Pistachios
Pistachios are high in a form of vitamin E called gamma-tocopherol that has been shown to be protective against certain types of cancer, including lung.  Participants of a recent study who ate roughly two ounces of pistachios a day for four weeks showed a significant increase in gamma-tocopherol.  Your best bet is to try to have a few handfuls daily.

Onions
When researchers compared the 10 vegetables that are most frequently consumed in the US, onions had the 3rd highest level of phenolic compounds, which are thought to be among the most potent anticancer substances in foods.  A Finnish study of men who frequently ate onions and other foods high in phenolic compounds showed that they were 60% less likely than those who ate smaller amounts.

Pumpkin
All varieties of winter squash are extremely high in beta-carotene.  A long running Japanese study of over 57,000 people found that the participants who ate the most pumpkin had the lowest rates of gastric, breast, lung, and colorectal cancers.  Alternatives to pumpkin are carrots, broccoli, and all winter squashes, including butternut, acorn, and spaghetti squash.

Tea
A recent study showed that people who drank two or more cups of either black or green tea daily reduced their risk for squamous cell carcinoma by 30%.  This effect seems to grow over time, as some study participants who had drank tea daily for up to 47 years reduced their risk by 51%.  It is believed that anti-oxidants in tea can counter free radicals that are triggered by sun exposure.

Your Weight
Being overweight is the most well known risk for developing diabetes.  The more excess weight you carry increases the insulin resistance of cells, and that raises levels of blood glucose.  What may be surprising is that unexplained weight loss can be just as big an indicator for diabetes.  This can occur due to lack of glucose energy supplied to the body’s cells, and loss of calories related to glucose due to excessive urination.

Dehydration
Excess blood glucose draws water from the tissues of the body.  This can cause dry and itchy skin that is prone to flaking or cracking, especially in the legs, feet and elbows.  Fluids can also be drawn from the lenses of the eyes, blurring vision and making it more difficult to focus.  Typically, people will feel thirsty a large amount of the time when they’re affected like this.  This thirst is rarely ever quenched, which causes the person to drink more, and thusly urinate more.

Slowed Immune Response
A high level of blood glucose interferes with the body’s ability to heal itself and fight off infection.  This can result in slow healing cuts, sores, or bruises and frequent infections.  Because this healing ability is compromised, people who suffer from diabetes or pre-diabetes are more prone to poor oral health conditions as well.  Symptoms such as gum inflammation with red, swollen, tender, and even bleeding gums can and often does occur.

Sleepiness After Eating
Within an hour of eating, your body converts food into glucose.  In cases of diabetes or pre-diabetes the process is greatly exacerbated.  Levels of blood glucose spike, and the body releases a large amount of insulin to attempt to regulate it.  This surge is usually ineffective, and can cause drowsiness.

Drink Coffee
Though many will say to avoid coffee for a healthy liver, some recent studies have shown otherwise.  A study among people who had already developed liver disease, those who drank 1-3 cups of coffee a day were 40% less likely to develop cirrhosis than those who did not drink coffee.  People who drank 4 or more cups a day decreased their risk by roughly 80%.

Load Up On Antioxidants
Green vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, kale, and brussel sprouts are chock full of antioxidants, which help the liver and its natural detoxification functions.  They’re also loaded with nutrients that support the immune system like vitamin C, vitamin, E, B vitamins, zinc, and magnesium.  Load up on these mean greens to help stop tissue damage from free radicals.

Don’t Use Antacids
Your stomach is full of beneficial bacteria that help to eliminate toxins.  This decreases the work load of your liver by a great deal, and will help it perform more efficiently.  The natural acidity of the stomach is necessary for proper and complete digestion as well, so let it do its job whenever possible. Skip the chalky tablets unless you have serious issues with heartburn and indigestion, in which case you should consult with your doctor.

In the early 1990’s the world was first introduced to genetically modified foods, foods derived from organisms that have been altered by humans to have different properties.  These methods, while much more precise than past attempts to alter food organisms by exposing them to either radiation or chemicals, are still causing quite a stir.  The fact of the matter is that a number of these foods are still on the market and gaining popularity at about the same rate that they are generating concern.

Genetically modified seeds that are being distributed by the major agricultural companies contain genes that will cause the seeds of the crops to be useless, which will force the growers to continually purchase more seeds rather than using their own.   We actually featured an article back in May on this, and you can check it out by clicking here.

The concerns now shift from growing profitability to health and safety issues with the release of some recent study results. The International Journal of Biological Science has published a study in which rats were fed three types of genetically modified maize (corn) products that are found in foods and feed around the world.  When compared to rats who were not fed genetically modified foods, the one who were fed GM foods showed negative effects to many internal organs, and particularly the liver and kidneys.

It’s safe to say that the potential for human damage is there, especially considering that roughly 7 out of 10 foods we consume have been modified in some way.  To help raise awareness, The Non-GMO Project has been fighting to get foods labeled according to whether they have been modified or not.  To read more about this issue and The Non-GMO Project, click here.

Manage stress
If stress isn’t properly controlled or managed, it can lead to further physiological damage like high blood pressure.  This, in turn, will greatly exacerbate your chances of heart attack or stroke.  Try starting with simple relaxation techniques like controlled breathing and meditation.  Focus on each breath entering and exiting your lungs, and imagine your stress leaving you every time you exhale.

Exercise
It’s becoming ever more obvious that most of us aren’t getting the proper amount of exercise, especially this time of year.  With the busy schedules that most of us carry, it doesn’t often allow for that extra hour to hit the gym.  Studies have shown that even moderate amounts of aerobic, physical activity can help reduce the risk of heart disease.  Try incorporating things into your regular day that can help, like taking the stairs for example.

Quit smoking
Studies show that smokers have more than double the risk of heart disease than non smokers.  It’s easier said than done, but if you smoke, quit.  There are many aids available to help you along the way, and while they still contain nicotine, they are much safer than the alternative.  These range from patches and gums, to prescription medications, and even newer ideas like electronic cigarettes.






Oral health
It’s estimated that 35% of American adults suffer from some form of gum disease or periodontal disease.  You might think it an uncommon link, but recent studies have shown otherwise.  One theory is that damaged tissues in the mouth like gum pockets (areas where the gums have pulled away from the teeth) can allow harmful bacteria to enter the blood stream where they can begin to form plaque in the arteries.

Garlic
Garlic contains chemical compounds that are antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral, and even anticarcinogenic.  Studies have also shown that it can help lower cholesterol, blood pressure, and reduce the risk of blood clots and stroke.  Fresh garlic is best, as these beneficial nutrients are lost within one hour of smashing the cloves.  Add fresh garlic to your daily diet instead of supplements for this reason.

Mushrooms
Mushrooms are loaded with nutrients and minerals like vitamins B, C, and D, calcium, protein, and fiber.  The nutrients found especially in the Reishi, Shiitake and Maitake varieties are well known for their ability to activate and enhance the immune system.

Berries
Raspberries and blueberries in specific are extremely high in antioxidants that help boost your immune function by fighting off free radicals that can contribute to a number of health concerns.  Blueberries in particular can also keep bacteria from bonding to cells in the urinary tract, and therefore help prevent infection.

Broccoli
Broccoli is full of immune boosting nutrients including vitamin C, fiber, and even beta carotene which is good for the eyes as well as the immune system.  It also contains chemical compounds that have been shown to stop growth of cancer cells.

Microwave popcorn

Chemicals that can be found in the lining of the bag itself have been linked to human infertility, and in animal testing they have caused various types of cancer including liver, pancreatic, and testicular.  Studies have shown that the process of microwaving can cause these chemicals to vaporize and therefore migrate into your popcorn.

Milk produced with artificial hormones

Some, but not all dairy farmers treat their cattle with growth hormones to increase milk production, and thereby profits.  These hormones can also increase infections and because of that, possibly even pus in the milk.  This also increases production of insulin like hormones in the milk which can contribute to colon, breast, and prostate cancers in humans.

White flour

All of the good nutrients in flour are removed during processing, and then it is bleached with a chemical agent that is very similar to the same bleach you use in cleaning and laundry.  Some vitamins get added in the final processes, and it's passed off as "enriched".  What most people don't know is that this so called "enriched" flour can cause increases in blood sugar that rival refined sugar.

Vegetable oils

For a long time the experts have told us how much healthier and beneficial oils like canola, corn, and soy are.  The problem with this lies in their transformation into cooking oils.  This process includes heavy refinement that can make them oxidized and therefore toxic.  A much healthier option is coconut oil, which does not oxidize.  For higher heats try grapeseed oil, or extra virgin olive oil for light cooking.

Last week we received an email from a customer sharing their story and results from using OraMD Extra Strength. Keep in mind that these results may not be typical, but were so outstanding nonetheless that they asked us to feature it. It is a true testament to the fact that dedication to good oral hygiene practices combined with the bacteria fighting power of OraMD Extra Strength can yeild amazing results over time.

-TESTIMONIAL-

For the first 9 months, results seemed painfully slow and my periodontist felt that any improvement she could see in my gums was purely down to the efforts of herself and the dental hygienist. (I had not told her I was using Ora MD).  At this time my deepest periodontal pockets, had reduced to a maximum of 6mm and my gums were a nice shade of pink, for the first time.


I continued to floss and used Ora MD  Extra Strength and after 24 months I was amazed by the fact that I no longer had ANY loose teeth. Furthermore, all "puffiness" of my gums was gone and my teeth seemed to actually "fit" my mouth properly due to the loss of inflammation that had existed with my gums.


Today, I visited my periodontist and after using Ora MD Extra Strength for 3 years I can reveal what my periodontist finally said to me. (Quote)


"You have made a rare but remakable recovery. Your deepest pockets are currently 2mm maximum and you no longer have any loose teeth. Your gums have grown back, stronger, firmer  and healthier than they have ever been and I predict that within a few months you will not need to visit me (a periodontist) anymore. You no longer have gum disease."


All this from the same person who, 3 years ago had said gum disease could NOT be cured or reversed. I am living proof to everyone that gum disease CAN be reversed and most certainly worked for me - FACT.


Despite what all the so called dental "experts" tell you,  the human body WILL and DOES heal itself naturally if you simply give it a chance. Ora MD is a natural remedy and I now know that their really is an alternative to tooth loss and dentures if you simply give it a try and don't lose hope.


I would like to thank Trusted Health Products, yet again, for saving my teeth. This remarkable formula is so easy to use, but is devastatingly effective. I will admit  that I don't exactly understand the medical principles how this formula works, only that it  DOES work  FANTASTICALLY well.


As they say, you don't have to understand the principle of internal combustion to drive a car, but you do have to turn the key. ORA MD is the key to reversing gum disease. You only have to try it to be convinced.



Raymond S
London,  England

Desiree Jennings, who had been married just 2 years and was training to be an NFL cheerleader and run in a half marathon now struggles to walk, eat, and even speak after a reaction to the seasonal flu vaccine.  Desiree received her flu shot in August, and 10 days afterward developed a neurological disorder called Dystonia.  This was in reaction to the neurotoxin, mercury, that is very prevalent in the vaccine.  Her muscles jerk and contract when she tries to walk forward, and even prevents her from speaking normally.  However, she can walk backwards or run just fine, and even speaks normally when running.  Truly a shame, and all because of the dangerous  ingredients and the fewer regulations that manufacturers must go through.