Have you read some of the startling side effects of taking cholesterol lowering drugs—or statins? These drugs can destroy your levels of Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10), or the super nutrient “energy switch” that sparks all 100 trillion of your body’s cells.

Check out some of the research from the world’s top medical schools and journals:

• The Journal of the American Medical Association reports that taking just 20 mg of simvastatin a day lowered CoQ10 levels by 22 percent.
• Columbia University conducted a study and found that patients taking Lipitor^® significantly reduced their levels of CoQ10 in just 14 days.
• Medical journals reported as early as 1990 that the statin drug lovastatin reduced CoQ10 levels and resulted in potentially fatal deterioration of heart muscle.

If your CoQ10 levels drop, that means skin cells get old faster…lung cells choke… liver cells fill with toxins… brain cells shut down… and heart cells stop beating.

And when CoQ10 drops by 75 percent, you could risk the chance of death! In fact, decreased CoQ10 levels predicted death within six months in 94 consecutive patients studied.

However, the medical journal Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy indicated that by supplementing with CoQ10, the blood flow to your heart could improve by up to 91 percent! Plus, it’s been reported that 75 percent of patients have fewer heart rhythm disturbances… 66 percent of patients report diminished chest pain… and 50 percent of patients reduced their chance of a future heart disaster.

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More than 38 million people continue to suffer from allergies, heart problems, digestive issues and weight problems associated with acid overload. However, most of you don’t know that the imbalance is the root cause of your health issues.

Your body works at its best when you’re in alkaline and acid balance. The pH, or “potential of hydrogen”, is a measure of the relative acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A pH of 7 is a perfectly neutral pH; from 0 to 7 indicates acidity; and from 7 to 14 indicates alkalinity. You want to fall somewhere in the middle around 7 or 7.5.

If you suffer from a pH imbalance, it can:

• Thicken your blood and increase your risk of heart problems.
• Block vitamin absorption and starve your body of essential nutrients.
• Create toxic buildup in clogged cells.
• Slow down organ function and make you feel sluggish and weak.
• Prevent proper digestion and create excess gas and bloating.
• Cause unhealthy weight gain.
• Speed the aging process and make you look and feel older.

In order to reduce your acidity, you need to avoid acid-forming foods like animal meats, processed foods, fried foods, refined sugars, pasteurized dairy products and white flour products.

Instead try to add more nutritious alkaline foods like fruits, veggies, whole grains, beans and other foods high in fiber. If you follow the 80/20 rule, where you consume 80 percent alkaline foods and only 20 percent acid-forming foods, you should see a difference in your pH balance.

So don’t worry—your pH level is not permanent! You can make smarter choices with food and learn to balance acidic foods with alkaline ones to get your whole body in tip-top shape!

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The problem of “toxic” arteries is a huge threat due to all of the heavy metal exposure in our air, food and water.

Take lead, for example. Symptoms of too much lead in your body include headache, depression, insomnia, fatigue, irritability, confusion, anxiety, muscle weakness, aching bones, abdominal pain, constipation, hypertension and kidney function defects. And even small amounts of lead can be extremely dangerous.

Think heavy metals can’t damage your arteries? Think again! Here are some possible sources of lead poisoning from industrial and household sources…

• Leaded house paint—be careful if you ever scrape off old paint
• Lead plumbing—before you buy a house, check its plumbing
• Lead-arsenate pesticides
• Motor vehicle exhausts
• Car batteries
• Tobacco
• Mascara—even makeup can be a health risk.
• Painted children’s toys—headlines indicate this to be a new health risk
• Vegetables grown in lead-contaminated soil—lead can stay in soil for years
• Canned foods and juices—the lead from the can may leach into the contents
• Milk from animals grazing in lead-contaminated soil
• Wine with leaded caps
• Improperly glazed pottery—little-known source of lead poisoning
• Newsprint
• PVC containers
• Hair dyes

Lead is an extremely harmful toxic hazard, and it’s hard to get rid of in our environment. In fact, there’s an estimated 10 million metric tons of lead residue in the environment today!

But now medical science has proved that EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid) is a safe and powerful way to help remove heavy metals like lead from your arteries.

This amazing amino acid can also help you restore healthy blood flow… reduce your risk of a heart or brain disaster… and remove dangerous free radicals from your circulatory system.

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More than 100 million Americans suffer from the symptoms of occasional heartburn and stomach problems associated with eating dairy, fruits or spicy foods. And since acid-suppressing drugs rake in more than $17 billion a year in profits… you might be taking one of these prescription meds.

The drugs, called proton pump inhibitors (PPIs), are intended to lower the acid levels in your stomach. But new studies show that they are actually doing nothing to fix your underlying reflux problem.

The truth is that these drugs may be simply changing the chemical makeup of the gastric juices being refluxed. See, instead of being exposed to acids, your esophagus now gets covered in bile—an alkaline, gastric fluid that can even be more dangerous than acid!

A study in the Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery examined gastric reflux patients before and after taking Prilosec^®. The researchers found that using the prescription PPI did not change the frequency of reflux occurrences. It only alternated the chemical makeup of the stomach content from acid to alkaline.

So PPIs only temporarily ease your symptoms of reflux and in the aftermath can cause more damage than repair. Please don’t continue to fall for this enormous hoax from the medical establishment!

Why not look into natural supplementation to help keep the “good” acid in your stomach—hydrochloric acid (HCl)—so you can safely and naturally break down and digest your foods.

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Scientific studies show that krill oil contains a powerful team of antioxidants, which are not only beneficial for your continued health, but also sustain the shelf life of the oil. Krill oil provides you with an abundant supply of vitamins A, B-complex choline, E and D, plus essential minerals such as potassium, sodium and zinc.

However, the most potent antioxidant in krill oil is astaxanthin. This nutrient is one of the most powerful antioxidants known to mankind! It’s been shown to be 100 times more potent than vitamin E!

Astaxanthin is the nutrient responsible for fighting free radicals within the body and protecting the blood-brain barrier—which means it protects the eyes, brain and central nervous system from free radical damage.

Free radicals can also be referred to as “age robbers” because if left to roam around unchecked in your body they can leave you vulnerable to dozens of health problems—plus unprotected from the ravages of premature aging.

In fact, this mega-antioxidant can protect every cell in your body including:

• Eyes: To protect your retina and help preserve your vision for decades to come!
• Brain: Memory improves… clearer thoughts… and you can focus and concentrate again!
• Sex drive: Low libido can stem from premature aging caused by a lack of sufficient antioxidants. Boost your antioxidant level and your sex drive soars!
• Skin, hair and nails: Wrinkles fade… hair feels softer and your weak splitting fingernails become hard as… NAILS!

But that’s not all! Astaxanthin protects your heart by blocking lipid peroxidation that can lead to plaque build-up in your arteries. What’s more, like omega-3s bond to the brain-saving phospholipids for increased absorption… omega-3s also bond to the antioxidant astaxanthin, therefore increasing its potent effect!

What about the fishy side effects associated with fish oil? Gone! Thanks to the antioxidants in krill oil, the ingredients have a much longer shelf life, ensuring an elimination of the fishy aftertaste and fish burps.

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More than 24 million Americans suffer from diabetes, of which about 95 percent of those are diagnosed with Type 2 diabetes. Diet is important to help control your blood sugar and new research indicates that a low-glycemic index (GI) diet can help keep your glucose levels under control.

Low-GI foods can help gradually increase your blood sugar without spiking it out of control like high-GI foods. By adding the healthy indexed staples and snacks to your recipes you can help avoid diabetes-related illness such as heart disease, vision disorders, kidney failure, obesity and joint problems.

Here’s a list of some healthy low-GI foods to enjoy:

Here’s some food to be sure to try to avoid! They can raise your blood sugar too fast:

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Scientific research shows 50 to 60 percent of men will experience declining prostate health during their lifetime. If fact, more than 33 million American men are experiencing prostate problems right now!

An enlarged prostate can cause a number of embarrassing symptoms, including:

• Frequent nighttime bathroom visits
• Painful, stinging urination
• A constant full feeling in your bladder
• Low libido
• Soft erections
• Interrupted sleep patterns
• Lower back, pelvis or groin pain
• Low energy levels

But there is a solution to this troubling problem—and it won’t involve becoming a slave to dangerous prescription drugs!

Research shows that the berries from the saw palmetto plant can help maintain healthy urine flow and reduce an enlarged prostate. In fact, this herb can even help prevent male pattern baldness, underactive bladder and acne. What’s more, it may even be useful in treating prostate cancer!

So how does it work? Saw palmetto helps prevent testosterone from changing to a harmful form called dihydrotestosterone (DHT). It also blocks the effects of certain hormone receptors—which can halt abnormal cell growth!

All this comes without the side effects from many traditional treatments, including loss of libido. In a double-blind trial, the Saw Palmetto Treatment of Enlarged Prostates (STEP), performed on 225 men with moderate-to-severe symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), showed no lasting side effects from the saw palmetto supplements.

Research shows groups of native North and Central Americans used saw palmetto tonics for natural prostate protection. So, why not tap into one of Mother Nature’s long-standing miracles to help protect and restore your manhood!

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If you’re like most Americans, your arteries are already packed with plaque. Because by the time you were 10 years old, small plaque deposits already had a foothold inside you. And every year since, those deposits have grown in size—slowly choking off blood flow to your heart, your brain and every other organ… your joints, muscles, eyes and skin… and to every cell in your body.

When left alone, plaque in your arteries can be a death sentence. It sets the stage for a dangerous blockage to your heart or brain—the deadly duo of health disasters that kills more than ONE MILLION Americans each year.

By mid-life, plaque in your arteries veins and capillaries begins starving vital organs for oxygen and nutrients they need to function:

• You may suffer memory lapses and find it harder to reason and react as quickly as you used to.
• Your blood pressure may rise, your heart can begin skipping beats and you may suffer shortness of breath and occasional chest pain.
• Your joints begin deteriorating, growing stiff and achy.
• You have trouble sleeping, your muscles lose strength and your energy levels plummet.
• Your eyesight and hearing may begin to dim.
• Your skin begins to lose its youthful glow, wrinkles appear and sexual problems begin to plague you.
• Your immune system weakens, leaving you susceptible to infections and inevitably catching “whatever’s going around.”

Good news! More than 50 years of solid, scientific studies have proved that a simple nutrient is both safe and up to 82 percent effective at clearing plaque and other toxins from your arteries.

What is it? This nutrient is ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid, but commonly known as simply EDTA. The minute this amazing amino acid enters your bloodstream, it bonds with rogue calcium deposits that have glued fatty cholesterol to your artery walls, and dissolves plaque and flushes it out of your body with your urine.

So if you want to sweep your arteries clear so you never have to worry about a heart or brain event… unhealthy cholesterol and blood pressure… or the common problems of aging… then look to the simple and amazing nutrient EDTA—with more than a half a century of proof and doctor recommended!

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There is evidence that processed tomato products may protect against inflammation, according to a new study.

Researchers from the University of California Davis, National Center for Food Safety & Technology in Illinois and Penn State University investigated the effects of processed tomato products on blood vessel dilation and C-reactive protein levels in overweight and obese men and women.

C-reactive protein is a biomarker of inflammation.

They studied 56 individuals who ate a low-tomato diet for three weeks followed by six weeks of either a high-tomato or low-tomato diet. After six weeks, the high-tomato group showed a lower C-reactive protein level compared with the low-tomato group.

Higher tomato intake was also associated with increased mean vessel diameter, and the researchers concluded that processed tomatoes do indeed provide protection against inflammation.

Tomatoes are a rich source of lycopene, a powerful antioxidant.

Recent research suggests that inflammation does not only increase the risk of cardiovascular disease, cancer and diabetes, but it is also implicated in osteoporosis and neurological degenerative disorders.

For those who may not be getting enough antioxidants from their diet, nutritional supplements may be a good alternative.

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There’s a powerhouse plant that’s been proven to help ease symptoms associated with blood sugar imbalances… metabolic syndrome… and even problems with insulin resistance. Unfortunately, there’s a good chance that most of the 74 million folks suffering with these problems have never heard of it!

The amazing herb is called gymnema sylvestre… which in Latin literally means “the sugar destroyer.” In a study by the Himalaya Healthcare Company published in the Journal of Ethnopharmacology, researchers discovered that an extract from the herb’s leaves can help patients:

• Use less insulin
• Repair and grow new pancreatic cells
• Restore fasting blood sugar levels
• Improve blood sugar control
• Curb food cravings

So if you’re looking for a natural remedy to help control your blood sugar… get rid of abdominal fat and unwanted weight gain… and repair the damage from insulin resistance—gymnema sylvestre could be a godsend for your health!

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It’s true that some inflammation in your joints is good—it’s all part of your body’s response to protect you from invading organisms or infections. However, too much inflammation can leave you with limited joint function… decreased bone cartilage… swollen tissues… and aches and pain all over your body!

But you don’t have to resort to dangerous anti-inflammatory drugs or dozens of over-the-counter meds.

There are two all-natural substances found in and around your cartilage cells that can help alleviate joint pain. Glucosamine is an amino acid sugar produced by the body that can help stimulate new cell growth and lubricate your joints. Chondroitin sulfate is a complex carbohydrate that helps cartilage retain water to improve elasticity.

A glucosamine-chondroitin combo has been used across Europe for years, and now U.S. research points to the supplements’ promising effects.

In a study conducted by the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) and the National Institute of Arthritis, the results showed that those taking the essential-nutrient combo reported measurable relief from moderate to severe pain.

Why not turn to nature’s pain relievers to solve your worst joint problems? They are guaranteed to give you more powerful relief minus the nasty side effects!

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It’s been shown that high amounts of red meat in the diet can contribute to moderate to severe heart problems or abnormal cell growth, but a new study points out a greater risk of death from heart disease and cancer than previously reported. This is the largest study to date on the subject of mortality linked to consumption of red meat.

An article in the Archives of Internal Medicine revealed that during a 10-year federal study of more than half a million participants, men who ate a quarter-pound hamburger daily increased the risk of death associated with cancer by 22 percent, and increased the risk of death associated with heart disease by 27 percent.

For women who ate large amounts of red and processed meats, the risk of death from heart disease increased by 20 percent and the risk of death from cancer increased by 50 percent.  

The study also reports that those who ate larger amounts of fish and white meat like chicken had lower rates of death. However, other factors such as smoking, family history and body mass did play a role in the research.

There are many fresh substitutions for red meat and processed meats in your diet including:

• Lean ground turkey
• Tofu
• Mushrooms
• Soybeans
• Lentils

All of these additions to your diet, paired with whole grains, green vegetables and ample amounts of fruit can help you get the nutrients you need, plus help you avoid a heart disaster.

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If you suffer from recurring muscle and joint pain, there are several tips and activities that can help improve your joint function… relieve everyday minor aches and pains… and increase your overall flexibility.

One factor is your weight. You should try to maintain a healthy weight since extra pounds can place a strain on your joints. Statistics indicate by losing just five pounds, you could relieve 15 pounds of pressure off your knees.

Also, moderate exercise can help improve your aches and pains. If you are suffering from an injury, you should pay attention to it of course, but inactivity can also mean stiff joints. Substitute walking for jogging to reduce the pressure on your hips or legs, in order to keep moving and stay active. Other low-impact activities include swimming and riding a bicycle.

If you experience moderate swelling or pain while exercising, it may help to place a hot or cold compress to the area. This can help reduce inflammation quickly.

Dietary supplementation with such nutrients as astaxanthin, collagen and glucosamine has been shown to help:

• Provide minor joint pain relief
• Promote healthy cartilage function
• Protect you from free radical damage
• Increase your antioxidant levels
• Promote regular sleep patterns
• Increase your energy levels

By taking these simple steps to improve your joint function, you can continue enjoying the activities you love without all the pain afterwards.

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An analysis of government data by Yale University suggests more than 44.7 million people should be taking cholesterol-lowering drugs, or statins. That’s a whopping 11 million people MORE than are currently on the prescriptions meds.

However, the use of statins has been associated with such side effects as decreased Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) levels… increased risk of kidney failure… potential liver damage… possible heart muscle damage… and increased chance of immune deficiency, just to name a few.

But that’s not all: Decreased levels of CoQ10 can cause a whole laundry list of side effects in itself! You need this essential nutrient for optimum heart and brain health, plus it can help you:

• Flood your cells with endless energy…
• Normalize and may even restore healthy blood pressure levels…
• Shield your brain and help prevent memory loss…
• Protect you from free radical damage…
• And much more!

According to medical journal Cardiovascular Drugs and Therapy, 91 percent of patients who received CoQ10 showed an increase in blood flow to the heart within 30 days.

Other statistics reveal this Nobel prize-winning nutrient can reduce heart rhythm disturbances, diminish chest pain and reduce your chances of suffering from cardiac arrest.

So triple your heart-healing powers… triple your energy levels… and triple your antioxidant protection with the lifesaving “spark” known as CoQ10.

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There are certain nutrients that are essential to the manufacture of cell membranes throughout your body. They are called phospholipids, and they are brain-friendly “good” fats that help keep your cells functioning by providing a protective membrane around each cell to block out toxins and dangerous free radicals.

These good fats can be found in krill oil—the most superior source for heart, brain and joint health.

Phospholipids play an integral role in memory and cognitive function. How? The fats found in krill oil (phosphatidylcholine… phosphatidylinosistol… and phosphatidyethanolamine) most closely resemble the phospholipids found in your brain that are responsible for maintaining the brain chemical that controls your memory, muscle function, mood, sleep patterns and organs like your heart.

Not only do phospholipids provide brain-boosting power of their own, but when coupled with omega-3s found in krill oil, they provide unmatched heart and brain protection.

Simply put, in most fish oil supplements, the omega-3s are attached to triglycerides, but triglycerides are NOT easily absorbed by your body. However, the omega-3s found in krill oil are attached to phospholipids, which are identical to the ones already in your body and your brain.

The results? The brain-saving, brain-boosting phospholipids and omega-3s found in krill oil easily and quickly get to your brain’s cells for super protection and super memory boosting.

Essentially these phospholipids give your brain the fuel you need to think clearly and effectively. As a bonus, krill oil also supplies your brain with choline—a substance needed for the production of acetylcholine, which helps with increased brain function and memory.

So, if you want to boost your brain power… improve your memory… increase your alertness and concentration… and protect yourself from the ravages of an aging brain—then you must get the best source of omega-3 fatty acids and phospholipids.

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