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.

• Depression
• Tumors
• High Blood Pressure
• Arthritis
• Candidas
• Psoriasis
• Skin & Hair Problems
• Cardiovascular Disease
• Impaired Mental Function

All living cells in your body require essential fatty acids. The top recommended sources of EFA’s are fish oils, flax seed oils, and primrose oils.

As with vitamins, minerals, and other nutritional supplements such as EFA’s, there is a tremendous variance in the quality and therefore effectiveness of products. Many are worthless! Purchase a high quality EFA supplement which is processed correctly and add it to your diet. The benefits can be numerous to your health and well-being.

This article is not intended as medical advice but as a source of information and discussion only. Before beginning any new exercise, nutrition, or supplement program it is advisable to check with physician or a nutritionally/homeopathic-oriented doctor.

• 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.

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.

Modern uses of garlic are also numerous. Studies have shown garlic to be beneficial in the following areas:

• Has anti-tumor effects
• Lowers cholesterol
• Lowers blood pressure
• Enhances immune system functioning
• Provides antibiotic benefits against numerous bacteria
• Fights fungal infections such as candida albicans
• Helps treat diabetes

Preparations that produce the most allicin in the garlic are the most beneficial. There is a large difference between the “allicin potential” at the time of manufacturing of a garlic supplement and the actual allicin that is provided to the body through supplementation. Allicin is extremely sensitive to heat, light and air. Therefore, most of the allicin in the vast majority of garlic supplements is destroyed during the manufacturing process. Only one company, Enzymatic Therapy, has  a patented process to protect and maintain the full potency of the allicin in their garlic supplements.

Supplementation of garlic can provide numerous benefits. However, most garlic supplements are basically worthless due to the destruction of the allicin during the manufacturing process. Try a quality garlic supplement such as Garlinase 4000 by Enzymatic Therapy and you will be sure you are receiving the necessary allicin from the garlic. Your body will know the difference.

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 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.

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”.

Research is showing tremendous promise in DHEA supplementation. However, each person’s body is unique and will respond differently to supplementation. Be sure to use reputable, proven companies such as Solaray, KAL, Enzymatic Therapy, etc. when buying supplements and find out as much information regarding any supplements as you can.

One of the most common reasons calcium is consumed as a supplement is to help prevent osteoporosis. However, scientific research has shown that calcium supplementation by itself not only will not work, but it is harmful. The reason is synergy. Supplementation of any single nutrient simply cannot work in the complex chemistry of the body where vitamins, minerals and other nutrients must work in balance.

If you want to supplement your body with additional calcium you should also supplement at least half as much magnesium. This will increase the calcium absorption in the body and retention in the bone. It will also eliminate a number of the potential negative effects of calcium supplementation alone such as calcium plaque in arteries, calcification of soft tissues and kidney stones. Also, additional vitamin D, zinc, copper, phosphorus, manganese, silica and boron will all help the body with bone formation. Most Americans are deficient in these nutrients. Also, additional supplementation of vitamin C can improve calcium absorption by 100%.

Make sure you are taking a quality elemental form of calcium such as amino acid chelated calcium citrate or Krebs cycle calcium. Many forms of calcium have an absorption rate of less than 10% no matter what other nutrients you take with them.

Know your calcium! Take the right elemental forms in conjunction with the other necessary nutrients, and you will prevent a number of health problems associated with calcium deficiencies and imbalances.