Silver is a trace mineral required by our bodies just like other more familiar minerals such as calcium. Minute particles of silver can be suspended in a water solution and thus becomes known as colloidal silver. In this solution it can be used in a number of powerful and effective means.

Silver was a prominent form of antibiotic used at the beginning of the century. However, it was replaced by other antibiotics due to their much cheaper price at that time. Unfortunately, antibiotics used today in the medical profession are becoming ineffective due to misuse and other reasons. Also, they are only effective against a limited number of bacteria and not viruses. Silver, however, is a total anti-microbial agent. It is effective against almost all forms of bacteria and viruses.

Due to silver’s effectiveness, it used to be put in the bottom of water wells, as silver dollars, to keep the water clean and pure. Today colloidal silver can be used for a number of reasons.

The flu and colds are viruses, and antibiotics used today are of no benefit in fighting them as they are only effective against bacteria, not viruses. Colloidal silver is very effective against the flu and colds as well as other bacterial or viral agents. It can also be used to treat ear infections, eye infections, warts and intestinal parasites. It does not have the damaging effects to good bacteria that conventional antibiotics have the can lead to candida and other lifelong yeast problems and weakened immune systems.

I believe every home should always have colloidal silver in their cabinets. It is a remarkable, versatile product that I have used on myself and my five children for years. Give colloidal silver a try and I believe you will be amazed as its benefits and effectiveness.

Conjugated Linoleic Acid (CLA) is a nutrient found in high concentrations of certain animal products. Recent studies regarding CLA are showing exciting results. Research is showing CLA can promote the following potential health benefits if supplemented on a regular basis:

• Reduced Body Fat
• Antioxidant Benefits
• Increased Lean Muscle
• Enhanced Immune Function
• Lowered Cholesterol
• Anti-Cancer Benefits

CLA was actually discovered by accident during research at the University of Wisconsin in 1978. Since then a growing number of studies on humans and animals are showing very positive and exciting results. It would be impractical and almost impossible to get enough CLA through the intake of food to acquire the amount shown to provide the health benefits stated from CLA. This is true because one would have to consume large amounts of cheese, beef, lamb, etc. to get the needed amounts of beneficial CLA. This would not only be expensive, but would require eating large amounts of fatty foods also.

The only way to safely and practically consume the needed levels of CLA is through supplementation. The minimum beneficial ranges of CLA supplementation (according to research) seems to be in the two to five gram range per day.

Your body is primarily made up of water. This water-based medium has either base (alkaline) or acid properties. The acid-base properties of the body have a pH measurement. The effect of this measurement on the body is called the “pH factor”.

A balanced pH is extremely important to the health of the human body. The functioning of virtually all the cells in your body is sensitive to your body’s pH levels. A pH balance that is too acidic can literally poison your cells. Unfortunately, the vast majority of people in this country have an acidic pH balance.

Almost nothing does well in an acidic environment. “Acid rain” destroys plants and trees while poisoning the natural environment and the life of rivers and lakes. An acid pH in your body is even worse. It literally corrodes your body tissue, including your veins and arteries, “like acid eating marble.”

Although an acid pH can go unnoticed, it can lead to almost all degenerative diseases. Some of the primary diseases an acid pH can lead to are:

• Heart attacks
• Strokes
• High blood pressure
• Cancer
• Diabetes
• Obesity
• Neurological diseases
• Liver and kidney diseases
• Senility
• Immune deficiencies
• Osteoporosis
• Hormonal imbalances
• Premature aging

Diet is the primary cause of acid based pH. You can easily test your pH levels using pH strips. Test your pH levels and get them balanced before they literally eat you alive.

The Arthritis Cure, a book written by Dr. Jason Theodosakis, Dr. Barry Fox and Brenda Adderly discusses a combination of two nutrients that can not only alleviate arthritis symptoms, but even cure arthritis. The two primary nutrients they recommend are glucosamine sulfate and chondroitin sulfate.

Glucosmaine sulfate is a naturally occurring substance which stimulates the manufacturing of cartilage components needed for joint repair. Chondroitin sulfate are molecules in the cartilage that attract and hold water, which in turn gives cartilage its elasticity and fluidity. Glucosamine and chondroitin sulfates help the body repair damaged joint and cartilage.

Supplementation of glucosamine and chodroitin sulfates provide substantial benefits for those suffering from arthritis and also fibromyalgia. It can take two weeks to 60 days before noticeable results are achieved through the supplementation of glucosamine and chondroitin. However, the longer the supplementation is continued, the more noticeable the results will be.

Monolaurin is an anti-viral agent found in breast milk and certain foods, especially coconut oil. According to studies done at the Centers for Disease Control.

Monolaurin knocks out the influenza viruses and at least 13 other types of human viruses. These viruses include measles, herpes simplex, chickenpox, Epstein-Barr Virus, SARS-type viruses, cytomegalovirus and more.

Monolaurin works against viruses by actually dissolving the protective envelope membrane of the virus and inactivating it. By dissolving the virus envelope, the virus is inhibited from binding to host cells, and is then unable to reproduce itself since an intact virus envelope is required for replication and attaching to cells.

When Monolaurin is combined with a natural immune system booster such as colostrum or spirulina and a powerful anti-microbial agent such as olive leaf extract or oregano oil, you have a potent defense combination. Not only will these natural, God-given compounds provide powerful ant-viral protection and defense, but they all produce numerous other health benefits.

The healing properties of flax oil have been used for literally thousands of years. Flax is a plant that contains nature’s most concentrated source of essential fatty acid, Omega 3. It also contains beneficial lignin, lecithin, and Omega 6 fatty acid.

Essential fatty acids, as the name would imply, are indispensable and must be provided to the body through the diet. They play a role in numerous body functions, however they are very deficient in the present day Western world diet. There are thousands of studies that link deficiencies of essential fatty acids to a number of diseases. In particular, degenerative diseases such as cancer, hearth disease and arthritis can often be related to essential fatty acid deficiencies.

The benefits of flax oil supplementation are numerous and quite impressive. Some of these are:

• Reduces cancer risk, especially breast cancer.
• Reduces cholesterol levels.
• Prevents blood clots.
• Inhibits the growth of cancerous tumors.
• Stimulates the immune systems.
• Contains high levels of anti-oxidants.
• Natural anti-inflammatory properties benefiting both osteo and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Benefits eczema, psoriasis and other skin conditions.
• Acts as a natural lubricant for the digestive system and relief of constipation.
• Aids in weight loss by improving insulin efficiency to use carbohydrates and fats for fuel.

Along with eight glasses of water and daily supplementation of a high quality, high potency multivitamin and mineral, the daily addition of 1-2 tablespoons a day of cold expeller pressed flax seed oil may be one of the best habits you can develop.

Considering all the diseases that can be treated and prevented with flax oil, it seems to be well deserving of its Latin meaning “most useful”.

Vinpocetine is a natural substance extracted from periwinkle plant. Several studies have shown that vinpocetine has a variety of potential health promoting properties. Some of those noted benefits are supporting cognitive health, improving recovery from strokes, alleviation of symptoms of urinary incontinence and alleviating symptoms of epilepsy.

Research with vinpocetine has shown several primary mechanisms of action. It enhances circulation in the brain. It increases the brain’s use of oxygen. It also increases the brain’s ability to tolerate hypoxia (oxygen deficiency) and it acts as a natural anti-convulsant. It inhibits enzymes that break down adensone monophosphate which is a critical nucleotide in the body. Vinpocetine also keeps blood cells from sticking together. It also has the ability to act as a natural sodium channel blocker.

The general dosages used in studies with vinpocetine are 10-20 milligrams, two or three times per day. There have been no relevant side effects ever noted between vinpocetine and a placebo in clinical studies.

The most researched and significant noted benefits of vinpocetine involve cognitive function. Substantial improvements in concentration, memory, attention and dementia-related diseases have been clinically documented.

Natural progesterone therapy has been used successfully to relieve symptoms of both PMS and menopause. Progesterone is essential for the proper functioning of adrenal glands. Common symptoms that women experience that may be a result of a progesterone deficiency are irritability, fatigue, depression, nervous disorders, food cravings and mood swings.

Synthetic estrogen replacement therapy which is commonly prescribed for menopause and postmenopausal symptoms has unfortunately been linked to increased risks of cancer and gallstones along with more than 30 negative side effects listed in the Physician’s Desk Reference.

The benefit of regular use of natural progesterone cream (not the same as synthetic or chemically derived progesterones) are:

• Prevent and treat osteoporosis

• Natural antidepressant and diuretic

• Relieve PMS and menopause symptoms

• Block histamine release which can prevent or reduce skin allergy problems

• Anti-inflammatory

• Help maintain pregnancy

• Restore sexual interest

• Enhance thyroid and adrenal gland function

• Aid in fat loss

Use of a quality natural progesterone cream that contains at least 800 milligrams of progesterone per 2 ounces and most women will feel and experience a renewed sense of vitality well being without the side effects of drugs.

Astaxanthin is a natural carotenoid that comes from microalgae. It is found in abundance in the arctic marine environment. Astaxanthin is an incredibly powerful antioxidant and is often called “red gold from the sea”.

Astaxanthin is a 10 times stronger antioxidant than beta-carotene and 100 times stronger than vitamin E. Astaxanthin is unique as an antioxidant because of its strong role in protecting the cell membrane. It also crosses the blood brain barrier and therefore provides protection for the brain, eyes and central nervous system.

Astaxanthin is a very powerful anti-inflammatory product. Inflammation is not only associated with pain, but also with heart disease. Astaxanthin has many more health promoting benefits.

Some of them are:

• It reduces muscle damage and increases physical endurance.

• It improves visual acuity and reduces eye fatigue.

• It reduces wrinkles when taken internally.

• It reduces age spots.

It reduces the effects of H. pylori, which damages duodenal and stomach tissue causing ulcers, and improves overall gastric health.