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The drugs doctors use for diseases of your nervous system don’t work very well. And they probably won’t tell you that combining two simple nutrients could halt or at least slow the effects of two of the most common ones, Parkinson’s and Huntington’s diseases.

A new animal study published in the Journal of Neurochemistry shows that taking CoQ10 and creatine blocks the loss of dopamine in the brain (a hallmark of Parkinson’s disease), protects cell membranes (they leak with age), and reduces oxidative damage.¹

In mice with Huntington’s, a disease in which nerve cells in the brain waste away, CoQ10 improved motor skills and even extended their life.

If the study results apply to humans, this nutrient combination has the potential to become a “dynamic duo” for brain health.

According to the American Heart Association, 2,400 Americans die of cardiovascular disease each day. This breaks down to a staggering one death every 37 seconds. They further state that every 40 seconds someone in the US experiences a stroke.

The primary cause of these serious heart and brain events? Clogged arteries full of plaque build-up from high blood pressure, poor diet, prescription drugs, high cholesterol levels or even cigarette smoke.

But here’s the good news. Scientific studies show that an amino acid has proven to reduce plaque deposits… restore healthy blood flow… and help rebuild strong arteries. Simply known as EDTA, this natural substance attaches itself to harmful plaque and toxins like heavy metals. Since your body recognizes EDTA as a foreign substance, it is quickly eliminated from the body — carrying with it all the heavy metals and plaque deposits.

One of the deposits that may be blocking the flow of blood throughout your body is calcium. This essential mineral may be great for helping build strong bones, but left to roam around in your circulatory system, it could lead to a serious heart or brain event — in the form of a heart attack or stroke.

It’s not often that man and nature find themselves in a win-win situation.  But that may be the case in the southeastern US when it comes to kudzu.  The vining plant was first brought here from Japan over 100 years ago.  Its large leaves and fragrant blooms made it a favorite of gardeners. 

Did you know that only 25% of people with Alzheimer’s have a genetic tendency to the disease? Genetics don’t appear to play a role in the other 75% of victims — the cause is uncertain. That means the vast majority of people who develop Alzheimer’s are most affected by lifestyle and environmental factors.

While that statistic may be alarming, the good news is that we can reduce our risk of AD by making some simple changes — especially to our diet. A recent study suggests that two readily available and safe supplements may help prevent Alzheimer’s. I’ll tell you about them in a moment, but first a little background…

Science is beginning to learn that the vast majority of us can avoid Alzheimer’s in our later years. The secret is a healthy lifestyle. In this important article, Dr. Joe McCaffrey presents some fascinating research on two natural substances that seem to scrub Alzheimer’s-causing plaque from the brain.

You didn’t know it at the time, but Mom did you a big favor when she made you take your cod liver oil. A recent study of lung cancer patients showed that those who had taken cod liver oil daily had a 44% lower risk of death than those who did not take it. Cod liver oil was also shown to reduce the risk of death by 30% in breast and colon cancers.

Protecting and preserving your vision as you grow older requires a bounty of nutrients that do it for you naturally. In the grocery store, head for the produce aisles. Keeping your diet full of colorful fruits and vegetables could help keep the eyes strong. Greens, oranges, reds, yellows — the more colorful the produce is, the better it is for your eyesight.

For example, two “carotenoid” nutrients are at the top of any list for eyesight. They are lutein and zeaxanthin, found in a variety of vegetables, including dark green salad greens. Heard of carrots being good for eyesight? It’s because they are brimming with beta-carotene (providing the orange color). What does the body turn beta-carotene into? Vitamin A, which is needed by your eyes for healthy functioning. These are only the tip of the iceberg in terms of the incredible antioxidant nutrients found naturally in fruits and vegetables.

It’s time to let the “cat out of the bag”! I bet no one has ever told you about shilajit — a remarkable mineral pitch that actually oozes out of the Himalayan Mountains at certain times of the year.

I came across this miraculous substance several years ago, and my body actually “tells me” when it wants more!

Shilajit is revered in Ayurvedic Healing as one of the premier tonic substances known to man, providing deep strength and reserve energy. It also acts as a powerful systemic detoxifier. Many researchers believe that its power is due, at least in part, to its high content of fulvic acids.

You may or may not have heard about a bacterium called Heliobacter pylori – H. pylori for short. It’s a unique bug that can survive in the acid of the stomach. We need to know about it because infection with H. pylori is associated with irritation of the stomach wall, ulcers and even stomach cancer.

The H. pylori story is one of my favorites. I like to remind my colleagues of it when they seem to be a little resistant to a new way of looking at health and wellness.

You see, 20 years or so ago, no one had heard of H. pylori. Ulcers were common and the medical world had a whole theory on what caused them (back in the day, it was all about stomach acid and the resistance of the lining of the stomach to that acid). Experiments seemed to support that theory.

Not only that, we had treatments, both medical and surgical, based on that theory that worked.

There was no mention of H. pylori infection as part of the cause of stomach and duodenal ulcers. In fact, when I was in medical school they taught us that bacteria couldn’t survive in stomach acid.

So when a “crazy” Australian researcher claimed that this weird bacterium he found was really the cause of ulcers, the medical establishment responded with ridicule.

Now, of course, medical professionals know the danger of H. pylori. I think this story also makes a point about the importance of keeping an open mind and not being too sure of what we think we know.

Back to H. pylori…

It is recommended that you speak with a knowledgeable health professionalbefore using any herbal remedy.

Clove is used as a domestic spice worldwide, but oil of clove also has extensive healing qualities. The health benefits of clove oil can be attributed to its antimicrobial, antifungal, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory, and immune-stimulating properties.

Clove bud essential oil contains phenol eugenol, a power anti-inflammatory agent that is strongly anesthetic. Eugenol inhibits prostaglandin E (PGE) synthesis, which creates pain.1 This action has made clove oil popular for pain relief from tooth aches, mouth ulcers and sore gums.

Gargles made from diluted clove oil help in easing the throat. The characteristic smell of clove oil also helps remove bad breath . As a result, clove oil is added to numerous dental products and medications including mouth washes and tooth pastes. Dentists mix clove oil with zinc oxide and prepare a temporary white filling material for a root canal.¹