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One of the most promising developments in immune health was discovered by accident…

Paul Fagenel had an unusual problem on his hands. Paul was Vice President of a company called Diamond V Mills, and the workers in his production facility kept complaining to the human resources department.

They weren’t complaining about poor working conditions, long hours, or low pay. In fact, they were very happy working for the company. The complaint was that their annual sick days were going to waste every year.

You see, the workers in the factory were staying healthy year-round. Many of these employees had not missed a day of work for years, and they wanted to add their annual “sick days” to their vacation time.

When Diamond V executives reviewed the situation, they discovered something unusual…

One of the most common refrains you will hear in Total Health Breakthroughs is that we should mimic the diet and lifestyle of our Paleolithic ancestors. That includes what we eat, how we exercise and even our patterns of sleep (early to bed, early to rise).
The reasons are simple. Our genetics [...]

Have you ever seen a fat Amish person?

When I was in my early teens, my mother took my brother and me on a road trip up the East Coast of the United States. One of our stops was in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – the heart of Amish country.

I still remember the gently rolling fields, the agrarian lifestyle, and the juxtaposition of cars whizzing by on the highway as the Amish trotted into town in their horse-drawn wagons.

I was reminded of my experiences there when I read the responses to this week’s issue of Total Health Breakthroughs – Undercover. In this issue, I exposed the myth that a low-fat diet is the key to weight loss and the prevention of heart disease.

In recent years, numerous health researchers and authors have examined the dietary habits and the health record of the Amish. The results are quite telling. The Amish consume a high fat diet. They often cook their food in lard or bacon grease. And they consume a fair amount of meat and dairy.

In Friday’s issue of Total Health Breakthroughs, I talked about two types of hunger…

Physical hunger is the feeling you get at the end of a long day. It is how you feel after a vigorous workout. Your stomach growls. You become tired and weak and your thinking slows down. This is your body telling you that it needs nutrients and energy.

Hormonal hunger, on the other hand, has little to do with mealtime. In fact, it can often strike shortly after a big meal. Hormonal hunger can cause strong cravings and a near continual desire to eat.

This type of hunger is the result of various hormones and neurotransmitters rising and falling in response to the foods we eat. These hormones not only influence your hunger mechanism, they also play an important role in how your body stores and burns fat.

One of the most important “hunger hormones” is leptin…

I used to always be hungry and crave food…

I was hungry when I woke up. I was very hungry before I went to bed. And I was even hungry not long after a big meal. Thankfully, I was not obese. I was younger then and I liked to exercise. But I did carry about 20 pounds too many. And I had a round face and a soft belly.

I was eating and drinking a full menu of high-density carbohydrates back then. Pizza, cereal, bagels, sandwiches, chips and soda were all on the list. I consumed plenty of calories. Yet, I was still hungry.

And not only was I frequently hungry, but my mood and energy levels would swing wildly. I would become irritable… sometimes depressed. And I always felt like I needed a nap about two in the afternoon. But there was one thing that always seemed to boost my mood and energy – more carbs!

Then, about 10 years ago, I began to study the diet of our Paleolithic genetic ancestors…

Before that, I had not thought much about what I should eat to remain healthy and lean. But I didn’t like the fact that I was gaining weight.

An All-Natural Cancer-Fighting Secret from the Amazon

Besides the fact that it simply hasn’t been shown to increase the survival rate from cancer, a major drawback of chemotherapy is the horrific side effects. Many chemotherapy drugs work by stopping all cell division in the body. That includes healthy cells. That’s why people lose their hair and become nauseated during treatment. Healthy new cells aren’t replacing the old ones. It’s also the reason people say, “If the cancer doesn’t kill you, the treatment will.”

An Ancient Chinese Herb That Holds the Key to a Longer, Healthier Life

Telomeres were big, big news last week thanks to three pioneering scientists at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. The researchers won the Nobel Prize in science for discovering that telomeres can be lengthened — a finding that holds promise for increasing the healthy lifespan and even fighting cancer.

An Appalachian Home Remedy That Soothes Painful Hands

After years of typing on a keyboard for most of the day, your hands can really feel it — as in joint and knuckle pain and swelling in the fingers. If you want to avoid the daily use of prescription and OTC drugs, try the down-home remedy of folks in the Appalachian Mountains. They’ve been making tea from alfalfa leaves and seeds for generations. Due to its high content of plant steroids, alfalfa has anti-inflammatory properties that help people with pain and swelling in their fingers and hands.

You’re Not Alone

At any given time, more than 31 million people in the US suffer from backaches. In fact, 80% of all Americans suffer from back pain at some point in their lives.

I can sympathize. I’ve had friends with back problems that were so bad that they were laid up for days. Some had to sleep on the floor every night. Others had to sit in chairs with special back supports or they couldn’t make it through the day. A former boss of mine couldn’t sit at all. He came to work and knelt all day on something that looked like a pew you’d see in church.

CoQ10 Has Arrived!

In last Wednesday’s Undercover, I told you about the remarkable energy boost I get from taking the supplement CoQ10. I take 200 mg in a regular gel cap. While the benefits have been great, I’ve just found out that a new and improved form will work even better - and at a lower dose. It’s so much improved, that Dr. Al Sears says it’s 8 times more powerful than regular CoQ10.