourishment.”

You can also be exposed to parasites if you eat meats such as pork and fish… drink tap water… eat raw fruits and vegetables… take antibiotics… work or live with children… travel out of the country… shake hands with people… or touch door knobs.

To help rid your body of parasites once-and-for-all and restore healthy bowel eliminations for a whistle-clean colon, look for amazing digestive nutrients such as cascara sagrada, senna leaf, black walnut bark and slippery elm bark.

The United States Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) published a 2005 review of the impact of omega-3 fats on age-related memory loss. The report concluded that consuming omega-3 fats contributed to a significant reduction in age-related memory loss.

In Japan, the incidence of cerebral brain problems has been found to be inversely proportional to blood levels of omega-3s. This means the higher the omega-3s, the less risk of brain problems. And the levels of omega-3s in the Japanese are generally 10 times higher than in Americans, thanks to a diet high in fish and krill.

In a clinical study conducted by Canadian researchers from the University of Montreal, the findings show that omega-3s found in krill oil significantly reduced several key risk factors for high cholesterol. In fact, the results showed a:

• Reduction in total cholesterol by 13 percent
• Decrease in “bad” LDL cholesterol by 32 percent
• Deduction in triglycerides by 11 percent
• Increase in “good” HDL cholesterol by 44 percent

The Mayo Clinic Proceedings reports three large controlled trials of 32,000 people who received either omega-3 fatty acid supplements with DHA and EPA or a placebo. The results? A reduction of cardiovascular problems by as much as 45 percent in those taking omega-3s.

What’s more, in a 20-year Danish study published in the New England Journal of Medicine, 852 middle-aged men, free of heart problems, ate as little as one ounce of fish a day or no fish. The results? Death from heart problems was 50 percent lower among the fish eaters.

But that’s not all! In an Oregon Health Services Study, 20 patients with abnormally high triglycerides ate a diet high in omega-3 fish oils. Triglycerides fell 79 percent and total cholesterol plummeted 45 percent.

As you can see, taking omega-3s every day can be lifesaving. Boosting your intake of healthy omega-3 fats can help you soothe your minor joint aches… promote healthy blood sugar balance… promote healthy heart and brain function… improve memory and “senior moments”… support healthy cholesterol levels… promote healthy blood pressure… maintain healthy support for PMS symptoms… and promote healthy mood levels.

Omega-3 fatty acids are essential for your diet—and should be supplemented since your body doesn’t produce them on its own.

Acid overload happens when waste builds up in your body—bad cholesterol, fatty acids, uric acid, sulfates and phosphates, just to name a few. This waste clogs up your healthy cells and tissues and causes you to get sick.

But there’s a simple way to measure your acid to alkaline ratio. You can take test strips and dip them in your saliva or urine. Depending on the color of the strip once exposed to your bodily fluid, you can use a chart to determine your levels. The scale ranges from zero to 14, with the lowest being the most acidic and the highest being the most alkaline. For optimum health, you should aim for a 7.5 measurement.

If you find you are more acidic, foods can help regulate your alkaline balance. Alkaline foods include vegetables, fruits, tofu, goat’s milk, soy products, nuts, seeds, protein whey powder, mineral water and green tea. Acid-forming foods to avoid include fatty meats, dairy products, artificial sweeteners and sugars, processed foods, starchy beans and vegetables, soda drinks, beer, wine and white breads.

By consuming a diet made of 80 percent alkaline foods and 20 percent acid-forming foods while drinking at least eight glasses of alkaline water daily, you’re bound to see an improvement in your health in only one year or less!

Specialists from the Mayo Clinic and Harvard University state that a miracle nutrient called resveratrol found in red wine could be the elixir to extend your life. Resveratrol can also be found in grapes, peanuts, seeds, various Chinese and Japanese herbs, raspberries, blueberries, and cranberries.

When it comes to protecting your cells from abnormal growth that can lead to cancer, clinical studies show resveratrol can boost the health and lifespan of your cells. Researchers at the University of Illinois in Chicago found that resveratrol interfered with the three major stages of cancer production. Resveratrol was found to neutralize free radical damage in the initiation of the disease, reduce inflammation during the promotion of the disease and inhibit further abnormal cell growth during the progression of the disease. According to the results published in Science, the data suggest that resveratrol is a highly effective nutrient that may present itself as a potential cancer chemopreventive agent in humans, as well.

By supplementing with resveratrol, not only can you fight abnormal cell growth, you can help shut down sick cells and prevent them from multiplying… repair cells faster and keep healthy cells living longer and stronger… increase your lifespan by decades… and virtually wipe out old-age health concerns including blood sugar imbalances, memory loss and cholesterol problems.

If you suffer from:

• Heartburn
• Indigestion
• Bloating
• Upset stomach
• Embarrassing gas
• Diarrhea or constipation

…then you need a safe and effective solution that can help ease your pain and discomfort.

It’s called hydrochloric acid (HCl), and it’s a naturally occurring stomach acid that you must have to break down your foods properly. When you body is deficient in HCl you can’t absorb the essential vitamins and minerals contained in your meals… then your cells become starved… and that’s when health problems, disorders and diseases can set in.

Once you begin to supplement with HCl and other digestive enzymes such as amylase, protease and lipase, you may experience an end to the burning feeling rising from your stomach into the center of your chest… relief from chronic burps and belches… a healthy balance of acid in your stomach… and an end to stomach acid backing up in your throat.

To prevent the cycle of taking antacids every day, only to have your painful symptoms return day after day and night after night, try these all-natural solutions for your worst digestive problems.

• Serious heart problems
• Deterioration of critical heart muscle
• Low energy levels and extreme fatigue
• Poor circulation
• Chest pain
• Skipped heartbeats

If you are in the at-risk group of patients taking Lipitor^®, Crestor^®, Zocor^® or Mevacor^®, then you need to replenish your depleted CoQ10 levels so you can experience healthy blood pressure levels, protection from memory loss, improved cell structure, endless amounts of energy and relief from recurrent headache pain.

CoQ10 is the energy spark that all 100 trillion of your body’s cells need to thrive. Plus, your heart must have this essential nutrient since it uses 10 times more CoQ10 than any other organ in your body. 

By supplementing with CoQ10 patients have experienced remarkable clinical results. Within 30 days of taking the CoQ10 supplement, 75 percent of patients reported fewer heart rhythm disturbances, 66 percent of patients reported diminished chest pain and 50 percent fewer patients suffered from future cardiac events. Plus, after only eight weeks 87 percent of patients had restored heart function.

After more than 1,000 published medical studies, CoQ10 is proven to be one of the most critical nutrients for your cells, heart and brain. Be sure to include this potentially lifesaving solution for optimum cardiac and neurological health well into your 90s and beyond!

So how much exercise should you be getting to help control your prediabetes or diabetes? The center recommends combining 30 minutes of aerobic exercise with 20 to 30 minutes of resistance training five days a week. By walking or running and introducing weights or strength training, you may see a more significant drop in your blood sugar levels.

Research from the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine found that for most people, their commitment to weight loss and exercise was determined by relationships—not just gadgets like pedometers or treadmills. This means that participating in a class or workout group may help you stay on track with your fitness goals.

Other ways to get some exercise involve everyday chores or activities.

By unpacking groceries… raking leaves… pushing the lawn mower… or carrying laundry around the house, you can work toward achieving some of your daily strength-training goals. Also, walks around the house or office can be beneficial, plus frequently taking the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Frequent bathroom visits.
• Dribbling or weak urine stream.
• Burning sensation in your groin area.
• Interrupted sleep that drains your energy the next day.
• Pain in your lower back and hips.
• Low sex drive and soft erections.

What’s worse, as your prostate grows, it applies more and more pressure to your groin area. It’s important to understand that BPH is NOT prostate cancer, but this serious condition could lead to abnormal cell growth. Routine check-ups with your physician can ensure the health of not only your prostate for the protection of your bladder, but for every other vital organ in your body.

Here’s a helpful list of all-natural nutrients that can help promote healthy prostate and bladder function. Some of these remedies have been around for centuries and they can still work for you today!

• Saw palmetto—known as the prostate protector, this extract can improve urinary function and reduce BPH symptoms.
• Beta sitosterol—this nutrient can improve your urine flow, reduce prostate size and decrease your visits to the bathroom.
• Selenium—this mineral helps protect your cells from abnormal growth by causing them to die off—a process called apoptosis.
• Lycopene—this antioxidant has been scientifically shown to help lower your chances of developing prostate cancer by attacking the free radicals that cause abnormal cell growth.
• Pumpkin seeds—these nutritious seeds can help stimulate the muscles you need during ejaculation and help reduce inflammation of the prostate glands.