Saturday, November 5, 2011

Canadians Do Not Get Enough Fruits ansd Vegetables

Everyone today is aware of the
importance of a diet rich in plantbased
nutrients from vegetables and
fruit to prevent disease and ensure a
long, healthy life. Yet, many of us
do not achieve the 7 to 10 servings
of vegetables and fruits recommended
by the Canadian Food
Guide, 2008 Edition. Furthermore,
much of the fruits and vegetables
we do eat lack nutrients due to storage,
cooking, and poor soil conditions.
In addition, the use of pesticides
and chemicals reduce the
quality and safety of foods.
But there is a way to make up for
dietary shortfalls in quality and
nutrition: Consume specially formulated
green and fruit based
superfood concentrates like
GreenZone and Zambroza.
GreenZone is a convenient powdered
food supplement (available in
capsules, too) that can help you get
the plant-based nutrition you need
to enjoy optimum health.
In fact, GreenZone is so brimming
with nutrition it is considered
a whole “superfood.”
GreenZone provides balanced
nutrition following the 40-30-30
principle: 40 percent of calories
from carbohydrates, 30 percent
from proteins, and 30 percent from
fats. This balance allows
GreenZone to help maximize the
body's fat-burning and energyreleasing
mechanisms. It blends the
most nutritionally dense greens,
algaes and herbs for the best
Few Canadians get the
recommended amount of
fruits and vegetables
utilization by the body.
One of the first things you’ll
notice after taking GreenZone for
some time is stronger nails, healthier
hair and improved skin condition.
You’ll have increased vitality
and endurance. You’ll experience
less stress and fewer bouts with illness.
Because GreenZone is a low
glycemic food, many people also
report better control of their blood
sugar.
And for those looking to lose
weight, GreenZone increases your
metabolism without causing nervousness
or heart palpitations.
One serving of a whole food supplement
like GreenZone is nutritionally
equivalent to 6 servings of
healthy salad. Whole food supplements
also have one of the highest
ORAC scores (antioxidant potential)
of any fruit or vegetable.
Just as GreenZone satisfies your
body’s need for vegetable nutrition,
the fruit-juice blend, Zambroza,
meets your need for nutrients and
phytochemicals from fruit. Most
recently, Zambroza received one of
the highest antioxidant (ORAC) ratings
from an independent laboratory.
And no wonder! Zambroza contains
extracts and juices from some
of the most potent fruits in the
world like blueberry, mangosteen,
goji berry, raspberries, grapes,
grape seeds and even green tea.
Just a 1/2 ounce serving of
Zambroza is nutritionally
The Dirty Dozen
Called the Dirty Dozen, these
are the 12 most likely produce
items to be contaminated by
pesticides according to
research conducted by the
USDA and FDA:
• Apples
• Bell Peppers
• Celery
• Cherries
• Grapes (imported)
• Nectarines
• Peaches
• Pears
• Potatoes
• Red Raspberries
• Spinach
• Strawberries
equivalent to a serving of fruit.
Taken twice daily it’s powerful
defence against many of today’s
chronic health concerns. It’s also
delicious tasting.
Supplementing with “Superfood” concentrates can make up for
poor food choices and a lack of proper nutrition

Dr Bill Keller on Zambroza

At Nature’s Sunshine, I firmly
believe that original basic science
research is of paramount
importance. I feel that this belief is
shared by my colleagues because
everyone recognizes the important
correlation between company prestige
and research that supports the
products that we sell. We ask fundamental
questions about product
benefits and then design experiments
that provide the answers.
This approach separates Nature’s
Sunshine from the competition.
After considerable thought, I have
listed below salient points that
define the importance of original
basic science research:
• Verifies and/or establishes
the identity of
actives from an ingredient
• Correlates benefits
with identified actives
• Substantiates the science
behind ingredient
claims
• Establishes ingredient
value
• Confirms Nature’s
Sunshine as an industry
leader through publication
in peer reviewed
scientific journals
• Honours the scientific
integrity of defining and characterizing
the highest quality products
available
• Instills a high degree of consumer
confidence
Again, recognizing, embracing,
and pursuing these points distinguishes
Nature’s Sunshine as a first
class nutritional supplement company.
I have known Professor Doug
Kinghorn for 30 years. He is a
world class scientist in the discipline
of natural product chemistry
(Pharmacognosy). Professor
Kinghorn occupies an endowed
research chair at the prestigious
Ohio State University.
Professor Kinghorn and I
have collaborated on many
projects that focus on
Nature’s Sunshine’s high
quality products. Zambroza
has been a major research
effort for the past four
years. Mangosteen
(Garcinia mangostana), the
core fruit of Zambroza, has
yielded some fascinating
research results.
Xanthones are a class of
plant chemicals that are
found abundantly in mangosteen.
Not only are
the xanthones powerful
Some Of The Science
Behind The Benefits Of
Zambroza™ And Paw Paw Common cold meets
its match in ancient herb
A University of Western Ontario
and University of Alberta team
found that ginseng extracts
"have been found to have the
potential to modulate both natural
and acquired immune
responses." The four-month test
involved 280 subjects between
18 and 65 years of age. At the
conclusion of the test 10% of
the ginseng group reported only
experiencing two or more colds
during the cold/flu season. More
than double that percentage
reported having caught colds in
the placebo group.
In another study from the
Journal of the American
Geriatric Society, 2004, 200 elderly
subjects were given either
ginseng extract or a placebo during
flu season. At the end of the
study, researchers found the
incidence of influenza was considerably
higher in the placebo
group than the ginseng group.
Hand washing best
prevention
According to Health Canada the
best prevention against catching
a virus is frequent hand washing.
Most germs are caught
through hand to eye, face and
mouth contact.
Healthy Bits
Nature’s News
News and information from the world of herbs and nutrition science
by William J. Keller, Ph.D.
Vol. 1/No. 1.
antioxidants, but we also believe
that they possess many other beneficial
effects. Our first scientific
investigation of mangosteen resulted
in the isolation of ten different
xanthones in chemically pure form
and three of these were new from
Nature. Once we determined the
chemical structure of these three
xanthones, we knew that no one
else had ever isolated them. These
pure xanthones were then shown to
have outstanding antioxidant activity.
Further evaluation of these isolated
xanthones suggested cancer
chemoprevention potential. These
data were first published as an
abstract and presented as a poster
paper at the Annual Meeting of the
American Society of
Pharmacognosy in 2005 and then
published as a full paper in the peer
reviewed Journal of Agricultural
and Food Chemistry.
A follow-up study on mangosteen
xanthones was recently published
as an abstract, presented as a poster
paper, and a manuscript has been
accepted for publication in the peer
reviewed Journal of Natural
Products. In this work, five additional
xanthones were isolated in
chemically pure form and two of
these had never been isolated from
Nature before. These isolated xanthones
showed powerful cancer
chemopreventive activity in our
quinone reductase induction bioassay
which suggests an inhibition of
cancer initiation.
Focusing on another benefit of
the mangosteen xanthones, several
researchers have published on their
anti-inflammatory properties. For
example, it has been shown that by
neutralizing free radicals, the
polyphenolic xanthones relieve
oxidative stress which, in turn,
reduces inflammation. Other
researchers have demonstrated that
mangosteen xanthones reduce the
production of pro-inflammatory
prostaglandins by inhibiting COX
(cyclooxygenase). My collaboration
with Professor Kinghorn recently
revealed a new
mangosteen xanthone
mechanism.
We found that by
inhibiting a
nuclear factor
called NF-KB, the
xanthones block
the production of
pro-inflammatory
proteins
(cytokines) and enzymes (COX) to
afford a powerful anti-inflammatory
effect. We now have three mechanisms
that can be used to explain
how the xanthones suppress inflammation.
I am sure that many of you

Study on Ginseng and the Common Cold

Common cold meets
its match in ancient herb
A University of Western Ontario
and University of Alberta team
found that ginseng extracts
"have been found to have the
potential to modulate both natural
and acquired immune
responses." The four-month test
involved 280 subjects between
18 and 65 years of age. At the
conclusion of the test 10% of
the ginseng group reported only
experiencing two or more colds
during the cold/flu season. More
than double that percentage
reported having caught colds in
the placebo group.
In another study from the
Journal of the American
Geriatric Society, 2004, 200 elderly
subjects were given either
ginseng extract or a placebo during
flu season. At the end of the
study, researchers found the
incidence of influenza was considerably
higher in the placebo
group than the ginseng group.
Hand washing best
prevention
According to Health Canada the
best prevention against catching
a virus is frequent hand washing.
Most germs are caught
through hand to eye, face and
mouth contact.

Cancer Facts

Cancer Facts
• 159,900 Canadians will be diagnosed
with cancer in 2007
• 72,700 of those Canadians will
die from the disease
• 1 out of 4 Canadians will die of
cancer
• Men are slightly more likely
than women of developing cancer
• Cancer is the leading cause of
premature death in Canada
Source: Canadian Cancer Society.

Paw Paw

I am sure that many of you
remember my seminars on Paw
Paw (Asimina triloba) as well as
Paw Paw presentations by Dr. Jerry
McLaughlin, Spence Masson, and
others. Recall that our product Paw
Paw contains a Paw Paw twig
extract. This extract is composed of
over 50 active acetogenins. The fact
that the twigs needed for extraction
are expensive to source (collect)
prompted me to conduct more
research. A collaborative research
project with Dr. Kirk Pomper from
Kentucky State University yielded
some surprising results. We found
that ripe Paw Paw fruits contained
higher concentrations of active acetogenins
as compared to the twigs.
These findings may lead to a less
expensive product because ripe
fruits are much easier to collect and
extract than the twigs.
For a long time it was assumed
that Paw Paw could not be combined
with antioxidants. This old
view suggested to avoid this combination
because the Paw Paw
induced cell apoptosis (programmed
cell death) would be
blocked by antioxidants. The current
view, based on our research
efforts, is that antioxidants have no
effect on Paw Paw’s action. In collaboration
with the Ford Cancer
Center, we have demonstrated that
with cultures of HCT-116 (human
colon cancer) cells, Paw Paw, in
combination with a wide variety of
different antioxidants, including
Zambroza, showed the same effect
as when Paw Paw was used alone.
Furthermore, it appears that antioxidants
may actually complement
Paw Paw. Recently published data
show that antioxidants block cellular
HIF-1 (Hypoxia Induced Factor)
by depriving this protein of needed
free radicals. Without free radicals
HIF-1 does not function and without
HIF-1 cancer cells cannot grow
in anaerobic conditions that occur
when tumours are rapidly growing.
Therefore, it appears that Zambroza
and Paw Paw is a beneficial combination
in most cases.
The science behind pharmacognosy
is fascinating and in this article
I have presented a brief scientific
tale of two products. I believe
that you can now see a correlation
of ingredient actives with the health
benefits of these products. These
correlations are supported by scientific
evidence, much of which came
from our original research. This
original research contributes to the
scientific substantiation of product
value and is a mark of distinction
that characterizes Nature’s
Sunshine. And finally, through this
article you have come away with an
understanding of how an industry
leader creates knowledge that facilitates
the development of their truly
outstanding products.
Cancer Facts
• 159,900 Canadians will be diagnosed
with cancer in 2007
• 72,700 of those Canadians will
die from the disease
• 1 out of 4 Canadians will die of
cancer
• Men are slightly more likely
than women of developing cancer
• Cancer is the leading cause of
premature death in Canada
Source: Canadian Cancer Society.

Paw Paw

I am sure that many of you
remember my seminars on Paw
Paw (Asimina triloba) as well as
Paw Paw presentations by Dr. Jerry
McLaughlin, Spence Masson, and
others. Recall that our product Paw
Paw contains a Paw Paw twig
extract. This extract is composed of
over 50 active acetogenins. The fact
that the twigs needed for extraction
are expensive to source (collect)
prompted me to conduct more
research. A collaborative research
project with Dr. Kirk Pomper from
Kentucky State University yielded
some surprising results. We found
that ripe Paw Paw fruits contained
higher concentrations of active acetogenins
as compared to the twigs.
These findings may lead to a less
expensive product because ripe
fruits are much easier to collect and
extract than the twigs.
For a long time it was assumed
that Paw Paw could not be combined
with antioxidants. This old
view suggested to avoid this combination
because the Paw Paw
induced cell apoptosis (programmed
cell death) would be
blocked by antioxidants. The current
view, based on our research
efforts, is that antioxidants have no
effect on Paw Paw’s action. In collaboration
with the Ford Cancer
Center, we have demonstrated that
with cultures of HCT-116 (human
colon cancer) cells, Paw Paw, in
combination with a wide variety of
different antioxidants, including
Zambroza, showed the same effect
as when Paw Paw was used alone.
Furthermore, it appears that antioxidants
may actually complement
Paw Paw. Recently published data
show that antioxidants block cellular
HIF-1 (Hypoxia Induced Factor)
by depriving this protein of needed
free radicals. Without free radicals
HIF-1 does not function and without
HIF-1 cancer cells cannot grow
in anaerobic conditions that occur
when tumours are rapidly growing.
Therefore, it appears that Zambroza
and Paw Paw is a beneficial combination
in most cases.
The science behind pharmacognosy
is fascinating and in this article
I have presented a brief scientific
tale of two products. I believe
that you can now see a correlation
of ingredient actives with the health
benefits of these products. These
correlations are supported by scientific
evidence, much of which came
from our original research. This
original research contributes to the
scientific substantiation of product
value and is a mark of distinction
that characterizes Nature’s
Sunshine. And finally, through this
article you have come away with an
understanding of how an industry
leader creates knowledge that facilitates
the development of their truly
outstanding products.
Cancer Facts
• 159,900 Canadians will be diagnosed
with cancer in 2007
• 72,700 of those Canadians will
die from the disease
• 1 out of 4 Canadians will die of
cancer
• Men are slightly more likely
than women of developing cancer
• Cancer is the leading cause of
premature death in Canada
Source: Canadian Cancer Society.

Multiple Supplement Users in Better Health

A 2007 study presented in Nutrition
Journal concludes that individuals
who take multiple supplements are
in better health and have fewer diseases
than those who don’t take
supplements or those who take only
a single supplement. According to
the study, this is due to higher
nutrient concentrations in the body.
Disease risk factors that decreased
with the increased use of supplements
included elevated homocysteine
levels, triglycerides, the ratio
of HDL-to-LDL cholesterol, and
the level of pro-inflammatory biomarkers.
In this study those who took multiple
supplements were 73% less
likely to have diabetes. Multiplesupplement
users had a 39%
decrease in the risk of high blood
pressure and had healthier levels of
homocysteine, triglycerides and
LDL cholesterol, risk factors of
heart disease.
Multiple-supplement users were
defined as individuals who took a
multi-vitamin/mineral supplement,
B-complex, vitamins C, E, and D,
antioxidants, omega 3 fatty acids,
and herbal supplements on a regular
basis over a prolonged period of
years.
What’s news in this study is that
it demonstrates the superior health
benefits achieved by taking multiple
combined nutrients in forms of
vitamins, minerals, antioxidants,
fatty acids and herbs. Those who
took just one single supplement—
say vitamin C only—did not fare as
well in the study.
Prestigious medical journal
recommends adults
take supplements to
prevent disease
It wasn’t that long ago that the
Journal of the American Medical
Association startled the medical
world with the recommendation
that, in addition to a healthy
lifestyle, adults take a multi-vitamin/
mineral supplement for the
prevention of chronic life-threatening
diseases. This was an astonishing
admission, since for decades
mainstream medicine would not
budge from its insistence that one
can get all the nutrition needed
from a balanced diet. However,
with mounting evidence and solid
science behind the use of higher
levels of vitamins and minerals,
modern medicine was forced to do
an about-face.
So, follow your doctor’s orders—
with that apple a day, don’t forget
your supplements.
Multiple supplement
users in better health,

Garlic

Garlic, that smelly little bulb, more
than any other herb has played a
major role in all cuisines of the
world, and in the medicines of
every great civilization. With such a
reputation it’s not surprising that
this humble vegetable continues to
astound modern researchers.
Although small in size, the clove
of garlic is a source of over 100
health-promoting compounds: 75
different organosulfur compounds
(allicin being one of them),
saponins, polyphenols, selenium,
arginine, vitamin C, potassium and
zinc, to name but a few. As with
most whole foods, garlic's healthpromoting
abilities are probably
due to the sum of the whole, rather
than a single component.
With that said, science has discovered
some compounds are more
abundant than others, and the sulfur-
containing compounds in garlic
appear to be responsible for many
of its powers.
Studies indicate garlic protective
against some cancers
A number of studies have reported
on garlic’s ability to fight cancer,
and research continues to find out
just how. A review of more than
thirty-five studies report some protective
effect against cancer in
about 75% of the published articles.
Garlic supports cardiovascular
health
Garlic has gained lots of attention
for its benefit to cardiovascular
health. Specifically, powerful
antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
compounds in garlic protect LDL
cholesterol from oxidation, raise
levels of HDL cholesterol, improve
triglyceride levels, reduce levels of
heart-damaging homocysteine,
inhibit blood clotting, improve
blood pressure, reduce plaque formation,
and protect against the
damaging affect of free radicals and
toxins such as cigarette smoke.
Powerful antibiotic activity
In the oldest records of medicine
garlic has been used as an antiinfectious
agent.
Four Thieves Vinegar was a concoction
fed to condemned criminals
in the 1700s made of vinegar wine
and crushed garlic. During the
bubonic plague in 1721, as part of
their death sentence, criminals were
condemned to collect dead bodies
and dig their graves. Surprisingly,
the criminals avoided catching the
plague due to the garlic concoction
they drank!
Today, garlic has been the subject
of many studies into its antibiotic
and antiviral powers. Not surprising,
garlic has been shown to
defend against a host of pathogens.
Even antibiotic-resistant strains of
staphylococci have been no match
for garlic.
How to buy garlic supplements
When purchasing garlic supplements
look for a supplement that
provides all the components of
fresh garlic. Some odourless products
have removed important constituents
of the fresh bulb. Look for
a supplement that guarantees
potency.
Cardioprotective effects of garlic found in
various clinical studies
Condition studied % of improvement from garlic
Platelet adhesion 35-58%
(sticking together)
Platelet aggregation 10-25%
(clotting)
LDL cholesterol 5-12%
Total serum cholesterol 6-31+%
Triglycerides 10-19%
Blood pressure 6-8%
Homocysteine 24-35%
LDL oxidation 35-51%
Oxidative damage caused by smoking 29-48%
Microcirculation 67%

Listen to Your Gut

A healthy intestinal environment is
the very foundation of good health.
And one of the best ways to keep
your intestines in good health is to
ensure a proper balance of gut flora
(friendly bacteria).
Having a healthy population of
gut flora alleviates several uncomfortable
conditions like gas and
bloating, diarrhea, constipation,
Irritable Bowel Syndrome, yeast
overgrowth and general intestinal
discomfort.
But that’s just the beginning. The
benefits of maintaining good intestinal
bacteria levels go far beyond
easing intestinal discomforts. Gut
flora produce certain B vitamins
and even omega-3 fatty acids.
They’re responsible for producing
digestive enzymes like lactase, and
powerful immune factors.
But this critical ecosystem is
fragile and easily disturbed. Some
antibiotics can completely kill off
Hippocrates said...
Eating alone will not keep a
man well; he must also take
exercise. For food and exercise,
while possessing opposite qualities,
yet work together to produce
health.
—Hippocrates, 5th Century
Do vitamins extend
lifespan?
In a UCLA report in 1992 it was
announced that men who took
800 mg a day of vitamin C lived
six years longer than those who
consumed the FDA's recommended
daily allowance of
60 mg a day. The study, which
evaluated 11,348 participants
over a ten year period of time,
showed that high vitamin C
intake extended average life
span and reduced mortality from
cardiovascular disease by 42%.
This study was published in the
journal Epidemiology (1992;
3:3, pp 194-202).
In another study involving
11,178 participants (published in
The American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition August 1996),
those who took vitamin C and E
supplements experienced a 42%
reduction in overall mortality.
Yellow pigment is a
potent antioxidant
Science has discovered that
turmeric, the yellow compound
in curcumin, has some impressive
antioxidant properties.
Some of its published benefits
include cardiovascular support,
and reduced inflammation. You
can find turmeric in the NSP’s
Super Trio Pack.
Healthy Bits
the beneficial bacteria in the gut.
Steroid drugs like cortisone and
prednisone, as well as birth control
pills and chemotherapy can also
upset your gut flora. In addition,
poor nutrition and weak digestion
can impair the efficiency of intestinal
bacteria, as can stress, trauma,
surgery, or parasitic infestation.
When the number or activity
level of your good bacteria drops
too low, it opens the door for harmful
bacteria to proliferate, allowing
the opportunity for diseases to
develop.
Keeping your population of
friendly bacteria up is an important
step to good health. To restore
friendly bacteria take a daily supplement
and you’ll soon be back in
balance.
Supplement daily with
Bifidophilus Flora Force or
Acidophilus/Bifidobacterium.

Healthy Tidbits

Healthy Tidbits

Hippocrates said...
Eating alone will not keep a
man well; he must also take
exercise. For food and exercise,
while possessing opposite qualities,
yet work together to produce
health.
—Hippocrates, 5th Century
Do vitamins extend
lifespan?
In a UCLA report in 1992 it was
announced that men who took
800 mg a day of vitamin C lived
six years longer than those who
consumed the FDA's recommended
daily allowance of
60 mg a day. The study, which
evaluated 11,348 participants
over a ten year period of time,
showed that high vitamin C
intake extended average life
span and reduced mortality from
cardiovascular disease by 42%.
This study was published in the
journal Epidemiology (1992;
3:3, pp 194-202).
In another study involving
11,178 participants (published in
The American Journal of
Clinical Nutrition August 1996),
those who took vitamin C and E
supplements experienced a 42%
reduction in overall mortality.
Yellow pigment is a
potent antioxidant
Science has discovered that
turmeric, the yellow compound
in curcumin, has some impressive
antioxidant properties.
Some of its published benefits
include cardiovascular support,
and reduced inflammation. You
can find turmeric in the NSP’s
Super Trio Pack.

Indigestion

Indigestion

Many people who suffer from indigestion
are actually deficient in
digestive enzymes.
The process of digesting food
starts in the mouth, where chewing
and saliva begin the breakdown of
food. The process is then continued
in the stomach and intestines. Raw
fruits and vegetables contain their
own digestive enzymes to help in
their own digestion. However,
meats and other cooked foods are
devoid of enzymes and are hard on
the digestive system.
Over the years our digestive system
falters from dietary abuses and
Acid indigestion may mean
not enough enzymes
a reduction in digestive fluids.
Digestive enzyme supplements to
the rescue! By taking digestive
enzymes with meals you can reduce
digestive upsets because the
enzymes help your body digest
food. Digestive enzymes also help
you absorb more of your food’s
nutrients.
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Migraine Headahes

Migraine Facts: Know the
symptoms
It is estimated that 30 million North
Americans suffer from migraine
headaches on a regular basis.
For unknown reasons, migraine
headaches are three times more
common in women than
in men. Most migraine sufferers
(about 60 percent) experience their
first attack before the age of twenty.
Symptoms of migraine may
include:
• Moderate to severe pain on one
or both sides of the head
• Pulsating or throbbing pain
• Pain worse with physical activity
• Nausea with or without vomiting
• Sensitivity to light or sound
Approximately 20 percent of people
with migraines experience
what's called an aura prior to the
migraine. Symptoms of an aura
include flashes of light, zig zags, or
blind spots in your vision or tingling
in one arm or leg.
There is a natural solution called
Feverfew. Feverfew has traditionally
been used to alleviate or lessen
the severity of migraine headaches,
and to reduce the intensity and
Plant relief for migraine sufferers
duration of migraine headaches.
High Potency Feverfew provides
six times more parthenolides—its
active ingredient—per capsule than
the regular feverfew supplements
sold on the market.
For the most
effective relief
take High
Potency
Feverfew on a
regular basis to
reduce the frequency
and
intensity of
migraines.
Nothing written or portrayed in this publication should be taken as prescription, diagnoses or a substitute for consultation
with a competent health professional. It is advisable to seek the advice of your doctor concerning any ailment or when
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Antiperspirants and Cancer

Studies Link Antiperspirants to Cancer

For years the link between breast
cancer and antiperspirants has been
scoffed at and regarded an urban
myth due to a lack of evidence.
That was until British researchers
found chemicals used in antiperspirants
and other cosmetic products
in breast tumors.
"Our research certainly does not
prove causality, but we believe that
in a few of these tumors the level of
this chemical was high enough to
promote breast cancer cell growth,”
says lead researcher Philippa
Darbre, PhD.
In a more recent study, British
researcher Dr Chris Exley, showed
that higher concentrations of aluminum
salts, a common ingredient
in antiperspirants, can be found in
breast tissue and breast fat nearest
to the underarm region. In 17 breast
cancer patients who underwent a
mastectomy, aluminum was found
to have passed through the underarm
skin and into breast tissue.
“Aluminum is a metalloestrogen,
it is genotoxic, is bound by DNA
and has been shown to be
carcinogenic. The confirmed
presence of aluminum
in breast tissue
biopsies highlights its
potential as a possible
factor in the aetiology of
breast cancer,” said Dr.
Exley.
Aluminum used in
antiperspirants acts as
estrogen and therefore
could increase the risk of
other estrogen-related
cancers, such as prostate
cancer, and may also
interfere with hormonal
balance.
There is a natural,
effective alternative to
antiperspirants that might
just reduce your risk of some cancers.
Natural deodorants made of large
alum molecules in a salt form that
cannot be absorbed into the body or
blood stream are available. They
don’t contain aluminum that can
clog pores or enter the body.
Neither do they stop the natural
process of perspiration
in attempting to eliminate
odour. Natural deodorants
work by keeping the bacteria
on the skin from multiplying.
They effectively
impede the growth of bacteria
by raising the pH level
of the skin, forming a highalkaline
environment that
stops bacteria in its tracks.
Natural deodorants don’t
just mask odour but actually
eliminate it.
Sadly, despite this new
evidence and the availability
of healthy alternatives for
women and men, the
antiperspirant/cosmetic
industry still claims the cancer link
to its products is a myth.
NSP offers Crystal Clear, a natural
deodorant that is safe and effective
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Urinary Tract Infection

38. Urinary Tract Infection and Weight Loss

Terry had just completed a 3 day course with Donna Roth and she was all fired up about taking her health on ,in a big way . She was several pounds overweight, feeling fat and uncomfortable. She had in the past experienced urinary tract infections that created those horrible burning sensations whenever she went to the bathroom. Purchasing the book , Paleo Diet by Dr Cordain and the essential Nature’s Sunshine products was Terry’s first step. Now armed with knowledge and determination Terry started her herbal routine ;
Probiotic 11 , 2 capsules first thing in the morning,
A shake with frozen berries, whey protein as in NutriBurn and Chinese Mineral Chi Tonic,
Drinking lots of water and Chlorophyll to flush the system then exercise .
Sugar and grains were totally eliminated.
Parsley, Capsicum and Super Omega 3 were taken with each meal
These products were indicated by a Zyto scan and Donna Roth’s muscle testing technique. When the occasional hunger or craving struck Terry , she simply ate some almonds. Only one week into the program Terry, feeling quite confident and in control , started to feel that awful dreaded sensation of burning within the urinary tract, a feeling she had in the past identified with as a urinary tract infection. The thought of going to the doctor crossed her mind but only for an instant when she came to the realization that the only thing the doctor could do for her was to prescribe an antibiotic which she had succumbed to in the past. But not this time ! An absolute “AHA” moment hit her! “If I but feed my body what it really needs then my body will heal itself .” That statement struck her as profound and almost new founded ! The course had taught her to take control. to be empowered and to trust in the obvious. Yes her body would heal even without the antibiotics that she was taught to rely on in the past. The past was the past and this was no longer a part of her being. Terry had entered into the dark tunnel of the unknown . Would she live through this without antibiotics. Would these simple herbs really heal her body? All kinds of questions flooded her anxious mind. She dived into this program with purpose . She increased her water consumption with lots of Chlorophyll, she increased the Parsley especially designed for the kidneys to 8 capsules a day. The end was certainly nowhere in sight. The bloating was getting worse and the pain was in no way subsiding. Day three and still no results and things were now even worse than ever ! Fright was almost ready to take over. However, one thing was clear; quitting was not an option. The words from Donna’s course kept ringing in her ears, “Feed the body and allow the body to take its course of action and give it time to heal. Infections usually take about 3 to 7 days.” The morning of the fourth day finally arrived . Terry woke up to use the bathroom. The bloating was gone . The pain had subsided. The burning sensation was no longer there . In truth the urinary tract infection was gone! “ I had just crossed the threshold of the incredible ! I had cured my urinary tract infection without any antibiotics! “ Now onto the scale for the morning weigh–in : two pounds lighter and 5 pounds in total since starting the program one week ago. How empowering to know that your body will heal all on its own once you provide it with the nutrition it needs to do the healing!