tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-200429122011-04-21T20:24:57.397-07:00Welcome to the frustrated web surfer’s Natural Health Catalog blog. We’re going to be searching the net looking for useable and reliable information on natural health…And reporting on what we find. Why? ‘Cause it’s really tough to find natural health information that’s not just sales B.S.Ed Tolliverhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16094310549686314731noreply@blogger.comBlogger291100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20042912.post-1142225866921160932006-03-12T20:55:00.000-08:002006-03-12T20:57:46.923-08:00

Banana Berry1 frozen banana, halved or chunked2-3 tablespoons of frozen or thawed wild blueberries1 handful of strawberries1 cup of almond milk or 1 cup of water with 10 raw almondsPink Panther2 cups hulled strawberries1 cup chopped watermelonJuice of 2 freshly squeezed orangesJuice of 1 freshly squeezed lime½ cup ruby red grapefruit juiceStrawberry-Banana1 large banana2 handfuls of ripe

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This is perhaps one of the most important entries we’ll put up on this blog…the straight skinny on bird flu…H5N1.This stuff has been around in birds and pigs, but has mutated to survive in humans. This first happened in places like China, Vietnam and Thailand where there are open air slaughter houses, meat markets and animal markets so that people are in close contact with these animals.All that’

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There’s a famous movie actor – producer – director here in Mexico who’s equally famous for sexually satisfying a rotating bevy of beauties with his penis pump.Now I don’t know what lead to his impotence – and subsequent use of the pump – but I’ve just done some research on a little-known cause for decreased sexual vitality that will surprise you…If you’re over 40, you need to read this article…

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Let me take you back to 1990, to the trip I took with my daughter, Alysia -- 9 years old at the time -- to visit her grandfather for the last time.Now, the really sad part of this journey was how needless it was…Because you see, my father -- one of the physically strongest men I’ve ever known -- was dying of emphysema long before his time.I won’t bore you with all of the painful details, but I

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I just read a story about a U.K. family that lost their autistic five-year-old son during chelation therapy in a clinic in Pennsylvania.That is a tragic loss I can’t even imagine…It makes me think of the old Chinese curse, “May you live to bury your children”. But a bit of perspective is needed.· This is the first chelation-related death in nearly 50 years· 600 people a year die from

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I found an interesting article on leg pain on Dr. Ben Kim’s web site www.drbenkim.com I’ve included the entire article because it has so much good information.By Ben Kim, D.C.Over the past several months, many people have visited our clinic or written letters asking what they can do about various aches, pains, and cramps in their legs.Here's an example of such a note that came in this past week:

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You just got the wrong medicine and it killed you!I just read this on Yahoo…unbelievable!It seems the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations has urged hospitals to stop screwing up patient medication…because they kill 7,000 patients a year doing that!Well duh…I thought the Hippocratic Oath said something about doing no harm. Maybe a little QC would help…You think?I liked

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Be careful of anti-depressants…I just got back from a business trip to Las Vegas…and got to trade war stories with an old Seal while we waited for our plane.He’s 68 years old…goes bow hunting for elk and does other stuff guys 20 years younger give up because they can’t.But the fly in the ointment was when his wife came back from playing the one-armed bandits and asked him, “How are you feeling?

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I just got this from Craig Ballantyne http://www.naturalhealthcatalog.com/catalog/?item=2 It’s a good, simple plan…And right on target.And, I liked his stats…They give you priorities to work with.1. Replace sugary beverages with Green Tea. That can reduce your energy intake by several hundred calories per day2. Eat at least one midday snack to decrease your risk of obesity by 39%.

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I was talking to a friend of mine yesterday who has hypoglycemia and asked him what he couldn’t eat – besides the obvious sugar. He told me processed grains, but didn’t mention anything about hydrogenated oil.I told him he should cut that out too…Hell, if he was trying to control his diet already…that stuff should be on the list of what not to eat.But he asked me what exactly it was…I knew once,

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It’s More Than Just Taking Calcium…I just read an interesting article on how strontium supplementation can prevent and even reverse osteoporosis. Bottom line…lots of studies showed that taking this supplement stopped bone mass loss and increased bone density by 2 % to 3% per year.A pharmaceutical company developed and patented a synthetic salt, Renalate, but Dr. Dr. Michael Janson, of Smyrna

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Eat your fruits and veggiesResearchers at the University of Manchester reported in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition that regularly eating foods rich in carotenoids can help prevent inflammation of the joints…and that’s what causes arthritis.Without getting into all the science, they found that drinking just one glass of orange juice a day can reduce your risk of developing inflammatory

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I just turned 59, so I’m getting more sensitive to aging issues…I don’t know, just realizing I’m in the last third of my life was kind of a wake up call.I don’t intend to just sit back and let fatigue, infections and faulty memory get the better of me though…And since these are typical symptoms of anemia – something fairly common in older folks – let’s take a look at why anemia strikes and what

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Yesterday, I talked about the dangers of mercury contamination from eating certain fish. Today, I’ll give you a solution…Chlorella.I already wrote about the benefits of chlorella and spirulina. But to review quickly, the benefits of chlorella include:· Helps your body flush out heavy metals and pesticides· Improves your digestive system, including decreasing constipation· Helps you focus more

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The environmental group Oceana funded a study conducted by the University of North Carolina to measure the level of mercury found in tuna and swordfish in major supermarkets in more than 20 states.The study found that over all the swordfish samples exceeded the FDA action limit of 1 parts per million (ppm) by about 50%. Swordfish bought in Maine and Rhode Island contained more than twice the

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I don’t know if you’ve heard the truly moving story of Katie Wernecke from Agua Dulce, Texas…But here’s a David and Goliath story that will both piss you off and make you proud there are still some Americans who haven’t surrendered their rights to big government.Katie’s a thirteen year old fire ball who, along with her brave parents, took on the state of Texas and won.Katie suffers from Hodgkin's

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A gene called Silent Information Regulator 2 (SIR2) produces a protein that forms a protective barrier around cells, defending them from rogue DNA molecules that cause genetic instability.Without SIR2's protein barrier, cells deteriorate and eventually die, unable to resist disease or invasion by foreign bodies. The result: the body ages.Niacin (also known as vitamin B-3) helps regulate SIR2Study

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I’ve seen older women with thinning hair…but I never knew how extensive the problem was. It seems that one in five American women have this problem.For some, this is a temporary problem caused by:· Stress· Illness· Diet (another reason not to get on a crash diet)· Tight ponytails, braids, weaves, or hair extensions· Thyroid disorders· Pregnancy·

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I just read an e-book on the benefits of taking Spirulina and Chlorella. Great reference you can find at www.chlorellafactor.com . It’s free and you click right into it.The book is 39 e-pages long, so here’s a quick bulletized summary of the conditions chlorella and spirulina have been shown to be effective in treating:· Cancers (all types)· Obesity· Diabetes· Hypoglycemia

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Having just passed my 59th birthday…mortality has been a bit on my mind. The last third of my life is looming ahead…The time that seemed so abundant just a minute ago -- when I was 30 -- is becoming scarcer.So, I picked up a copy of National Geographic that contained an article on longevity. The article focused on three centenarians living in Okinawa, Sardinia and 7th Day Adventists in the

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Have you set your goals for 2006?It’s that time of year again…The Christmas holidays are over…And by now, the New Year’s party hangover should be gone.We’ve got a new slate in front of us and a chance to do great things. Now, the younger you are – the greater seem the possibilities – but it’s never too late to start.You just need a plan. Sit down and think about what you want in life this year --

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Here's a New Year's Eve scenario that's all too easy to imagine.A woman comes down with a bad cold and begins taking daily doses of an over-the-counter cold medication that contains acetaminophen. Her congested sinuses are causing headaches…so for a few days she also takes several tablets of extra-strength Tylenol (active ingredient: acetaminophen).On New Year's Eve, she drinks a little too much.

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There are lots of ways to determine daily calorie needs…But all have three components:· Basal metabolism· Daily activities· ExerciseReading Craig Ballantyne’s material, I found an easy calculation. Multiply body weight by 11, then add a percentage for exercise activity.For example, I weigh 160 pounds. The calculation is: 160 X 11 = 1,760 calories. That’s the start point.Next,

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I don’t know about you, but trying to calculate calories is beyond me…Or at least too much of a pain in the butt. And keeping track of calories burned…forget it. Measuring nutrients isn’t even a starter.Well, I was reviewing the training and nutrition programs from Craig Ballantyne’s Turbulence Training program (turbulencetraining.com) yesterday…and he recommended using a free site, http://

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One of the more interesting aspects of weight loss is understanding how fat cells work. We’ve all heard the old wives’ tales about muscle turning to fat and the only way to get ripped is with surgery or some other miracle.Well, here are some basic facts to think about:· We all come into this world with a certain number of fat cells…some of us inherit more…some inherit less· The number of fat

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My wife Xochitl gave me this book for Christmas and I’m about half way through it. So far, an interesting read.It was first published in 1984 by by Doris Grant and Jean Joice and describes an eating program first designed by Dr. William Howard Hay in the early part of the 20th century. It seems Dr. Hay contracted Bright’s disease and was told to put his affairs in order, because there was nothing

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Our bodies are really amazing machines – designed for survival.When they sense things are getting tough and the food isn’t coming in regularly, they slow down. That’s why we can survive so long on just water – with little or no food.So, if you suddenly cut your calories way back…your body just slows down and adjusts to your new caloric intake. That’s call the “starvation response”. And that’s how

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People get so hung up on how much they weigh, they forget one simple principle: It’s not how much you weigh that counts. It’s your fat to muscle ratio. Lesson: measure your fat and forget your weight.Lesson two: muscle weighs more than fat. So, if you start building muscle while losing fat…you could actually look and feel better WHILE GAINING WEIGHT.Muscle burns more calories. Put on muscle mass

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This is one of my pet peeves. I mean have you seen those infomercials that claim you can look like a ripped – competition-ready – body builder by using some ab machine three minutes a day?Give me a break!There’s only one way to lose fat: Eat right…that’s the biggie. And exercise.So, quit spending money on miracle creams and diet pills. And especially STOP doing crash diets! THEY DON’T WORK. As a

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