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Have a look at this magnificent chart of fruits below and what they heal. Whether its grapefruit for urinary tract infections, blueberries for diabetes, watermelon for reducing blood pressure, or pomegranate for women’s hormone health.
This health information is brought to you by Nutrition Breakthroughs, with special thanks to TheReadyStore for the great chart. Nutrition Breakthroughs makes the effective natural sleep aid Sleep Minerals II, and Joints and More, the natural solution for arthritis, pain relief, allergies and more energy.
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From WorldHealth .net
In many developing nations, environmental toxin exposure can occur by means of dietary sources. The National Institute for Medical Research (in Tanzania, East Africa), reports that the healthy organisms in yogurt may reduce the uptake of food-based heavy metals and toxins. The health benefits of yogurt extend far beyond increasing stomach and intestinal health.
The researchers enrolled 60 pregnant women and 44 school-aged children, residing in a region of Tanzania known for high environmental pollution. The participants consumed a yogurt rich in the Lactobacillus rhamnosus organism for 19 days. Among the pregnant women, the yogurt protected from mercury uptake by up to 26% and arsenic by up to 78%. The study authors urge that: “Food rich in healthy organisms.… represents a nutritious and affordable means for people in some developing countries to counter exposures to toxic metals.”
This health news is provided by Nutrition Breakthroughs, maker of the effective natural sleep aid Sleep Minerals II, and Joints and More – the natural solution for arthritis, joint relief, pain relief and more energy.
Source: http://www.worldhealth.net/news/yogurt-protects-against-dietary-toxins/
Article courtesy of Eurekalert. org
The most common joint disease among Americans, osteoarthritis is a condition where the natural cushioning between joints – the cartilage – wears away. Because symptom management is often ineffective and joint replacement is major surgery, many osteoarthritis suffers seek natural approaches.
Grapes are rich in anti-inflammatory compounds that have been shown to reduce inflammation. Shanil Juma, from Texas Woman’s University and colleagues conducted a sixteen week clinical study, in which 72 men and women with knee osteoarthritis were assigned to either consume grapes in the form of a whole grape freeze-dried powder, or a placebo powder.
The data revealed that both men and women consuming a grape-enriched diet had a significant decrease in self-reported pain related to activity and an overall decrease in total knee symptoms – notably, improved joint flexibility and overall mobility.
This beneficial effect was more pronounced in females. Attributing these observed benefits to the anti-inflammatory compounds found in grapes, the lead investigator comments that: “These findings provide promising data that links grape consumption to two very important outcomes for those living with knee osteoarthritis: reduced pain and improvements in joint flexibility.”
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Article source: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/ral-gcm050814.php
Studies Show MSM is a “Beauty Mineral” that Helps Hair Growth, Nails and Skin
Posted on: September 26, 2014
Millions of people worldwide would like to have stronger, longer, more brilliant looking hair and nails. There are very few nutritional supplements supported by research studies showing they help natural hair growth and nail strength, but MSM is one of them. According to the book “The Miracle of MSM” by doctors Jacob and Lawrence, “MSM is one-third sulfur and sulfur has the reputation for being nature’s ‘beauty mineral’ for keeping the hair healthy and the complexion youthful.”
MSM sulfur (methyl-sulphonyl-methane) is a white, odorless, water-soluble element found in nature and in foods such as milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat. It is especially high in eggs, onions, garlic, asparagus and broccoli. Sulfur has a long tradition of healing and throughout history doctors have prescribed mineral hot springs rich in sulfur to their ill patients. Food processing methods such as heating, washing and freezing, all deplete MSM in foods, making daily replenishment beneficial.
While MSM is best known for its arthritis and pain relieving benefits, it also helps to form keratin, which is the main protein found in hair, nails and skin. MSM is a proven allergy remedy, an aid to soothing muscles and joints from sports injuries, a substance that helps to control yeast infections, and one that also relieves headaches and increases energy.
The ‘beauty mineral’ study was published in Total Health Magazine and is called “MSM — Increased Hair Growth, Nail Length and Nail Thickness”, by Ronald M. Lawrence, M.D. Dr. Lawrence says: “We completed a placebo-controlled trial over the course of six weeks showing that 100 percent of the subjects on MSM had increased hair growth, compared to the group on placebo. Only one subject on placebo showed an increase in hair length.
In addition, 30 percent of the subjects on MSM showed improvement in hair brilliance, while none of the subjects on placebo showed such an improvement.”
The hair trial involved a total of 21 patients; 16 women and 5 men. Data was collected by certified cosmetologists under the doctor’s direction. The trial measurements included hair length, brilliance, and diameter of the individual hair shafts using industry standard measurement scales. All subjects supplemented with MSM were impressed with the changes in the health and appearance of their hair. The cosmetologists could literally differentiate which participants had taken the MSM by the appearance of their hair alone after six weeks of use.
Regarding nail growth, Dr. Lawrence writes: “A second placebo-controlled trial, conducted simultaneously, showed that 50 percent of the subjects on MSM showed increased nail length, nail strength, and nail thickness growth compared to the group on placebo. We measured nail length, thickness, luster, and general appearance using industry standard scales.”
”Based on the results of the two trials, we concluded that oral supplementation with MSM is a valuable addition to hair and nail growth. Hair and nail health was significantly improved in a short term of six weeks.”
One example of a natural remedy that contains all the benefits of MSM is Joints and More from Nutrition Breakthroughs. Joints and More is made from “organic” sulfur (meaning coming from living things) and is a 99% pure, simple molecule, indistinguishable from a molecule of MSM found in nature.
Stanley Jacob, M.D. the co-discoverer and ‘Father of MSM’ says: “MSM is a surprising supplement. When you start taking it, you may notice a number of good things happening in your life in addition to natural pain relief, natural joint relief, and allergy relief – such as more energy, cosmetic benefits such as softer skin, thicker hair and stronger nails; as well as decreased scar tissue and relief of constipation.”
For more information, visit the Joints and More web page.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, arthritis is the number one cause of disability among adults. It is defined as painful inflammation, aching, stiffness and swelling in or around the joints. Arthritis can occur in any joint, but usually it affects the hands, knees, hips, neck or spine. The cartilage covering the surface of joints can wear away. In a study published in the journal “Osteoarthritis Cartilage”, researchers noted that MSM (methyl-sulphonyl-methane) is a popular dietary supplement and they set out to conduct a placebo-controlled trial to find evidence to support its use in osteoarthritis of the knee.
MSM sulfur (methyl-sulphonyl-methane) is a white, odorless, water-soluble element found in nature and in foods such as milk, fresh fruits, vegetables, seafood and meat. Food processing methods such as heating, washing and freezing, all deplete MSM in foods, which makes daily replenishment beneficial. Many people with joint pain may be deficient in MSM. In one study, sulfur concentration in arthritic cartilage was shown to be about one-third the level of normal cartilage.
The recent study published in the journal “Osteoarthritis Cartilage” was done at Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine and Health Sciences in Tempe, Arizona. Fifty men and women, 40 to 76 years of age with knee osteoarthritis pain, were enrolled in an outpatient medical center. Part of the group received 3,000 milligrams (3 grams) of MSM per day, twice a day, for 12 weeks – 6 grams per day total. The other part of the group received a placebo.
The results showed that compared to placebo, MSM produced significant decreases in pain and significant improvement in physical function. MSM use also resulted in improvement in performing the activities of daily living. Important improvements in stress and cardiovascular health were also observed. These are good advantages, as there are many side effects from the usual drugs used for arthritis.
The Arthritis Foundation’s web site lists the most common side effects of the medications used to treat arthritis. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin and ibuprofen can create edema (swelling of the feet) heartburn, stomach ulcers and possibly increased risk of blood clots and heart attack. Corticosteroids (cortisone) may contribute to cataracts, elevated blood sugar levels and bone loss. Injections at the arthritis site can create redness and swelling and increased risk of infections.
One example of a natural arthritis remedy that contains MSM is Joints and More from NutritionBreakthroughs.com Joints and More is made from “organic” sulfur (meaning coming from living things) and is a 99% pure, simple molecule, indistinguishable from a molecule of MSM found in nature.
Stanley Jacob, M.D. the co-discoverer and ‘Father of MSM’ says: “MSM is a surprising supplement. When you start taking it, you may notice a number of good things happening in your life in addition to pain and allergy relief — more energy, cosmetic benefits such as softer skin, thicker hair, stronger nails; as well as decreased scar tissue and relief of constipation.”
For more information, visit the Joints and More web page
Greetings to you,
I’ve included a chart below with Seven Ways to Supercharge your Immune System. What exactly is the “Immune System”? The body’s immune system protects us against disease, germs, viruses and microorganisms every day of our lives. Some of the parts of the immune system are the tonsils, spleen and bone marrow (where white blood cells are made).
One key immune system component is the lymph system. It includes the lymph nodes, which are oval-shaped organs, distributed widely throughout the body including the armpit and stomach, and linked by lymph vessels. The lymph nodes filter lymph fluid as it flows through them, trapping bacteria, viruses, and other foreign substances, which are then destroyed by special white blood cells that are highly concentrated in the nodes.
Usually the immune system does a great job of protecting us from illness and disease. Sometimes a lack of sleep, exercise, chemicals in foods, toxins in the environment, or prolonged stress weakens it. Regarding white sugar, the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reports that when healthy volunteers consumed a large amount of refined sugar, their immune system’s white blood cells had an impaired ability to destroy bacteria for at least five hours. One healthy alternative is whole raw fruit, which makes great desserts and snacks.
Check out the immunity boosters in the chart below. This health news is provided by Nutrition Breakthroughs, maker of the effective natural insomnia remedy Sleep Minerals II and the natural solution for joint relief, allergies, pain relief and increased energy, Joints and More.
To your good health,
Jobee Knight
Nutrition Breakthroughs
How to be Sure Your Water is Pure
Posted on: July 23, 2014
There’s nothing like the feeling of crisp, fresh water as it slides down your throat, cooling you off on a hot day, or the invigoration of a shower first thing in the morning. Water makes up an amazing two-thirds of our body mass and is vital to many aspects of our health. Inside the body, water acts to stabilize body temperature and it takes part in digestion, blood circulation, absorption and use of nutrients, building new tissue, lubricating the joints and nervous system, and carrying wastes out of the body.
We lose an average of 3 quarts of water a day through perspiration and elimination, and up to 10 quarts daily with strenuous exercise or in desert climates. Water must be frequently replaced to prevent dehydration.
Despite the critical role water plays in our health, the Environmental Protection Agency warns that dozens of substances contained in public drinking water can cause cancer and other illness (1). Rain falls through polluted air containing bacteria, smoke, and chemicals. Our soils contain pesticides, herbicides (weed killers), fertilizers, and many other chemicals that wash into the rivers, lakes and streams — the primary sources of our tap water. Radioactive wastes and poisons from factories (arsenic, etc.) are poured into water supplies.
Chlorine is universally added to public drinking water as a disinfectant. Drinking chlorinated water has been found to promote colon cancer, liver cancer, and breast cancer, according to the British Medical Journal “The Lancet”. In studies of public drinking water, the cancer risk increased in direct proportion to the amount of water consumed (2).
Sewage systems and animal waste runoff are sources of bacteria and viruses that are introduced into tap water. In 1993, the town of Milwaukee, Wisconsin suffered an outbreak of intestinal disease caused by infected water. More than 400,000 people became ill and 100 died. The purification methods there failed to eliminate the eggs of the Cryptosporidium bacteria, which leaked into the water supply from fecal matter at an upstream dairy farm (3).
Fluoride is frequently added to city tap water. The largest study ever done on the effect of fluoride on dental cavities took place in India over the course of 30 years. After much study, the researchers concluded that cavities are actually caused by a high fluoride intake from drinking water and a low consumption of dietary calcium (5). Fluoride can also contribute to hip fractures in older women and men. Elderly people, and those with heart and kidney problems, are unusually susceptible to the toxic effects of fluoride (6).
Showering
New research has uncovered that drinking polluted tap water is far from the only way people are exposed to dangerous substances. According to New Scientist Magazine, taking long hot showers is a serious health risk. During the shower, the chemicals evaporate out of the water and are inhaled into the lungs and absorbed through the skin. This delivers up to 100 times more chlorine to the person than if they drank the water — and directly into the bloodstream (7).
Pure Water
Water filters, purifiers and distillers are available for the home that can turn toxin-filled tap water into healthy water for drinking and bathing. Shower and bath filters generally do a good job of removing pollutants from the water, and good kitchen models are available for the countertop, under the sink, and refrigerator.
Look for kitchen filters that are certified by NSF International (The National Sanitation Foundation) or that meet EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) standards. Choose a shower filter based on how many gallons of water it can clean.
Raw fruits and vegetables are especially good sources of chemically pure water, which is 100 percent pure hydrogen and oxygen. Plants “distill” the water they consume and convert inorganic minerals from the environment into organic minerals, which our bodies can better assimilate (8). Because tap water only contains minimal amounts of minerals, it should not be used as one’s primary source of minerals.
A good supplement should be taken that provides a full spectrum of minerals from a plant-based source. Especially if you drink distilled water, which has had all of the minerals removed from it. Keep pure water with you at all times and drink at least 8 glasses of it each day. Also include raw fruits and vegetables in your diet for the pure water they contain.
Protect yourself and your family from toxic water, and supply your body with the clean, pure water it deserves — both inside and out.
This health information is brought to you by Nutrition Breakthroughs, maker of the effective natural sleep aid Sleep Minerals II, and the natural remedy for joint relief, allergy and asthma, and increased energy – Joints and More.
To your good health.
Jobee Knight
President
Nutrition Breakthroughs
A short glossary of water terms:
GAC: Granulated activated carbon filter
KDF: A filtering medium by KDF Fluid Treatment, Inc. that removes contaminants.
MCL: Maximum contaminant level
PCB’s: Polychlorinated Biphenyls — A highly toxic pesticide made from chlorine
PPB: Parts per billion
PPM: Parts per million
THM’s: Trichlorethanes — Cancer-causing byproducts of chlorine
VOC: Volatile Organic Compound
REFERENCES:
1. Drinking Water Standards and Health Advisories, Office of Water, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Wash, D.C., Summer 2000
2. Lancet, 5 December 98, Volume 352, Number 9143 and Lancet 23 August 97, Volume 350, Number 9077
3. American Museum of Natural History: Epidemic, 1993: Cryptosporidiosis In Milwaukee
4. Effect of monochloramine disinfection of municipal drinking water on risk of nosocomial Legionnaires’
disease, The Lancet, Volume 353, Number 9149, 23 January 1999
5. Teotia SPS, Teotia M, Dental caries: a disorder of high fluoride and low dietary calcium interactions (30 years
of personal research), Fluoride, 1994 April, 27:2, 59-66
6. Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry (ATSDR). Toxicological Profile for Fluorides, Hydrogen Fluoride, and Fluorine. US Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service. 1991; ATSDR/TP-91/17.
7. New Scientist Magazine, 18 Sept. 1986
8. Nutrition Almanac, McGraw-Hill Books
Greetings to you,
Many of us are seeking out ways to be healthier and have more energy. One of the best ways to do this is to listen to your body. How can one do this? There are some specific ways and times that you can increase your awareness of the effects certain things are having on you. It’s actually most important to notice the positive effects, as then you can reinforce them and feel even better.
1. When you eat certain types of foods, how do you feel afterwards? If your energy is increased and your thoughts are clearer that’s a great sign. If you feel more tired, your stomach aches, or you get heartburn, that’s a good time to examine what you ate and make some changes to create a better effect next time.
2. When you take nutritional supplements, try to add new supplements one thing at a time so you can isolate where any effects are coming from. If it helps to energize or strengthen you, that’s great. Unless it’s a sleeping supplement! In that case, take a smaller dose and see if it relaxes you instead. A good natural sleep aid should help to relax you and also help you sleep sounder and longer. If there are any after-effects such as grogginess in the morning, take less of the supplement or take it earlier in the day than bedtime, such as at dinner.
3. If you do exercises or take walks, etc. try to notice the effect it has afterwards. A good exercise should not completely exhaust you or make your muscles overly sore. If you have a muscle spasm or cramp, you can either reduce the amount of exercise next time, or increase the calcium and magnesium in your diet (or use supplements).
This health information is brought to you by Nutrition Breakthroughs, maker of the effective natural sleep remedy Sleep Minerals II. Here’s to your good health and well-being.
Best regards,
Jobee Knight
President
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