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Headline: Please Pass the Potassium!
Harvard researchers reported that men taking diuretic drugs may reduce their risk of a stroke as much as 60 percent by taking potassium supplements. The eight-year study, published in a recent issue of Circulation, included 43,738 male test subjects between the ages of 40 and 75.

According to the study, increased intake of dietary potassium and magnesium decreased the risk of stroke in hypertensive men but not in men with no history of hypertension. The researchers suggested that doctors should consider potassium supplementation for hypertensive men. Click for NutriBiotic® MultiMin, a balanced mineral formula containing 25mg potassium per cap, along with balanced amounts of calcium, magnesium, and trace minerals.
Potassium, the "K" Factor.

Does this sound familiar?

A year later, however, Tom develops severe depression because of the impotence that resulted from his diuretics. His doctor starts him on Prozac for that symptom. Prozac insures that Tom's sex life is over.

This 'shell game' of "hide the symptoms with drugs" continues on for a few more years until Tom passes blood in his stool, and is diagnosed with colon cancer. Heartburn does not cause colon cancer. But poor diet, stress, no excercise, and the toxic burden added to the side effects of excessive medication can come crashing down after time in a life-threatening condition. It didn't have to happen this way.
So what about antacids?

Drug Resistant Salmonella on the Increase

ATLANTA (Reuter) - One of the most common strains of salmonella is showing increasing signs of resistance to the antibiotics normally used to treat it, federal health officials said Thursday.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said salmonella typhimurium, which accounts for at least 24 percent of all reported salmonella cases, is growing increasingly drug-resistant.

The CDC said a rising proportion of salmonella typhimurium samples involve a strain usually resistant to five commonly used antibiotics -- ampicillin, chloramphenicol, streptomycin, sulfonamides and tetracycline.

``In the past six or seven years this subtype has grown from being about seven percent of all salmonella typhimurium isolates that we've tested to almost 40 percent,'' Dr. Jeremy Sobel of the CDC's Division of Bacterial and Mycotic Diseases said.

``It is definitely increasing in incidence,'' Sobel said. ''It may be driving up the total number of illnesses.'' The drug-resistant strain caused an outbreak of diarrheal illness among school children in Nebraska last year. The source of the infection has not been determined.

Unlike the most common type of salmonella, the drug- resistant strain has been linked to sick farm animals and eating contaminated meat. It has been transmitted from cattle and sheep to people and has also been found in cats, wild birds, rodents, foxes and badgers.

In Britain, where the drug-resistant strain has been reported for more than a decade, 41 percent of people infected with the organism have required hospitalization and three percent have died. The more common form of salmonella, usually transmitted by eggs, causes far fewer deaths.

``This is a type of salmonella which appeared first in the United Kingdom in 1984 and it rapidly emerged and became the second most-common type of salmonella in the U.K.,'' Sobel said.

``The organism is acquiring even further resistance to antibiotics which are commonly used for treating salmonella and similar infections,'' he said.
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Food-Born Infections on the Rise

GENEVA (Reuter) - More and more people are becoming sick from what they eat because of changing eating habits in favor of pre-prepared food from the supermarket or takeaways, the World Health Organization said Monday.

WHO also said at least 30 new infectious diseases with no known treatment, cure or vaccine had emerged in the past two decades and blamed the rapid increase in air travel, growth of megacities and inadequate safe water and sanitation.

It said smallpox had been eradicated but that diseases such as malaria, diptheria and yellow fever were making a comeback in the age of jet travel, slum cities and big population movements.

In a message to mark Monday's World Health Day, WHO said humanity's ancient battle with microbes had yet to be won with diseases of the past such as pneumonic plague reemerging and new bacteria and viruses eluding modern medicine.

AIDS emerged as a global disaster in the early 1980s and could affect nearly 30 million adults by 2000, WHO said. Mad cow disease may be another in the making, and also its incurable human form, the brain-wasting Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease.

WHO doctors also noted an increase in food-borne emerging infectious diseases such as salmonella and enterohemorrhagic E-coli, which causes bloody diarrhea, can be fatal especially in children and cause abortions in pregnant women in some cases.

``Bacterial and food-borne emerging infectious diseases are on the increase,'' Klaus Stohr, a doctor at WHO's emergency diseases unit, told Reuters.

``People don't have much time to cook their own food anymore,'' Stohr lamented. ``We are changing our eating habits. There is increased demand for pre-prepared food because we are getting more mobile and eating on the run.'' Stohr said global statistics for outbreaks of food-borne infectious diseases were not available because very few countries had successful surveillance systems.

The health food craze was also a factor to blame for the increase in food-borne diseases because unprocessed food contained less preservatives, Stohr said.

``People are turning to uncooked food, believing it's more healthy. But this is wrong,'' he said. ``There is a reason why we pasteurise our milk -- because raw milk can be contaminated if not treated properly.''

In 1996, 2.5 billion people crossed international borders aboard commercial flights. Another 25 million people have become refugees and millions more are migrant workers living abroad. ^REUTER@

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Cancer Growth Inhibited 90% by GNLD Flavonoids

Flavonoid-rich fruits and vegies help protect from cancer at all stages of development, from initiation of a single carcinogen to the spread of tumors.

Another new test tube study, conducted at the University of Western Ontario demonstrated addtional evidence of flavonoids' anti-cancer action. Their studies showed that flavonoids in tangerines and grapefruits slow the growth of certain cancer cells. Research also showed that another flavonoid in orange juice may lead to fewer and smaller tumors.

"These new test results provide further supporting data that flavonoid compounds function as powerful antioxidants, and as shown here in an in vitro system, effectively inhibit the growth of human cancer cells," says Dr. Gordon Newell, SAB member.

Predominantly found in berries, green tea, citrus fruits, grapes, and apples, flavonoids are one of the largest groups of dietary antioxidants. Flavonoids act as "free radical scavengers", actually neutralizing these dangerously destructive molecules. Scientists agree that oxidative damage cased by free radicals may play a pivotal role in the onset of many diseases, including cancer, and the best wayt to prevent oxidative damage is to increase our daily intake of antioxidants, including flavonoids.

Reduces risk of Heart Disease

Population studies from around the world show that diets high in flavonoids may reduce the risk of heart attack.

One example is the "French paradox" - despite the high level of fat in the typical French diet, their incidence of heart disease is much lower than scientists expected. Evidence now suggests that flavonoids in red wine(a French dietary staple) actually protect them from heart disease. In fact, many flavonoids have been shown to inhibit the oxidation of LDL cholesterol particles and to reduce blood platelet "stickiness." Left unchecked, these two natural processes can contribute to narrowed blood vessels, the most common cause of heart attack.

Defends Against Stroke

In the fifteen year Zutphen study from the Netherlands, researchers demonstrated that the more flavonoids these participants consumed, the lower their risk of stroke.

Senior member of the SAB and world renowned cancer scientist Dr. Arthur Furst says,

"A single source of flavonoids cannot give total protection. Our whole-food concept also means protecting the whole body." Neolife's Flavonoid Complex delivers the powerful protection of the broad spectrum found in beets, berries, grapefruit, red and black grapes, green tea, kale, lemons, and oranges. No other product on the market today can make this claim. No other product on the market today has the scientific proof. Order here.

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Sports Nutrition Update

Most athletes realize the importance of a diet that is high in protein, complex carbohydrates and water. But nutrition can also help get by the top three roadblocks to optimal performance: oxidation, inflammation, and weak immunity.

Oxidation- a Radical Attack

In much the same way that metal is subject to rust over time, our bodies are subject to oxidative stress, primarily caused by "oxygen free radicals". Athletes are particularly vulnerable because of their enormous output of energy, and consumption of oxygen. Studies show that the average person's body suffers the potentially damaging impact of 10,000 free radical "hits" per cell, per day. Because athletic activity increases metabolism two to three times, this number of "hits" could even triple for the competitive athlete!

Carotenoids and flavonoids are phytonutrients that have proven to provide antioxidant protection. Carotenoids are the color pigments in fruits and vegetables like oranges, squash, and tomatoes. Flavonoids are one of the most potent of all the antioxidant groups. (See Product and Ordering info)

Inflammation-Don't Let It Freeze You Up!

Rest, ice, compression, elevation - they are four of the most familiar words in the athlete's vocabulary and the most widely known ways to deal with inflammation. But what if inflammation could be minimized significantly before treatment was necessary?

Champion cyclist Glen Winkel, Ph.D. believes that "by maintaining a dietary balance between Omega 6's(from vegetable oils) and Omega 3's(from fish oils), we may be able to prevent inflammation associated with overuse injuries, a type of injury familiar to the competitive athlete."

"Unfortunately", says Winkel, "the ratio of vegetable oils to fish oils in the average American diet is roughly 15 to 1!" Salmon Oil in capsule form can fill the dietary gap when it is not practical to consume a regular portion of fatty fish, which has the amazing ability to both improve circulation and reduce inflammation.

Immunity - Boost Yours to Boost Your Competitive Edge

You can't afford to get sick. But it's not uncommon for athletes to fall sick at the beginning of the "season". "It's like the difference between turning on the air conditioning in your car on a straightaway and turning on the AC when you're driving uphill towing a huge trailer!", says Winkel.

A strong immune system can tolerate even sudden and significant changes in stress levels. Both carotenoids and Vitamin C have been shown to help. A USDA study completed in 1995 showed a 37% boost in immune response in just 20 days using "Carotinoid Complex", 3 capsules daily. So Eat your fruits and vegies, and try our proven supplement!

More News on Immunity and Nutrition

Ten Supplements for a Strong Immune System

Vitamin C

contributes to general immune support and has possible antiviral effects. Vitamin C levels have bee found to be compromised when the body deals with health problems such as surgery, stress, progressive disease, colds and other viral infections.

Vitamin E

is an essential vitamin most useful for its antioxidant effects on oxidized fats and cholesterol - two suspected contributors to heart disease. Without adequate vitamin E, cell membranes and DNA are less protected from free-radical damage.

Selenium

supports the body's detoxification system. It's particularly good for chemical irritants such as heavy metals. As an antioxidant, selenium, in the form of selenocysteine, prevents or slows the biochemical aging process of tissue degeneration and hardening. This antioxidant effect may also benefit the cardiovascular system and protect against cancer. More on selenium here.

Vitamin A

supports normal cell reproduction and reduces infection rate. An antioxidant also, vitamin A helps protect the body from the irritating effects of smoke and other pollutants. It may also be helpful in preventing problems such as ulcers, atherosclerosis, stroke, and high blood pressure.

Beta-carotene

converts to vitamin A in the body, yet has different antioxidant effect than vitamin A. Beta-carotene has been shown to improve immune response by stimulating T-helper cell activity. It appears to prevent the development of cancer, and a number of studies have shown reduced lung and colon cancer rates in people with higher beta-carotene intakes. Much of the beta-carotene found in supplements today is synthetic in nature, and much reduced in biological activity. It is believed that may account for one study which showed an increase in lung cancer among men supplementing with beta-carotene. It is also known now that beta-carotene is just one of literally hundreds of "carotinoids", some of which have even more potent anti-cancer properties, such as lycopene, a carotinoid found in abundance in tomatoes, both cooked and raw, and in Neolife's Carotinoid Complex.

Zinc

is vital to a broad range of immune-system functions. It supports the functions of T-cells and B-cells, parts of the immune system that help the body fight infection and produce antibodies. Zinc can improve antibody response to vaccines and cell-mediated immunity by helping regulate the function white blood cells. A somewhat higher amount of zinnc has caused an increase in production of T-lymphocytes - important agents in cell-mediated immunity. Zinc also helps healing and reduces infection. In a recent study showing reduced cold symptoms with the use of zinc losenges, researchers concluded the good results were likely the result of the interruption of viral binding sites.

Echinacea angustifolia

dubbed the "king of blood purifiers", is used to treat infections and to purify the blood and lymph system. Recent experiements have shown that echinacea can increase white blood cell counts and thus our ability fight bacteria and viruses. It also stimulates important T-lymphocyte activity, which spurs the lymphatic system to clear wastes. More news on Echinacea at this link.

Acidophilus

is a beneficial bacteria that inhabits the human digestive tract. It is best known for reintroducing friendly bacteria into the colon to assure the return of normal bodily functions after a course of antibiotic drugs. It itself acts as a mild antibiotic, possibly by the release of peroxides as a waste material for one reason, and thus with regular use can replace harmful bacteria in the colon(or vaginal tract in women plagued with yeast infections). On this subject, please go to Grapefruit Seed Extract for some very useful information.

Co-Q10

made in the body, works along with enzymes to support the body's bioenergetic functions. It appears to be a mild immune system stimulant and has been shown to help heart function by enhancing pumping action and electrical function as well as helping lower blood pressure. It may also improve energy production in muscle cells.

Thymus glandulars

are derived from animal glands and are thought to supply basic nutrients such as amino acids, oils and vitamins. Evidence from radoisotope studies suggests that glands, when eaten, do in fact get to human glands and influence them. Thymus glandulars in particular are important to immunological function because they contain the active hormone thymosin, which helps stimulate T-lymphocyte production and activity in the body.

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A New AntiViral.

We have a large amount of info on grapefruit extract here

In laboratory tests conducted by Southern Research Insitute and reported by William M. shannon, Ph.D., head of the Microbiology-Virology Division, grapefruit seed extract "...was effective in inactivating HSV-1 (herpes symplex virus type 1) after a 10 minute exposure at a 1:256 dilutions."

Against human influenza virus type A2/Aichi/2/68 in vitro, the MIC(minimum inhibitory concentration) for GSE was the same, 1:256. Dr. Shannon reported, "The fact that GSE effectively inactivated both HSV-1 and influenza A virus suggests that an EPA type virucidal assay might demonstrate significant efficacy for this product."

In South America, Interlan, S.A. reports that grapefruit seed extract has been tested effective against the measles virus.

The United States Dept. of Agriculture tested GSE and found it effective against four animal viruses: Foot and Mouth Disease, African Swine fever, Swine Vesicular Disease, and Avian influenza.

As to exactly what the viricidal possibilities are for GSE, only time will tell. We do know that it has been acclaimed effective in the aforementioned applications, and off the record, we have heard reports from many people who claim GSE has cured or dramatically lessened symptoms of even the common cold and flu viruses. So, given its efficacy as an antiprotozoan, we will be closely GSE's effectiveness against these molecular parasites.

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Poison Oak and Ivy, Warts and Dermatitis

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Many forms of dermatitis, poison oak, poison ivy, cysts and other skin disorders are being effectively treated with grapefruit seed extract. The healing antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral effects of this product seem to promote the healing of almost any atypical skin condition.

Applying GSE topically, we have had reports of cysts dissolving with only a few treatments, stubborn warts removed with only a few applications, and poison oak and ivy almost miraculously healed, sometimes overnight.

The recommended application for most skin disorders is to mix GSE at about a 1% concentration with other essential oils like chamomile and tea tree, and applying from a spray bottle, leaving on the skin.

Alternatively, 2 to 3 drops can be applied by fingertip to the wetted affected area, leaving on for a few minutes, then rinsing thoroughly with cool water. An even more concentrated application is often needed for cysts and warts with doctors recommending direct application of a single drop on the cyst or wart and covering with a bandaid after the GSE is allowed to be absorbed.

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