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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

Are you in danger of losing your eyesight as you age? Over 25% of Americans over 65 have macular degeneration. Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD) affects more Americans than glaucoma and cataracts combined. As you grow older, your risk increases dramatically.

AMD is a deterioration of a portion of the retina. The retina is the backside of the eye. It records images and sends them to the brain. The central portion of the retina is the macula.

The macula plays major roles in these features of vision:

• Focusing vision
• Recognizing colors
• Recognizing faces
• Reading
• Driving a car
• Seeing fine details

In AMD, this critical structure of vision is gradually destroyed. There are two types of macular degeneration: “wet” and “dry.” “Dry” macular degeneration makes up about 90% of all cases. A yellow substance called drusen collects under the macula. The drusen thins and dries the macula, causing deterioration.

“Wet” macular degeneration affects only a minority of people suffering from AMD. In this case, blood vessels grow abnormally under the macula. These blood vessels eventually leak. The macula bulges, causing vision loss.

The key to overall health… is your liver? Absolutely. This amazing 4-pound organ — located beneath your lower ribs and on the right side of your stomach — performs more than 500 bodily functions and chemical reactions each day to keep you in tip top shape. In fact, your liver:

• Eliminates toxins… Your liver filters harmful toxins from foods… alcohol… and medicines from nearly 100 gallons of blood every day. Then it allows healthy nutrients to pass to your cells.
• Breaks down fat… Your liver’s ability to manufacture a full quart of bile daily allows fat breakdown. Bile is that yellowish-green fluid that breaks down fat. Think of it as the soap detergent you use to get rid of grease from your dirty dishes.
• Regulates blood sugar levels… You liver helps prevent unhealthy spikes and dips that can throw your body out of whack — and trigger scores of health problems.
• Keeps your hormones in balance… Your liver produces more than 13,000 hormones and essential chemicals —including testosterone, estrogen and cholesterol — for optimum body function! Plus, it oversees the function of an additional 50,000 enzymes you need every day.

Despite the fact that the liver is an all-essential, and often overused organ, most people today do virtually nothing to protect it. Did you know that you could be open to possible liver and kidney damage if you are over 40… regularly take over-the-counter medicines… use prescription drugs… drink two or more glasses of beer, wine or hard liquor each week… or drink less than six to eight glasses of distilled or purified water each day?

Just look at the tremendous number of harmful chemicals we absorb that accumulate in our tissues when the liver, digestive system and skin cannot eliminate them:

• Poisonous pesticides and herbicides from food crops.
• 5,500 chemically produced food additives.
• Foods which are genetically altered, refined, frozen, fried, irradiated, hormone-filled, etc.
• Auto exhaust, lawn sprays, household cleaning products, cosmetics, etc.

The main two organs of detoxification for these many chemicals are the intestinal tract and the liver. The intestinal tract is the first line of defense against harmful chemicals. When its lining becomes easily permeable (leaky gut syndrome), then harmful chemicals are allowed into the body.

In the ocean surrounding the continent of Antarctica there are millions of tons of a natural resource known for healing a host of ailments and serious health conditions. It’s called krill oil, and it’s derived from a tiny shrimp-like crustacean species called krill.

After years of research and clinical studies, there is now scientific proof to support the evidence of this amazing nutrient’s effectiveness in treating high cholesterol… blood pressure problems… aching joints… PMS symptoms… and more.

Not only is krill oil safe and natural, but it’s also renewable, since, at best count, up to 600 million tons can be found in the chilly waters off Antarctica.

Why Krill Oil?
The reason krill oil is more effective than other marine oils is because it’s full of healthy omega-3 fatty acids, phospholipids and extremely potent antioxidants.¹ It’s the unique combination of these essential ingredients that provides the greatest health benefits.

Harvested only two months out of the year under responsible fishing regulations, the krill are flash-frozen to maintain the potency of their therapeutic oil.

Benefits of Omega Fatty Acids
Both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids are essential for your diet since your body doesn’t produce them on its own.