Category Archives: Alternative Healthcare

Type 2 Guide For You!

To have a complete guide on a disease you may have recently be diagnosed with or have had but still had questions is an amazing and important discovery in which we all would want and appreciate.  A guide that covers all aspects of a disease from the health issues and concerns to lifestyle change recommendations.

This book, Complete Diabetes Guide for Type 2 Diabetes by Karen Graham, Manitoba is just that, a complete guide for anyone at risk of type 2 diabetes, newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes or who has had type 2 diabetes for many years.  An ideal discovery — this book is ideal.

What’s inside?  The most common diabetes questions, risks, symptoms, complications from diabetes; such as sleep problems, gum disease, eye problems, kidney damage, heart attack and stroke; A food guide; Medications and tests;  Exercise and precautions; Recipes and Stages of life with Diabetes.

Oral Diet; Brush!

Oral Health Maintenance Is Important To Keep Up At Any Age, Especially For Seniors

In a recent article featured on McKnight Magazine, The Dental Care Group’s Dr. Joel Glicksman discussed the importance of oral care for today’s seniors.

“Older patients easily give up on their oral health not realizing the importance of teeth to their overall health”, says Dr. Glicksman.  Unfortunately, poor oral health has been linked to serious systemic illnesses, including diabetes, stroke, hypertension, myocardial infarction and aspiration pneumonia.

Everyone is familiar with the brush, floss and rinse mantra.  No need to repeat those instructions here.  Other suggestions to improve oral health and make brushing easier are:

  • Place a tennis ball or foam sleeve on the toothbrush.  This will make it easier to grip the handle.
  • Use an inexpensive battery toothbrush from the grocery or drug store.  This reduces the amount of effort necessary to clean the teeth.
  • Get an egg timer (3 minutes) to brush for a sufficient amount of time.
  • Brush teeth after breakfast.
  • Rinse with a non-alcoholic mouth rinse or plain water.  A mouth rinse with alcohol will dry out the mouth and gum tissue.

Also, sugarless hard candy can help with saliva production if there are problems with dry mouth from medications.

Click here For the full McKnight Magazine article

Joel Glicksman, DDS, is a dentist in Aventura and Pembroke Pines, FL, and has extensive experience with geriatric dentistry.

WHAT’S YOUR ‘EYE Q SCORE?’

What do you know about taking care of your most precious asset—your eyes?  Dietary Supplement News said it has an insightful way to find out your “Eye Q.”   

Did you know age- related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness for people over 55, affecting between 25-30 million people worldwide? 

Epidemiological studies show people with diets rich in lutein, zeaxanthin, vitamins C, E, and omega-3 fatty acids have lower risks of developing AMD. 

Dr. Eli Fischer(www.dr-fischer.com), an eye care world authority and developer of countless eyesight protection products, has created the world’s first Eye Q Test.

“Because most people know more about dental than eye care, I created this test and it’s one of the reasons I wrote this book (http://www.atlasbooks.com/marktplc/04304.htm),” he said.    

So how many questions can you answer correctly?  If more than eight, congratulations, you have a high Eye Q.    

1. What is inflammation of the eyelids called?
A. Conjunctivitis
B. Dacryocystitis
C. Blepharitis 

2. True/False: If conjunctivitis appears in newborn infants, treatment should be sought immediately as their vision could be at risk. 

3. True/False: Dry eyes often accompany blepharitis. 

4. True/False: You can catch a cold through your eyes. 

5. True/False: There are three main layers that make the tear film: mucin, aqueous, and lipids. 

6.  Will your vision last for the rest of your life?
A. No
B. Yes, if treated
C. Maybe, if daily eye care is practiced 

7. Daily use of eye care wipes…
A. Refreshes the eyes
B. Prevents debris from the eyelids to enter the eye
C. Cures eyelid diseases
D. Both A & B
E All of the above 

8. Are there special eye care wipes for babies?
A. No
B. Yes
C. You should only use eye drops
D. One can use adult wipes 

9. What is important when choosing eye care wipes?
A. Non- irritating to eyes (tearless)
B. Preservative free
C. Based on artificial tears (eye drops)
D. Clinically tested
E. All of the above 

10. Preventive eye medicine
A. Should be practiced daily
B. Should be practiced weekly
C. Is important
D. Is not necessary
E. Both A & C 

Key:

1: C 2: TRUE 3: TRUE 4: TRUE 5: TRUE 6: C 7: D 8: B 9: E 10: E

Parents Will Want This Tattoo!

Parents would be startled to hear that over 2000 U.S. children get lost every day and that 90% of families will experience losing a child in a public place. Whether it be an amusement park, a school field trip, or just a day running errands, taking our children along can often be a stressful experience for many parents. It is no surprise that our children’s safety is a top priority, however, it becomes difficult when surrounding environments may come between you and your child, literally.

SafetyTat® is a company that has decided to tap into the market of preventing children from getting lost. The company was started by a graphic designer and mother of three, who first came up with the idea when on a family vacation to an amusement park. A family of five vs. a crowd of thousands is a daunting ratio—so she decided to write her cell phone number on each child’s arm with a ballpoint pen. A little tweaking of this concept and SafetyTat was created.

The “Original” Safety Tat was an online-customized temporary tattoo that lasted for 1-3 days. The most recent addition to the line is the QuickStick Write-on Tattoos, which come blank for parent’s discretion and can last up to two weeks. Both products are made with a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved material called, Tateck and leave the parents in charge of what the tattoo will say. Depending on the scenario and the child, parents can mark the tattoos with emergency phone numbers, the child’s allergies, medical conditions, etc. These simple descriptions may be the safety net that many parents often need during hectic times.

While many parents are weary to admit the need for emergency items such as SafetyTat, we can all agree that if preventative measures are available for our children’s safety, it is best to take all of them when we can.

Written by Rachel Almeida

A Little LoSalt With Your Pepper!

With nearly 1 in 3 adults diagnosed with high blood pressure, it is more than ever that American’s need to start making healthier decisions in order to lower high blood pressure. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and The American Heart Association call it the “silent killer.” 5 ways Americans can decrease high blood pressure are: Have blood pressure checked routinely, eat out less, Learn to say “no” to overeating and other activities that heighten blood pressure, get more potassium, and use LoSalt for home cooking.

LoSalt created the low sodium salt market and has been in the lead ever since it launched in 1984. While providing a healthier alternative to traditional salt, a reduced sodium salt that contains 66% less sodium has been effective to lower high blood pressure. LoSalt blends two natural mineral salts that satisfies the taste buds with the same traditional salty flavor. So, the next time you want to cook your family a traditional Italian dinner, or if you’re having a huge cookout, choose smart and healthy and go with LoSalt and watch risky high blood pressure decrease! 

Written by Shauna Dolan

Cocoa Healthy!

CocoaVia®…a one-of-a-kind daily cocoa extract supplement that helps support healthy aging by promoting cardiovascular health. CocoaVia® supplement is made with a concentrated Cocoapro® cocoa extract and delivers 250 milligrams of cocoa flavanols per serving – guaranteeing the highest concentration of cocoa flavanols per serving in a dietary supplement. CocoaVia® supplement was recently recognized in the Delicious Living 2013 Supplement Awards; receiving honorable mention in the heart health category.

The cocoa flavanols in CocoaVia® supplement are powerful phytonutrients (or plant-based nutrients) naturally found in cocoa beans. Decades of research have scientifically proven that cocoa flavanols help support healthy circulation; the heart, brain, muscles, eyes and skin all depend on healthy circulation

CocoaVia® supplement is a powered mix, available in four varieties: unsweetened dark chocolate, sweetened dark chocolate, cran-raspberry and summer citrus flavors. Additional product specifications include:
• 30 calories or less
• No added sugar
• No artificial colors, flavors or preservatives
• No saturated fat or cholesterol
• Packaged in convenient single-serving stick packs
• Sold in 10, 15 and 30 count boxes

CocoaVia® supplement is available online at www.cocoavia.com and on shelves at Vitamin World, Wegman’s, and independent natural foods stores nationwide. For more information visit www.CocoaVia.com/retail.

Natural and Organic Bone and Joint Supplement, My Perfect Bones

It’s a major issue affecting thousands of people each year – joint pain, and bone loss.

Gigi Stetler knew all about it after she was in a horse accident and broke her knee, only to suffer from a shattered ankle two years later. In an effort to help not only herself, but many others Gigi Stetler created My Perfect Bones an all natural and organic supplement, along with My Perfect Joints which cures joint pain and is also proven to feed and nourish the cartilage in joints. Had Gigi not taken My Perfect Bones, she would have had surgery to pin and screw her ankle in the correct placement.

But the story didn’t begin with Gigi. The start of all this natural supplement line was the outcome of many years of love, expertise, and the determination to continue a meaningful existence. Nutritional Biochemist Jay D. Foster, a Licensed Nutrition Counselor and Certified Clinical Nutritionist blended all the natural supplements to restore Gigi’s Grandmother’s hip. After attentively following Foster’s daily regime for a year, Granny’s bone density test came back normal. Today her bone density is now at a level normally expected in a healthy young woman. Find out more at MyPerfectBones.com.

New Natural Supplement Helps Promote Healthy Sugar Metabolism!

New Natural Supplement Helps Promote Healthy Sugar Metabolism!
written by Kirsten Filkill

NuControl is intended for individuals who are concerned about maintaining healthy sensitivity to insulin and blood sugar levels. NuControl’s patent-pending combination of L-leucine, resveratrol and vitamins D and K aim the biological pathways in the body to increase the ability to process glucose. According to research conducted by NuSirt Sciences, the Nashville, Tenn.,-based biotech company that manufactures the supplement NuControl has no known adverse side-effects.

The formulation of NuControl is based on scientific studies by Michael B. Zemel, Ph.d., NuSirt Founder and former Director of the Nutrition Institute at the University of Tennessee. His groundbreaking research centered on the important role of dairy products in both the ability to uphold a healthy average weight and the management of overweight and obesity.

“For more than 30 years, I’ve been researching all-natural solutions for healthy living,” Zemel said. “NuControl is a breakthrough scientific approach to promoting healthy sugar metabolism and natural weight loss.”

In animal studies, NuSirt Sciences showed that resveratrol, in combination with leucine, resulted in dramatic improvement in insulin sensitivity and the ability to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. “The research breaks new ground in the understanding of metabolic health by showing that specific, novel combinations of all natural compounds–at dosing levels smaller than what was previously believed to be beneficial–have the potential to improve an individual’s metabolic health,” Zemel said.

NuSirt’s approach is to design products targeting health risks such as obesity, diabetes, and inflammation. The business focuses on the mechanisms at work and outcomes, not simply the ingredients. “While other nutraceutical companies seem obsessed over differentiating their berry or oil versus another, we are focused on the science and the clinically-proven benefit to the consumer,” CEO Doug Grindstaff said.

NuControl is available for sale online at www.nucontrol.com. NuSirt Sciences is in negotiations with retailers and distributors to offer the product on retail shelves throughout the United States.

NEW DAILY SUPPLEMENT ‘SPINE REVITALIZER®’ OFFERS NEW HOPE

By Amy Howell Hirt

Anyone who has suffered from spinal disc problems can relate to the debilitating pain that Matt White compares to “an electric shock.” But the lawyer, weight lifter and martial arts student would rather they benefit from his experiences. With the assistance of a chiropractor, anesthesiologist and nutraceutical company, White used himself as the ultimate guinea pig and developed a supplement that aims to provide new hope for people looking to avoid surgery and maintain an active lifestyle.

Spine Revitalizer®, a daily supplement that hit the market last month, contains ingredients that, in individual reviews, have demonstrated the potential to promote the health and recovery of herniated or bulging discs and discs weakened due to age, use or instability.

White, who lives in Louisville, Ky., with his wife and three children, began experiencing the intermittent pain and numbness associated with disc deterioration about 10 years ago. First, there was a numb, unusual sensation in his left foot while running. Then the pain extended from his lower back down his leg. Eventually, it became uncomfortable to sit.

“It was sciatica, although I didn’t know it at the time,” White says.

In 2008, he was forced to face the issue head-on, when he suffered a severely herniated, or ruptured, disc that caused temporary paralysis in his leg.

“The doctors basically told me that I needed surgery,” he says.

But White, who was 33 and had three young daughters, had seen the fallout of failed back surgeries – representing countless clients as a personal injury attorney and watching his own father struggle to walk, despite four spine surgeries.

“The surgeon said I probably would never lift weights again. I could swim, but no running, no mountain biking. And I live for that stuff,” White says.

Even successful surgeries run the risk of scar tissue development and can affect the stability of the spine, says White’s friend, Dr. Martin Eason indipill.com. Conversely, nine out of 10 people with herniated discs find pain relief through conservative treatments, including medications and physical therapy, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Although a conservative approach could put him at risk for permanent nerve damage, due to the severity of the herniation, White decided to try rehabilitation and enlisted the help of Eason – an anesthesiologist who specializes in pain management – to generate a list of vitamins, nutrients and dosages with the potential to reduce pain and inflammation and aid in disc repair.

“We looked at the literature to see what has been shown to be effective from a homeopathic approach, but we looked in peer-reviewed journals,”  Eason says.

While there were plenty of glucosamine- and chrondrointin-focused blends on the market targeted to osteoarthritis and bone density, White couldn’t find a supplement that contained everything he needed, so he made his own – fine-tuning the proportions with a nutraceutical firm.

“I would try something for a while and see if it made me feel better,” White says. “Two months later, I was back in the gym with a trainer, lifting weights.”

According to Eason and White, the formula, named neochondromine, contains substrates that support the components of disc creation, like collagen; antioxidants that support healing; and ingredients like glucosamine, chondroitin and devil’s claw that can reduce pain and inflammation and help repair cartilage.

David Kern, of Louisville, was introduced to White and the supplement a year ago through mutual friends. Like White, he led an active lifestyle and “wasn’t ready to go under the knife” when disc problems began limiting his performance and enjoyment of tennis and running.

Acupuncture, massage and chiropractic adjustments failed to sufficiently relieve the soreness, weakness and tightness, Kern says, but the supplement brought his pain level down within about two weeks and made a significant difference after about a month.

Kern admits he was initially wary of a possible placebo effect, and suspicious of popping a pill – or, four tablets a day – to cure what ailed him, but says he can’t dispute the positive results – including the ability to comfortably jog or deliver a devastating tennis serve.

“I was sleeping on my floor periodically, it was so bad, and now I really haven’t felt any pain for the last several months,” he says.

White points out that Spine Revitalizer® is not a miracle drug – it’s just one component of a maintenance plan that, for him, includes daily stretching and exercise, steering clear of inflammatory foods like processed sugar and white flour, and smart prevention tactics.

“When I walk into a room, I’ll think about the seating and know that I shouldn’t sit on a particular couch because I’m going to have a hard time getting up,” White says.

For Kern, the freedom from pain has allowed him to improve his core strength and stability, which can help limit future problems, according to experts including the Mayo Clinic.

“This has gotten me to a point where I can help myself,” Kern says. “Before, I was a little afraid of activity.”

While the supplement was developed for disc-related recovery, Eason says it has the potential to help with any cartilage-related problem. His daughter and brother use it to relieve knee pain, and White and Eason are working with veterinarians to investigate its safety and efficacy for reducing arthritis pain in dogs.

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Amy Howell Hirt is a freelance writer based in Cincinnati, Ohio, and a contributor to various publications, including Dietary Supplement News, The Business Courier and The Business Journals. She received her B.A. in Journalism from Miami University and has been writing about health and wellness for 12 years.

Think Yourself Young: How You Can Reverse Aging Using the Diet and Rituals of Tibetan Monks

Peter Baksa spent time in Beijing, China at the Lama Temple living amongst Tibetan monks. He sought to gain insight into their secret recipe for making time stand still.

In Think Yourself Young, Baksa shares the reason their practices are effective. The rituals train the brain to go into a specific wave pattern, which Peter calls “The Faith Wave”. Their diet and way of eating enhance their Spirit connections and Mind influence.

Baksa mirrored what he calls the Tibetan Monk Diet and made drastic improvements in his blood pressure, waistline, skin, and nails. Now, he is sharing his insights and teaching people how they can lead a more youthful, joyous life by simply making the right physical, mental, and dietary changes to their current lifestyles.

Peter has an abundance of tips and advice that can help anyone cut through the self-fulfilling prophecy that equates aging with suffering. Among his areas of expertise are:

–          How to change your perception of reality, harness energy, and manifest your desires (Intend, Declare, Detach)

–          Meditation and breathing techniques

–          Which foods can extend and improve the quality of your life, while helping you slim down. He can also tell you when and how to eat them.

–          Vitamins, minerals, and herbal supplements

–          Exercising physically and mentally (From daily leisure activities to yoga and Chi-Gong)

–          And more

About Peter Baksa

Peter Baksa (www.peterbaksa.com) is an author, investigative journalist, and a professional speaker. He has written several books, including: “The Point of Power”, “It’s None of My Business What You Think of Me”, and “Think Yourself Young”.
Baksa has been featured in multiple national radio shows and he speaks professionally in workshops and seminars across the country. Additionally, his work has been featured in Tony Robbins’ “Breakthrough: The Power of Crisis” section of the Huffington Post.

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