Bee Wilson, the author of The Way We Eat Now: How the Food Revolution Has Transformed Our Lives, Our Bodies, and Our World has written the following:

Research is revealing just how devastating this transition has been. What we eat now is a greater cause of disease and death in the world than either tobacco or alcohol. In 2015 around 7 million people died from tobacco smoke, and 2.75 million from causes related to alcohol, but 12 million deaths could be attributed to “dietary risks” such as diets low in vegetables, nuts and seafood or diets high in processed meats and sugary drinks.

The rise of obesity and diet-related disease around the world has happened hand in hand with the marketing of fast food and sugary sodas, of processed meats and vegetable oils and branded snack foods.

Some of these changes are happening so rapidly it’s almost impossible to keep track. Sales of fast food grew by 30 percent worldwide from 2011 to 2016 and sales of packaged food grew by 25 percent. Somewhere in the world, a new branch of Domino’s Pizza opened every seven hours in 2016.

More than half of the calorie intake in the US, 57.9 percent, now consists of ultra-processed food. While we now produce and consume more food than ever, our modern diet is killing us. What we eat on a daily basis is the primary cause of disease and death in the world than either tobacco or alcohol.

Something is seriously wrong with the food we consume, how it is grown and processed. A 2016 study published in the journal Obesity Research & Clinical Practice found that it’s harder for adults today to maintain the same weight as those 20 to 30 years ago did, even at the same levels of food intake and exercise. The authors examined the dietary data of 36,400 Americans between 1971 and 2008 and the physical activity data of 14,419 people between 1988 and 2006.

They found a very surprising correlation: a given person, in 2006, eating the same amount of calories, taking in the same quantities of macronutrients like protein and fat, and exercising the same amount as a person of the same age did in 1988 would have a BMI that was about 2.3 points higher. In other words, people today are about 10 percent heavier than people were in the 1980s, even if they follow the exact same diet and exercise plans.

The Weight Gain Dilemma

What is really happening here? To answer that question, it is necessary to delve into the many key factors that have changed over several decades.

First or all, people are now exposed to way more chemicals that are known to create hormonal disruption, insulin resistance as well as weight gain. As an example, pesticides, flame-retardants, and the substances in food packaging are all known to interfere with many physiological processes that signal your body to put on and maintain weight. The body, therefore, becomes much better at storing fat than burning fat for energy.

Then there is the problem of prescribed medications. The use of prescription drugs has risen dramatically since the ’70s and ’80s. The estimated total number of prescriptions that will be filled in the US in 2021 is a staggering 4.76 billion! About 66 percent of adults take prescription drugs (Health Policy Institute, 2021). Many people take several medications at the same time. Remember, there is always a long list of side effects associated with any medication, not to mention the additional interactions from combining drugs.

For instance, some anti-depressants are now one of the most commonly prescribed drugs in the US. They have now been linked to weight gain. In fact, the cocktail of prescription drugs that many people take routinely have a whole host of serious side effects, including impairing metabolism and increasing weight.

The third factor is the realization that our microbiome has been profoundly altered since 1980s. It’s well known that some types of gut bacteria make a person more prone to weight gain and obesity. Not only are Americans prescribed antibiotics on a grand scale, they are also as eating animal products that have been treated with antibiotics, which are known to have devastating effects on the microbiome. The ubiquitous spraying of toxic chemicals, such as glyphosate, which is the main ingredient in many popular herbicides, also has a disastrous effect of the microbiome.

These are just some of the many harmful influences comprising modern life that did not exist three decades ago. It really doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that there is a huge price to pay when it comes to our health from this grand experiment of modern living. And weight gain is one of the consequences of these changes.

Chlorella – Safely Addressing the Many Causes of Weight Gain
If you are finding it difficult to lose weight then you may have arrived at awareness that it is time to make changes. There is one superfood that addresses the many underlying issues, which have been recognized as contributing to weight gain. Chlorella is a tiny one-cell fresh water algae that is a mighty source of nutrition for healing and detoxing the body. There are many ways that Chlorella have been proven to address the many causes of weight gain.

Reduces Cravings with Optimal Nutrition
Taking chlorella for weight loss is effective because of its very high nutrient content. Eating foods with empty calories creates a lack of feeling satisfied. Chlorella has a comprehensive profile. It contains all the B-complex vitamins (including B12), zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, omega-3 essential fatty acid, and the enzyme pepsin. Chlorella also contains 57 percent of bio-available protein and all the essential amino acids. It is one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. In addition, it has more beta-carotene than carrots and more than five times more chlorophyll than wheatgrass. Chlorella is also a rich source of carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin. Including Chlorella as part of your daily nutrition will help to reduce cravings from empty calories as well as help to balance blood sugar.

Chlorella helps in another way for weight loss. It is high in iodine, a necessary mineral to support thyroid function, which is often an issue for people struggling with weight. This essential mineral is often missing in modern diets.

Chlorella has one of the highest sources of chlorophyll. A study from 2013 found that high fat meals containing chlorophyll promoted weight loss, partly by suppressing the desire to eat more by promoting feelings of fullness.

Supports a Healthy Microbiome
Chlorella has a beneficial effect on the digestive system and supporting a healthy microbiome by promoting the production of gut flora. There is increasing evidence that links microbial health and obesity. In addition, the more overweight a person, the less there is a healthy diversity of microflora. By supporting healthy microbiome, Chlorella is also assisting to increase the diversity of beneficial gut flora.

Chlorella promotes the multiplication of beneficial bacteria’s like lactobacillus in the stomach at four times the normal rate. Chlorella is rich in fiber, which is a prebiotic and encourages beneficial intestinal microflora production. A healthy gut microbiome increases feelings of fullness at meal times, improves better absorption of nutrients, helps to balance hormones, and will produces feel good neurotransmitters. A healthier microbiome also means a more effective detoxification of harmful toxins from the body. Chlorella encourages more regularity and clearing out the intestines to prevent the re-absorption of toxins.

Blocks the Production of Fat Cells
A study showed that incorporating Chlorella onto your diet can block the production of fat cells and even shrink already existing ones. The research has found that Chlorella can shrink fat cells by decreasing the amount of fat held within them. A research team in Japan has also found that chlorella promotes weight loss by controlling gene expression to produce reductions in body fat percentages, fasting glucose levels, and total circulating cholesterol.

Another study conducted on healthy individuals as well as those with “high-risk factors for lifestyle-related diseases” suggested that “chlorella intake resulted in noticeable reductions in body fat percentage, serum total cholesterol, and fasting blood glucose levels.” These factors are associated with helping to maintain your ideal weight.

Detoxifies Harmful Toxins
As you lose weight, toxins are released from your fats cells. Without support to help with detoxification, they can be easily reabsorbed by the body. Therefore, It is critical to safely remove these toxins. Another feature of Chlorella is its ability to effectively detoxify heavy metals, pesticides, herbicides and other environmental pollutants and chemicals. One of chlorella’s most significant health benefits is that it wraps itself around even the most stubborn toxins in the body such as cadmium, lead, mercury, bisphenol A, poly-fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), glyphosate and all other pollutants. More importantly, it not only eliminates them from the body but also prevents them from being reabsorbed. In our toxic world, it is imperative, not only for your health but also for weight loss, to safely remove harmful toxins.

Chlorella – Essential Support of Weight Loss

Like so many nutritional products, the real benefits are only available when you know more about how and where the product was grown and processed. The nutrition and therapeutic power of Chlorella is only fully available when it is grown in pristine conditions, processed and packaged correctly. BioGenesis is an exceptional company that ticks all those boxes. As a 100 percent Australian owned and operated company, it is the only ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ licensed producer of organic Chlorella. From its farm in tropical Queensland, right through to packing and distribution, its products are grown and processed in Australia to the highest quality standard. Unlike many other Chlorella farms, the pristine water and abundant sunlight of BioGenesis from its tropical Queensland farm insures the purest and most nutrient dense algae product available any where in the world.

Chlorella is a unique nutritional product that supports weight loss in many ways. It is available either as a powder (ask 3-5 grams daily) or tablets (5 tablets twice a day). Nature has packed all the necessary vitamins, minerals, essential fatty acids, prebiotics, proteins and a comprehensive detoxification capacity into one small but mighty unicellular plant that provides your body with optimal nutrition, microbiome support and clearing of harmful toxins.

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While superheroes exist in the human world, there are also superheroes that exist in the plant world that will also come to our rescue in time of need. One of the greatest superheroes is a humble, single-cell algae organism called Chlorella (C. vulgaris). Don’t be deceived by its very small size. In fact, Chlorella performs Herculean tasks that support our health and wellbeing as well as the health and wellbeing of our animals.

To begin with, Chlorella is nature’s own power-packed multivitamin, containing all the essential nutrients required to sustain life. Chlorella is rich in vitamins A (beta carotene), C, E, and vitamin K, containing all the B-complex vitamins (including B12), zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, omega-3 essential fatty acid, and the enzyme pepsin. Chlorella also contains 58 to 70 percent of bio-available protein and all the essential amino acids. It is one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin D. The iron content of chlorella is particularly impressive and can provide up to 40 percent of our daily requirements. Chlorella is also a rich source of the eye nutrients; carotenoids, lutein, and zeaxanthin.

But, perhaps, its greatest super hero feat is Chlorella’s unique ability to safely absorb and eliminate all the environmental toxins that we are exposed to every day. Very modest estimates have suggested that we are exposed to more than 700,000 different toxic chemicals daily. In addition, other nasty toxins such as mercury, lead, cadmium, and radiation find their way into our bodies through the air, food and water. It definitely takes a superhero to safely and efficiently detoxify so many toxic exposures every single day!

Glyphosate: A Super Villain to the Health of Humans, Animals and Nature

Glyphosate is the main ingredient in many weed-killer products. It is considered the most widely used broad-spectrum systemic herbicide in history. In the U.S., farmers use more than 200 million pounds of glyphosate annually. The chemical is also an active ingredient in more than 750 products approved for use, many of which can be found on supermarket and hardware store shelves and used by backyard gardeners.

Exposure to glyphosate occurs either through environmental contamination or through genetically modified foods. Over 80 percent of genetically modified (GM) crops grown worldwide are engineered to tolerate being sprayed with high amounts of glyphosate herbicides. All non-organic cereals and grains, which are harvested with glyphosate, include wheat, barley, buckwheat, millet, rice, oats, rye, sorghum, wild rice, popcorn, and teff.

The Environmental Working Group found glyphosate in every sample of popular oat-based cereal and other oat-based food marketed to children. Glyphosate was also found in baby food. Even some organic foods have tested positive for glyphosate.

There is also a dirty little secret when it comes to the off-label use of glyphosate. It is used as a pre-harvest drying agent (desiccant) on non-GMO as well as organic crops. Glyphosate is regularly sprayed as a desiccant on more than 70 crops, including almonds, apples, dry edible beans, lentils, chickpeas, peas, grapes, rice, and sunflowers.

Many farmers also use it on fields before the growing season, including spinach growers and almond producers.

Exposure to glyphosate is everywhere. It is even found in tap water. People and animals that eat GM glyphosate-tolerant crops are eating potentially high levels of glyphosate residues. A recent report released by a unit of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) found that more than 80 percent of urine samples drawn from children and adults in the U.S. contained glyphosate.

While consumers have been repeatedly told that glyphosate is totally safe by the company and government regulators, the facts say otherwise. One of the big problems with glyphosate is that it impairs the physiology of humans. It is also interesting to note that glyphosate has been patented for use as an antibiotic. No wonder glyphosate has been a disaster to the human microbiome which contains trillions of bacteria playing crucial roles in maintaining our inner ecology.

Exposure to glyphosate presents many serious health risks including altered gastrointestinal function, immune disorders, infertility, accelerated aging, and insulin dysregulation. Since GMOs were introduced in 1996, the percentage of Americans with three or more chronic illnesses went from 7 percent to 13 percent and there has been an unprecedented rise in autism, food allergies, digestive disorders, and reproductive issues. In addition, GM foods are believed to be contributory to the epidemic of diabetes and obesity.

There is another serious concern from glyphosate exposure. It has been recognized as a carcinogen. The International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC), which is part of the World Health Organization (WHO), and considered the foremost authority on cancer research, has classified glyphosate in Group 2A ‘probably carcinogenic to humans’ category.

Glyphosate also has many other undesirable impacts as well:

• Damages the mitochondria, the energy producers of the cells
• Promotes oxidative stress
• Disrupts hormone signaling
• Acts as an endocrine disruptor
• Chelates minerals, contributing to nutrient deficiencies
• Inhibits detoxification
• Adds to the total body burden of chemicals
• Destroy the tight junction of cells

Unfortunately, glyphosate exposure and GM ingredients and foods are ubiquitous in our daily life. It is safe to assume that most people have consumed glyphosate tainted foods or water. Finding a safe solution to eliminate this dangerous chemical from our body is essential for insuring our health and the health of future generations. This is when we are really in need of help from a superhero!

The Superhero Chlorella Can Save the Day

While studies have demonstrated that Chlorella can successful detoxify heavy metals such as mercury, cadmium, cadmium, titanium, lead and arsenic, we are shining the spotlight specifically on glyphosate since it so pervasive in our environment, food sources and our bodies. It is interesting to note that Chlorella is so intelligent that it only detoxifies the toxic metals from the body but not the beneficial minerals.

Chlorella has multiple mechanisms for doing its amazing job of cleansing and detoxifying the body. Biosorption is the ability to attach harmful chemicals to its surface and remove them out the body. Chlorella can bind or attach to herbicides and pesticides found in the gastrointestinal tract and assist in their elimination from the body instead of letting them linger in the body and cause damage to our health.

Bio-accumulation is another way involved in the detoxification of toxic chemicals using Chlorella. It is also almost like a biosorption mechanism. The good fat content of Chlorella accumulates toxic compounds such as pesticides as waste molecules and then removes them from the body.

Chlorella can bio-convert pesticides. This process converts harmful pesticides into less toxic, soluble, degradable, and hydrophilic compounds. This conversion prevents pesticides from causing harm to the body during their transient stay in the body before their elimination with Chlorella.

Chlorella also enhances liver function which is necessary to assist in detoxification. Chlorella can enhance phase 2 enzyme activation in the liver which is essential for eliminating toxic chemicals. Chlorella can also increase blood antioxidant levels and reduce oxidative damage in the body. The increase in antioxidant levels is essential to control the oxidative damage caused by glyphosate and other pesticides.

Chlorella enhances the natural detoxification process of pesticides and herbicides and protects our bodies from the harmful effects of these chemicals. Many foods are effective for giving the body its required nutrients but only a few are equally successful at removing the toxins as well. Chlorella is one of them. As a super hero, Chlorella is one of the best known biological detoxifiers found in nature.

The Secret to the Superpower of Chlorella

Now that you know the power of Chlorella to detoxify the body from all forms of toxins, especially glyphosate, it is essential to be sure to use only the best Chlorella product. Knowing the source of your products is always critical, especially with Chlorella. Only when Chlorella is grown in a pristine outdoor environment of clean air, soil, and water, is it able to ensure all of its powerful health benefits.

When choosing a Chlorella product be sure to source the Chlorella that is farmed in the purest environment, especially organic Chlorella that is free from herbicides, pesticides, and environmental contaminants. Research shows one of the best Chlorella products grown, is harvested and processed in Australia’s great barrier reef region in North Queensland. It is a FDA certified Bio-Secure region.

There is no doubt, Chlorella should be a part of everyone’s diet to support our wellbeing, detoxification, and healing. Modern technology has been able to unlock Chlorella’s phenomenal potential not only as a superfood but as super detoxifier We need such superheroes in our toxic and polluted world. Thank goodness that Chlorella has come to our rescue!

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But what about our pets? For instance, dogs and humans share roughly 80-90 percent of their genetic makeup. And we have similar nutritional needs. While we may have realized the dangers from eating processed food, why are so many of us still feeding our pets some form of commercial food? Processed pet food is as bad for our pet’s health as is processed human food for us. The skyrocketing rates of chronic disease in our pets mirror ours. Not only is it devastating to see our pets suffer but ongoing vet bills are also shockingly expensive.

If our pets live in our homes, breathe the same air, walk on the same pesticide-ridden grass, drink the same water, and eat similar types of highly processed and denatured food, then it stands to reason they will suffer the same diseases we do.

When it comes to our pets’ health, they are in trouble. These statistics reveal an alarming increase in the declining health of our pets.

• Cancer now affects a staggering 1 in 3 dogs. Almost 50% of all dogs over the age of 10 will develop cancer.
• 10% of dogs suffer from heart disease.
• The number of dogs diagnosed with diabetes has more than tripled in the last 30 years, affecting 1 in 160 dogs.
• An estimated 54% of dogs and cats are overweight or obese.

What Are You Feeding Your Pets?
Have you ever thought about the food that you are feeding your animals? Most commercial dog and cat food products contain various harmful ingredients such as intestines, udders, heads, hooves, and possibly diseased and cancerous animal parts. It leads to number of implications and diseases s such as allergic skin disease, inflammatory bowel disease, kidney stones, ear infection, and diabetes to name a few.

Many chemicals are also added in order to improve the stability, taste or appearance of the food. Additives provide no nutritional value. The cheaper the brand, then generally the more garbage ingredients it contains.

The pet food industry is multi-million-dollar industry and full of hype and false claims. They often deceive the customers by advocating their products as premium, quality, and natural. The consumers are made to believe they are feeding their pet’s healthy food, but the truth is far from reality. They produce cheap and harmful products to extend shelf life.

The other risk to animal health comes from the exposure to pesticides and other toxic chemicals sprayed on plants and lawns. For example, Round-up (glyphosate) is a common weed killer that is exceptionally dangerous to our animals, causing serious health problems such as abnormal heart rates and rhythms, seizures, and cancer. It is commonly used not only on lawns but also public spaces. Whenever animal walk on public areas or lawns or eat grasses, they could be exposed to glyphosate or other harmful pesticides.

Getting Real Nutrition for Your Pets
Keeping your pet healthy begins by giving them the best possible food. There is a growing industry offering truly health products to feed your dog and cat. Always choose the very best.

There is one profound source of true nutrition that not only has a wide range of essential nutrients but also has the ability to bind and eliminate dangerous toxins, heavy metals, pesticides and even glyphosate. It is found in a unique one-cell algae called Chlorella which is not only nature’s multi-vitamin but also nature’s detoxifier.

Chlorella is true a superfood, rich in all the vitamins and minerals your pets require to live a vital life and well as heal from various health challenges. It includes vitamins A (beta carotene), C, E, and vitamin K, containing all the B-complex vitamins (including B12), zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, omega-3 essential fatty acid, and the enzyme pepsin. Chlorella also contains 58 to 70 percent of bio-available protein and all the essential amino acids.

The Health Benefits of Chlorella for Dogs and Cats

Chlorella is a powerful food that enhances your pet’s health in many important ways. By including Chlorella in your pets daily diet, it will enhance overall wellbeing as well as provide the necessary support for healing.

Chlorella is essential for supporting a healthy immune system in the following ways.

• It increases natural killer cells. These are white blood cells vital in the protection against diseases including tumors and viruses
• It increases interferon production. These proteins notify your dog or cat’s body when a virus is present, prompting the immune system to activate
• It increases antibodies. Chlorella intake has been found to prompt an increase in an antibody required for immune functions. For example, one study found an increase in SigA, an antibody vital for mucosal immunity (the immune system’s largest component). Another study proved that Chlorella improves humoral immune responses (another component to the immune system).

Chlorella reduces the risk for Chronic illnesses. Many diseases and illnesses, including cancer, heart disease and autoimmune diseases as well as premature ageing have been linked to oxidative stress caused by unstable free radicals.

Free radicals are damaged cells in your dog or cat’s body. While some are normal, excessive amounts can be caused by exposure to substances such as medications including flea, tick and heart worm prevention, vaccinations, low quality pet food and environmental toxins such as pesticides. Without adequate antioxidants, these damaged cells react by attacking healthy cells to replenish their molecules. Chlorella is rich in antioxidants and studies have found it can effectively stabilize free radicals and decrease oxidative stress.

Chlorella promotes effective detoxification. Exposure to chemicals can lead to an increase in heavy metals in your pet’s body. Some heavy metals are normal and are important for your pet’s body function. However, high levels can be dangerous. Chlorella is one of nature’s best detoxifiers.

This ability is due to its high chlorophyll component and its ability to bind to heavy metals, inhibiting their absorption and enhancing their elimination. One study found Chlorella could prevent the heavy metal, strontium, from absorbing into the blood, and simultaneously promote its elimination from the body. It has also been proven to speed up the elimination of mercury and reduce blood lead levels by 66.03%.

Chlorella enhances digestive health and a fresher breath. Chlorella improves gut health for dogs and cats as it is high in prebiotics and in turn helps stimulate the rapid growth of probiotics. It is high in prebiotics and probiotics. Prebiotic fibres work to eliminate the bacteria in your dog or cat’s colon. As well as this, they provide fuel for probiotic good bacteria to grow. Together, prebiotics and probiotics create an ideal balance for your dog or cat’s optimal digestive health. In fact, one study found chlorella quickly tripled the probiotic bacteria in the gut.

A healthy digestive system leads to fresher breath. Chlorella contains a higher concentration of chlorophyll than any other plant. As mentioned previously, this is a powerful cleansing agent. For this reason, it has been found to freshen the breath of dogs and cats by combating a common root cause of bad breath, an unhealthy digestive system.

Chlorella Improves the skin and coat condition. Dogs’ and cats’ skin and coat is directly dependent on nutrients including essential fatty acids, amino acids, protein, zinc and vitamin C, all of which can be found in Chlorella. Protein is the main component to hair, so sufficient intake is essential in maintaining a healthy coat for your dog or cat.

Other critical nutrients found in Chlorella are the essential fatty acids, Omega-3 and 6 which are vital for the healthy skin and coat condition of dogs and cats. Omega-3 and 6 deficiencies include dry, flaky, or reddened skin, a dull, discolored coat and hair/fur loss.

Chlorella is also rich in two other important nutrients, Zinc and Vitamin C. Zinc is directly responsible for the health of your dog or cat’s skin. This is their largest organ and consists of tissue that reproduces quickly. A diet containing adequate zinc is important for maintaining ongoing and consistent skin health. Chlorella is also rich in vitamin C, which is assists in wound healing. It helps to repair and grow tissue and produce collagen. All of which is important in maintaining your dog or cat’s healthy skin and coat.

Chlorella has key nutrients for eye health. Chlorella contains beta, lutein, zeaxanthin carotenoids which are important for eye health. Beta-carotene is a precursor to vitamin A which is used by the cells in your dog or cat’s retina to communicate with the brain via the optic nerve. The cells which are most important in low light (called rods) react particularly adversely to vitamin A deficiencies. Therefore, a diet rich in beta-carotene can help improve your dog or cat’s eyesight, especially their night vision.

Lutein and zeaxanthin carotenoids provide the retina with a layer of protection. In doing so, they can prevent eye conditions in dogs and cats including age-related macular degeneration and cataracts.

Chlorella helps build healthy bones and joints. Chlorella is rich in omega-3 which acts as a powerful anti-inflammatory. This is ideal for supporting healthy joints in dog and cats. Additionally, it is important when managing joint discomfort associated with conditions such as arthritis and general aging.

Chlorella can also improve joint health through its high protein content. This extra protein in your dog or cat’s diet can help to strengthen, repair, and rebuild their muscles, putting less strain on their joints.

Guidelines for Using Chlorella
Chlorella is a superfood that provides a perfect balance of fats, proteins, and carbohydrates. Animals always know what’s good or them and they especially love Chlorella when it is added to their food. Pure chlorella powder as can be given directly or mixed into your pet’s food. As a general rule of thumb, for cats start around 1/8 of a tsp. and for dogs use about 1/4 tsp. and work your way towards the recommended dose.

If you’re giving this daily to your pet, most owners begin to see a difference in 4 to 6 weeks. It will vary depending on the individual cat or dog but you’ll notice better skin condition, fur, brighter eyes, and better vitality.

If you’re doing a detox, Chlorella will be more effective in eliminating the toxins if given away from food. Start will half the recommended dosage and increase to the recommended amount needed according to how your pet is responding and your cat or dog’s level of toxicity and overall health. Chlorella should be mixed with clean water, (properly filtered or distilled, not tap water) and can be fed as a green drink, or gently squirted directly into your pet’s mouth.

If you’re detoxing your pet from heavy metals or radiation, remember to go slow but you should begin to see an improvement in your pet at around the 6 weeks depending on their level of toxicity.

Chlorella can also be used topically to help treat burns, and wounds, ease inflammation, etc. Make a small paste using Chlorella and water and apply it topically to the affected area. You could also make a waterier solution and use it to bathe the affected area a few times a day.

BioGenesis – The Purest and Most Nutrient Dense Chlorella

When choosing a Chlorella product, it is always important to know where the Chlorella was grown and processed. The nutrition and therapeutic power of Chlorella is only fully available when it is grown in pristine conditions, processed, and packaged correctly.

BioGenesis is a 100 percent Australian owned company that grows, processes and packages the highest quality Chlorella. Located in the pristine environment of Bowen, Queensland, it is committed to growing and harvesting their ingredients with as little impact on the environment as possible. All their products are free from herbicides, pesticides, and environmental contaminants. Biogenesis also uses sustainable farming practices and never tests on animals.

There is another factor that makes BioGenesis an exceptional company. BioGenesis has developed a unique and innovative growth system that replicates the natural water flow of a river, using water pressure as the motion force. This enables algae to grow to the highest quality-standard exactly as nature intended.

BioGenesis Chlorella truly is miracle algae with an amazing profile of essential nutrients necessary for your pet’s health. All of which will ultimately lead to improved energy, vitality, mood, and overall quality of life due to your dog or cat’s improved quality of health. When you choose the highest quality food for your beloved pets, you will always be rewarded with a healthy, happy, and long-lived companion. Giving your pets their daily treat of Chlorella will make them love you forever!

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The story of chlorella goes back a long, long time.  It is estimated that it appeared on earth two billion years ago. Chlorella belongs to the first unicellular organisms from this time. This microscopic green algae is a true survivor!

How has this simple plant managed to survive all these billions of years? Equipped with an especially strong multi-layer cell wall, Chlorella has protected itself against life threatening environmental conditions and has consequently developed an extremely efficient behaviour pattern. Drought, radiation, highly concentrated poisons such as heavy metals, pesticides and other organic solvents have not managed to drive Chlorella to extinction. On the contrary, it has constantly developed new survival strategies allowing it to thrive.

The mid 1970s, the Japanese scientists were the first to develop a process that allowed the nutrient content of Chlorella to be readily available for human consumption.  It is estimated that more than ten million Japanese now eat chlorella daily for both their nutritional and therapeutic needs.

The popularity of Chlorella has no doubt played a major role in Japanese longevity. Japanese life expectancy is the world’s highest, at 87 years for women and 81 years for men. The average lifespan of the Japanese is the highest it has ever been, and they keep getting older! In 2019, the number of Japanese aged 90 reached 2.31 million, including over 71,000 centenarians.  It’s easy to understand why the daily consumption of Chlorella is one of the dietary secrets that insures long life for so many Japanese people.

A Powerhouse of Nutrition
What is it about this small unicellular green algae that makes it a powerhouse for health?  For one thing, it is recognized as one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. It is not an exaggeration to say that Chlorella (C.vulgaris) is nature’s own multivitamin.  That’s because Chlorella contains all the essential nutrients needed to sustain life and much more.

Chlorella is rich in vitamins A (beta carotene), C, E, and vitamin K, containing all the B-complex vitamins (including B12), zinc, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, phosphorus, selenium, iodine, omega-3 essential fatty acid, and the enzyme pepsin. Chlorella also contains 58 to 70 percent of  bio-available protein and all the essential amino acids. It is one of the few foods that naturally contain vitamin-D. In addition, it has more beta-carotene than carrots and more than five times more chlorophyll than wheatgrass.  The iron content of chlorella is particularly impressive and can provide up to 40 per cent of your daily requirements.

Chlorella is also a rich source of  the carotenoids, lutein and zeathanthin. They are known as the “eye vitamins” helping to safeguard the eye’s macula by protecting it from damaging blue light (emitted from artificial lighting and digital devices). Studies have shown that both lutein and zeaxanthin can protect against age-related macular degeneration, eye strain and fatigue, cataracts, and even help to prevent vision loss and blindness.

The Chlorella Growth Factor
Chlorella Growth Factor (CGF)  is a unique complex found in the cell nucleus of chlorella. CGF is produced during intense photosynthesis which allows chlorella to grow so rapidly. Each cell multiplies into two new cells about every 20 hours, and the CGF promotes this rapid rate of reproduction. CGF is a complex combination of key nutrients including amino acids, vitamins, essential fats and more.

Experiments show that CGF promotes faster growth without undesirable side effects.  It improves RNA/DNA functions that are responsible for the production of proteins, enzymes and energy at the cellular level, stimulating tissue repair and protecting cells from certain toxic substances.

Chlorella is the ultimate anti-ageing nutrition for our DNA.  When eaten regularly, chlorella can assist in the repair of damaged genetic material, protecting our health and slowing down the aging process.

Proven Benefits of Chlorella Growth Factor:

• Promotes rapid growth, strengthens the immune system and promotes rapid tissue healing.
• Stimulates the immune system: CGF stimulates the production of interferon and protects T and B lymphocytes which are the body’s front line against infections. Increasing resistance to disease
• Purifying, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties — thanks to the high concentrations of chlorophyll present in the CGF
• Glutathione, present in CGF, has the ability to bind to heavy metals, solvents and pesticides and convert them into a form that can be excreted in urine or bile. It is also a powerful antioxidant that helps fight harmful free radicals in the body, and helps in detoxification. Glutathione helps to eliminate toxins from the liver.
• Prebiotic Function – CGF stimulates the growth of good bacteria and supports the digestive system. It regulates the intestinal flora. A Japanese study showed that due to its “rich supply of prebiotic food, chlorella can actually triple the rate of growth of good bacteria in the gut.”
• Beneficial in the prevention of allergic diseases and prevents casein allergy, a major cause of milk allergy.
• Resistance and endurance: true energy concentrate very useful for athletes
• Tissue repair — through their growth and life activating properties, CGF nucleic acids stimulate tissue regeneration and repair of damaged tissue without causing uncontrolled cell proliferation in the form of malignant tumors.
• Helps prevent high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease by controlling blood sugar and reducing high cholesterol

A Heavy Weight in the World of Detoxing
One of chlorella’s most significant health benefits is that it wraps itself around even the most stubborn toxins in our bodies such as cadmium, lead, mercury and uranium.  More importantly, it not only safely eliminates all these dangerous toxins from the body but also prevents them from being reabsorbed. In our toxic world, it is imperative in order to optimize health and healing to safely remove all forms of toxins.  By taking chlorella daily, we are able to safely and effectively detoxify the harmful heavy metals and the many chemicals we are exposed to on a daily basis.

One study showed that routine chlorella intake decreases the chance of heavy metal poisoning in the bloodstream. It also helps to reduce the risk of muscular and bone damage due to elevated levels of cadmium in the body. The study concluded that “chlorella is an appropriate source which counteracts heavy metal poisoning, to decrease the damage of tissues by decreasing cadmium absorption.”¹

Supplementing with chlorella has shown promising results in alleviating some of the adverse effects of radiation therapy on the body and even helping to eliminate radioactive particles. But perhaps more impressive than its ability to chelate and flush out radioactive toxins is chlorella’s ability to actually protect from radiation.

Glyphosate is the main ingredient in the weed-killer Roundup® and is the most widely used chemical herbicide in history. Chances are, this chemical is in at least some of the food you’ll eat today, even if that food is organic, non-GMO, and ‘natural’. The good news is that Chlorella’s detoxing power helps to bind to glyphosate in the GI track so it can be safely eliminated.

Chlorella has been reported to be helpful for various health problems such as hypertension, arteriosclerosis, high cholesterol, cardiac problems, constipation, bowel toxicity, dermatitis, allergies, arthritis, diabetes mellitus, fibromyalgia, Epstein- Barr virus infection, candidiasis and others. Besides that, it has also been found to enhance the ability of the immune system, slow down the ageing process, stimulate growth, reduce the risk of cancer, enhance the healing process, rejuvenate and vitalize the body.

The Secret of Biogenesis’ Chlorella’s Power

Like so many nutritional products, the real benefits are only available when you know more about how and where the product was grown and processed. The nutrition and therapeutic power of Chlorella is only fully available when it is grown in pristine conditions, processed and packaged correctly.  One more critical factor is the integrity of the company. Biogenesis Chlorella company ticks all those boxes.

Biogenesis is 100 percent Australian owned and operated. In fact, it is the only ‘Australian Made, Australian Grown’ licensed producer of Chlorella. From its farm in tropical Queensland, right through to packing and distribution, its products are grown and processed in Australia to the highest quality standard.  Unlike many other Chlorella farms, the pristine water and abundant sunlight of Biogenesis’ Chlorella tropical Queensland farm, insures the purest and most nutrient dense algae product available any where in the world.

Biogenesis is committed to growing and harvesting their ingredients with as little impact on the environment as possible. All their products are free from herbicides, pesticides and environmental contaminants. Biogenesis also uses sustainable farming practices and never tests on animals.

BioGenesis has developed an innovative cell cracking technology.
Chlorella consists of a hard outer shell that protects the nutrients within the Chlorella molecule. It has been found that cracking the cell wall enables the nutrients to be more readily absorbed during digestion.  Many Chlorella companies use a grinding or pulverizing process to achieve this.  However,  this may destroy the Chlorella cell and leave the nutrients susceptible to oxidation and nutritional losses.

The Biogenesis Biodynamic System utilizes a combination of vacuum and ultrasonic technology that enables the nutrients of the cell to be made available without the risk of oxidation or nutritional losses.  This means that Biogenesis Chlorella is able to deliver its powerhouse of all its nutrients efficiently to every cell in your body.

The Unique Biogenesis Growth System
Marine algae grows naturally in oceans and flowing river systems. Water movement is critical to algae growth, ensuring that they receive sufficient sunlight, air and nutrients as they flow. Conventional algae growth systems use large mechanical paddle wheel type systems, to physically push the water around oval shaped “racetrack” type ponds, or alternatively the algae is grown in industrial Bioreactor type internal systems, often using sugars to replace natural sunlight.

BioGenesis has developed a unique and innovative growth system that replicates the natural water flow of a river, using water pressure as the motion force. This is the same as in nature where water flows down from mountains and pushes water across river plains to the ocean.  The BioGenesis system uses narrow maze-type channels to replicate a river, flowing the water back to the start of the maze for each circuit.  This enables algae to grow to the highest quality-standard, exactly as nature intended.

Chlorella – Natures Gift for Radiant Health

Chlorella is a true gift from nature.  Modern technology has been able to unlock Chlorella’s phenomenal potential as a super food as well as a solution which allows us to thrive and heal in a toxic and polluted world.

Chlorella is not only super nutrition for human. Our dogs and cats also benefit when their diet includes a daily amount of Chlorella!  In fact, our pets absolutely love having Chlorella in their food.

Chlorella is especially important for those who are following a vegan or vegetarian diet. Its comprehensive nutrient profile, especially B12, iron, omega-3 and a complete protein guarantees that key nutrients are available for health and energy.

There is no doubt, that Chlorella should be a part of everyone’s diet. Biogenesis is a company devoted to bringing you not only the purest but also most nutrient dense Chlorella for your well-being, detoxification, healing and beauty.

References

1. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20016697/

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Vaginal Pain

We are talking about the problem of vaginal dryness, also known as vaginal atrophy. This condition is accompanied by thinning of vaginal tissue and lack of lubrication.

Even though many women may be silent about vaginal dryness and vaginal atrophy, it is by no means a rare condition. As many as 14 million women over the age of 18 have experienced this problem. In fact, nearly half of all women over the age 40 have suffered from vaginal dryness at some point in their lives. And two-thirds of women over the age of 60, list vaginal dryness as one of the top two sexual health problems along with lack of libido.

Why is this a problem?
First, without adequate lubrication, sexual intercourse becomes uncomfortable and even painful. Because vaginal dryness is often accompanied by thinning of the vaginal tissue, it can result in lesions or tears of the vaginal wall. In addition, drying out of the mucosal membranes increases the risk of incontinence, bladder infections and urinary tract infections. Lack of vaginal lubrication can also make women vulnerable to contracting a vaginal infection called bacterial vaginosis.

The most common signs and symptoms of vaginal dryness include irritation and pain during sex, itching and stinging around the vaginal opening and in the lower third of the vagina and urinary tract infections. Another symptom is the occurrence of bleeding or spotting during sex or other times as a result of the thinning of vaginal tissue.

What is Going On?
Vaginal lubrication consists of clear fluid that seeps through the walls of the blood vessels encircling the vagina. When you’re sexually aroused, more blood flows to your pelvic organs, creating more lubricating vaginal fluid. But due to hormonal changes at perimenopause, menopause, childbirth, and even breast-feeding, this natural physiological process may be altered. Healthy vaginal walls are always coated in a thin layer of this moisture and mucus. Without adequate lubrication, vaginal tissues become dry, thin and prone to tearing.

Changes in vaginal moisture also occur in response to low estrogen levels. Estrogen is essential in keeping vaginal tissue supple and elastic. Adequate estrogen levels give the tissue its ability to produce slippery-smooth lubrication. Anytime a woman’s estrogen level is altered, for whatever reason including a hysterectomy or impaired ovarian function, vaginal thinning and dryness may occur.

Perimenopause and menopause are stages in a woman’s life cycle when estrogen levels may be fluctuating. Estrogen production can also be affected after childbirth and during breast-feeding.

There are many issues can alter the normal production of moisture. For instance, stressful situations, whether physical or emotional, constrict blood vessels that supply nutrients and oxygen to the vaginal tissue. Maintaining healthy vaginal secretions and vaginal elasticity requires adequate key nutrients such as essential fatty acids, vitamins A, C, and B.

Many medications have side effects that can directly alter vaginal secretions. They include steroid/cortisone drugs, cancer treatments, tamoxifen, aromatase-inhibitors, antihistamines, antidepressants, as well as ulcer and high blood pressure medications.

One little known side effect of oral contraceptives is reduced vaginal lubrication. The alteration of natural hormone production from taking the Pill has many consequences. Lack of healthy vaginal moisture can be one of them.

Commercial Lubricants-A Bad Idea
Many women turn to commercial lubricants when they become aware they are dealing with vaginal dryness. But beware! The chemicals used in them can irritate the delicate vagina tissue. Potential ingredients include fragrances, the antibacterial agent chlorhexidine, propylene glycol, glycerin, and a group of preservatives called parabens, (often listed as methyl-, butyl-, ethyl- and propyl-paraben). Some lubricants such as K-Y Jelly and Replens can alter the pH balance of the vagina, which would increase the risk of certain vaginal infections.

Beware of Vaginal Estrogen Creams
Since it is the hormone estrogen that causes the vagina to thicken and moisten, the medical approach is to prescribe an estrogen vaginal cream. However, when estrogen is applied in the vagina, it can be quickly absorbed into the blood stream and transported to other tissues. In fact, both vaginal applications of Premarin and Estrace raise your blood levels of estrogen much the same as estrogen pills.

Long-term exposure to high levels of estrogen can pose some risk to women diagnosed with breast cancer or at high risk of breast cancer by potentially elevating estrogen levels excessively. Doctors, therefore, discourage the use of these estrogens if a woman has a breast cancer risk.

Estriol is another form of estrogen that is often prescribed to women. While considered a safer form of estrogen, it still requires a doctor’s prescription and is expensive.

Hygeena – The Ultimate Vaginal Healing and Rejuvenation Formula

When it comes to healing delicate vaginal tissue and restoring healthy lubrication, it is vitally important to choose a natural, organic product. You especially want to use one that is specifically formulated to effectively and safely resolve the problem of dryness, thinning vaginal tissue, lack of lubrication, and risk of fungal or bacterial infections.

Hygeena, the first all-natural, hormone free and comprehensive formula, not only heals but also restores healthy vaginal tissues, lubrication, and imbalances. It is the best solution for providing overall vaginal rejuvenation.

Hygeena has been carefully formulated with a unique synergy of six all natural, organic and non-toxic ingredients that have been proven to heal, repair, lubricate and rejuvenate vaginal tissue as well as restore a healthy vaginal environment. And the best part is, it is easily administered as a vaginal suppository!

Pueraria Mirifica — Pueraria mirifica is a plant that grows in Thailand and other parts of Southeast Asia. For over 100 years, Pueraria mirifica have been used in traditional Thai medicine to promote youthfulness and rejuvenation in women. It has phytoestrogen benefits on vaginal tissue, including alleviating vaginal dryness and painful urination, improving vaginal atrophy, and restores thinning, drying and inflammation of the vaginal walls. Pueraria mirifia, as a phytoestrogen, promotes estrogenic effects but without any of the health risks associated with the prescribed estrogen hormone.

Hygeena is formulated with Puresterol®, a patented extract of Pueraria mirifica.¹

Hyaluronic Acid — Hyaluronic Acid (HA) is a natural compound produced in the body. It is a real superstar when it comes to rejuvenation. It has the unique ability to attract and retain more than 1000 times its weight in water. Thus, hyaluronic acid enables cells to retain moisture which keeps the tissues moist and hydrated.

As we age, HA levels diminish, and cells lose their ability to hold moisture. That translates into a loss of elasticity. HA is phenomenal at penetrating the skin’s layers where it affects tissue repair and protection while boosting elasticity and hydration. Another important feature of HA is its ability to transport nutrients from the blood directly to skin cells. All these benefits make hyaluronic acid a powerful ingredient in Hygeena to reverse vaginal dryness and revitalize vaginal tissue!

Omega 7’s (Sea Buckthorn oil) — Sea buckthorn oil has been used for thousands of years as a natural remedy against various ailments. It is extracted from the berries, leaves and seeds of the sea buckthorn plant (Hippophae rhamnoides), which is a small shrub that grows at high altitudes in the northwest Himalayan region.

Sea Buckthorn oil showed beneficial effects on vaginal health, helping to improve mucosal integrity and vaginal atrophy. A lack of essential fatty acids in the diet is a contributing factor to vaginal dryness. There is a very specific essential fatty acid derived from sea buckthorn oil that helps women to alleviate vaginal dryness.

Sea Buckthorn oil contains beta carotene, trace minerals, omega 3, 6 and 9 fatty acids and additionally is the richest source of omega 7 essential fats. Omega 7 essential fatty acids are important structural components of mucous membranes which form the protective lining of internal organs such as the vaginal, digestive and respiratory tracts, as well as the surface of the eyes and mouth. Sea Buckthorn oil not only promotes healthy regeneration of these membranes but also provides nutrients essential for the proper functioning of the membranes in the vaginal tract.

In a study conducted by The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Finland, it was concluded that sea buckthorn oil was a natural and effective solution to contributing to the health of mucous membranes including vaginal dryness.²

Silver Biotics® — The patented Silver Biotics® with SilverSol Technology® is a unique and highly effective form of silver, known as nano-silver. Throughout the ages, silver has been renowned for its anti-microbial effects. SilverSol Nano-Silver Technology is the most effective form of silver ever created. It far surpasses either colloidal or ionic forms of silver for potency. It has been clinically tested and FDA approved demonstrating that it is totally safe and has no known side-effects.

Silver Biotics® liquid has been scientifically proven to quickly kill harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungus. The good news is that it will not cause antibiotic resistance or alteration of healthy vaginal microflora. In addition to its lubricating and anti-microbial effects, it is also able to quickly reduce inflammation, itching, pain and burning while at the same time accelerating tissue repair and healing. Studies have demonstrated that in just 10 minutes, it successfully killed Candida!

The broad-spectrum nature of Silver Biotics® also helps to prevent urinary tract infections that are caused by vaginal bacteria by stopping the migration into the urinary tract.

Natural Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) — Vitamin E oil has proven effective in relieving symptoms of combat dryness, vaginal atrophy and soothes irritation. Research suggests that the topical form of this vitamin helps skin hold on to water, a key factor not only in softness but in healthy, resilient skin.

Aloe Vera — Aloe Vera is used in the place of water as base for hydration and as an anti-inflammatory star. Its benefits are due to a combination of a very wide range of ingredients including Vitamins A and B, proteins, amino acids, good fatty acids and triglycerides. Its medicinal properties fight off bacteria, help dilate capillaries and increase blood flow, as well as helping to relieve pain and itching.

The Natural Solution for Vaginal Healing, Restoration and Rejuvenation

The healing power of nature is profound. As women journey through the many stages of life, nature has provided the solutions to support health, vitality and healing. This is also true for the changes that cause hormones to fluctuate. Vaginal dryness and tissue atrophy can occur during many stages of life, either as a transitory problem or as symptom of deeper hormonal shifts.

Hygeena truly is an elixir for vaginal health. Hygeena’s unique formula incorporating Pueraria mirifica, Hyaluronic Acid, Silver Biotics®, Sea Buckthorn Oil, Natural Vitamin E and Cocoa butter has provided some of Nature’s most healing gifts to support women to be healed, revitalized and rejuvenated throughout their lifetime.

References:

1. Manonai J1, Chittacharoen A, Theppisai U, Theppisai H., Effect of Pueraria mirifica on vaginal health Menopause. 2007 Sep-Oct;14(5):919-24. DOI: 10.1097/gme.0b013e3180399486
2. Larmo PS1, Yang B2, Hyssälä J3, Kallio HP2, Erkkola R4., Effects of sea buckthorn oil intake on vaginal atrophy in postmenopausal women: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. Maturitas. 2014 Nov;79(3):316-21. DOI: 10.1016/j.maturitas.2014.07.010

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These symptoms could be a sign that you are iron deficient. You may be surprised to learn that iron deficiency is the most common and widespread nutritional deficiency in the world. It is estimated that two billion people are anemic, many due to iron deficiency.

Who is at Risk?
Why is iron deficiency such a worldwide problem? As it turns out many health conditions can seriously deplete iron levels. Iron deficiency is especially prevalent amongst menstruating women or women who have excessive blood loss from heavy periods, pregnant and postpartum women, people with conditions that cause internal bleeding, vegans and vegetarians, children, athletes, and the elderly.

In addition, anyone having intestinal health issues such as leaky gut, ulcerative colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Celiac disease or ulcers are especially vulnerable to low iron levels because of a compromised ability to absorb adequate iron from their diet.

Rheumatoid arthritis and anemia are connected. RA can be associated with different types of anemia, including anemia of chronic inflammation and iron deficiency anemia. When you have an RA flare-up, the immune response causes inflammation in the joints and other tissues. Chronic inflammation can lower the production of red blood cells in your bone marrow. This can lead to the release of certain proteins that affect how the body uses iron.

What Causes Iron Deficiency?
Deficiency occurs when the body doesn’t have enough of these vital minerals. Iron is essential in order to make hemoglobin, which is a protein in your red blood cells that carries oxygen to your body’s organs and tissues and transports carbon dioxide from your organs and tissues back to your lungs.

When iron intake is chronically low, stores can become depleted, decreasing hemoglobin levels and leading to abnormally low levels of red blood cells. If your body doesn’t have enough hemoglobin, your tissues and muscles become starved of oxygen and are unable to function effectively.

There are two forms of dietary iron: heme iron and non-heme iron. Heme iron is the type of iron that comes from animal proteins such as red meat, pork, poultry and seafood. Non-heme iron, by contrast, is found in plant-based foods like grains, beans, dark green leafy vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds.

Heme iron is typically absorbed at a rate of 7-35 percent, while non-heme iron is typically absorbed at a rate of 2-20 percent. You can see that even though there is better overall absorption of heme iron, there is also a fairly large range of absorption regardless of the type of iron involved.

If the body requires the ability to make more blood or if there is an excessive loss of blood, then there is a greater demand for iron. In the case of intestinal disorders, there is an impaired ability to efficiently absorb nutrients, including iron from food as well as increased risk from gastrointestinal blood loss. Iron deficiency is always a concern for vegan and vegetarians because of their limited dietary choices and lack of heme-producing protein sources.

The Problem with Iron Supplements
If you are diagnosed with iron deficiency, it is usually recommended to take an iron supplement. Beware of taking the inorganic form of iron know as ferrous sulfate. Ferrous sulfate is also found in many multivitamins, including children’s multivitamins. It is a relatively toxic, inorganic metal that is difficult to absorb. In addition, it can lead to significant side effects which may include constipation, diarrhea, stomach pain, cramps, nausea, vomiting, heartburn, dizziness and fainting, fast heartbeat, and temporary staining of the teeth.

A New Approach to Safely and Efficiently Increase Iron Levels Naturally

Iron Catch, an all-natural supplement from Italy, is an exciting new product that has recently arrived on the scene. Instead of relying on an inorganic iron product to increase iron levels or trying to increase iron levels with other forms of iron supplementation, Iron Catch, provides a novel and effective way to significantly increase iron levels naturally, safely and quickly.

Iron Catch is the first iron-free solution for iron deficiency. It has been proven to rapidly produce significant results within as little as 30 days.¹ In fact, in as little as just one week, patients have improved their energy and vitality. This is great news especially for athletes taking part in endurance sport as well as vegetarians, who are known to be at risk from low iron levels.

Iron Catch is a food supplement with a patented formulation that elevates the iron levels by increasing the absorption of dietary iron by an amazing 3-5 times. Instead of supplementing with an iron pill, Iron Catch’s unique formula is an iron-free alternative that can profoundly increase iron absorption from everyday food consumption with no adverse reactions.

Unlike inorganic iron supplements, Iron Catch has no side effects and is safe for people of all ages. There is no risk of toxic iron overload, which can occur from taking many other kinds of iron supplements. Studies have shown impressive results in people who have iron deficiency and chronic anemia due to Inflammatory Bowel disease, Crohn’s disease, and ulcerative colitis.²

Iron Catch is the world’s first to solve the iron-deficiency problem by enhancing the absorption of iron from our heme and non-heme dietary choices.

This patented formula is made from oligosaccharides of specific hydrolyzed fish cartilage, which enhances rapid iron absorption. The formula also includes additional nutrients to support efficient iron absorption demonstrated by in-vitro studies on Caco-2 cells². They include vitamin C, zinc, copper, vitamin E, and folic acid.

It is recommended to take one tablet on an empty stomach before a main meal. For more rapid results, take two tablets on an empty stomach before a main meal daily for the first month and then one tablet daily for at least another two months before a main meal.

In a world where there are so many health issues that can lead to a serious loss of life-enhancing iron, it is exciting to know that there is an all-natural food supplement that offers a proven solution. The best news of all is that Iron Catch restores healthy levels of iron, rapidly, effectively, and safely.

Iron Catch truly earns its reputation as the first iron-free solution for iron deficiency!

References

1. Minerva Med. 2006 Oct;97(5):385-90. Rondanelli M, Opizzi A, Andreoni L, Trotti R. Effect of treatment with a food supplement (containing selected sea fish cartilage, vitamin C, vitamin E, folic acid, zinc, copper) in women with iron deficiency: double blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial.
2. World J Gastroenterol 2007 March 14:13(10): 1575-1578 Andrea Belluzzi, Giulia Roda, Francesca Tonon, Antonio Soleti, Alessandra Caponi, Anna Tuci, Aldo Roda, Enrico Roda. (A new iron free treatment with oral fish cartilage polysaccharide for iron deficiency chronic anemia in inflammatory bowel disease: A pilot study

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We are all in search of a more youthful appearance. With age, comes the inevitable changes to our skin i.e., texture change, wrinkle formation, color change, etc. Our 21st-century world poses many challenges to maintaining glowing, radiant skin. Sugar-laden and processed foods, dehydration, air pollution, EMF exposure, alcohol, tobacco, sun damage, stress, and lack of sleep are all the thieves that will steal our youthful appearance.

While, we cannot hold back time, modern science has given us some amazing solutions that allow us to seriously slow the aging process way down…and even roll it back a bit!

Thankfully for us, there is good news on the skin rejuvenation front. By adding healthy lifestyle and dietary choices into the mix along with an effective skin care regimen, we can, indeed, merit a more youthful and healthy appearance.

The Two Aging Villains: Inflammation and Dehydration
Only 10 –15 percent of visible aging is directly related to genetics. That leaves the vast percentage of the aging process as the result of external conditions in addition to our personal choices and habits.

If it’s not really about our genes, then what does initiate the aging process? It is now understood that the inflammatory process is one of the key aging villains. Research shows chronic inflammation undermines healthy, youthful skin.

But, first, here is a quick definition of inflammation. Inflammation is an immune response that occurs when tissue has been injured or abnormally stimulated. Although it is a normal immune response, it is a problem when there is a continuous barrage of factors that keep the inflammatory process constantly active. An inflammatory response triggers the production of free radicals, which in turn starts a destructive chain of events, called the inflammation cascade. Immediate effects of inflammation on the skin can cause roughness, tightness, and spots (post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation).

The process of continuous low-intensity inflammation, while invisible, damages our skin and will slowly lead to the inevitable signs of aging. It can accelerate fine lines, wrinkles and enlarged pores, as well as puffiness, sagging, blotchiness or reddening of the skin. Conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea are also inflammatory symptoms. While aging, itself, initiates an inflammatory response, exposure to toxic chemicals, sunburns, stress, and denatured foods all add fuel to the fire of inflammation.

On the record, many skin and personal care products contain many of the 10,500 toxic chemical ingredients that have been known to cause inflammation, free radical damage and aging to the skin.¹ Becoming an educated consumer and choosing only the purest products is vital in the unregulated, Wild West world of skincare.

The other major aging villain is dehydration. One of the main characteristics of youthful skin is its ability to naturally retain cellular hydration. As we age, the ability to hold moisture steadily declines.

Cellular dehydration is exacerbated by lack of adequate water intake, chronic stress and aging. The most common indications of dehydration include dryness, flakiness, roughness, irritation, and cracking. These symptoms all add up to the look of prematurely aged skin.

There is an important piece of the hydration story called hyaluronic acid (HA). It is a naturally occurring molecule found in cells throughout our body. However, the greatest concentration of HA is found in skin tissue. Almost 50 percent of the body’s HA is found here. HA occurs in both the deep underlying dermal areas as well as the visible epidermal top layers. Youthful skin is smooth and elastic from the abundant amounts of HA plumping up our skin cells.

As we age, the amount of hyaluronic acid produced by our skin cells begins to decline and cell turnover can become sluggish—this is when those dreaded lines, wrinkles and rough texture tend to make their debut.

So, what is the best solution to combat the two villains of skin aging: inflammation and diminishing levels of hyaluronic acid?

The Two Pieces of the Skin Rejuvenation Puzzle
In order to stop the destructive process of inflammation, a powerful, yet safe, anti-inflammatory solution is needed. Enter, a patented silver molecule called SilverSol®, one of the most effective solutions to safely repair as well as protect the skin from the damaging effects of inflammation. Through a new manufacturing technology, patented under multiple patents, this advanced Nano-silver solution, is the new generation of colloidal silver. It is recognized as the standard by which all other silver products are now measured.

The patented SilverSol® technology from American Biotech Labs is a unique and highly effective form of silver. Throughout the ages and in cultures around the world, silver has been renowned for its anti-microbial effects. Even the famous Greek healer Hippocrates praised silver for its tissue repair and wound healing abilities. Thanks to advanced 21st-century technology, SilverBiotics by American Biotech Labs, is the most powerful as well as the safest safe form of silver ever created.

Why is SilverSol® so important for youthful skin? Clinical studies proved that SilverSol® successfully killed all known forms of bacteria, even MRSA, within minutes.^2,3 The same impressive results were achieved with viruses, yeast, and mold.

But SilverSol® has other important skin benefits besides preventing and healing infections. In addition, it accelerates wound healing, calms inflammation, reduces scarring and promotes stem cell release and activation.⁴

Also, because SilverSol® is so effective against the growth of pathogens, it takes on another important role in skin care products. It is an effective and safe preservative to maintain the purity of a skincare formula.⁵

The addition of the patented SilverSol® technology in an anti-aging facial serum ensures ultimate protection and healing for your face. It offers a unique barrier against microbial infections as well as environmental assaults. At the same time, it gently promotes natural healing of the skin i.e., reducing all signs of inflammation, redness, blemishes and the appearance of scars. The second important piece of the rejuvenation puzzle is Hyaluronic Acid (HA) serum for plumping up dehydrated cells.

As we age, the cells ability to hold moisture drops significantly. That translates into a loss of elasticity and glowing complexion. HA is phenomenal at penetrating the skin’s upper layers where it affects tissue repair and protection while boosting elasticity and hydration. Another important feature of HA is its ability to transport nutrients from the blood directly to skin cells. HA has one more important feature, it protects the skin from the free radical damage caused by the sun’s UV rays.^6,7,8

Hyaluronic Acid is a real superstar when it comes to rejuvenation. Because it has the unique ability to attract and retain more than 1000 times its weight in water, researchers have seen a significant increase in skin smoothness and wrinkle reduction.

Hyaluronic Acid is essential for youthful skin because it:

• Curbs premature wrinkling
• Keeps collagen synthesis up
• Increases skin hydration
• Locks in moisture
• Boosts skin elasticity
• Enhances collagen production
• Nourishes skin cell growth
• Promotes firm skin tone
• Antioxidant protection

The New SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum for Re-Vitalizing Aging Skin

A truly effective skin rejuvenating product needs to protect against the two most age ravaging villains, inflammation, and dehydration.

In the search for a truly effective anti-aging solution, American Biotech Labs formulated the ultimate in skin rejuvenation, called the SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum. They combined their patented SilverSol® technology with a super powerful hyaluronic acid combination incorporating two different molecular weights.

This special combination of the two molecular weights ensures that HA is able to reach the deepest layers of the skin while providing hours of intense cellular hydration and softness. The result is a truly rejuvenated you – diminished wrinkles and fine lines, well-hydrated skin, greater skin firmness and reduced skin discoloration.

In addition to a daily regimen, always use the Anti-Aging Facial Serum after any skincare treatment such as laser procedures, chemical peels, waxing, micro needling, or plucking procedures to ensure rapid skin repair and healing.

One of the truly unique features of SilverSol® technology is its proven ability to stimulate stem cell activation. That translates into faster healing and regeneration for more youthful skin.

When choosing a good skincare product, be sure to look for one that contains all natural, non-toxic ingredients. That’s why SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum is your best choice. It is formulated without parabens, biphenyl A, phthalates, sulfates, alcohol, harsh preservatives or synthetic colors, which are commonly found in so many other skincare products.

The SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum is 100 percent pure. It is formulated with only SilverSol® liquid, Hyaluronic Acid, and Organic Vegetable Glycerin.

How to Get the Best Results
For achieving the best results, it is recommended to apply SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum twice a day – morning and night. It rapidly absorbs into the skin with a light texture for deep penetrating hydration. It is so gentle that it is safe for all skin types, even the most sensitive skin.

Why Are Women Raving about SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum?
This serum is truly remarkable in its ability to deliver on its promises. The many women who have been using this product have been thrilled with the results. Here are two real-life testimonials.

Denise Willoughby from Langley, BC, Canada shares her experience.
“For the past 15 years my husband Dr. Andrew Willoughby has been utilizing the American Biotech Labs’ SilverSol® products to achieve remarkable wound healing results on his dental patients, so I am intimately familiar with these products given that I am one of those patients who has benefited.

Recently I was asked to evaluate the new Anti-Aging Facial Serum. Compared to other HA products I have tried this product is superior. By using it morning and night on my face I was able to noticeably plump my skin and remove fine lines.

This super hydrating new Anti-Aging Facial Serum has made my skin noticeably more supple and healthy looking. I would highly recommend this product to any person as part of their daily skin care regimen – it’s a fantastic product. I hope I can keep evaluating it for years to come!”

Although Rachel Armel, RN, has only been using the Anti-Aging Facial Serum for a short time, she sent in this testimonial.

“I’ve only been using the facial serum for about a week and could not be more pleased with the results. I noticed my skin became so much better moisturized and the lines and wrinkles so much less noticeable. I never expected to see results this quickly so I can only imagine how I will look in a few months!

I have tried so many anti-wrinkle/anti-aging products in the last few years and have found them disappointing and over-hyped but this product truly delivers. It’s the real deal. LOVE IT!”

An Invitation to More Radiant, Youthful Skin

Turning back the aging process is no longer just wishful thinking. A more youthful appearance is possible for all of us. Nourishing our skin with an organic diet, adequate water intake, plenty of rejuvenating sleep, regular exercise and daily de-stressing strategies are the foundation for healthy skin. And thanks to the innovative SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum, it is now possible to heal, repair, rehydrate, and regenerate the skin at the deepest levels at any age.

No matter what your age, Coco Chanel would be happy to know that with SilverBiotics Anti-Aging Facial Serum we can all merit beautiful, radiant skin.

References:

1. Why this matters–Cosmetics and your health https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/2011/04/12/why-this-matters/
2. Ultradilute Ag-aquasols with extraordinary bactericidal properties: role of the system Ag–O–H2O, Material Research Innovations, 2007 Vol 11 No 1.
3. Silver Sol and the Successful Treatment of Hospital Acquired MRSA in Human Subjects with Serious Ongoing Infection. Pedersen, Gordon. (Published in A4M Anti-Aging Therapeutics Vol. 11.)
4. Silver Sol Improves Wound Healing: Case Studies in the Use of Silver Sol in Closing Wounds (Including MRSA), Preventing Infection, Inflammation and Activating Stem Cells, Gordon Pedersen Ph.D. and Keith Moeller http://www.muvezi.org/Pedersen-Silver-Sol-Wound-Healing-MRSA.pdf.
5. A Unique Silver Sol with broad antimicrobial properties. Antimicrobial, Vol, 3, No 11, April 2011 https://www.scribd.com/document/68258370/A-Unique-Silver-Sol-with-Broad-Antimicrobial-Properties
6. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermatoendocrinol 2012 Jul 1;4(3): 253–58.
7. Hyaluronic acid, a promising skin rejuvenating biomedicine: A review of recent updates and pre-clinical and clinical investigations on cosmetic and nutricosmetic effect. Int J Biol Macromol. 2018 Dec; 120(Pt B):1682–95. doi: 10.1016/j ijbiomac.2018.09.188. Epub 2018 Oct 1. https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/2011/04/12/why-this-matters/
8. Anti-aging and filling efficacy of six types of hyaluronic acid based dermo cosmetic treatment: double blind, randomized clinical trial of efficacy and safety J Cosmet Dermatol 2014 Dec; 13(4): 277–87.

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Hemp Extract is effective for conditions as diverse as pain, inflammation, epilepsy, anxiety, depression, insomnia, and infections from multi-drug resistant bacteria, oxidative stress, hormonal imbalance, and loss of bone density, cancer, autoimmune diseases, and even addictive cravings. In fact, over 40 different health issues have shown to benefit from the use for Hemp Extract.

There are now, literally, hundreds of Hemp Extract products available in the marketplace. But the burning question is always, “How do I know which ones are really the best?”

Caveat Emptor—Buyer Beware!
Before you dive into the Hemp Extract world, it is important to become a savvy consumer. There are some important facts you need to know about the growing, processing and formulation of Hemp Extract products.

The following seven guidelines will help you to choose the best Hemp Extract formulations.

1. Where and how is the hemp grown?
Until recently, the hemp plant was sourced from Europe because it was illegal to grow hemp in the United States. But there are now new federal regulations allowing US farmers to grow agricultural hemp. Hemp is now becoming a popular crop, which is widely grown through the country.

Some hemp farms grow crops on soils that have been previously contaminated with pesticides and herbicide, or actively use such chemicals in their farming practices.

To avoid chemical contamination, you always want to choose products made with organically grown plants from verified organic farms. Be sure that the label clearly states that it is organic.

2. Which parts of the hemp plant are they using?
Labels can be very confusing, if not downright deceiving. This is especially true when it comes to Hemp Extract formulas.

Often products will include hemp seeds or hempseed oil as major ingredients. Hemp oil or Hempseed oil that is pressed from the seeds is considered a food source. They have many beneficial nutrients such essential fatty acids, fiber, protein, and vitamin E. But, since they are pressed from only the seeds, they do not have the therapeutic effects found in Hemp Extract.

Hemp seeds are cheap. For less than $8 you can buy a pound of hemp seeds. It is very misleading when the products described as “all natural” and “100% Hemp” are mostly ineffective hemp seed oil.

Hemp Extract comes from the leaves, the stalk, and the flower of the plant. Only the Hemp Extract has proven therapeutic effects. Therefore, you want to carefully read the ingredients label to make sure you are getting Hemp Extract, rather than hemp oil.

3. Are you getting an isolate or a full-spectrum CBD hemp extract?
For many years it was believed there was a greater therapeutic effect if specific components were isolated from the rest of the whole plant. However, this theory was debunked after being researched at the Lautenberg Center for General Tumor Immunology in Jerusalem in 2015.

Full spectrum hemp extract contains dozens of compounds that can be extracted from the hemp plant. As it turns out, full spectrum Hemp Extract has a faster and more powerful effect than the isolate version.

4. How is the hemp processed?
It’s important to make sure you know the process used when buying Hemp Extract. The quality of the final product is directly related to the quality of the plant material and the quality of the extraction process.

The best extraction method is called supercritical CO2 extraction. It uses carbon dioxide under high pressure and extremely low temperatures to isolate, preserve, and maintain the purity of the medicinal oil. This process requires expensive equipment, but the end product is safe, potent and free of chlorophyll.

This process extracts the valuable oil without damaging its properties or introducing poisonous chemicals. The goal is to have a clean and potent version of the Hemp Extract. Other extraction methods either use toxic solvents or the process creates an end product that has a very unpleasant taste and, most importantly, is inefficiently absorbed. When choosing a Hemp Extract product, always check to be sure the CO2 extraction method was used.

5. Are you getting the highest potency hemp oil?
One of the key features of an effective Hemp Extract product is its bioavailability. That means, how much of the active ingredients actually get to the cell. Unfortunately, the majority of Hemp Extract products in the market only have 3–6 percent bioavailability.

Also, many Hemp Extract products dilute the hemp extract with high amounts of hemp seed oil or coconut oil. So while there is slight nutritional value to these oils, they certainly do not deliver the health benefits of a potent Hemp Extract formula. Also, check the milligrams of Hemp Extract that are found in each serving. The effectiveness of a Hemp Extract product is determined not just by the amount of Hemp Extract it contains but also the kind of delivery system used.

6. What is the most effective and absorbable delivery system for CBD hemp oil?
Bioavailability is the proportion of the active ingredients that are absorbed and utilized by the body. If adequate amounts of the active ingredients do not get absorbed into the bloodstream and then on to the receptor sites on the cells, there will be very little therapeutic effect.

No matter how beneficial a medicinal substance may be, if it is not bioavailable, it is useless. The higher the bioavailability, the more effective the product will be. Bioavailability of Hemp Extract products varies greatly depending on the type of delivery system, e.g. capsule, spray, vaporized, etc.

There is a big difference between merely ingesting a substance such as Hemp Extract and efficiently absorbing its active ingredients. When nutrients and beneficial plant phytochemicals enter the body, they have certain requirements before they can be readily absorbed and utilized by the cells. The digestive process can destroy as much as 90 percent of the bioactive nutrients in Hemp Extract. Hemp Extract formulas have their own particular challenge when it comes to efficient absorption.

Hemp oil, in its natural form, is dense, sticky oil. Getting any oil-based substance to pass through a cell wall is a challenge, as the absorption rate can be greatly reduced. This means that very little of the active ingredients can be absorbed by the cells. So, you may need to take a higher dose in order to benefit, or the formula may not be absorbed at all.

Liposomes are by far, the best delivery system for optimal absorption. Liposomes are tiny hollow spheres that have the ability to carry both water-soluble and fat-soluble compounds very efficiently through the body and into cell membranes. You can also think of them as very small, Nano-sized packets that are the delivery system allowing for rapid absorption of nutrients into the cell.

Liposomes protect the nutrients as they pass through the stomach and are delivered into the small intestine. Liposomes are effective because they are able to increase nutrient solubility and improve nutrient bioavailability, and they are also very stable within the body.

At present, liposomes are the most bioavailable way to deliver nutrients into the cells.

The reason liposomes are so effective is that they can be absorbed very quickly through a cell wall, either orally or topically. They enhance the effectiveness of Hemp Extract due to this super-efficient delivery method. By attaching to hemp oil molecules and transporting them to their destination, liposomes are a perfect delivery solution for achieving rapid results. Liposomal technology allows the Hemp Extract to be absorbed 15 times more efficiently than the capsule or liquid oil delivery methods.

7. Is the CBD hemp oil free of THC and contaminants?
Hemp extract manufacturers are not required by law to have their products tested by independent third-party labs. However, the reputable manufacturers pay for this testing at multiple stages of processing.

As a consumer, you may be most interested in two test results. One, the test for contaminants and other is the test for THC, the psychoactive molecule sometimes present in Hemp Extracts. Check on the manufacturer’s website for the certificate of analysis.

It is important to know that a Hemp Extract product must have less than .3 percent of THC in order to be legally sold as Hemp Extract. Many Hemp Extract products are formulated with no THC present, at all.

On a Personal Note
The growing interest in Hemp Extract is well deserved. It is a healing plant that can alleviate so much suffering. It is also safe for children and even your pets. And considered safe with no known side effects.

As a Naturopathic Doctor, I am always searching for the very best products to recommend to my patients. For the past year, I have been researching all aspects of the Hemp Extract story. After sorting through the confusing world of Hemp Extract products, I found one exceptional company called OptiVida Health. After speaking with the formulator and investigating their manufacturing practices, I was convinced they were heads and shoulders about the rest.

Why? For the following reasons:

1. They use US certified organic hemp.
2. They are third party certified for purity.
3. They have a high potency product at an affordable price.
4. Their products contain no THC (0%), the psychoactive molecule.
5. They use super critical CO2 extraction.
6. Their delivery system is a verified, liposomal technology that increases bioavailability.

It is the last point that I want to linger on a little longer. One of the key features of an effective Hemp Extract product is its bioavailability. That means, how much of the active ingredients actually get to the cell before being eliminated from the body. As previously mentioned, the majority of Hemp Extract products only have 3–6 percent bioavailable. That means that you don’t absorb much of the active ingredients.

On the other hand, OptiVida Hemp products are formulated by Emek Blair, Ph.D., of Valimenta Labs, with an organic liposomal delivery system, which has a proven bioavailability of 15 times better absorption than all the other forms of delivery i.e., capsules, tinctures, vaping, etc. Increased bioavailability means that you not only get better results but also you need to take less.

Check out more at optividahealth.com

Join the Hemp Health Revolution
I trust that you are ready to join the Hemp Health Revolution. You now have the guidelines to ensure that you can find the very best products. Everyone, of all ages, can benefit from taking Hemp Extract, when needed. We truly live in an exciting time when the healing gifts of nature are so readily available to us.

This extraordinary plant has returned to help us on our path to optimal health and wellbeing.

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According to the American Heart Association’s Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics–2018 Update published in the journal Circulation, nearly half of American adults are in this risk category. In 2013, more than 360,000 deaths included high blood pressure as a primary or contributing cause.¹ That’s a shocking statistic of almost 1,000 deaths each day.

In November 2015 another major study called the SPRINT trial published important findings in the New England Journal of Medicine. It led to a new re-definition of high blood pressure or hypertension. The standard used to be a reading of 140/90. The SPRINT study found that health risks from hypertension increased if the readings were over 130/80.²

The Blood Pressure Risks 101

The tricky thing about hypertension is that fact that 20 percent of people have no idea that they even have high blood pressure. Your blood pressure can be quietly creeping up without any obvious symptoms. So it certainly makes sense to check your blood pressure on a regular basis.

Healthy arteries should be flexible, strong and elastic. In a healthy artery, the lining is smooth allowing an adequate blood flow to supply nutrients and oxygen to vital organs and tissues. Hypertension gradually increases the pressure of blood flowing through your arteries. According to the Mayo Clinic, this can cause many health issues including damaged arteries and increased risk of an aneurysm. It can damage the heart causing coronary artery disease and heart failure.

But, high blood pressure is a risk factor for more than just heart disease.

Hypertension can be a serious risk factor that damages the brain. This can lead to a TIA (mini-stroke), strokes, mild cognitive impairment or dementia.

Healthy blood vessels are necessary for optimal kidney function. Hypertension can injure both the blood vessels in and leading to your kidneys, impairing kidney function. Thus, hypertension can cause kidney failure, kidney scarring or kidney artery aneurysm.

Blood vessels leading to the eye can also be damaged by impaired blood pressure. Retinopathy often referred to as retinal vascular disease, and nerve damage to the optic nerve are potential health issues.

Poor blood flow causes erectile dysfunction, and sexual dysfunction in women including low libido, vaginal dryness or difficulty achieving orgasm.

It’s no surprise that the maintaining the health of your blood vessels and blood flow is critical for just about every aspect of your wellbeing.

The Problem with High Blood Pressure Medications

High blood pressure medications are usually the first thing that your doctor will prescribe if your blood pressure meets the new hypertensive guidelines.

There are many pharmaceutical options to choose from i.e., ACE inhibitors, Alpha blockers, Angiotensin II receptor blockers, Beta blockers, Calcium Channel Blockers, Central-acting agents, diuretics, and vasodilators. Sometimes, a combination of these medications will be prescribed.

But none of these are without side effects. A partial list of side effects includes dizziness, persistent cough, rashes, kidney failure, headaches, allergic reactions, fatigue, constipation, swelling in lower legs and feet, dry mouth, depression and too much potassium.

It is also important to remember that there is not one hypertensive medication that can truly heal high blood pressure. The best that the medications can do is merely regulate it.

Natural Solutions to the Rescue for High Blood Pressure

Hypertension is a symptom of an underlying physiological imbalance due to a variety of factors including poor nutrition, stress, lack of sleep, sedentary lifestyle, being overweight, and having heavy metal toxicity.

New research suggests that the hormone insulin plays a primary role in raising blood pressure. A high carbohydrate diet along with medications that raise insulin levels may be key root factors in high blood pressure.

For women, the risk of hypertension increases with the use of oral contraceptives and Hormone Replacement Therapy.

Researchers have found that long-term estrogen exposure generates excessive levels of a compound, superoxide, which causes stress in the body. The build-up of this compound occurs in an area of the brain that is crucial to regulating blood pressure, suggesting that chronic estrogen induces a buildup of superoxide that in turn causes blood pressure to increase.^3,4

A consistent blood pressure reading above 130/80 is an early warning alert. It is the flashing red light letting you know that it is time to make significant changes to a healthier, low carb diet, regular exercise, meditation, and other stress reduction programs and weight loss.

It is also time to look for safe, effective and natural solutions with proven blood pressure lowering benefits.

It’s time to get to back to nature!

The 120/Life^TM Story

Bad health news can often lead to a new discovery for healing the problem. This is the story behind the formulation of 120/Life^TM, the first functional drink created from a blend of six natural blood pressure lowering ingredients. Based on clinical studies, each one of these ingredients demonstrated the ability to support the body to manage hypertension and normalize blood pressure.

Ira Antelis, at 57 years old, had a big shock when during a routine check-up his cardiologist told him that his blood pressure was dangerously high. Like so many people who never think of themselves of being at risk of high blood pressure, the news caught him unaware. This was especially upsetting since Ira’s father had died from a stroke, a known condition caused by high blood pressure.

Ira knew he had to get his blood pressure under control right away. But, concerned about the many side effects of prescription medications, he was on a mission to find a safer solution. Researching the literature on natural blood pressure solutions, he discovered there were many clinical studies showing impressive results for lowering blood pressure from plants. These included pomegranate, cranberry, hibiscus, tart cherry and beetroot. Magnesium, an essential mineral, was one more ingredient that had repeatedly shown significant success in helping to reduce blood pressure.

He began to incorporate all of these foods into his daily regime. Within just weeks, he was pleasantly surprised by how much his blood pressure had dropped.

Dr. Lowell Steen, Ira’s cardiologist was amazed and impressed at his results. “When I read Ira’s blood pressure level after using these natural ingredients, I recommended them to my other patients with blood pressure concerns.”

Rather than take each individual ingredient separately, he looked for a drink that incorporated all of these powerful anti-hypertensive heavy hitters. Unfortunately, there was none to be found.

Thus, the idea for 120/Life^TM was born. With the help of a registered dietician, an effective blood pressure lowering drink called 120/Life^TM was formulated. 120/Life^TM is the only functional beverage that is blended with pomegranate, cranberry, hibiscus, tart cherry, and beetroot juices along with the essential mineral, magnesium. And it is sweetened with stevia, a natural sweetener that also helps to lower blood pressure.

The Rock Star Ingredients of 120/Life^TM

Beetroot has been used since the Middle Ages as a treatment for ailments, especially those relating to blood and digestion. Beetroot contains high levels of dietary nitrate (NO3), which the body converts to biologically active nitrite (NO2) and nitric oxide. Both are powerful vasodilators. A study carried out at Queen Mary University of London and published in the journal Hypertension found the “Inorganic nitrate and beetroot juice supplementation was associated with a significant reduction in systolic blood pressure.”

Dr. Shannon Amoils, a senior research advisor with the British Heart Foundation states, “This interesting study builds on previous research by this team and finds that a daily glass of beetroot juice can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension—even those whose high blood pressure was not controlled by drug treatment.”

Hibiscus has been used to treat high blood pressure in both African and Asian traditional medicine. A study published in the Journal of Nutrition found that hibiscus tea significantly improved lowering blood pressure in the participants. How does hibiscus lower blood pressure? It has diuretic properties, it opens the arteries and it appears to act as a natural angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor. This means that it slows the release of hormones that constrict blood vessels. In addition, hibiscus boosts immunity and is an effective antioxidant.

Pomegranate has been known throughout the centuries for its healing powers. According to a study published in the Pharmacological Research journal, drinking 2 ounces daily can lower blood pressure, improve cholesterol and cleanse arterial plaque. The research found that “Its ability to act as an ACE inhibitor is what allows pomegranate juice to lower blood pressure. Inhibiting ACE helps blood vessels to relax and open up, thus lowering blood pressure and allowing more blood and oxygen to get to the heart.”

Tart Cherry, also known as Montmorency cherry, has proven to be as effective at lowering blood pressure as many hypertensive drugs—such as beta blockers and diuretics. Lead author of the study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition reported, “The magnitude of the blood pressure lowering effects we observed was comparable to those achieved by a single anti-hypertensive drug and highlights the potential importance that Tart Cherries could have in the effective management of high blood pressure.”

Cranberries have been reported to reduce blood pressure by dilating blood vessels and increasing blood flow. They contain phenolic compounds, which work as anti-inflammatories. According to a 2010 study published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, cranberries have an antioxidant called proanthocyanidins, which inhibit synthesis of a compound called ET-1 that plays a role in contracting blood vessels.

Magnesium is an essential mineral that helps to regulate hundreds of body systems, including blood pressure. Magnesium can lower blood pressure by preventing blood vessels from constricting as well as helping to improve blood flow. Magnesium has also been shown to decrease sodium concentrations in RBCs without changing potassium concentration.

A Sip Away to Healthy Blood Pressure

While high blood pressure is a serious problem affecting nearly a third of American adults, you can turn it around by implementing effective lifestyle changes such as a plant-based, whole food diet, regular exercise, daily relaxation and weight reduction.

However, one of your best friends for lowering blood pressure is the functional beverage drink, 120/Life^TM. The synergy from the six natural ingredients, beetroot, hibiscus, pomegranate, tart cherry, cranberry, and magnesium have been clinically proven to safely and successfully lower blood pressure as effectively as the most commonly prescribed blood pressure medications without the side-effects.

Thomas Edison’s quote rings so true. “There were never so many able, active minds at work on the problems of disease as now, and all their discoveries are tending toward the simple truth that you can’t improve on nature.”

Ira Antelis would definitely agree. His unique all-natural functional beverage has helped thousands of people to successfully lower their blood pressure.

One bottle of 120/Life^TM a day can help keep your high blood pressure away!

Let’s all drink to that!

References

1. Heidenreich PA, Trogdon JG, Khavjou OA, et al. Forecasting the future of cardiovascular disease in the United States: a policy statement from the American Heart Association. Circulation. 2011;123:933¡V44.
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4. https://www.sciencedaily.com releases/2011/05/110526114533.htm

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It is a sad fact that our pets now mirror their human’s patterns of chronic illnesses. These days, our pets are also diagnosed with inflamed joints, anxiety, depression, epilepsy, and stress. Most disturbing of all, cancer is the leading cause of death in dogs.

Hemp Extract—Insuring Our Pet’s Health
Fortunately, our furry friends have a natural option that can help them get healthy. Hemp Extract is working miracles for our pets’ health.

Instead of relying upon pharmaceutical drugs which are often toxic and expensive, Hemp Extract is proving to be an extremely effective and safe alternative. It has proven to reduce or totally alleviate many of the health issues that cause our pets much suffering.

A Word About Hemp Extract and The Endocannabinoid System
Nature is the source of the healing energy that allows us to align with health and vitality. Throughout time immemorial, Mother Nature has worked her healing magic through medicinal plants. Through the advancement of science, recent discoveries have unlocked the healing secret of one particular ancient medicinal plant, cannabis sativa. The hemp plant, cannabis sativa, has powerful healing, non-psychoactive constituents, known as cannabinoids or Hemp Extract. These constituents are capable of restoring balance and harmony throughout the entire body without any known side-effects.

It is important to emphasize that when we talk about Hemp Extract, we are talking about the non-psychoactive component of the cannabis sativa plant, which is legal in all 50 states. This amazing plant is able to restore our body to inner balance, or homeostasis, through a newly discovered system called the Endocannabinoid System (ECS). The ECS deserves lots of attention and respect! This is because the ECS is considered the fundamental physiological system for creating and supporting optimal health.

Endocannabinoids and their receptors are found throughout the body: in the brain, organs, connective tissues, glands, and immune cells. In each tissue, the cannabinoid system performs different tasks, but the goal is always the same: homeostasis, the maintenance of a stable internal environment despite fluctuations in the external environment.

The ECS ensures that the communication between all the biological systems is working perfectly. Some of the processes that the ECS controls include: pain perception, gastrointestinal motility, memory, sleep, response to stress, anxiety, depression, bone repair, the growth of new brain cells, reduction of excessive inflammation, regulation of hormonal systems, fertility, protection from strokes and other neurodegenerative problems.

All vertebrates contain an Endocannabinoid System. Therefore our pets—dogs, horses, cats, rabbits, mice, birds, reptiles, etc.,— all have an Endocannabinoid System!

Since the ECS guides and protects all vital physiological processes by ensuring homeostasis, if our ECS is out-of-whack, the health of all the systems would be altered.

Since Hemp Extract has been proven to support and optimize the functioning of the Endocannabinoid System, all of the benefits attributed to the use of Hemp Extract by humans are also the same for animals.

Resolving Pet Health Issues

Instead of relying on pharmaceutical medications with their long, list of side-effects (just like in humans), the use of Hemp Extract offers an effective, affordable and safe option. Hemp Extract has demonstrated success for a wide variety of animal’s issues.

Calming Anxious Animals
Our pets are easily affected by stress and anxiety. It may be due to previous abuse or trauma. Anxiety and stress often occur from loud noises such as a thunderclap or fireworks. It can send dogs and cats into such distress that they are terrified for hours. Perhaps they have separation or abandonment anxiety when left alone. Or, it could just be the animal’s nature. Whatever the cause, Hemp Extract can come to the rescue.

Hemp Extract would be a natural solution for this reaction. When an anxiety-inducing situation is about to occur such as a thunderstorm, give them a dose of Hemp Extract. This will help them to chill and show decreased signs of nervousness and agitation. as a treatment for dog anxiety has produced amazing results. Anecdotes abound of dogs that have suffered from so much chronic anxiety that they have never integrated properly into their human family but were able to have dramatic turnarounds when treated with Hemp Extract.

Settling Nausea
Hemp Extract can be a huge help in overcoming nausea, vomiting or a sensitive stomach. For instance, cats that are having a hard time adjusting to a new food or who have a weak stomach can benefit from some Hemp Extract. Since cats can be notoriously fickle with their food and may avoid it if it smells different than normal, you may want to introduce the Hemp Extract implement slowly over a period of time.

Helping with Pain and Arthritis
Hip and joint pain is a common challenge for older dogs. This is particularly true for breeds that are especially prone to certain painful diseases such as herniated discs, hip inflammation, arthritis, and intervertebral disc disease. It goes without saying that pain will limit a dog’s mobility and quality of life. Of course, cats, too, often deal with painful conditions, as they get older. In fact, most animals, large or small, will be vulnerable to pain with age.

Racing horses often retire with severe injuries at a young age. Chronic pain can significantly shorten a horse’s lifespan by forcing them to favor one leg at the expense of others. Hemp Extract can be used both topically and orally to help reduce inflammation and accelerate healing of painful joints.

Hemp Extract is a powerful anti-inflammatory that can quickly reduce pain and improve the ability to be more active. Unlike prescribed medications, Hemp Extract is totally safe and fast-acting for reducing any kind of pain and arthritis.

Reducing Allergic Reactions
Another wonderful benefit of Hemp Extract is its ability to address the problem of an allergic reaction. Allergies may cause a variety of reactions, which include skin issues such as dermatitis, mange and alopecia.

Just like in humans, pets experience an allergic reaction when their immune system views a substance (like pollen, chemicals or insect saliva) as a threat and increases the production of histamines in the body’s systems. Animals show itching either by chewing or licking their skin or scratching. Commonly affected are the cheeks, belly, feet, the armpit region and ears.

Hemp Extract will calm an overactive immune system that contributes to allergic reactions. It will help to reduce itching and skin irritations.

A Natural Solution for Cancer
Hemp Extract has been found to have an anti-tumor effect. It has even been shown to stop cancer cells from growing and increased tumor cell death.

Some more progressive veterinarians are now including Hemp Extract in their protocols for their patients. Australian veterinarian, Edward Bassingthwaighte, discovered how Hemp Extract could be a critical part of his holistic veterinary practice. One of his patients was a senior Staffordshire terrier who had a 6cm mammary tumor and metastasis that disappeared in three months. The good news was that it never came back.

Palliative Care for Pets
Hemp Extract can contribute to a dignified final phase of life for your pet. It will help to create a calm, peaceful emotional state while reducing pain.

Treating Seizures And Epilepsy
It’s estimated that up to five percent of dogs suffer from seizures. Most dogs with seizures are put on drugs such as phenobarbital and potassium bromide. While they may help control the seizures, they can be extremely harmful to the dog’s liver and other organs. And the drugs don’t work in all cases. Hemp Extract has proven to be another safe and effective alternative treatment for this condition.

Keeping Your Pet Young and Healthy
Just like their human companions, pets can benefit from Hemp Extract’s ability to improve the endocannabinoid tone. It will support optimal health and enhance the body‘s ability to repair and regenerate at any age. Your pet deserves a natural antiaging program, too!

How to Give Hemp Extract to Animals

There are many ways to administer Hemp Extract to animals. It can be added to their food, mixed in with their favorite treats or directly into their mouths. If you have a picky pet, then introduce it slowly in smaller doses with their food or with their treats. There are no known side effects from taking Hemp Extract.

It is advised to begin slowly with a lower dose and, if there are no indications of improvement, then begin to increase the dose. Changes usually occur within 30 minutes. If there is no change after an hour, increase the dosage. Occasionally improvements will take more than one treatment. To control pain, give approximately every eight hours. For other uses, or to break unwanted behavior patterns, give once or twice a day.

The dose depends on the size of the animal as well as the severity of the symptoms. Some animals respond with a small amount and others require a larger dose. As with humans, you will need to experiment to find the appropriate amount to successfully resolve the issue or alleviate the discomfort of your pet.

Remember you cannot overdose and there is no toxicity associated with Hemp Extracts. Hemps Extracts can be given from a dropper bottle directly into the mouth, added to food, dropped on a treat or dropped on an animal’s paw so they will lick it off. Topical Hemp Extract formulations can be rubbed into bare skin or inside the ears. You can find Hemp Extract biscuits, hemp capsules, gel caps, and topical hemp ointments.

My recommendation is to find a product that is organically grown, processed without solvents or alcohol and uses the most effective delivery system such as a liposomal delivery system. One of my favorite organic, third party verified, liposomal Hemp Extract products is called Optihemp and is available from https://optividahealth.com.

As exciting as Hemp Extract is for restoring health in the human realm, it is equally exciting to know that it can help our beloved pet companions to also regain their health. Mother Nature does it again!

References:

1. Cannabidiol: A new option for pets in pain?
2. Veterinarians at Colorado State University are studying the safety and efficacy of CBD in dogs with epilepsy and arthritis.
3. An Update on Safety and Side Effects of Cannabidiol: A Review of Clinical Data and Relevant Animal Studies
4. 25 Health Benefits and Uses of CBD for Dogs

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