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Wednesday, November 19, 2014
Article from November, 2014 edition of the
Rushville Republican Newspaper  Rushville, Indiana


Over the past decade, the energy drink phenomenon has become a multi-billion dollar business.  It has also caught the attention of numerous doctors, nutritionists and scientists world-wide.  Besides the huge sugar content, the caffeine content is also a real concern.  The caffeine in these drinks is also chemically created caffeine, and doesn’t even come from natural sources.  One drink contains such a huge amount of it, that there are concerns about, and actual cases of heart attacks, strokes and even death linked to consuming these products.  And young people are guzzling these drinks down like water!   As if this isn’t bad enough, there is also another little known ingredient that also poses a big question of safety.  That ingredient is taurine.
In nature, taurine is a free form amino acid.  It is a natural substance that is found in foods like milk, meat, fish and eggs; and is also manufactured in the body from cysteine, an amino acid.  Taurine was actually first discovered in the bile of bulls, but it is now synthetically produced for the energy drink market by the truckload. It has been found, that taurine can stimulate the central nervous system, so too much of it could certainly not be a good thing.
Our bodies use taurine during strenuous exercise, and also during times of stress, but what happens if we get to much of it?  That question hasn’t even been fully answered by the scientific community. Researchers say they’re curious and puzzled still about the function of taurine in the brain, and have more questions than answers.  In a recent article from MedicalNewsToday.com, researchers at Weill Cornell Medical Collegein New York say they were “surprised” to find taurine “extraordinarily active” on brain receptors.  They found that taurine works deep inside the brain, in the “regulatory” area of the thalamus, and interacts with the brain’s neurotransmitters
Synthetic taurine has been implicated in illnesses such as high blood pressure, strokes, seizures and heart disease. After causing deaths of several consumers, it has even been banned in some Scandinavian countries.
 
A healthy organic diet can give you all of the taurine your body needs, without the horrific side effects of its artificial chemical counterpart.  You might want to think again about the artificial, chemically created caffeine, taurine and sugar (usually high fructose corn syrup which is also some really bad news) that is in your energy drink.  Are you really willing to take such a big risk, or let your children take such a big risk with their lives?
Here is some good news.  Recently, a company called Valentus has developed a healthy energy drink.  It contains only 4 grams of organic cane sugar, and all natural ingredients (not dangerous laboratory created chemicals). It is in a convenient stick pack that can simply be added to 12 - 16 ounces of water.
 
 
 


Ingredients: 
Organic cane sugar, Inulin dietary fiber, Citric acid, Potassium citrate, Natural cherry powder, Natural blueberry powder, Stevia (leaf), Natural flavor, Natural caffeine from coffee bean, Guarana seed powder, Maqui berry powder, Green tea powder, Gotu kola powder, Maca (root) powder, Rhodiola Rosea powder, Siberian ginseng powder, Natural color.



Tuesday, August 5, 2014
 

 
Valentus Prevail ENERGY
 
Everybody’s has felt that low energy in the afternoon at work.  You just don't know how you are going to make it through the rest of the day!  Or how about that crash that comes after a major workout?  Now, there is a great, healthy solution that doesn't have harmful ingredients that could be dangerous to your body.  Get the energy boost and clear focus that you need with Prevail Energy.  It works fast and last for hours!
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Valentus Prevail IMMUNE BOOST

Is your everyday diet full of junk food and fast food because you just can't seem to find the time to eat right?  Do you get sick a lot?  We hear a lot about heart disease, respiratory ailments, and depression problems, but what do we really hear about our immune system?  How important is it to you to stay well in the middle of a flu epidemic, or worse?  Today, we just never know what will be coming around the corner next.  Protect your body with the antioxidants it needs to help guard against sickness and disease with Prevail Immune Boost.

Valentus Prevail TRIM

Do you struggle to manage your weight?  Does it seem like an impossible journey and you just don't know how to get where you want to go?  Suppress your appetite naturally with Prevail Trim.  It can also help to detoxify.  This is a product that is designed to help you stop binge eating and get those cravings under control once and for all. 

Safety, quality, no artificial ingredients, no side effects and great taste - what else is there?  All three of these products have the perfect blend to give them just the right taste.  Pleasant, enjoyable and fun is what Valentus products are.


Valentus Prevail ENERGY Ingredients 
  • Guarana Seed
  • Maqui Berry
  • Green Tea
  • Gotu Kola
  • Maca Root
  • Rhodiola Rosea
  • Siberian Ginseng 


Valentus Prevail IMMUNE BOOST Ingredients
  • Aloe Vera
  • Pomegranite
  • Grape Skin Extract
  • Panax Ginseng
  • Ganoderma Lucidium
  • Beta Glucan
  • Mangosteen
  • Noni Fruit
  • Goji berry 


Valentus Prevail TRIM Ingredients
  • Garcinia Cambogia
  • Raspberry Ketones
  • Maqui Berry
  • Chromium Zyrchrome
 
The Final Word?

The Valentus products seem to be what they say they are. Valentus will be launching September 1, 2014 and will definitely give the MLM market and supplement market a run for their money.  Their supplements are affordable, they taste great, and they help support a healthy body.

If you would like to learn more about Valentus products, here is a link to the company
website.



Monday, July 28, 2014
Wow, what can I say about a product AND company that are healthy, delicious and even fun?  I guess when you "Meet Jack" that will simply say it all...
 
 
http://www.meetjack.biz
www.MeetJack.biz
 
To find out more about the awesome energy and income that Jack now has, and shake it up to get some energy and income flowing of your own, visit... 

 
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Thursday, May 1, 2014
Does it seem like no matter what you do, you don't seem to have enough energy to get through your busy day?  If you are like a big majority of people, then you would probably answer "YES" to this question.  Everywhere you look, people are using coffee, cappuccino, and energy drinks to try and solve the issue of having too much day left after their energy is gone.  Some report having no energy even when they wake up in the morning. From 2008 to 2012, energy drink sales grew by a whopping 60%.  But do you really know what is in that energy drink?  Take a look at this February 2013 report from CNN.

http://www.cnn.com/2013/02/06/health/time-energy-drink/

 
 The energy drinks have a lot more caffeine in them than most drinks.  Caffeine is a stimulant and it makes most people feel more awake, but is it good for us?  Stimulants actually cause our bodies to release more energy, not have more energy!  Over time, this can take a toll, and we are actually more fatigued because of the stimulants.  So what's the answer to low energy if it's not stimulants?
 
FOOD is the answer!  Now, that being said, we have to consume food that has energy to give our bodies more energy.  We can't consume processed, dead, junk foods and expect to have more "get up and go."  You have probably heard the old saying, "You ARE what you EAT"?  That saying is very true.  The question is, what are you made of, ENERGY or GARBAGE?
 
 
Good foods contain stored energy.  That is what the carbs, fats and sugars are.  Food must be digested, transported and metabolized to create energy for our bodies.  If more fuel is consumed than the body can convert to energy, then it is stored.  That is why eating more doesn't give us more energy.  You can tell a lot about how much energy your body has by checking your pH levels.  If you pH is in the normal neutral range of around 6.6, you probably have a pretty good supply of energy; however, if your pH is lower, like a huge majority of people, then you are more likely on the lethargic side of life.

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Now you are probably wondering, which nutrients actually increase energy production in our bodies?  Those would include B-Complex vitamins (Balanced B Complex), magnesium, zinc, iodine, L-Carnitine, and vitamin D3.      
 
 
If you're too busy for lots of fuss, and pressed for time, some great energy enhancing all-in-one supplements are:
 
 
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Learn more about Solstic Energy
    
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Some specific causes of low energy can be related to low thyroid function, adrenal fatigue (Burn-out), blood sugar imbalances (lack of protein and/or fatty acids, metabolic syndrome), anemia, lack of sleep, depression, and getting inadequate exercise.   Stress can also wreck havoc on our bodies and cause all sorts of energy imbalances.  Below are some supplements to help with these issues:
 
 
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Learn more about Thyroid Support
 
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Long term sleep deprivation is a huge link in the development of:
 
  • Obesity
  • Cardiovascular diseases (CVD):
  • Hypertension
  • Stroke
  • Heart attack
  • Heart failure
  • Diabetes and other disorders of glucose metabolism
  • Mood disorders:
  • Depression
  • Anxiety
  • Cognitive decline:
  • Poor recall
  • Slowed thought processing
Supplements that can be helpful for sleep debt include:
 
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Learn more about Herbal Sleep
    
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Energy isn't just a function of food, it is also mood related.  Depression and discouragement makes you feel tired and less enthused about life.  Depression and fatigue are usually linked. 

Tips for a Better Mood:
  • Meditate and pray to get in touch with your deeper spiritual awareness
  • Get counseling, having someone to talk to about your troubles will often lift your mood
  • Set goals and work to achieve something meaningful in your life
  • Serve others less fortunate than yourself
My favorite natural mood enhancer is St. John's Wort.  Here are a few links of interest http://www.chiro.org/nutrition/FULL/St_John's_Wort_Vs_Drugs.shtml
Below are some great supplements to help with mood disorders:
 
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Learn more about St. John's Wort
 
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Learn more about Mood Elevator
 
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Learn more about Damiana
   
 

Lack of exercise can also be a big link to fatigue and even depression.  Be sure to get enough moderate exercise from activities like walking, swimming and lymphasizing. 
 
Many people have found lymphasizing helpful for many reasons, including fatigue, depression, detoxification and even weight loss.  The reason that people do this is to help open and shut the lymph valves of their lymphatic system.  The lymph system is what moves wastes and toxic materials out of the body.  The only things that will move lymph are deep breathing and exercise, both of which many people never do.  When you begin to lymphasize, it is recommended that you drink up to 2 glasses of warm water.  The water helps to get the lymph fluid in your body moving.  
 
Here is how it's done.  Place both bare feet on the center of a mat at shoulder length apart.  Without taking your feet off of the mat, begin to bounce.  (Never take your feet off of the mat for this exercise).  As you bounce, breathe 20 quick breaths through your nose to fill your lungs with air. then do 20 quick short breaths out through your mouth. to empty your lungs as much as possible.  Keep repeating the breaths as you bounce.  This creates a vibrational energy vortex that can help transform the cells in your body (including fat cells).  Vibrational weight loss is all the rage in Hollywood right now, but unlike many of the stars, you don't need a machine to do it for you. It is best to start lymphasizing for about 5 – 10 minutes first thing in the morning, and then lengthen the amount of time as needed.  Lymphasizing can help increase the levels of oxygen in your body's cells.  This can also be done with a mini trampoline (rebounder), just remember, don't pick your feet up and jump, just bounce!  Below is a very interesting video from the pioneer of lymphasizing Dr. Samuel West. 
 
 

If you cannot view this post, you can see it online at http://hippieherbalist.blogspot.com/2014/05/energyhow-to-get-ithow-to-keep-it.html

It's that time of year again....flu season.  I thought I might take a moment to remind all of my readers that there are some natural ways to beat the viruses and flus that are everywhere running rampant this season of the year. 

Just a few days ago, a friend emailed me, then another called me.  They had some very sad news.  A friend of mine, who was a great healer had passed away due to a heart attack.  His family was told that his heart attack was the result of his struggle to breathe due to flu complications. 

We are all told that we should get our annual flu shots, but I, like many others, have a lot of reservations about this (and this is only my opinion, you must decide for yourself).  There is a lot of controversy over these shots, just as there is controversy over the safety of vaccines.  Here is a video that really made me think even more about the controversy:

 
Here is a great link from a doctor who has devoted her life to the study of vaccines.
It is called The Truth About the Flu Shot:

As I said earlier, you must decide for yourself.  Often, people who are very immune compromised may find that the benefit may be worth the risk.  But if you are someone who is looking for some natural ways to help protect yourself and your family this flu season, you might want to check out the link to some of the natural tried and true remedies I have posted in the past.  They are at the link below.

http://hippieherbalist.blogspot.com/search/label/remedies


http://hippieherbalist.blogspot.com/2014/01/flu-season-2014-natural-remedies-for.html