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Anti-ageing the natural way: essential diet and supplement ideas

Few people enjoy getting older. Why would they? After all, it means having to watch their body age. For that reason – and it’s no surprise – the notion of ‘anti-ageing’ has become highly popular over recent decades; people are eager to discover any and every new development that might aid them in not getting wrinkles or keeping different bits of their bodies looking and feeling as young as possible.

The truth is, of course, there’s no silver bullet to anti-ageing; and yet many experts agree one of the best ways to combat the effects of ageing is by relying on natural sources that feature good, quality nutritional and even botanical ingredients. So how do you do this? Well, the most obvious way is to adopt a decent diet featuring age-defying foods, but you may also consider naturally-derived supplements. There’s a lot of choice out there…

Eat more of…

Try to remember to pile your plate with colourful fruits and vegetables – if they’re bright they’re likely to be good for you. More than five a day are recommended, despite what you’ve heard. Specifically:

  • Leafy and dark green vegetables – the likes of mustard greens, kale, collard and spinach are rich in the antioxidants Vitamin C, zinc and beta-carotene, all of which can help reduce the chance of macular degeneration of eyes, one of the leading causes of blindness in the elderly. Bright-coloured fruits and veg like oranges, peppers, corn and cantaloupe can help here too
  • Yellow and green vegetables – because they contain Vitamin C and other antioxidants, it’s believed they can help ensure you develop fewer wrinkles, aiding your to skin remain young-looking
  • Grapes and red wine – grapes feature the antioxidant resveratrol, which is useful because it’s believed to help lower one’s chances of suffering from premature aging and heart disease
  • Whole grains – foodstuffs like barley, wheat, brown rice, oats and quinoa are full of fibre, which means consuming them lowers the odds of developing type 2 diabetes and can help ensure blood vessels function as they should
  • Fish – fatty fish is very good for you because of the Omega-3 fatty acids they contain (indeed, the latter offers many an anti-aging benefit, working to protect the heart and possibly even helping ward off Alzheimer’s disease); salmon, lake trout, tuna, sardines and pilchards (adult sardines) are all recommended here
  • Dairy – low-fat milk, yoghurt and other dairy products are not only great for delivering calcium and fortified Vitamin D to your bones, helping ensure they remain strong and thus warding off osteoporosis (bone brittleness), but also help lower your cholesterol levels, hopefully warding off heart disease; also recommended are cereals fortified with Vitamin D and calcium
  • Nuts – as they contain the right sort of fat (as opposed to the wrong or ‘saturated’ sort), certain nuts, so research has found, can reduce the danger of both high blood pressure and high cholesterol levels by as much as 20%; about four almonds a day (or the equivalent amount) is what you should aim for
  • Beans and lentils – like grain, these vegetables are great for providing fibre and protein; they also tend to be relatively cheap and a tasty ingredient in soups, casseroles and the like.

Eat less of…

Quite simply, foods that are generally bad for you are anathema to anti-ageing; they’ll just contribute to the ageing process. So you should aim to limit:

  • High-fat meat, high-fat dairy and bakery – plain and simple, the bad thing about these is their high levels of saturated fat, which can clog up your arteries and increase the chance of heart issues
  • Added sugar – it can send your blood sugar levels up and down like there’s no tomorrow, while the excess calories it introduces into your body could, in time, lead to insulin resistance, in turn leading to type 2 diabetes, which aside from anything else can help cause heart disease
  • Salt – thanks to the sodium it contains, too much salt tends to raise blood pressure, potentially damaging kidneys, eyes and even the brain; note: the recommended daily intake of salt’s around one teaspoon, while it’s also far from a bad idea to check labels for sodium levels in frozen, canned and boxed foods, as it’s likely they may contain more salt than you’d assume.

Supplements

In addition to trying to eat healthily, you can proactively tackle anti-ageing via naturally-derived supplements. All of the anti-ageing supplements listed below contain highly nutritious, natural ingredients and are available through us at The Finchley Clinic. Needless to say then, they’re all highly recommended…

Aerobic-Oxygen-Aerobic

Aerobic Oxygen (60ml) and Aerobic O7 (70ml) – two similar, fluid-based supplements that provide stabilised oxygen, a healer, cleanser and critical source of energy, to every one of the body’s cells and so are of enormous benefit to any anti-ageing programme

aeterna-gold-astapure-timeless-beauty

Aeterna Gold AstaPure Timeless Beauty (30 capsules) – delivering skin protection from the inside, this supplement provides pure astaxanthin (extracted from the aquatic plant haematococcus pluvialis) that helps protect you from free radicals; it’s ideal should you have experienced prolonged exposure to sunlight

Aeterna Gold Collagen – promotes young and healthy-looking skin as it delivers important nutrients such as Vitamin C, hyaluronic acid and especially (non-shark) collagen, of which we lose up to 1.5% each year after the age of 30; available either as a drink (80g) or in  capsule form (volume: 90)

Green-Magma-150g

Green Magma (Barley Grass) Powder (150g, 300g and 80g) – rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids, it reduces inflammation, helps lower cholesterol and can help detoxify the body of many harmful chemicals like pesticides, food additives, heavy metals and even acetaldehyde, the by-product of alcohol that causes hangovers!

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Aloe vera: the plant extract packed with 200-plus nutrients

Aloe vera? Many of us have heard of it, haven’t we? Familiar thanks to its mention as an ingredient in skin creams and cosmetic products in so many TV ads, aloe vera (also called aloe barbadensis) is in fact a succulent plant species originating from various tropical parts of the world that’s been a health staple for millennia in many different cultures. As such, it’s been used to soothe burns, moisturise skin and heal small wounds for hundreds of years.

Today, though, it’s sometimes referred to as a ‘superfood’. Now, you may feel this sounds like a bit of advertising bunkum, but it surely can lay claim to such a lofty title thanks to the 200-plus vitamins, minerals and antioxidants it contains. Yes, really; it does contain that many.

To begin with, it’s packed full of Vitamin A (great for healthy teeth, bones, skin and eyes), Vitamin C (for skin health, energy creation and immunity), Vitamin E (for skin protection from UV damage), Vitamin B12 (for nerve and brain cell health), folic acid (for brain and liver health and energy creation) and choline (for memory, focus and maintaining a positive outlook).

Moreover, aloe vera contains calcium, chromium, copper, selenium, magnesium, manganese, potassium, sodium and zinc; all of which play a critical role in hormone balance, cellular reproduction and strong immunity. And it also features a long list of enzymes (which together aid digestion, toxin removal and energy creation), including alliinase, alkaline phosphatase, amylase, bradykinase, carboxypeptidase, catalase, cellulase, lipase and peroxidase.

Indeed, it’s aloe vera’s varied nutritional benefits (thanks to all these ingredients and away from merely combating wrinkles and healthy skin) that the public tends to be less aware of and what we’re interested in here. So let’s take a closer look at a few of them…

Immunity

To combat infection effectively, our immune systems require oxygen-rich blood and, by supporting nutrient absorption, aloe vera plays a key role in ensuring they get it1.One way in which it does this is the detoxifying role it plays in ensuring bowel regularity to aid normal digestive tract function2. Aloe vera also works to keep cells in balance and functioning well (not least when the body experiences stress), which aids the immune system’s efficacy3, as does the fact it’s jam-packed with sugar-rich carbohydrates called polysaccharides4 and antioxidants that combat free radicals5.

Digestion

Among all its terrifically health-giving ingredients, aloe vera also contains the digestion-supporting enzymes amylase (which aids in the break-down of carbohydrates, sugars and starches) and lipase (which contributes to digesting fat); both aid a normal environment in the gut through helping to maintain balanced levels of stomach acid5, 6.

Meanwhile, studies suggest it also helps with ulcerative colitis (UC), the painful condition that sees ulcers take root in the intestines. The results of a clinical trial reveal that nearly half (46%) of a group of UC sufferers enjoyed an improvement in their symptoms after taking aloe vera7. And don’t overlook the contribution it can make to addressing irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) – symptoms of which include abdominal pain, constipation and diarrhoea – for reports suggest people have gained relief from IBS symptoms following consumption of aloe vera8, 9.

Cardiovascular

Keeping down the levels of the low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol in your body’s important for the health of your heart and blood vessels and compounds known as phytosterols, which aloe vera’s also rich in, can contribute greatly here10. Indeed, a five-year long study has found that patients suffering from heart disease who consumed aloe vera enjoyed better cholesterol and blood sugar numbers than those who received none over that period of time11, 12.

Teeth and mouth

And, finally, recent research suggests you could use aloe vera in fluid form to keep your teeth and gums healthy13, while aloe vera in gel form’s useful in fighting candida albicans, a fungus that can commonly afflict the mouth14.

Supplements

So, hopefully convinced as you are now of its vast array of health benefits; how can you best get your hands on aloe vera? Well, a great way to consume this ‘superfood’ is through aloe vera supplements. The following are all examples available through The Finchley Clinic that we highly recommend:

Aloe Gold Natural (485ml and 1,000ml) – made from whole-leaf aloe vera and contains more than 20 times more important nutrients than most other aloe juices and gels.

Aloe-Gold-Cherry-Cranberry

Aloe Gold Cherry/ Cranberry (485ml) – blends Aloe Gold juice (93%) with unsprayed cherry or cranberry juice (7%) to provide a delicious flavour; cranberry is renowned for supporting the urinary tract.

Herbal Aloe Vera Ear Drops (30ml) – great for soothingly cleansing the ear canal and suitable for young and old, among them frequent swimmers, hearing aid wearers and allergy sufferers.

References:

1 Benzie, I. F. F. and Wachtel-Galor S. ‘Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects’. Boca Raton: CRC, 2011.
2 Barcroft A. and Myskja A. ‘Aloe Vera: Nature’s Silent Healer’. London: BAAM, 2003. Print.
3 Rahmani A. H, Aldebasi Y. H., Srikar S., Khan A. A. and Aly S. M. ‘Aloe vera: Potential candidate in health management via modulation of biological activities’. Pharmacognosy Reviews. 2015; 9 (18): 120-126. doi:10.4103/0973-7847. 162118.
4 Tong H., Tian D., Li T., Wang B., Jiang G. and Sun X.. ‘Inhibition of inflammatory injure by polysaccharides from Bupleurum chinense through antagonizing P-selectin’. Carbohydr Polym. 2014 May 25;105:20-5. doi: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2014.01.039. Epub 2014 Jan 21.
5 Surjushe A., Vasani R. and Saple D. G. ‘Aloe Vera: A Short Review’. Indian Journal of Dermatology. Medknow Publications, n.d. Web. 12 Feb 2016.
6 Keshavarzi Z., Rezapour T. M., Vatanchian M. et al. ‘The effects of aqueous extract of Aloe vera leaves on the gastric acid secretion and brain and intestinal water content following acetic acid- induced gastric ulcer in male rats’. Avicenna Journal of Phytomedicine. 2014; 4 (2): 137-143.
7 Langmead L., Feakins R. M., Goldthorpe S., Holt H., Tsironi E., De Silva A., Jewell D. P. and Rampton D. S. ‘Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial of oral aloe vera gel for active ulcerative colitis’. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2004 Apr 1; 19 (7): 739-47.
8 Khedmat H., Karbasi A., Amini M., Aghaei A. and Taheri S. ‘Aloe vera in treatment of refractory irritable bowel syndrome: Trial on Iranian patients.’ Journal of Research in Medical Sciences: The Official Journal of Isfahan University of Medical Sciences. 2013; 18 (8): 732.
9 Størsrud S., Pontén I. and Simrén M. ‘A Pilot Study of the Effect of Aloe barbadensis Mill. Extract (AVH200®) in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome: a Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Study’. J Gastrointestin Liver Dis. 2015 Sep; 24 (3): 275-80. doi: 10.15403/ jgld.2014.1121.243.sst.
10 Ostlund R. E. Jr. ‘Phytosterols and cholesterol metabolism’. Curr Opin Lipidol. 2004 Feb; 15 (1): 37-41.
11 Agarwal O. P. ‘Prevention of atheromatous heart disease’. Angiology. 1985 Aug; 36 (8): 485-92.
12 Tanaka M., Misawa E., Ito Y., Habara N., Nomaguchi K., Yamada M., Toida T., Hayasawa H., Takase M., Inagaki M. and Higuchi R. ‘Identification of five phytosterols from Aloe vera gel as anti-diabetic compounds’. Biol Pharm Bull. 2006 Jul; 29 (7): 1418-22.
13 Karim B., Bhaskar D. J., Agali C., Gupta D., Gupta R. K., Jain A. and Kanwar A. ‘Effect of Aloe vera mouthwash on periodontal health: triple blind randomized control trial’. Oral Health Dent Manag. 2014 Mar; 13 (1): 14-9.
14 Sujatha G., Kumar G. S., Muruganandan J. and Prasad T. S. ‘Aloe Vera in Dentistry’. Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research: JCDR. 2014; 8 (10): ZI01-ZI02. doi:10.7860/ JCDR/ 2014/ 8382.4983.

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The importance of oxygen to the body

Oxygen. We all know what it is, right? One of the first elements on the periodic table and represented there by the letter ‘O’. The one-part to hydrogen’s two that, together, make up water. And, maybe most important to us and all living things on this planet, the air-bound, colourless, odourless gas that we breathe in and without which we can’t survive. But why is that? Why can’t we live without oxygen? Just why is it so important to us? And what happens – and what can we do – when we don’t get enough of it?

Aerobic and cellular respiration

As many are aware, via the act of breathing (respiration) the body takes in oxygen and releases waste gas from its lungs, namely carbon dioxide. This is what’s specifically referred to as aerobic respiration; that’s to say, it refers specifically to the breathing in and consumption of oxygen to help create energy in the body to feed our cells. How does this happen? Well, as the air you’ve breathed in reaches your lungs, it makes its way into their microscopic air sacs (alveoli) and, from there, the oxygen slips through their shallow walls and passes into the bloodstream1, through which it’s transported to the body’s millions of different cells where it plays its critical role in the process of converting vitamins and nutrients into energy (referred to as cellular respiration)2,3. And it’s from this process that, along with water, the body creates CO2 as a by-product.

Oxygen health and deprivation

Now, obviously, the higher the oxygen content in the body, the higher the rate of activity its cells can perform at. So when the body takes in more oxygen, the more hydrated it becomes and the better it can function. And, naturally, the healthier it is too4. For instance, using a study conducted on laboratory mice as an example, a group of these mice were proved, by receiving supplemental oxygen, to have developed better immune function, a higher count of T cells (a type of white blood cells that play an important role in immunity) and actually lived around twice as long as a comparative group that had received normal levels of oxygen5.

So much for high levels of oxygen intake, but what if you’re not getting adequate oxygen in the first place? Well, under that scenario, suffering health problems are pretty much guaranteed6. In fact, maybe one of the unexpected truths of oxygen deprivation is it doesn’t just occur suddenly (in the manner of choking or drowning), but can also occur over the long-term; say, months or even years. How so? A common cause is that levels of poor quality indoor air7 and outside air pollution (carbon monoxide, sulphur dioxide and ground-level ozone) are ever rising8.

Oxygen cleansing

Finally, you may not know it, but there’s another – far less well known – way oxygen can do your body a lot of good. That is, helping to cleanse your body of impurities, not least those present in the colon. These impurities get into our bodies via the water and fluids we drink, the foods we eat and often too the different environments we live in – so, yes, via the air we breathe. But the inherent goodness of oxygen (its natural health-supporting and cleansing abilities) does a terrific job in combining with our bodies’ in-built self-healing mechanisms, ensuring impurities, blockages and the like can be removed.

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Indeed, a product formulated with soothing oxygen that’s achieved great results for people by gently cleansing and detoxifying their digestive tracts is Oxy-Powder (120 capsules). It’s one of the major oxygen cleansing products on the market and is available through The Finchley Clinic – and needless to say, we highly recommend it. Other colon-cleansing products we sell that leverage the power of oxygen include both Mag 07 Oxygen Colon Cleanse (a fast-acting, vegan-friendly digestive-system-cleanser and supplement that’s designed to release oxygen over a 12-hour period; available in 180 capsules, 120 capsules, 90 capsules and as a powder) and Colosan powder (a magnesium based colon-cleansing product that oxygenates the bowels at the same time).

References:

1 National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute. ‘What Happens When You Breathe?’ U.S. Department of Health & Human Services, 17 July 2012. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

2 Alberts B., Johnson A., Lewis J. et al. ‘How Cells Obtain Energy from Food’. Molecular Biology of the Cell. 4th edition. New York: Garland Science; 2002.

3 Hyperphysics. phy. ‘Cellular Respiration’. Hyperphysics, n.d. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

4 Nhlbi. nih. ‘What Is Oxygen Therapy?’ National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute, 24 Feb. 2012. Web. 22 Feb. 2016.

5 Hatfield S. M. et al. ‘Immunological mechanisms of the antitumor effects of supplemental oxygenation’. Science Translational Medicine.­­­ Vol. 7, March 4, 2015, p. 277 ra30. doi: 10.1126/ scitranslmed. aaa1260.

6 LaValle, J. B., and Lundin, S. Yale. ‘Cracking the Metabolic Code: 9 Keys to Optimal Health’. North Bergen, NJ: Basic Health Publications, 2004.

7 Environmental Protection Agency. ‘Factors Affecting Indoor Air Quality’. (n.d.): 5-12. EPA.gov. Environmental Protection Agency, Aug. 2014. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

8 AirNow. ‘Air Quality Index (AQI) Basics’. AirNow.gov, 28 Jan. 2016. Web. 29 Feb. 2016.

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Dealing with arthritis conditions – it’s not just drugs and surgery

For many of us, getting old and our joints becoming painful and affecting our mobility is just a part of ageing. We hope we won’t get arthritis but accept we may, so it’ll simply be what happens when we reach an advanced age.

Today, arthritis is the most common cause of disability in the United States, with more than 20 million afflicted people experiencing severe limitations in their daily lives1. Staggeringly, it accounts each year for almost one million hospitalisations and nearly 45 million outpatient visits2 – and it’s been estimated the financial cost of arthritis is close to $100 billion, almost half of which is in loss of earnings.

But is all this inevitable? Well, there are actually several different forms of arthritis, thus the causes are complex. But, equally, that means nobody afflicted by arthritis should give in to the disease – as there also various forms of treatments available with the potential to greatly improve sufferers’ quality of life.

Osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis

The two most often-suffered forms of the condition are osteoarthritis (or non-inflammatory arthritis) and rheumatoid arthritis (or inflammatory arthritis). The most common form of all is the former. Potentially affecting hands, wrists, feet, the back, hips and knees of sufferers, it afflicts more than three in every 10 women by the time they reach 65 years of age. And it can be caused, in part, by obesity and sedentary lifestyles, as well as previous joint trauma.

For its part, rheumatoid arthritis sees the body’s immune system attack its own tissues – not least joints in the fingers, wrists elbows and knees (potentially leading to deformity if left untreated). But why does the immune system do this? It could well be because a sufferer lacks certain minerals in their body (e.g. potassium, calcium and magnesium). Indeed, if you’re not getting enough – of the right form of – calcium in your diet (irrespective of whether you drink milk or not), your body won’t produce enough synovial fluid, which is what lubricates the joints. And, without effective lubrication, the bones in joints will rub against each other and result in cartilage decay and an inflammation response.

Moreover, if somebody’s suffering from arthritis it also means they’ll have too many toxins in their body and, owing to the onset of the condition, it’s likely one of the places that the body chooses to dump these toxins will be the joints – these toxins that will cover and coat chronosytes, the cells that produce synovial fluid, hence the fluid won’t effectively be produced doubly over. Plus, of course, it’s these toxins that the immune system is aiming for when it attacks the body’s tissues and, here in particular, the joints.

Treatment

1. Medication

For rheumatoid arthritis, a likely form of treatment is biological medication, which will doubtless involve injections; however, the most common medical treatment comprises ‘disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs’ (DMARDs). Taken as tablets, they look to ease symptoms and slow down the progress of the disease. They work by blocking the effectiveness of the immune system’s chemicals when they attack the body’s joints. Typical DMARDs include methotrexate, hydroxychloroquine, leflunomide and sulfasalazine.

2. Surgery

To reduce pain or correct deformities, surgery is an option that’s sometimes turned to, for example:

  • carpal tunnel release – to treat abnormal bending or remove inflamed tissue lining the finger joints by cutting a ligament so pressure on a nerve is relieved or finger tendons released
  • arthroscopy – to remove inflamed joint tissue via the insertion of a thin tube with a light source into the joint and then removing the damaged tissue using special surgical instruments inserted through other small cuts in the skin
  • arthroplasty – to replace parts of or all of a joint (i.e. hip, knee or shoulder) for someone with advanced rheumatoid arthritis; the latest replacement joints tend to have a lifespan of 10-20 years.

3. Physiotherapy

This form of treatment is well regarded for improving fitness and muscle strength and the flexibility of joints among arthritis sufferers. Physiotherapy may also provide effective pain relief via heat packs or ice packs or via transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), which sees a small electrical pulse applied to an affected joint to numb the nerve endings.

4. Complementary therapy

Many people with rheumatoid arthritis try complementary therapies – such as massage, acupuncture, osteopathy and chiropractic therapy – for short-term relief from symptoms.

5. Supplements

Finally, for those suffering from the effects of arthritis, boosting the body’s mineral content through specific arthritis supplements could also be highly beneficial. All the following supplements are available through The Finchley Clinic and come highly recommended for arthritis sufferers:

MSM-90-tabletsMSM (methyl sulphonyl methane) aids in cartilage formation and collagen generation, helping to maintain joint and muscle health, while it may also assist liver detoxification in the body and aid immunity; available in tablet form (1,000mg – 90 tablets, 180 tablets, 250 tablets and 500 tablets), as a warming balm and in powder form (200g, 454g and 900g)

 

 

OsteoplexOsteoplex (90 capsules) contains nutrients that help strengthen the skeletal system, bone health and the function of nerves and muscles, including magnesium, boron, Vitamins D and K, beta carotene and calcium citrate

 

 

NutracoolNutracool is an all-natural rub-in formula that provides soothing relief from strained muscles and joint and knee tenderness.

 

 

References:

1 CDC.gov. 2016. Arthritis. At A Glance Reports. Publications. Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion. CDC. http://www.cdc.gov/chronicdisease/resources/publications/aag/arthritis.htm.

2 Yelin, E., Cisternas, M., Pasta, D., Trupin, L. “Direct and Indirect Costs of Musculoskeletal Conditions in 1997: Total and Incremental Estimates Revised Final Report” (July, 2003).

 

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IBS and muscle-strengthening: what Vitamin D supplements can do for you

Now that we’re in the summer months, it seems fitting to take this opportunity to talk about Vitamin D. Perennially associated with sunshine, Vitamin D’s an umbrella term for a group of fat-soluble secosteroids, two notable examples of which are vitamins D3 (cholecalciferol) and D2 (ergocalciferol), whose most common consumption method is through the skin via the UVB radiation of the Sun’s rays. Also relatively well known is that if young children are deficient in Vitamin D it can lead to rickets, a form of the bone-softening condition osteomalacia.

But what else? What else do we know about Vitamin D? Well, for a lot of people, that’s probably about it, even though, predictably enough, that’s really only the tip of the iceberg. Indeed, recent research has linked deficiency of this particular vitamin to two – intriguingly – very different but widespread ailments: irregular bowel syndrome (IBS) and loss of muscle strength in post-menopausal women.

That ‘leaky gut’ feeling

Our intestines are home to a whole host of Vitamin D receptors, which enable the nutrient’s presence there to protect the intestines’ lining, thereby preventing inflammation and so-called ‘leaky gut’ and, thus, the development of IBS. The condition doesn’t just result in discomfort, diarrhoea, pain and embarrassment, but is often linked to stress, anxiety and depression – research results have shown that its sufferers can often demonstrate undeniably higher levels of anxiety and depression than non-suffers1. Potentially affecting people’s quality of life then, IBS is a big deal – not least because at least one in five people (20%) suffer from the syndrome.

And IBS’s link to Vitamin D deficiency shouldn’t be understated – a recent study for the British Medical Journal discovered that more than four in five (82%) of IBS patients were deficient in it. Unsurprisingly then, supplemented Vitamin D was proved to do them a great deal of good. According to the conclusion of the three-month study, those who’d taken Vitamin D supplements not only saw increased levels of it in their bloodstream, but their final results also suggested a big correlation between their Vitamin D status and improved ‘quality of life’2.

Build up your muscle strength

Only a fool would suggest that the menopause isn’t a complicated and often difficult time in a woman’s life. And, with all the hormonal changes going on in the female body at this point, bone health can become an issue. Many may not be aware, though, that muscle strength – or lack of it – can also be a concern thanks to ‘the change’. Both during and after menopause, oestrogen levels decrease and this can result in sarcopenia – a gradual, ongoing drop in muscle mass.

Is this enormously serious? Well, inside muscles, Vitamin D acts on special receptors, helping to drive up the mass and strength of the muscle as well as becoming involved in protein synthesis, which enables muscle contractions; thus, it plays a critical role in healthy muscle function. All this means that, due to Vitamin D deficiency, post-menopausal women can be at risk of potential frailty (and so reduced mobility) as well as frequent falls. And it can also help drive that particularly unpopular side-effect of menopause, weight gain – because it leads to a lower metabolism.

Inevitably then, help can come from boosting Vitamin D. A recent nine-month study, conducted at Sao Paulo State University in Brazil, found that post-menopausal women who had received Vitamin D3 supplementation enjoyed a 25% increase in muscle strength, while conversely, a similar group of volunteers receiving a placebo instead actually lost muscle mass – and experienced twice as many falls as those taking Vitamin D3.

Optimisation through supplementation

The results of these studies, as well as the fact IBS and muscle softness among post-menopausal women is common, is sadly not surprising (at least in this country) when one considers that four in every 10 (39%) of UK adults experience low vitamin D levels when the sun’s at its weakest in the winter. Indeed, ageing adults (the most likely to spend a good deal of time indoors) are most vulnerable to this nutrient deficiency4.

It’s pretty clear then that most people could probably do with optimising their Vitamin D levels. The trouble is, of course, this is easier said than done, as for half the year in many parts of the world (and, again, certainly in the UK), there isn’t much in the way of sunlight from which to gain it. So the answer? Supplementation. Happily, there are many supplements that contain Vitamin D on the market and, through The Finchley Clinic, you can get hold of the following examples, all of which we obviously recommend:

Vitamin-D3

 

  • Bio-D – liquid-based; 100 ius of Vitamin D per drop
  • Bio-Mulsion – also liquid-based; 1,000 ius of Vitamin D per drop
  • Vitasorb D – 12.5 ius of Vitamin D per drop (low dosage for children and sensitive individuals)
  • Suntrex D3 – vegan-friendly, lichen-derived form of Vitamin D

 

References:

11 Hyun Sun Cho et al (2011) “Anxiety, Depression and Quality of Life in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome”. Gut Liver. 5 (1): 29–36

12 Tazzyman S. et al (2015) “Vitamin D associates with improved quality of life in participants with irritable bowel syndrome: outcomes from a pilot trial”. BMJ Open Gastro 2: e000052.

13 The North American Menopause Society (NAMS). “Vitamin D3 supplementation helps women build muscle even after menopause: new study demonstrates vitamin effectiveness in reducing degeneration and risk of falls.” September 2015.

14 NICE. “Vitamin D: increasing supplement use in at-risk groups”. November 2014. https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/ph56 Accessed 30/10/2015

Candida, Colosan, Immune health, Threelac and Fivelac, Women’s health

Combating candida: a natural way to keep at bay enemy yeast

Many of us have experienced it. Tiredness or even exhaustion and, at the same time, stomach pain and unease in the digestive system. Few of us perhaps would draw a direct line between the two; many of us would probably think that a feeling of lethargy and indigestion and a more than usual amount of gassiness occurring together was a coincidence. But there’s a good chance they’re not. There’s a good chance we may be experiencing the effects of candida overgrowth.

Candida albicans is a single-celled organism that likes to live on our skin and in our digestive tract, especially our intestines. If allowed to remain in the latter unchecked the result can be candida overgrowth, which often sees the tiny yeast-like organisms create multiple different types of toxin (more than a hundred, in fact), all of which can be absorbed through the intestinal wall and spread to other parts of the body through the bloodstream. Needless to say, when this happens it can cause us harm.

Indeed, it appears that infections due to the presence of candida in our bodies are rising – estimates suggest that around 25,000 people in the United States alone develop them each year. Yet, despite this, the efficacy of medication prescribed to treat these infections is slipping as they’re becoming increasingly drug-resistant1.

Candida overgrowth – causes and symptoms

Naturally, for people who manage good, balanced diets, exercise regularly and get an appropriate amount of rest, intestinal issues don’t tend to crop up very often and candida overgrowth doesn’t often affect them. This is because their candida levels are successfully regulated by their immune systems and the presence of other microbes (‘good bacteria’) in their digestive systems.

So it’s when somebody’s immune system becomes suppressed that candida over-grows, causing an imbalance in the intestines and, as mentioned, enabling it to spread elsewhere in the body2. In addition to poor diets (with an overabundance of carbohydrates and high sugars), the onset of diabetes, stress, pregnancy and even the use of antibiotics and birth control medication can help cause candida overgrowth3. Symptoms sufferers may experience commonly include abdominal pains, indigestion and excessive gas; irritability, tiredness and trouble concentrating; anxiety and mood swings; cravings for sugars and breads; skin infections, eczema, psoriasis and acne; and oral or vaginal thrush4.

Treatment suggestions

So what can we do about it if too much candida’s taken up residence in our bowels and is spreading to other parts of our bodies? If traditional medication is proving less and less effective a weapon to fight its overgrowth, what can we turn to?

Some experts have recommended consuming lavender oil, colloidal silver or garlic; however, research for these natural remedies have so far proved rather inconclusive. For many experts, the smart money’s instead on supplements for candida, not least because they contain naturally-derived ingredients (indeed, research has suggested that for sufferers from thrush who’ve undergone repeat treatment from antibiotics but still experience a recurrence of symptoms, probiotics can be very helpful5).

And, at The Finchley Clinic, we have many supplements available that we recommend trying to combat candida – it goes without saying that, of course, some may work better for some people than others, but we highly recommend all of the following:

Threelac

 

References:

1 Hickman, M. A. et al. “The ‘obligate diploid’ Candida albicans forms mating-competent haploids”. Nature. 494.

2 O’Meara, T. R. et al. “Global analysis of fungal morphology exposes mechanisms of host cell escape”. Nature Communications. 6 (6741).

3 Ecandidacom. (2016). Ecandidacom. Retrieved 4 July, 2016, from http://www.ecandida.com/candida-albicans

4 Ghthealthcom. (2016). Ghthealthcom. Retrieved 4 July, 2016, from http://www.ghthealth.com

5 Richardson, A. “Natural remedies for the treatment and prevention of vaginal thrush infection”. bodykind blog. 05/082009.

Candida, Ozonated Olive Oil, Skin care

Medcare: the single skin condition solution

So, it finally feels like summer’s on the way here in London, which for most of us means one thing above all else: sun. We love to spend time outdoors on sunny days, don’t we? And many love to get a tan too. The downside to that, of course, is that we have to be careful just how much sun we expose our skin to – obviously too much can be bad for our health. And for that, of course, we use the likes of sun cream as protection.

Some of us, however, are unlucky and can suffer from minor or major skin complaints out of the sun as well – in many cases these are temporary; in other cases they afflict sufferers all the year round. Again, there are all sorts of different treatments for these various complaints. So, you might conclude, it’s all covered, right? Well, maybe not. Because, you may not know it, but there’s a product on the market that, when applied to one’s skin, can treat a huge variety of different skin conditions – from swelling and redness to cuts and bruises, from skin wounds and ulcers to sore muscles, and even from haemorrhoids to, yes, sun burn.

The wonder of Ozonated Olive Oil

medcare-ozonated-olive-oil

Medcare (Ozonated Olive Oil) is available via The Finchley Clinic and is unsurprisingly a very popular product. Basically put, this gel treatment can be used for almost any skin condition, in part, because it’s so good at reoxygenating skin tissue topically, which means it operates as a therapeutic antioxidant, forcing toxins and lactic acid out of the pores of the skin and so cleaning and sterilising the epidermis – and that means it’s terrific for facial application too.

In actual fact, Ozonated Olive Oil – or Medcare, its brand name – isn’t a new product at all. Its first recorded use as a topical skin application dates back to Edwardian times more than a century ago; thus, its beneficial effects are well established and highly recognised. It takes its name from its production process, which sees ozone bubbled through olive oil for a continuous period of time to produce the off-white paste recognisable as Medcare. Originally, this process was extremely long-winded (it took as much as three to six months, 24 hours a day), but in recent years thanks to state-of-the-art equipment the manufacture time has been greatly reduced, ensuring the product is more widely available for those who’ll benefit from it.

Medcare – so many benefits

Neither restricted by an expiry date nor requiring refrigeration, Medcare is bought by many of our customers to treat the symptoms of thrush, while others find it particularly great for the likes of athlete’s foot and other forms of ringworm and skin fungi, as well as eczema and alopecia. Indeed, why not check out its reviews section on our website? You’ll see just how popular it is because of just how much it’s helped our customers’ different skin ailments.

Aside from the aforementioned ways Ozonated Olive Oil for skin can be used, it can also be applied to help with all of the following:

  • bed sores
  • candida and tinea versicolor (skin yeast)
  • carbuncles
  • diaper rash
  • increasing both cellular function and cellular memory
  • makeup removal
  • moisturising the face
  • reducing cellulite
  • reducing scarring
  • sebaceous (sweat) gland infections
  • stimulating skin cell growth
  • wrinkles

So, wherever on your body you’re suffering from epidermis – or exterior oral – issues, why not try out Medcare (Ozonated Olive Oil); the chances are your skin will thank you for it!

Energy boosters, General Health & Nutrition, Heart health, Vitamin B12

Brilliant B12: why Vitamin B12 is so crucial to your body

Vitamins. We’re constantly bombarded in the media and on the Internet by calls to boost our vitamin levels, aren’t we? Let’s be honest, only a fool wouldn’t take heed of them and not recognise the importance of all those A-Z multivitamins’ importance in seeing our bodies work as they should. But while many people are good at making sure they get enough of the likes of Vitamins A, C and D, one nutrient in particular they may not pay as much attention to – and, thus, not get enough of – is Vitamin B12.

In fact, in just the United States alone, it’s estimated that nearly one in four people suffer from Vitamin B12 deficiency1. What are they missing out on then? What are they putting themselves at risk from? And what can taking more B12 do for them? Well, don’t doubt it, this is one vitamin that plays an enormous role in ensuring our bodies function as they should – it’s involved in a whole host of different good things that go on in our bodies. Here’s just a taster…

Heart protection

Surely nobody needs convincing of the importance to your body of a healthy heart. In which case, you shouldn’t take lightly the fact B12 plays a prominent role in maintaining the health of your heart and whole cardiovascular system. One of the reasons for this is that the vitamin’s excellent at removing from your blood a threatening protein named homocysteine which, left alone, can damage your arteries resulting in inflammation and, potentially, heart disease.

Nerve damage prevention

Should your nerves become so damaged they die, thus signals to and from the brain become disrupted, you could develop a nerve-related condition which would likely seriously affect your health. The answer? Preserving the protective covering of your nerves – otherwise known as myelin sheaths – which ensures they’re not harmed by free radicals and toxins in your blood. Don’t doubt it; B12 is massively important in maintaining the health of your nerves’ myelin sheaths.

Bone strengthening

It’s also believed that consuming B12 may be good news for preserving or building up the strength of your bones. Research has suggested that those who suffer from osteoporosis – the bone-debilitating condition – may well have higher levels of homocysteine and lower levels of B12 in their bodies than those with healthy bones2.

Energy release

Taking time to rest and maintain a good diet are, of course, highly advised in order to remain well and full of beans, but making sure you’re not deficient in certain vitamins is also well known to be important. And one of these vitamins is, yes, B12. It’s one of the nutrients that, once consumed, actively releases energy into your body’s cells, ensuring they don’t go hungry and make you feel tired and weak.

Good for positive mood

Mental health is, of course, as important as physical health. And here lies another of the benefits of Vitamin B12. If you’re experiencing ‘the blues’ and feeling down, again it could well be you’re not getting enough B12; its existence in the brain can help provide a chemical called serotonin, which plays a critical role in regulating your mood. Indeed, a study of diabetic patients who’ve experienced a side effect of depression from the treatment drug Metformin revealed that those who took B12 to combat this reported a more positive outlook3.

Enhances physical health of the brain

In addition to being good news for your mental health, B12’s also important for maintaining your brain’s physical health – because it protects nerve cells. Indeed, Alzheimer’s sufferers, contrasted with those of a certain age whose memories are still sharp, tend to have lower levels of B12. The vitamin then, it’s believed, is important in protecting brain cells’ myelin sheaths, which Alzeheimer’s patients often lack. Research has also suggested that via targeted nutritional intervention (including upping B12 levels), cobalamin deficiency – which may play a role in the onset of dementia – could well be reversed4.

How to boost your B12 intake

So, no question then, B12 is one very crucial vitamin. If you feel you may be deficient in it and could benefit from upping your levels of intake, you’ll be pleased to discover it’s readily available via The Finchley Clinic as a supplement. Through us, you can purchase Vitamin B12 in:

Vitamin-B12-Sublingual-Powder

So whichever way is easiest and best for you, we can help you get the Vitamin B12 you need.

 

References:

1 McBride, J. (2016). B12 Deficiency May Be More Widespread Than Thought. usdagov. Retrieved 27 May, 2016, from http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/pr/2000/000802.htm

2 Ebesunun M. O., Umahoin K. O., Alonge T. O., Adebusoye L. A.. Plasma homocysteine, B vitamins and bone mineral density in osteoporosis: a possible risk for bone fracture. Afr J Med Med Sci. 2014 Mar; 43 (1): 41-7.

3 Biemans E., Hart H. E., Rutten G. E., Cuellar Renteria V. G., Kooijman-Buiting A. M., Beulens JW. Cobalamin status and its relation with depression, cognition and neuropathy in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus using metformin. Acta Diabetol. 2014 Oct 15.

4 Osimani A., Berger A., Friedman J., Porat-Katz B. S., Abarbanel J. M. Neuropsychology of vitamin B12 deficiency in elderly demential patients and control subjects. J Geriatr Psychiatry Neurol. 2005 Mar; 18 (1): 33-8.

Colon cleansing, Oxy-Powder, Ulcerative colitis

From supplements to acupuncture: your options for ulcerative colitis treatment

For many, conditions affecting the digestive system and, in particular, the colons are something they don’t find easy to discuss or even face up to. However, such illnesses need to be taken seriously. For instance, within 10 years of their original diagnosis, almost one-third of those who suffer from an active form of ulcerative colitis require surgery for a colostomy1.

Treatment shouldn’t be taken lightly then for the likes of ulcerative colitis – a form of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which intermittently inflames and causes ulcers on the innermost wall of the colon. But equally, surgery is far from the only option; indeed, depending on the timing of diagnosis, there may be several other avenues to explore in treating the condition, not only to alleviate symptoms but hopefully to force it into remission.

Surgical treatment

As mentioned above, surgery for non-responsive patients may prove inevitable, especially if ulcerative colitis has unfortunately developed into colorectal cancer. Standard surgery comprises two stages, although recently some doctors have favoured a three-stage approach – however, research could suggest this latter approach may not be as safe as the former2, 3.

Pharmaceutical treatment

Long before it may be decided surgery’s the only course of action for an afflicted patient, though; drugs are commonly deployed to fight the condition. This, depending, of course, both on the condition’s severity and patient responsiveness, often involves corticosteroids. Often, through treatment of such drugs, nearly one-third of patients (30%) enter remission after one year4, 5.

Acupuncture treatment

It’s perhaps understandable that, when it comes to treating a condition like ulcerative colitis (which, if left unchecked, can get dramatically worse), some may be sniffy when the word acupuncture is mentioned; others may be downright against its suggestion at all. However, two relatively recent studies point to potentially positive results from acupuncture as ulcerative colitis treatment.

The first attested that, in addition to a drug commonly used for ulcerative colitis, the heating of an acupuncture site (otherwise known as moxibustion) lent patients suffering from mild to moderate symptoms ‘greater relief and symptom reduction’ than those who received the drug alone6. The second suggested that patients whom received (again in addition to a traditional drug) Kuijiening plaster – to treat the ulcerative colitis-related spleen-yang deficiency – enjoyed better results than those whom merely had the drug treatment7.

Supplement treatment

Finally, if studies suggest we should consider the positives of acupuncture in treating ulcerative colitis, then surely we ought also to take seriously research – and patient testimonials – that clearly state treatment through supplements and probiotics can pay dividends. With studies suggesting probiotic supplementation is favorable8, sufferers may consider Restore (for Gut Health), which promotes the strengthening of the tight-junction barrier in small and large gut membrane cells for an optimal gut environment,or the probiotic Saccharomyces boulardii (a natural and safe supplement that scientific research has concluded helps provide bowel health, comfort and function – it’s also recognised as the number one probiotic for managing diarrhoea).

Oxy-Powder-capsules

This supplement is available directly through the Finchley Clinic, as are others that can help treat ulcerative colitis, such as Oxy-Powder (which promotes optimal colon health and aids in cleansing and oxygenating the intestines) and Colostrum Plus (which promotes digestive health, tackles inflammatory problems and supports the immune system). When trying supplements, of course, it should be noted that no person’s body is the same and so results can vary – but then so can most other forms of treatment. Evidently, when it comes to ulcerative colitis, depending on your diagnosis (and your doctor’s advice), there are many options of treatment available – certainly not just surgery.

 

 

 

References:

1 Nieminen U, Jussila A, Nordling S, Mustonen H, Färkkilä MA. Inflammation and disease duration have a cumulative effect on the risk of dysplasia and carcinoma in IBD: a case-control observational study based on registry data. Int J Cancer. 2014 Jan 1; 134 (1): 189-96. doi: 10.1002/ijc.28346.

2 Hicks CW, Hodin RA, Bordeianou L. Possible overuse of 3-stage procedures for active ulcerative colitis. JAMA Surg. 2013 Jul; 148 (7): 658-64. doi: 10.1001/2013.jamasurg.325.

3 Dayan B, Turner D. Role of surgery in severe ulcerative colitis in the era of medical rescue therapy. World J Gastroenterol. 2012 Aug 7; 18 (29): 3833-8. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v18.i29.3833.

4 Mehta SJ, Silver AR, Lindsay JO. Review article: strategies for the management of chronic unremitting ulcerative colitis. Aliment Pharmacol Ther. 2013 Jul; 38 (2): 77-97. doi: 10.1111/apt.12345.

5 Reinisch W, Sandborn WJ, Panaccione R, Huang B, Pollack PF, Lazar A, Thakkar RB. 52-week efficacy of adalimumab in patients with moderately to severely active ulcerative colitis who failed corticosteroids and/or immunosuppressants. Inflamm Bowel Dis. 2013 Jul; 19 (8): 1700-9. doi: 10.1097/MIB.0b013e318281f2b7.

6 Zhang LC, Zhang S, Zhong W, Long JX, Li XN, Chen LS. Observation on clinical effect of ZHUANG medicine mediated thread moxibustion combined with medication for patients with ulcerative colitis. Zhen Ci Yan Jiu. 2013 Oct; 38 (5): 399-402.

7 Huang L, Cai Z, Zhu Y, Wan H. Treatment of ulcerative colitis with spleen and kidney yang deficiency by kuijiening plaster: a randomized controlled study. Zhongguo Zhen Jiu. 2013 Jul; 33 (7): 577-81.

8 De Greef E, Vandenplas Y, Hauser B, Devreker T, Veereman-Wauters G. Probiotics and IBD. Acta Gastroenterol Belg. 2013 Mar; 76 (1): 15-9.

Detoxification, Heavy Metals

Detoxification: don’t end up head-banging over heavy metals

They’re everywhere – in the food we eat; the fluids we drink; the environments we work and live in; the equipment we work with; and, yes, the air that we breathe. They’re toxic metals and we can’t avoid them. They work their way into our bodies whether we like it or not. But are they something we should be concerned about – are they really that hazardous? And, if so, how can we rid ourselves of them?

In the article Conquering Candida, Sherridan Stock, who I consider to be one of the UK’s, if not Europe’s finest experts on the subject of candida overgrowth, refers to heavy metal toxicity as a major (but not the only) cause of the problem. I can also state that it’s one of the main reasons why those with chronic fatigue, severe candida problems or other related problems such as Small Intestine Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO) don’t get better. But it’s worse than that – heavy metals are bad for everyone, and pretty much everyone benefits from doing something to chelate them out of their body.

First things first, though, when we talk about toxic – or ‘heavy’ (i.e. dense) – metals, what are we referring to? Well, there are several of them, but by way of example and for the sake of brevity, the three we’ll focus on here are cadmium, lead and mercury. Like all heavy metals, they’re naturally occurring and become concentrated as a result of human-caused activities, ensuring they enter plant, animal and human tissues via inhalation, diet and skin and/ or eye contact. Owing to their high levels of toxicity they poison the human body by damaging it at the cellular level through oxidative stress and secondly by being highly neuro-toxic.

Heavy metal toxicity is commonplace, bordering on ubiquitous, and people should be anxious about it, it affects every aspect of optimal well being, and this is not an overreaction. Our view is that almost everyone has been exposed to toxic metals to some degree or another. Getting them out of the body is not a quick process, but it can be done.

Cadmium

The biggest risk of exposure to cadmium is via food (derived from largely industrial areas) and cigarette tobacco; indeed, the latter may be the most dangerous way to consume the element, as the lungs tend to absorb cadmium more efficiently than the stomach – although cadmium levels are generally lower in tobacco than in foods1. Cadmium contamination is also possible via fertilisers, hazardous waste sites and nickel-cadmium batteries. Like mercury, it’s also used in dentistry and sometimes also present in jewellery worn adjacent to the skin. In no way whatsoever does the human body require cadmium, but it’s also slow to exit the body, ensuring it can take root and seriously affect the reproductive and cardiovascular systems, as well as the brain, eyes, kidneys and bones.

Lead

This is of particular interest to me (Mark Lester, Company Director) as I have recently been diagnosed with this, and I will discuss below what I am doing about it.

No doubt about it, lead can be extremely toxic. Perhaps the headline danger of its consumption is the effect it can have on the brain, and the brain-gut axis (which will be the subject of a future blog / newsletter). Indeed, it’s said that lead poisoning can affect this organ in a similar way to narcotic drug abuse2, suppressing the immune system and so leading to many different issues and ailments such as anaemia, palsy and kidney disease, as well as increasing blood pressure3.

Unfortunately, all sorts of everyday items can contain harmful amounts of lead (such as cigarettes, old piping, car batteries, paints, pesticides, PVC plastics and – at times – cheap toys), highlighting the need for us all to be vigilant. For instance, exposure to lead dust/ flakes from piping in aged buildings and some industrially-applied paints have caused many public health incidents down through the years, leading to the necessary implementation of different regulations.

Mercury

This is a subject that has been the subject of entire books – some written by holistic dentists. Put simply, we should always avoid direct contact with mercury. Famously an important component in thermometers, it can also be found in many other things common to everyday experience, including dental fillings and seafood. It’s especially dangerous – and to be avoided then – when consumed through tainted food, but notoriously can be absorbed by those working in industrial jobs in the likes of coal power plants. Mercury is used as a preservative in vaccinations, and one (of several) reasons I am opposed to vaccinations is because this is such a toxic component.

As our bodies have no use for it, exposure to any amount of mercury is toxic. Once in the body, though, mercury is very hard (but not impossible) to get rid of. It will reside in the blood, bones, fatty tissues, brain, spleen and kidneys. Once again it also affects the gut-brain axis referred to above. It can contaminate breast milk and, in worst case scenarios, afflict the nervous system to such an extent as to cause serious muscular spasms. Short-term exposure can cause the likes of diarrhoea, fever and vomiting; long-term exposure, the likes of neurotic and kidney disorders and inflammation of the gums and mouth.

Diagnosis

There are various tests available for heavy metals – breath tests, urine tests and hair analysis tests. But be warned, all of these tests have one serious flaw. They test whats coming out of the body, but do not necessarily show you how much is still trapped inside. This is why although I am not opposed to these tests I am not going to provide links for testing them. I spent good money on these tests, and they still failed to pick up my own lead toxicity, which was diagnosed I believe correctly through less orthodox testing.

How to remove the heavy metals

 

ORËÁ. Originally marketed as ZNatural, this is the product we’ve sold the longest and have had the most feedback on. This was  original liquid zeolite product developed by Dr Harvey Kaufman. It is capable of reaching all the cells and tissues in the body and penetrating the blood-brain barrier, in working to remove heavy metals and other toxins. As well as the web page, I have also previously blogged about this product here and there is an excellent video on the research done on it’s forerunner as ZNatural here.

 

zeotrexZEOTREX – Developed by Another liquid zeolite product developed by Dr Edward Group. It differs from ORËÁ in that it  also contains herbs and iodine to assist with heavy metal detox. There’s information about it on our web site, as well as a nice little YouTube video produced by the suppliers found here

 

 

SEALANTRO – Sealantro is a proprietary blend of Chlorella, Seaweed (Chondracanthus chamissoi) extracts, and Cilantro leaf extract forrmulated to support healthy detoxification. It is considered a vital part of Dr Lee Cowden’s world famous programme for the treatment of Lyme Disease.

Interestingly, for my own lead toxicity issue, the products that tested best with my kiniesiologist for my lead toxicity were Zeotrex, Sealantro, and Chlorella. As toxioc metals tend to bind tightly to the tissues of the body, I plan to take all three for at least 6 months, and I am also giving myself regular enemas to further my own detox – I have been experimenting with coffee enemas alternating with Spirulina and Chlorella. ORËÁ did not test well for me – although this does not diminish my faith in it based on both the feedback I have had from customers as well as the research, so I will get it tested again in a few months in case the situation has changed.

 

References:

1 Jarup, L. (1998). Health effects of cadmium exposure – a review of the literature and a risk estimate. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health. 24: 11–51.

2 Manto M. (2012). Toxic agents causing cerebellar ataxias. Handb Clin Neurol.; 103: 201-13. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-51892-7.00012-7. Review.

3 Zeqiri N, Zeqiri S, Skenderaj S. (2012). Blood pressure evaluation at the workers exposed to lead. Med Arh.; 66(2): 92-3.