Nutrition Month
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Sunday, July 1, 2012
Green Cell Therapy uses
Greens are good, Green Superfoods are even better! Green superfoods have the highest concentrations of easily digestible nutrients, fat burning compounds, vitamins and minerals to protect and heal the body. They contain a wide array of beneficial substances including proteins, protective photo-chemicals and healthy bacteria helping you to build cleaner muscles and tissues, aid your digestive system function and more effectively protect you against disease and illness.
Green superfoods are extremely rich in chlorophyll - the pigment that gives plants their green color. The molecular structure of chlorophyll is very similar to that of human blood and studies show that when this is consumed, the production of hemoglobin in blood is increased. Higher amounts of hemoglobin in the bloodstream means more oxygen-rich blood, the first and most important element that cells need to thrive.
32 Powerfully Detoxifying Compounds To Help Keep You Free Of Disease and Prescription Drugs
Ingredients: Wheat grass juice powder, barley grass juice powder, chlorella, Co Q10, Carrot Juice powder, Beet juice powder, Parsley Leaf powder, Kale juice powder, Grape Seed Extract, Milk Thistle Seed Extract, Lycopene, Alpha Lipoic Acid, Quercetin, Dandelion Powder, Spinach Powder, Blue Green Algae, Bee Pollen Powder, Aloe Vera Powder, Flax Seed Powder, Lecithin, Green Tea Extract, Astralagus, Royal Jelly, Brown Rice Bran, Lipase, Lactase, Amylase, Protease, Bifidobacterium Longum, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Acidophilus.
Wheat grass - Wheat grass is the sprouted grass of a wheat seed. Unlike the whole grain, because it has been sprouted, it no longer contains gluten or other common allergic agents. Wheat grass is super alkalizing and is excellent for promoting healthy blood. It normalizes the thyroid gland to stimulate metabolism thus assisting digestion and promoting weight loss due also to its high enzyme content and cleansing effect.
Barley grass - Barley grass has 11 times more calcium than cows milk, 5 times more iron than spinach and 7 times more Vitamin C and bio-flavonoids than orange juice. It contains significant amounts of Vitamin B12 which is very important in a vegetarian diet. Barley grass juice has anti-viral activities and neutralizes heavy metals such as mercury in the blood.
Chlorella - Chlorella is a fresh water algae and like its other algae cousins contains a complete protein profile, all the B vitamins, vitamin C and E and many minerals. It is amazing for the immune system and for reducing cholesterol and preventing the hardening of the arteries, a precursor to heart attacks and strokes.
Green leafy vegetables - Green leafy vegetables are so readily available and so highly nutritious, however most people do not eat enough of them. Studies continuously confirm that populations that eat a diet high in green leafy vegetables run a far lower risk of heart disease and cancer. Fresh raw green leafy vegetables contain high doses of chlorophyll, easily digestible proteins, enzymes and a wide range of vitamins and minerals. These particular vegetables act as mini-transfusions for the blood, a health tonic for the brain and immune system and a cleanser of the kidneys. This contains the following: spinach, dandelion greens, kale, and parsley.
Bee Pollen - Bee pollen is collected by bees from flowering plants and formed into granules. Bee pollen is the most complete food found in nature and has five to seven times more protein than beef. It is especially beneficial for the extra nutritional and energy needs of athletes and those recovering from illness. It is a natural antidote for fighting allergies particulary hayfever and sinusitus. Research shows that pollen counteracts the signs of aging and increases both mental and physical capability.
*For best results, for the first 3 months take 6 capsules per day on an empty stomach in equally divided doses (2 capsules 3 times per day. After 3 months, take 3 capsules daily for the above conditions
pH balance- contains concentrated alkalinizing green vegetables use as above
Recurrent Vaginitis and Yeast Cleanse- contains Lactobacillus and pH re-balancing ingredients use as above, but consider combining with 1-3 Octocleanse Yeast and Parasite Herbal Detox daily
Total Body Cleansing- use as above in conjunction with a rotating colon cleanse
Anemia- promotes red blood cell health with Green supplements that contain Iron and B12- easier to tolerate than iron supplements. Take two pills daily at any time
Heartburn- take 1-2 capsules before each meal- contains lactase to benefit those with milk intolerance and great for people who don’t find complete relief with otc and rx acid blockers or who wish to avoid them altogether
Colon and digestive Health- lactobacillus and digestive enzymes aid digestion, take 1-2 capsules before each meal
Liver Cleansing and Cholesterol lowering- contains Milk thistle and Red yeast rice- take 1-2 capsules before each meal
The statements and products referred to throughout this site have not been evaluated by the FDA. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or condition. If you have a health condition or concern, consult a physician or your alternative health care provider. Always consult a medical doctor before modifying your diet, using any new product, drug, or supplement.
Sunday, July 31, 2011
Eye and Brain Health in Octovite
Anyone concerned with mental acuity and vision as they age may consider supplementing with Octovite. This unique combination -- ginkgo biloba with the essential fatty acid DHA, plus bilberry fruit extract, and the carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, provides overall support for your neuro health. Lutein and zeaxanthin, which are carotenoids found in green leafy vegetables, are essential for maintaining good eye health. And, like other carotenoids, they provide antioxidant support. Meanwhile ginkgo increases blood flow to the brain and supports circulation to the extremities.
Octovite combines ginkgo biloba, bilberry, lutein, zeaxanthin, and DHA in a synergistic product to maintain your neuro health.
When we think of aging, we think of the obvious – wrinkles and achy joints, for example. We usually don’t consider things such as worsening vision or memory loss until we are well on our way to senior status.
But we should.
After all, the disorders that may go along with the aging of the nervous system are some of the most frightening problems we face – dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and macular degeneration, for example. However, there is a way to fight this “neuro aging,” through the use of dietary supplements.
This product contains Omega 3 fish oil which provides DHA
The importance of DHA to the brain and nervous system is seen early in our development. In the first few weeks of embryonic development, the mother’s blood supplies the fetus with large amounts of DHA. In the last trimester of a pregnancy, the DHA content of the brain’s cerebrum and cerebellum –which contains centers for speech and abstract thought – increases threefold.
DHA supplementation may be especially important as we grow older. The body’s ability to synthesize DHA, which is limited in all people, may decline even further with age. This is compounded by the small amounts of DHA we get in our diet, especially those who strive for a vegetarian diet – the richest sources of DHA are red meats, animal organs, and eggs.
Research indicates that low levels of DHA may be involved in a number of health problems relating to the nervous system.
Depression
Depression is on the rise in North America. This is often attributed to the ups and downs of our lives and is often seen among the aging population. However, recent research indicates that there may be a physiological aspect to depression that relates to nutrition.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition presents research indicating that omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA, may reduce the risk of depression. The authors associate the increase in depression in North America in the past century with the decline in consumption of DHA during the same period. To lend support to this idea, the authors also note that there are lower rates of major depression in those societies that consume large amounts of fish, a key dietary source of DHA.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
DHA is also being considered as a factor in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In 1997, a link between low levels of DHA and Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss was the subject of a conference at the New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center’s Nutrition Information Center. Among the findings discussed at the conference was that a low level of DHA is a significant risk factor for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
The Japan Functional Food Research Association has also investigated DHA and dementia. The association notes that those with senile dementia achieved positive results when taking DHA: In 10 of 13 cerebral vascular dementia cases and five of five senile dementia cases, the patients showed more than slight improvements in psychiatric symptoms such as communications, will power, motivation, delirium, the tendency to wander, emotional disorders, and mental depression.
Vision
DHA is also the major fat in retinal tissue. It plays a strong role in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, suggesting an essential role for DHA in vision. DHA deficiency in laboratory animals showed a marked decrease in proper functioning of the visual cycle.
In a recent study looking at fish oil, which contains DHA, and macular degeneration, researchers found that more frequent consumption of fish appeared to protect against late age-related macular degeneration.
Only a moderate intake of fish was necessary for the protective effect.
Bilberry
In addition to DHA, bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is good support for a healthy nervous system. It is closely related to American blueberry, cranberry, and huckleberry.
It was bilberry jam that first spurred medical interest in this fruit. During the Second World War, British and American fighter pilots hailed bilberry jam as a secret weapon for improved night vision.
Bilberry contains bioflavonoids, which help remove harmful chemicals from the retina, and phytochemicals, which help stabilize the capillary walls and maintain the integrity of the retina.
Lutein is contained in this product.
Lutein, a carotenoid found in green, leafy vegetables, os also good for the eyes. Like other carotenoids, it is an antioxidants.
Current research is investigating what function lutein may serve, and recent studies have found that diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthin may play a role in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts – two problems that are usually a result of the aging process.
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among the elderly in the United States and other developed countries. In AMD, the retinal tissue breaks down. It is the retina that converts light into the electrochemical energy needed to produce vision.
Those with the greatest risk for AMD tend to have a lower amount of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eyes than those without AMD. In the mid-1990s, one large epidemiological study (a study that looks at a population and charts its general risk) reported that increased consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin reduces the risk of AMD.
A study published in November 2000 supports this.
In this 140-day study, it was shown that lutein supplementation increases macular pigment – this is important because macular pigment may protect against AMD. This is further confirmed in a report that notes in the abstract that “Some observational studies have shown that generous intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin, particularly from certain xanthophyll-rich foods like spinach, broccoli, and eggs, are associated with a significant reduction in the risk for cataract (up to 20 percent) and for age-related macular degeneration (up to 40 percent).”
Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision impairment in the United States and other developed countries. In cataracts, the lens of the eye, which is normally color less and clear, grows cloudy. The lens is then unable to focus accurately on the retina, which makes seeing more difficult. Interestingly, lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids generally found in the lens.
There have been three epidemiological studies looking at the correlation between dietary lutein and zeaxanthin and the risk of cataracts. These found a trend toward reduced risk of cataracts and cataract surgery with increased intake of lutein and zeaxanthin.
How they work
Although exactly how lutein and zeaxanthin function in the eye is not fully understood, researchers propose that their health benefits have to do with their antioxidant ability and their absorption of near-to-UV blue light.
They absorb near-to-UV blue light, potentially the most damaging light that reaches the retina. As antioxidants, they inhibit the formation of free radicals – this is important because the eye is rich in fatty acids that are easily attacked and damaged by free radicals.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba is an herb with a 5,000-year history in Chinese medicine. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been studied since the 1950s, and shows positive results for what is known as “cerebral insufficiency, ” which is a collection of symptoms that includes difficulties in concentration and memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, tiredness, decreased physical performance, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, and headache. The German Commission E – a group of physicians, pharmacists, and toxicologists who evaluate herbs for safety and efficacy – notes that GBE does lead to an improvement in memory performance and learning capacity.
This is largely due to its effect on circulation. Ginkgo increases blood flow to the extremities and the brain, so the brain gets more oxygen and glucose, explaining why there is significant improvement in patients with some form of dementia.
GBE also has antioxidant properties that counteract free radicals, also a cause of dementia.
In fact, in October 1997, the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that GBE may be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, it has received increased attention.
In 1998 and 1999, analyses of previous ginkgo studies noted that ginkgo does positively affect cognitive functions to some degree. A more recent study looked at ginkgo and dementia in a 26-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The abstract notes that “In comparison to the baseline values, the placebo group showed a statistically significant worsening in all domains of assessment, while the group receiving GBE was considered slightly improved on the cognitive assessment and the daily living and social behavior.” Ginkgo also inhibits PAF (platelet-activating factor), which causes the platelet blood cells to clump together.
Recently, GBE is showing promise with intermittent claudication, a cramp-like pain in the calf on walking, which usually disappears on resting. It is caused by narrowed arteries in the legs, usually from plaque buildup, that reduces the blood supply to the muscles. A metaanalysis shows that GBE increases pain-free walking distance.
Q & A
Who should use Octovite?
Anyone concerned with mental acuity and vision as they age and with maintaining their overall neurological health should consider using Octovite.
Is there anyone who should not use Octovite?
Pregnant and nursing women as well as children should not take Octovite. Consult a health practitioner if taking a blood thinner or undergoing surgery. Do not use if you have wet macular degeneration. Ten percent of all macular degeneration cases are wet.
Can I take Octovite with other supplements or medications?
You may take Octovite with other products.
Are there any side effects?
Very seldom, cases of stomach or intestinal upset, headache, or allergic skin reaction have been reported by some people taking gingko.
Benefits & Features
Benefits
Helps maintain neuro health
Helps maintain cardiovascular health (Omega 3)
Improves brain function, memory, concentration, and mental clarity
Helps maintain healthy vision
Improves blood flow to the extremities
Features
Standardized extracts for consistent results
Powerful antioxidants (Contains Vitamin C 500 mg)
Synergistic effect—ingredients work together to improve each other
Octovite combines ginkgo biloba, bilberry, lutein, zeaxanthin, and DHA in a synergistic product to maintain your neuro health.
When we think of aging, we think of the obvious – wrinkles and achy joints, for example. We usually don’t consider things such as worsening vision or memory loss until we are well on our way to senior status.
But we should.
After all, the disorders that may go along with the aging of the nervous system are some of the most frightening problems we face – dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and macular degeneration, for example. However, there is a way to fight this “neuro aging,” through the use of dietary supplements.
This product contains Omega 3 fish oil which provides DHA
The importance of DHA to the brain and nervous system is seen early in our development. In the first few weeks of embryonic development, the mother’s blood supplies the fetus with large amounts of DHA. In the last trimester of a pregnancy, the DHA content of the brain’s cerebrum and cerebellum –which contains centers for speech and abstract thought – increases threefold.
DHA supplementation may be especially important as we grow older. The body’s ability to synthesize DHA, which is limited in all people, may decline even further with age. This is compounded by the small amounts of DHA we get in our diet, especially those who strive for a vegetarian diet – the richest sources of DHA are red meats, animal organs, and eggs.
Research indicates that low levels of DHA may be involved in a number of health problems relating to the nervous system.
Depression
Depression is on the rise in North America. This is often attributed to the ups and downs of our lives and is often seen among the aging population. However, recent research indicates that there may be a physiological aspect to depression that relates to nutrition.
A study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition presents research indicating that omega-3 fatty acids, specifically DHA, may reduce the risk of depression. The authors associate the increase in depression in North America in the past century with the decline in consumption of DHA during the same period. To lend support to this idea, the authors also note that there are lower rates of major depression in those societies that consume large amounts of fish, a key dietary source of DHA.
Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
DHA is also being considered as a factor in dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. In 1997, a link between low levels of DHA and Alzheimer’s disease and memory loss was the subject of a conference at the New York Hospital–Cornell Medical Center’s Nutrition Information Center. Among the findings discussed at the conference was that a low level of DHA is a significant risk factor for dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease.
The Japan Functional Food Research Association has also investigated DHA and dementia. The association notes that those with senile dementia achieved positive results when taking DHA: In 10 of 13 cerebral vascular dementia cases and five of five senile dementia cases, the patients showed more than slight improvements in psychiatric symptoms such as communications, will power, motivation, delirium, the tendency to wander, emotional disorders, and mental depression.
Vision
DHA is also the major fat in retinal tissue. It plays a strong role in the photoreceptor cells of the retina, suggesting an essential role for DHA in vision. DHA deficiency in laboratory animals showed a marked decrease in proper functioning of the visual cycle.
In a recent study looking at fish oil, which contains DHA, and macular degeneration, researchers found that more frequent consumption of fish appeared to protect against late age-related macular degeneration.
Only a moderate intake of fish was necessary for the protective effect.
Bilberry
In addition to DHA, bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus) is good support for a healthy nervous system. It is closely related to American blueberry, cranberry, and huckleberry.
It was bilberry jam that first spurred medical interest in this fruit. During the Second World War, British and American fighter pilots hailed bilberry jam as a secret weapon for improved night vision.
Bilberry contains bioflavonoids, which help remove harmful chemicals from the retina, and phytochemicals, which help stabilize the capillary walls and maintain the integrity of the retina.
Lutein is contained in this product.
Lutein, a carotenoid found in green, leafy vegetables, os also good for the eyes. Like other carotenoids, it is an antioxidants.
Current research is investigating what function lutein may serve, and recent studies have found that diets rich in lutein and zeaxanthin may play a role in reducing the risk of age-related macular degeneration and cataracts – two problems that are usually a result of the aging process.
Macular degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of legal blindness among the elderly in the United States and other developed countries. In AMD, the retinal tissue breaks down. It is the retina that converts light into the electrochemical energy needed to produce vision.
Those with the greatest risk for AMD tend to have a lower amount of lutein and zeaxanthin in the eyes than those without AMD. In the mid-1990s, one large epidemiological study (a study that looks at a population and charts its general risk) reported that increased consumption of lutein and zeaxanthin reduces the risk of AMD.
A study published in November 2000 supports this.
In this 140-day study, it was shown that lutein supplementation increases macular pigment – this is important because macular pigment may protect against AMD. This is further confirmed in a report that notes in the abstract that “Some observational studies have shown that generous intakes of lutein and zeaxanthin, particularly from certain xanthophyll-rich foods like spinach, broccoli, and eggs, are associated with a significant reduction in the risk for cataract (up to 20 percent) and for age-related macular degeneration (up to 40 percent).”
Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of vision impairment in the United States and other developed countries. In cataracts, the lens of the eye, which is normally color less and clear, grows cloudy. The lens is then unable to focus accurately on the retina, which makes seeing more difficult. Interestingly, lutein and zeaxanthin are the only carotenoids generally found in the lens.
There have been three epidemiological studies looking at the correlation between dietary lutein and zeaxanthin and the risk of cataracts. These found a trend toward reduced risk of cataracts and cataract surgery with increased intake of lutein and zeaxanthin.
How they work
Although exactly how lutein and zeaxanthin function in the eye is not fully understood, researchers propose that their health benefits have to do with their antioxidant ability and their absorption of near-to-UV blue light.
They absorb near-to-UV blue light, potentially the most damaging light that reaches the retina. As antioxidants, they inhibit the formation of free radicals – this is important because the eye is rich in fatty acids that are easily attacked and damaged by free radicals.
Ginkgo
Ginkgo biloba is an herb with a 5,000-year history in Chinese medicine. Ginkgo biloba extract (GBE) has been studied since the 1950s, and shows positive results for what is known as “cerebral insufficiency, ” which is a collection of symptoms that includes difficulties in concentration and memory, absentmindedness, confusion, lack of energy, tiredness, decreased physical performance, depressive mood, anxiety, dizziness, tinnitus, and headache. The German Commission E – a group of physicians, pharmacists, and toxicologists who evaluate herbs for safety and efficacy – notes that GBE does lead to an improvement in memory performance and learning capacity.
This is largely due to its effect on circulation. Ginkgo increases blood flow to the extremities and the brain, so the brain gets more oxygen and glucose, explaining why there is significant improvement in patients with some form of dementia.
GBE also has antioxidant properties that counteract free radicals, also a cause of dementia.
In fact, in October 1997, the prestigious Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) reported that GBE may be beneficial in the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, it has received increased attention.
In 1998 and 1999, analyses of previous ginkgo studies noted that ginkgo does positively affect cognitive functions to some degree. A more recent study looked at ginkgo and dementia in a 26-week, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. The abstract notes that “In comparison to the baseline values, the placebo group showed a statistically significant worsening in all domains of assessment, while the group receiving GBE was considered slightly improved on the cognitive assessment and the daily living and social behavior.” Ginkgo also inhibits PAF (platelet-activating factor), which causes the platelet blood cells to clump together.
Recently, GBE is showing promise with intermittent claudication, a cramp-like pain in the calf on walking, which usually disappears on resting. It is caused by narrowed arteries in the legs, usually from plaque buildup, that reduces the blood supply to the muscles. A metaanalysis shows that GBE increases pain-free walking distance.
Q & A
Who should use Octovite?
Anyone concerned with mental acuity and vision as they age and with maintaining their overall neurological health should consider using Octovite.
Is there anyone who should not use Octovite?
Pregnant and nursing women as well as children should not take Octovite. Consult a health practitioner if taking a blood thinner or undergoing surgery. Do not use if you have wet macular degeneration. Ten percent of all macular degeneration cases are wet.
Can I take Octovite with other supplements or medications?
You may take Octovite with other products.
Are there any side effects?
Very seldom, cases of stomach or intestinal upset, headache, or allergic skin reaction have been reported by some people taking gingko.
Benefits & Features
Benefits
Helps maintain neuro health
Helps maintain cardiovascular health (Omega 3)
Improves brain function, memory, concentration, and mental clarity
Helps maintain healthy vision
Improves blood flow to the extremities
Features
Standardized extracts for consistent results
Powerful antioxidants (Contains Vitamin C 500 mg)
Synergistic effect—ingredients work together to improve each other
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