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What You Probably Don’t Want to Know

Most sunscreens, tanning lotions and spray tanning products very toxic ingredients and should never be applied to the skin.  They are supposed to help prevent cancer by blocking the sun’s ray or offering alternative ways of getting a tanned-looking complexion, but sadly, the opposite is true.  Skin cancer is on the rise and these products are most likely contributing to it.  In fact, skin cancer is the most common cancer in the USA accounting for almost half of all cancer cases.  Perhaps it is time to stop blaming the sun and reassess the actual cause of skin cancer.

Sunshine is crucial for our health.  It is necessary for the production of vitamin D which is enormously important to our vitality.  Vitamin D strengthens bones, the immune system and helps reduce the risk of various cancers such as breast, colon, kidney and ovarian. Without vitamin D from exposure to sunlight, cholesterol cannot be removed from the body by the liver. It regulates at least 1,000 different genes governing virtually every tissue in the body.

The skin absorbs everything that we put onto it.  Therefore, it makes sense that we should not apply something we would not put in our mouth.  Absorbing chemicals through the skin is actually far more dangerous than ingesting them.  This is because they are not decomposed by the potent hydrochloric acid in the stomach before reaching the bloodstream.  Stomach acids work to neutralize toxins to some degree and then the remaining toxins are passed through the normal filtration of the digestive system.  Chemicals absorbed through skin do not get diluted, filtered, or neutralized at all.  They enter the bloodstream, bypassing digestive decomposition.

The “Bad” Boys in Tanning Products

Retinyl Palmitate,  a form of vitamin A, is in 41% of all sunscreen products.  There is evidence to show that when it is applied to the skin in the presence of sunlight, it may actually speed the development of skin tumors and lesions.  The website, “Environmental Working Group”, (EWG)  an excellent source of information on harmful ingredients gives retinyl palmitate a very toxic rating:  http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredient/705545/RETINYL_PALMITATE_%28VITAMIN_A_PALMITATE%29/

Dihydroxyacetone (DHA), is used as the active ingredient in all chemical tanning agents.  (Do not confuse this with the omega 3 fatty acid which also uses the DHA abbreviation). DHA gives the skin the dark color by forming a chemical reaction with amino acids.  DHA, though only considered a moderate risk by the EWG site, prevents UVB absorption and thereby blocks the creation of the anti-cancer vitamin D.  It is like wearing a sunscreen for days, months or even years.  Weekly spray tanning, which is gaining more and more popularity every year, may result in some very unpleasant health conditions.

Erythrulose, another ingredient working similar to DHA, helps to bronze the skin.  It is considered “genotoxic” – a substance that alters the genetic structure.  One can only speculate what the long-term effects could be on the genetic line using such a product.

Ethoxydiglycol is a solvent that is present in most tanning products.  It is hazardous upon ingestion and inhalation.  It is also a minor skin irritant and is dangerous to the kidneys.  Based on animal studies, it may also cause infertility and birth defects.

There are many more harmful ingredients in tanning products including parabens and perfumes.  Do the research on a product before you apply it to your skin.  If you want an excellent resource guide to help you choose safe products, go to http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ . They probably have the most extensive data base on the ingredients in skin care products on the web.

Summer is around the corner.  Go out and enjoy the sunshine in moderation.  And remember, if you are dying for a sunless tan, you just might get your wish.

To your health!

We don’t hear too much about Evening Primrose Oil these days with the launch of new products every week.  It is a shame, because Evening Primrose Oil (EPO) is quite a remarkable nutrient and has many health benefits for a variety of conditions.

Evening Primrose Oil comes from a beautiful wildflower that is often considered a weed.  Though it is found in many areas around the world, it is most prevalent in the United States and Canada.

EPO contains essential fatty acids (EFAs) which must be obtained through the diet.  A fatty acid is created when fats are broken down in the body.  Fatty acids are considered to be good fat for the body because they are used by the cells for energy.  One of their key roles is removing cholesterol from the body. EPO contains the fatty acids, Omega 6, Linolenic Acid, and Gamma Linolenic Acid (GLA).  Some of the benefits of GLA include reducing inflammation as well as providing the body with energy and regulating body temperature.  Linolenic Acid is known for its ability to help balance insulin levels, regulate weight, and is even beneficial for more serious conditions like heart disease and other life-threatening illnesses.   Evening Primrose Oil has also been used for the following:

Fertility – Increases mucous production in the cervix which aids in the process.

Weight Loss – Stimulates the fat burning process by encouraging fatty tissue to burn calories.

Hormonal Imbalances – Good for PMS, Menopause and soreness of breasts that often accompany menstruation.

Skin Problems – Has been used to treat all types of skin rashes and acne.  Because EPO can also be used externally, it is great for skin hydration.

Other Uses for Evening Primrose Oil

EPO is known to be very good for inflammation-type conditions. EPO also has a long history of use with Native Americans healers for a variety of medicinal purposes including skin problems, digestive disturbances, liver toxicity and even hangovers.  In the book “Clear Body Clear Mind” (by L. Ron Hubbard), a manual for detoxing drugs and toxins from the body, EPO is used to help metabolize fat. 

As you can see, Evening Primrose Oil is quite special.  Try adding it to your daily regime if you suffer from any of the above conditions.

To Your Health!

What is a Solar Flare?

A solar flare is a magnetic storm on the sun which releases huge amounts of high-energy particles and gases which get ejected thousands of miles into space.

This past weekend saw the largest solar storm since 2005, resulting in a blast of radiation into our atmosphere. 

According to Professor W. Jeffrey Hughes, Director of the Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling at Boston University, “We have just gone through the quietest solar period in 100 years.  Next year will be a maximum peak for sun activity.  Activity should pick up over the next few years.  This is just a taste of what’s going to come next year and 2014”. 

How Solar Flares Affect the Human Body

There is evidence to suggest that the charged particles from solar flares can have an effect on human biology.  Solar flares may affect the Central Nervous System as well as brain activity. Symptoms reported after a bout of high solar flare activity include nervousness, irritability, dizziness, low energy, heart palpitations, headaches, and nauseous.  Solar flares and their waves of electronic particles can also have a powerful effect on a cellular level.

Solar Flares and Nuclear Plants

Solar flares have the power to blow out the transformers throughout the national energy grid.  This puts hundreds of nuclear power plants at risk.  Nuclear plants usually depend on power from the electrical grid to drive the coolant pumps rather than from the power plant itself.  If the electrical grid goes down, so do the coolant pumps.  The plants then depend on standby batteries and backup diesel generators.  These backups are limited. An example of this disastrous procedure was the failed efforts to maintain the coolants pumps working at the Fukushima nuclear plant.  Radiation is still being released from the Fukushima meltdown and will continue to do so for the foreseeable future.

Some researchers also claim that strong solar activity can disrupt the Earth’s tectonic plates and trigger earthquakes.  There was solar flare activity just prior to the New Zealand and Japan earthquakes in 2011.

Radiation is Everywhere

Whether we like it or not, we are being bombarded with radiation on a daily basis.  Though we can’t all run around in radiation protection suits, we can help protect our bodies from the damage it can do.

The “Dianazene” Formula

What is “Dianazene”?  This is a formula developed by L. Ron Hubbard.  Mr. Hubbard did extensive research into counteracting the effects of radiation.  In his book “All About Radiation”, Mr. Hubbard refers to experiments he did in 1950 with “nicotinic acid” (niacin) and other vitamins to remove radiation from the body.  He developed a formula called “Dianazene” which according to Mr. Hubbard, should be taken daily.  

“….where there is a radioactive atmosphere there is also a declining health rate”            L. Ron Hubbard, from “All About Radiation”

Peter Gillham has now made the Dianazene formula available for the public.  Take the Dianazene formula to protect yourself and your loved ones.

For more information go to:  http://vites.com/  or call 888 324-9904

Colloidal silver was the most common antibiotic in use until 1938.  In fact, silver was used for thousands of years as an anti-bacterial agent.  Dating back to about 4000 BC, Persians lined their water urns with silver and the Greeks and Romans lined their elaborate water systems with silver to prevent contamination. 

Silver is anti-viral, anti-fungal and anti-bacterial.  It disables the enzymes that these one-celled organisms need to metabolize oxygen, causing them to suffocate.  Colloidal silver can be used externally or internally with little chance of side effects or overdose.  Bacteria that has become immune to antibiotics has no immunity to colloidal silver!

Some uses for Colloidal Silver are:

·         Infections for eyes, wounds, respiratory and urinary infections

·         Toothaches

·         Fungus such as toenail or fingernail

·         Enhancing plant growth

·         Rinsing fruit and vegetables

·         Decontaminating water when travelling, camping or emergencies

  “Silver Defense”

Many years ago Peter Gillham developed an outstanding colloidal silver called, “Silver Defense”.  We have collected  many remarkable testimonials to the effectiveness of this product over the years.  Here is a recent example:

“I used Silver Defense on my husband with amazing results. He had a long term NASTY skin infection caused by some mold bacteria for several years. We spent hundreds of dollars between doctors and antibiotics.   Every now and then it would show back up and it would spread all over his right leg in the form of red painful pimples filled with pus.  I gave him the Silver Defense, both orally and topically. After about 3 weeks it was gone AND NEVER CAME BACK.”   LS, Los Angeles 

Silver Defense is very economical, can be stored for long periods of time, and is great to keep on hand.  We have customers that travel and carry it with them for many types of emergencies (ie food poisoning).

For more information feel free to call us or visit us online.

Silver Defense 2oz Bottle      ONLY $11.90

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Getting ready for the holidays can be a stressful time for many people.  Lack of sleep and a change in diet which are common at this time of year can add to the extra pressure of all the holiday festivities.  We have some tips to help you feel your best.

Magnesium

Magnesium is wonderful for stress as it relaxes the body.   This mineral is involved in over 300 processes in the body, making it one of the most valuable nutrients we can take any time of year.  We recommend taking a magnesium citrate for best absorption such as Natural Calm.

B Vitamins

Mental, emotional and physical stress deplete B vitamins which can leave you feeling fatigued and irritable.  Taking a complete B Complex can help you both physically and mentally. 

Bee Pollen

This may be one of the healthiest dietary supplements on the market.  Well renowned for increased energy, bee pollen is rich in vitamins (including B vitamins), which helps reduce stress, cleanse toxins and aid digestion.  Bee pollen also contains powerful minerals such as calcium, iron, potassium and zinc.  If you are eating more calories than usual, bee pollen is a great way to improve your metabolism and help reduce weight.  It is loaded with amino acids which causes the body to work hard to break these molecules down.  You will burn more calories digesting them than fats or carbohydrates.  Bee Pollen also contains phenylalanine – an amino acid that helps regulate appetite.

Digestive Enzymes

With all the tempting goodies to indulge in during December, a good way to ensure that you digest your food and help stave off weight gain is to take a complete enzyme supplement with your food.  Symptoms like gas and bloating can be minimized .  Peter Gillham’s “Digestion Essentials”,  is a complete enzyme complex which helps break down all food groups.

“Yeast” Loves the Holidays too!

Eating more refined carbohydrates can also result in an overgrowth of yeast, also known as “Candida”.  Try to avoid sugars and starches as much as possible and take a product which helps eliminate yeast both during the holiday season and after.

And the BEST tip for holiday stress is…….HAVE LOTS OF FUN!

Healthfully yours

Did you know you can eat all you want this holiday season and also maintain your weight? 

Here is a tip to help you keep off unwanted pounds:

After a day of “indulgement”, you can take off the excess weight (and maybe even a little more) by eating only lean protein for a day (or two).   What is meant by lean protein?  By this we mean any non-oily fish, poultry (skin removed), low fat beef (10% fat content or less, all visible fat removed), or non-fat dairy products.   Do not use any oil when cooking the protein except a small amount of olive oil spray or few drops of olive oil wiped around the pan with a paper towel.  Eat nothing else for 1-3 days but lean protein.  No sugar, starch or vegetables should be eaten.  Non-fat yogurt can be sweetened with stevia or one of the non-caloric fiber sweeteners such as erythritol or inulin.  Eat to your heart’s content.  There are no restrictions on calories.

The above is a great way to maintain your weight over the next few weeks or any time you need to drop a few extra pounds.  This is not, however, a long-term solution to lose weight.  We only recommend sensible eating habits for that.

Let us know how our weight loss tip works for you.  Post a comment.  We would LOVE to hear from you!

To Your Health!

 
We hear a lot about stress and anxiety nowadays. Life seemed so simple back in the 50's. What changed?

Of course there is no quick answer to what causes stress and anxiety. Economic problems, poor food choices, environmental contaminents are a few of the culprits that are contributing to this situation.

If you are looking for a natural remedy to help beat stress, then we have a few suggestions for you.

Natural Calm

We love this product. It has been out top selling product for 20 years. Natural Calm is a magnesium only powder that you mix with hot water for a calming drink. Magnesium relaxes the body (the opposite of calcium, which strengthens it). A balance in the body of calcium and magnesium is very imporant to feel relaxed. Nowadays, we ingest much more calcium than magnesium. Stress and caffeine both deplete magnesium from the body (as well as many other things). Natural Calm should definitely be at the top of your list for any effective stress management protocol.

Your Liver

Your liver is the major detoxification organ of the body. When the liver gets clogged up from an overload of toxins, this will cause an enormous stress on the body. Having a body that does not feel healthy reduces your ability to handle stress and the problems associated with it. We highly recommend you cleanse your liver at least once a year. Our “Liver Rejuvenator” cleanse is an excellent choice to help with this.

Don't Forget Your Kidneys

Your kidneys also play a major role in keeping the body free of toxins. They should also be cleansed yearly to help you feel your best. Our “Kidney Rejuvenator” program is a great companion to the “Liver Rejuvenator” program.

Healthy Diet

The importance of a nutritious, healthy diet cannot be emphasized enough. Sugar, fast food, food additives, artificial sweeteners, unhealthy fats are slowly poisoning your body. If you want to feel relaxed, eat a nutritious diet which contains mainly plant-based foods such as whole grains, fruits, vegetables, nuts and seeds. Minimizing dairy and animal-based foods, along with the other unhealthy food choices, will not only help give you a relaxed state of mind but the other benefits are enormous too.

Exercise

We would be remiss if we didn't talk about the importance of exercise for relieving stress. Squeezing in 20 – 30 minutes a day can not only add years to your life, but can help burn off calories, aid in toxin elimination and increase energy.

There are many herbal remedies that can also aid in the reduction of stress and anxiety. Go to your local healthfood store and ask about some of them. We have found over the years that each person responds to products differently. You need to discover what will work for your body.

Wishing you success with a healthy body and state of mind!

To Your Health!

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What is Candida?

 Candida is a yeast that exists in the body normally in small amounts. Nowadays, there are many people who suffer from an overgrowth of candida causing a wide range of symptoms ranging from mild to severe. Recently, Dr. Oz, on his TV show, stated that 40% to 50% of all women have yeast infections (caused from Candida overgrowth). That is truly an epidemic.

An overgrowth of candida occurs when a person's immune system has been compromised usually by stress, antibiotics or poor diet. Heavy metals and mold in the body can also contribute to this condition.

 Symptoms

 Here are some of the more common symptoms of a candida overgrowth:

• Sleep abnormalties

• Fatigue

• Sore throat

• Nasal problems

• Painful joints/muscles

• Mental fogginess, lack of focus

• White coated tongue

• Yeast infections

• Bowel elimination problems (too much or too little)

• Frequent urination

• Ringing in the ears

• Food allergies

• Skin infections

• Oral thrush

• Obesity

• Digestion difficulties

The Solution

Most holistic practitioners agree that the presence of a candida overgrowth also indicates there are parasites in the body. It is highly recommended that a good parasite cleanse be done as well as a colon cleanse to ensure elimination is working optimally. There are many natural remedies to help kill the candida such as oil of oregano, grapefruit seed extract, garlic, olive leaf, caprylic acid and black walnut tincture combined with wormwood capsules. Some people have report relief using a good colloidal silver.

Probiotics – A person with a candida overgrowth should immediately start taking a good probiotic to replenish the good flora.

Diet – The key to your recovery of candida and any other health problem is what you eat. Lack of a poor diet caused the candida in the first place. A good diet will keep your immune system strong so you will not fall victim to candida overgrowth or any other non-optimum condition. 

The healthiest individuals around the world eat a low fat, plant-based diet. This means animal protein is eaten very little, if at all. Your diet should consist of lots of healthy fruits and vegetables (organic wherever possible), whole grains and beans. Those foods should comprise the bulk of your meals. Sugar (including artificial sugars) should be avoided completely and salt kept to a minimum.

Suggested reading: “Eat to Live” by Dr. Joel Fuhrman

“The China Study” by T. Colin Campbell, PhD

To Your Health!

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Natural Vitality's "Natural Calm" can change your life. Well, okay,  we don't mean you will win the lottery or turn the clock back 20 years.  But this pretty amazing product has been know to help tens of thousands of people with dozens of various body problems over the past 20 years.  That 's pretty life changing, isn't it?  

Natural Calm contains a very assimilable form of magnesium.  Magnesium is VERY important for the body.  In fact, it is one of the most important minerals your body needs.  Magnesium is the relaxing mineral.  Calcium is the strengthening one.  A poor diet, stress, caffeine and  an excess of calcium (added to almost everything these days) depletes our magnesium stores.  In fact, all that calcium you are taking will not get absorbed properly without magnesium 

Magnesium has been know to help:

Relaxation -  Sleep can improve quite remarkably as well as other needless worrying and irritability

Muscle Tension and Cramps -  Feeling stiff and sore sometimes?  Take a glass of Natural Calm.

Energy -  Magnesium is a key component to maintain the body's vitality

Hormonal Imbalances -  can help with the physical and mental difficulties associated with PMS and Menopause

Bowel Elimination -  Stress and a less than perfect diet greatly effect our bowel movements.  We should all have 2 - 3 eliminations a day.  Natural Calm can help achieve that.

Here are a few more ways Natural Calm can assist the body.  Doing a nutritional detox?  Natural Calm is a great addition to help you through the detoxification process.  Liver cleansing?  You can substitute Natural Calm for Epson salts (another form of magnesium) if you are doing a liver/gallbladder cleanse.   Epson salts are.....well just plain nasty tasting!  Kicking a drug habit?  Natural Calm can assist with the withdrawl symptoms.  

Ok, so you won't necessarily win an Oscar or Pullitzer prize because you take Natural Calm.  But it could sure help you feel better along the way towards achieving your goals!

Try Natural Calm today.  Visit our website:

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