Category Archives: General Health & Nutrition

Hello Everyone!

In this newsletter I originally planned to just talk about Vitamin D’s role in preventing colds and flu’s during the winter (and I do get into that later). But as always I got lured into making this longer than I originally intended, because I felt it would be almost criminal not to reference its wider array of crucial roles throughout the body.

Vitamin D was originally “famous” for bone health and preventing rickets. However recent years have seen its emergence as being not just “beneficial” but critical for many aspects of health, longevity and prevention of serious disease. Our range of Vitamin D products is found here, but I hope you’ll all read about which Vitamin D product I advocate and take myself before you go (further along in this article).

Vitamin D Benefits beyond bone health, and preventing colds and flu.

1. Immune System Support

Pathogen Defense: Vitamin D enhances the pathogen-fighting effects of monocytes and macrophages, white blood cells that are crucial to immune defense.
Autoimmune Modulation: Vitamin D helps regulate the immune response, potentially reducing the risk of autoimmune conditions, such as multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis, and type 1 diabetes.

2. Mood and Mental Health

Mood Disorders: Vitamin D receptors are present in the brain, where it is believed to affect the production of neurotransmitters like serotonin. Studies suggest that low levels of vitamin D are associated with a higher risk of depression, anxiety, and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Cognitive Health: Vitamin D also plays a role in cognitive function, with deficiencies linked to an increased risk of cognitive decline and dementia in older adults.

3. Cardiovascular Health

Blood Pressure Regulation: Vitamin D may contribute to regulating blood pressure by influencing the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), which is involved in blood pressure control.
Heart Health: Research links low vitamin D levels to increased risks of heart disease, as deficiency may lead to inflammation, arterial stiffness, and impaired blood vessel function.

4. Blood Sugar Regulation and Diabetes

Insulin Sensitivity: Vitamin D has been shown to play a role in insulin secretion and sensitivity, which can be important for blood sugar control.
Type 2 Diabetes Prevention: Low vitamin D levels are associated with increased risk of type 2 diabetes, and improving vitamin D status may improve insulin sensitivity and beta-cell function, both of which are crucial in diabetes management.

5. Cancer Prevention and Progression

Protective Against Certain Cancers: Some studies suggest that higher vitamin D levels may be protective against cancers such as colorectal, breast, and prostate cancers. Vitamin D may inhibit cancer cell growth and promote cellular differentiation, reducing the risk of malignant cells.
Mechanisms of Action: Vitamin D’s role in regulating cell growth, apoptosis (programmed cell death), and inflammation helps in cancer prevention.

6. Anti-Inflammatory Effects

Chronic inflammation is a factor in numerous conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and autoimmune diseases. Vitamin D helps regulate the production of inflammatory cytokines, aiding in inflammation control throughout the body.

7. Muscle Function and Fall Prevention

Vitamin D is crucial for muscle strength and function, especially as people age. It aids in muscular development and contraction, reducing the risk of falls and fractures in older adults.

8. Skin Health and Wound Healing

Wound Healing: Vitamin D plays a role in producing antimicrobial peptides, which help fight infections in skin wounds, facilitating faster healing.
Skin Conditions: It’s also been used in treatments for conditions like psoriasis, due to its effects on cell growth and inflammation.

9. Hormone Regulation and Fertility

Vitamin D is involved in hormone production and regulation, including sex hormones like estrogen and testosterone, which are essential for reproductive health.
In women, sufficient levels are linked with fertility and healthy pregnancies. For men, vitamin D can support testosterone levels, which may influence fertility.

10. Oral Health

The presence of vitamin D receptors in gum tissue suggests its importance in dental health, helping to prevent gum disease, tooth decay, and other oral health issues by supporting antimicrobial peptides and immune cells in the oral cavity.

Vitamin D and viral illness (colds, flu’s & covid)

Now I am getting to what I was originally planning to write about!

During the “pandemic”, I wrote a newsletter in which I referenced a YouTube video with the brilliant Vlogger Ivor Cummins which got banned, because it contained “misinformation”. This was a shady term meaning “true information which conflicts with vested pharmaceutical interests”. Those of you who have read George Orwell’s 1984 and the concept of “doublespeak”, will know what I am talking about – the deliberate distortion, or reversal of the meaning of things in order to pursue a specific agenda.

He discussed the study, not shown of course on the BBC News of course, showing that those who’s Vitamin D level was below 10ng/ml were 10.1 x more likely to die from “the virus” than those who’s blood level was about 30ng/ml. (Note: ng/ml – nanograms per millimeter of blood).

For the pharmaceutical industry who were desperate to impregnate our bloodstreams with worthless ineffective money making chemicals falsely called “immunisations” even though they failed to “immunise” anyone against anything, this was profoundly annoying. If a cheap pesky nutrient could obviate the joyous experience of having experimental toxic chemicals plunged into people’s arms at great profit to themselves, this was going to be extremely inconvenient. The rest is history.

What’s interesting is that even the study referenced above missed an important point. The optimal level is not 30ng/ml. I regard that as the minimum acceptable level. The optimal level is about 60ng/ml. How do we know this? It’s pretty easy really. Basically when we manage to get around 1/3rd of our skin in the sun regularly (without burning), when the sun is at an angle of above a minimum of 30 degrees to the earth (in the UK we have this for 8 months of the year, but only for a very brief period of the day during the transition months of October and March) and above 40 degrees for dark skinned people (possible in the UK for less than 6 months of the year), we get up to 60-80ng within a couple of weeks. It never goes above that no matter how much time we spend in the sun. And that’s the optimal level. Had the study been based on the optimal amount, not the minimum amount, one can only assume it would not have been a 10.1 x higher risk for death. The difference would have been far more impressive! You can see the risk of death from Coronavirus in visual terms in the image above (this is a screen shot from the highly recommended but censored, aforementioned YouTube video) plotting the risk of death against vitamin D status. You don’t need to be a Professor of statistics to understand it.

Very Important Point If You Get A Cold Or Flu

In terms of Vitamin D it’s basically too late by then! It takes several weeks of persistent usage to build Vitamin D levels in the body. If you haven’t already been taking it BEFORE getting a cold or flu, I am sure that taking it when it’s already there is better than not taking it. But once you’ve got a cold or flu (or covid), something like Oxylift (on 3 x the label dosage) and a HIGH dosage (at least 60mg per day day) of Zinc will work far better as a fast ‘on the spot’ anti-viral. Or herbal anti-viral remedies like Olive Leaf Extract and Galangal Formula – again on 2-3 x label dosage to get rid of the illness quickly.

Vitamin D Supplements

If you can’t get in the sun as per the suggestions above, then you should supplement with Vitamin D, every day that you don’t get in the sun (without sploshing on sunscreens that block the UBV neeed for the creation of Vitamin D).

Of the different Vitamin D products we provide, my favourite one, and indeed the one I take, is this one. High strength 4000iu, not the PATHETIC dosage recommended by the mainstream, which is almost useless. And it comes with the added advantage of containing 90mcg Vitamin K2, which ideally should always be combined with Vitamin D. That’s the subject of another newsletter as the K2 has a lot of benefits of its own. The quality of the K2 is also important as cheap K2 supplements found on Amazon etc are often completely useless, as K2 is notoriously unstable. Suffice it to say, we’ve been very exacting in terms of insisting on a quality and proven K2 manufacturer (again the subject of another newsletter).

Recommended general (label) usage: One capsule per day (ideally taken in the morning)
My recommendation for OPTIMAL usage: Two per day from October to the end of April. One per day from April to September. (Ideally taken in the morning). This is what I personally take, and it’s one of the reasons I don’t get colds and flu’s any more.

For those who want a liquid, or a lower strength Vitamin D (for example for children) we provide several other choices.

Who is at the highest risk of all for Vitamin D deficiency?

The truth is that most people have below optimal levels of vitamin D. But some people are even more likely than average to need a vitamin D supplement. The following list is not exhaustive, but covers the most common group of people who are especially likely to need a vitamin D supplement.

Breastfed infants, because human milk is a poor source of vitamin D, largely because the mothers themselves have poor vitamin D levels
The elderly, as their skin doesn’t make vitamin D when exposed to sunlight as efficiently as young people, and their kidneys are less able to convert vitamin D to its active form. (Is this one of the reasons why the elderly are at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?)
Dark skinned people as it takes them much longer to produce vitamin D from action of of ultraviolet light on the skin. (Was this one of the reasons why black people living in the UK but NOT in Africa were at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?).
People with disorders such as Crohn’s disease or celiac disease who don’t handle fat properly, because vitamin D needs fat to be absorbed.
Obesity, because the body fat binds to some vitamin D and prevents it from getting into the blood. (Is this one of the reasons why obese people at higher risk of dying from coronavirus?)
People who have had gastric bypass surgery
People with osteoporosis, hyperparathyroidism (too much of a hormone that controls the body’s calcium level), sarcoidosis, tuberculosis, histoplasmosis, or other granulomatous disease (disease with granulomas, collections of cells caused by chronic inflammation),
People with cancer
People who take medicines that affect vitamin D metabolism.

Wishing You All An Abundant Viral Free Life
Mark G. Lester
Director – Big Boss – Overall Smarty Pants
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

General Health & Nutrition

Neurotransmitters: Dopamine and serotonin – How To Support Them

September 12, 2024 Mark Lester

Hi Everyone

This newsletter has been inspired by a customer who emailed me asking “How do I raise my dopamine and serotonin levels?” This was not something I was able to over properly in a quick email, as the advisory service is for quick questions only. So I decided to write this article instead….

Neurotransmitters are the main chemical messengers within the brain that influence mood (and are also a factor in our sex drives). Two of the most important and well-known neurotransmitters are dopamine and serotonin. Dopamine is known as the “reward” neurotransmitter, because it is crucial for motivation, pleasure, and reinforcement of rewarding behaviors. Serotonin is known as the “feel-good” neurotransmitter, as it helps stabilise mood, and is involved with feelings of well-being and happiness. It also plays a role in regulating sleep, appetite, and digestion.

Dopamine and Serotonin Support

The first product I usually recommend specifically for this is NADH, which in my opinion is one of the most remarkable products we provide for reasons that go beyond the subject of this newsletter, particularly in the area of physical and mental energy production.

Quoting from the book “Everything You Need To Know About NADH” by Professor George Birkmayer (M.D.)…

NADH stimulates production of dopamine and serotonin

Dopamine also has a substantial influence on sexual behaviour,
particularly on libido. Furthermore, dopamine lowers the secretion
of prolactin and reduces appetite. The higher the dopamine
level, the lower the appetite. This effect may have some
importance for overweight people, as NADH can be taken as a
dietary supplement. The positive influence of dopamine on the
secretion of human growth hormone should also be mentioned;
this hormone plays a key role in the regeneration of cells and
tissues.

The dopamine increasing effect of NADH was demonstrated in
isolated nerve cells. If these cells are incubated with NADH, a
6-fold dosage-dependent elevation of dopamine was observed.

These findings were confirmed by studies at the University of
Paris. French scientists injected NADH into rats daily. They
then determined the concentration of dopamine and noradrenalin
in specific areas of the brain, both before administration
and 4 weeks after the daily injections began. After 4 weeks, they
found a 40% increase of dopamine and noradrenalin levels in
specific brain areas.

NADH also leads to an increase in blood dopamine levels in
healthy individuals. This was shown with professional athletes
who took NADH (5 mg per day) for 4 weeks. The dopamine
level increased by an average of 50% in all athletes.

NADH must be resistent to stomach acid or bypass the stomach in order to work. So we provide NADH in a sublingual tablet (do not chew or swallow it!) or in a stomach acid resistant capsule, which is more economic.

Here are some of the other key nutrients and products to consider.

Omega 3 Oil

Omega-3 fatty acids are involved in the production and function of both dopamine and serotonin.

Dopamine: Omega-3 fatty acids can influence the structure and function of dopamine receptors, potentially enhancing the transmission of dopamine signals in the brain. This can help improve mood and cognitive functions.

Serotonin: Omega-3s, particularly eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA) and docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), play a role in serotonin production and function. (EPA can increase serotonin release by reducing inflammatory signalling molecules that inhibit serotonin release. DHA helps make serotonin receptors more accessible by increasing cell membrane fluidity).

So it would be worth considering taking one of the Omega 3 Oil products if you want to improve your dopamine and serotonin health. It takes around 60 days to have a worthwhile effect, and should be used long term for optimal benefits.

Organic Matcha Green tea

Not the same as ‘regular’ green tea (because its far more powerul than regular tea), Organic Matcha Green Tea contains an amino acid called L-Theanine, which promotes the production of alpha waves, dopamine and serotonin. Instead of Matcha could also use…

Theanine

Theanine, extracted from green tea, has been found to increase alpha waves in the brain, having the effects of calming the mind associated with a state of “alert relaxation”. It does not cause drowsiness but may help with sleep if taken in the evening. If taken during the day, as well as calming the mind, it also assists mental alertness, learning and concentration.

Vitamin B

Each B vitamin plays a unique and complementary role in neurotransmitter synthesis and overall brain health. It’s fairly well known than Vitamin B6 is the most critical of these. But after that I wasn’t sure which came next. With the help of an artficial intelligence app, I learnt, at least in the opinion of Mr (or Mrs) AI, that they can be put in this order of importance.

Vitamin B6: Essential for converting tryptophan to serotonin and tyrosine to dopamine. It acts as a coenzyme in these biochemical pathways, making it directly involved in the synthesis of these neurotransmitters.
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Important for maintaining the health of nerve cells and supporting the production of neurotransmitters. It also plays a role in the methylation cycle, which is crucial for neurotransmitter synthesis.
Vitamin B9 (Folate): Works closely with B12 in the methylation cycle and is necessary for the synthesis of neurotransmitters, including serotonin and dopamine.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Involved in the conversion of tryptophan to serotonin. Niacin deficiency can lead to lower serotonin levels.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Supports the metabolism of tryptophan, which is a precursor to serotonin.
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): Supports overall brain function and neurotransmitter production.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Necessary for the synthesis of coenzyme A, which is involved in the production of neurotransmitters.

The best option here is to take a Vitamin B Complex product.

Serotone or L-Tryptophan.

The core ingredients of all both of these products is tryptophan (presented in slightly different forms). This amino acid is a precursor to serotonin.

Positive Outlook

Positive Outlook provides amino acids such as trytophan (from 5HTP), tyrosine, glutamine and B vitamins needed to make key brain neurotransmitters which are important for mood, motivation, energy and the sleep cycle.

Advanced Stress Relief

Stress Relief contains Mucuna Pruriens, also known as the velvet bean. This herb contains a natural compound called L-Dopa, which is a precursor to dopamine. Further described by the manufactures as “specifically formulated to help you effectively manage stress. Its unique blend of ingredients, including Organic Banana Peel, Organic Poria Mushroom, SAMe, and Lithium Orotate, work synergistically to promote a calm and balanced state of mind, enabling you to navigate stressful situations with greater resilience. The carefully selected ingredients in the formula support the production of neurotransmitters associated with positive mood, helping you maintain a brighter outlook on life.”

Magnesium

Magnesium is involved in dopamine synthesis, and is also involved with converting tryptophan into serotonin. This is one of the reasons why a deficiency (which can be caused by poor intake, eatting too much sugar, white rice, white bread, white flour, soil damage, and high stress levels), and according to many nutritionists is too low in almost everyone, may contribute to mood disorders. I take 300mg per day, in the evening, and amongst other things it helps with my sleep. I take magnesium taurate, which is my personal favourite form (I am not going into the reasons today), but any of these magnesium products will work.

Just as a quick final note, the form of magnesium found in Oxysan, Oxy-Powder and Mag 07 if you use any of these products is not a good form of nutritional magnesium, and they are not designed to be magnesium supplements, even though magnesium is mentioned on the label. So don’t rely on them as magnesium supplements, because they aren’t!).

Hope this is of interest
Best wishes
Mark G. Lester
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

General Health & Nutrition

Which Is Our Best Colon Cleanser?

August 26, 2024 Mark Lester

Hi All

In the last few weeks I signed up to the newsletter of another company selling health supplements. I was saddened by the amount of bilge I subsequently got on a daily basis, aggressively canvassing me to spend money with them. This was not a newsletter and contained no “news”, no unique information, etc. Suffice it to say we will not be doing business that way, and we’ll stick to sending out newsletters once or twice a month, and try to provide interesting content within them.

Rant over.

Which Is Our Best Colon Cleanser?

Before I get onto the subject of which is our best colon cleanse product, I think I should preface that discussion with a bit about why you need to cleanse the colon at all.

The colon is the long flexible (if it’s in good shape) organ that wiggles its away around your abdomen, as shown in tbe image to the left. Its first function is the reasbsoprtion of water from the small intestine to help provide the right consistency of poo. Its second function is to form your poo. Its third function is to store and then eliminate your poo. Unfortunately, a lot can go wrong during this process for various reasons.

In naturopathic medicine, it is commonly said that all disease begins in the colon. An equally fundamental tenet of naturopathy is to see this the other way round i.e. that good health begins in the colon. But how healthy are most people’s colons? Well, lets look at some facts and then you can judge for yourself. It’s estimated that around 1 in every 7 adults and up to 1 in every 3 children in the UK experience constipation at any given time. Many naturopaths believe we should evacuate once for each meal, without straining but as a bare minimum once per day. Based on this naturopathic view of good bowel health, I would guess that most of the population are constipated to a greater or lesser extent. Apart from the obvious discomfort which constipation causes, it also causes an increased contact time between the bowels and pathogens such as viruses, bacteria, fungi and even carcinogenic substances. Surely this can’t be a good thing.

Where it comes to children, 52 in every 100 kids don’t have any veg, and 44 in 100 have no fruit on a daily basis. It’s hardly aby better for adults: In the United States, only 10% of adults are eating the recommended daily serving of vegetables, and slightly more (around 12.3%) are consuming enough fruit. Similarly, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW) report found that fewer than 1 in 10 adults in Australia are eating enough vegetables. Specifically: 96% of men and 87% of women do not consume the recommended amounts of veggies. There is no equivalent starts available for the UK, but I tremendously doubt whether it’s significantly different. The recommended level of fibre intake in the UK is 18g per day. Most naturopaths believe even this figure is too low. The average intake is in fact 12g. Add on top of that our stress levels, which are tremendously high in today’s modern society for a whole load of reasons beyond the scop of this newsletter, which wreaks havoc with the process known as peristalisis (these are the muscle contractions that move food through the digestive tract). Sure, we should be living on halcyon pre-industrial diets, and lifestyles but let’s face it, we don’t and most of us aren’t going to. Is it even possible to do that given the state of our soils, and moderrn stress levels? I doubt it.

It’s generally believed, at least by natural health practitioners that nearly all of us walking around not with ounces, not with pounds, but kilograms of undigested, putrefying, poop in our intestines. Sometimes materials get stuck within the folds of our guts, and stay there permanently unless we do something about it.

So which is the best way to keep the colon clean?

Our favoured approach where it comes to supplements (we think colon hydrdrotherapy is also excellent) is by using oxygen based colon cleansers. In all cases these work by using ozonated and oxygenated magnesium¹ to release the oxygen in the gastrointestinal tract which produce a strong bowel opening effect, the effect getting stronger as the dosage is increased. The INVALUBALE additional benefits of greater oxygenation is a huge subject, and is what makes them colon cleansers rather than just laxatives.

^1.Note, they are not really magnesium supplements, as you won’t absorb much, if any of the magnesum from them. So if you are low in magnesium, don’t stop taking your favourite magnesium supplement if it helps you.

Generally speaking, we prefer the oxygen based colon cleansers to the fibre based products, though we sell them too, as oxygenating the gut produces true detoxification. We think fibre products can be helpful for some people, but we think they produce increased pooping rather than colon detoxification.

We provide the following three oxygen based cleansers : –

1. Oxysan, This one was developed basically by myself after extensive research on how to make it, and make it well, and is the newest product. We sourced it to replace its predecessor (Colosan), though it has a vastly stronger oxygenating effect than the previous product. In terms of bowel opening effect it’s around twice as strong for most people. As an oxygenator it is incomparably stronger. Available in powder or capsules. New, but proving extremely popular.

2. Oxy-Powder – this is the one we’ve sold the longest, and it has a huge following and a constant stream of reorders from satisfied customers. Ironically, only available in capsules, despite the name.

3. Mag 07. Also available in powder or capsules. I personally find it to be weaker than the other two, but that’s just my body, and NOT everyone experiences this, which leads conveniently to the question…

Which is the best one?

Actually the answer to this is that there is no single best one for everyone (if there was, I would only bother selling one product!). If you read the reviews* on the web site you will see that we get great feedback on all of them, and a number of those reviews reference having tried more than one of them, and some indivduals find that they seem to get on better with one than another one, even though they are theoretically very similar.

* Here is the most recent review of Oxysan

I am amazed by how effective the OxySan capsules are. My partner & myself use them when needed especially after certain medications, keeping us regular & the feeling of sluggishness has gone,..more energy, more positive. Thank you Mark & team

* Here is the most recent review for Oxy-Powder

This is one of the few products on the market that does exactly what it claims to do. I would highly recommend this product to anyone who will benefit from it. Please be aware, this product actually work and you had better be ready for the results the very next morning after taking it. I always have some available and it is such a relief to know that I can simple take 2 in the evening and when I wake in the morning the results will speak for themselves. The Finchley clinic always has these in stock and sell them at a fair price, especially if like me you buy in bulk to save money over time.

* Here is the most recent review of Mag 07

Brilliant product and I like using totally natural ingredients rather than the chemical version. Plus, being in capsules, you can easily experiment and find your own dosage according to your needs (even according to different times of the year). I find that I need more ‘help’ with elimination during pollen allergy time. This product won’t let you down and it works from the first time. Recommended.

Oxygenating

In terms of the oxygenating efffect, I can reveal that Oxysan releases a minimum of 3,000 ppm Oxygen. I am not permitted to say how much the others release, as the producers keep that a trade secret. Sadly, I can also tell you that some of the rival products on the market which we do not sell, do not actually release any oxygen despite the slick marketing, and regardless of what they claim. We know this, because we got them independantly tested!

Rotating products

These products can be used on a daily basis if you want or need to (for example, I am actually one of those people who uses one of them every day) and we have a lot of customers who do this. But a few people, maybe 5% of customers seem to become habituated to them if they use the same one on an ongoing basis. Meaning that after a few weeks, months or even years, they stop working for them. I am not sure why it happens, and it’s frustrating for those people. In my experience this can normally be avoided completely by rotating between the three of them (or two of them) every couple of weeks or so, so I always encourage people to consider doing that.

A word about colon hydrotherapy (colonic irrigation)

Colon hydrotherapy uses water to clean the colon and rectum, and is used to help restore function. It works beautifully in combination with the products discussed above. There are competent practitioners all over the country, but if you’re looking for a recommendation from us, we refer people to Health Fusion Clinic in Barnet, Hertfordshire, or if you contact us, there is also a practitioner near Chelmsford, Essex who we can refer you to. We do not have a commission arrangement with these people, we just know them, they work closely with us, and we trust them.

Best Wishes
Mark Lester
Director
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

General Health & Nutrition

Why Holistic Dentists Recommend Olive Leaf Extract when doing major surgery

August 7, 2024 Mark Lester

We’ve been selling Olive Leaf Extract for many years, but few realise it’s value in dentistry, so we decided it was time to step up to the plate and publish a short article on this aspect

Helps recovery of the jawbone and creation of new bone tissue.

Science strengthens for olive extract’s bone benefits

The potential bone health benefits of the olive polyphenol, oleuropein, are related to its ability to stimulate cells responsible for bone formation, says a new study that explains the mode of action of the compound.

HTTPS://WWW.NUTRAINGREDIENTS.COM/ARTICLE/2010/09/14/SCIENCE-STRENGTHENS-FOR-OLIVE-EXTRACT-S-BONE-BENEF

Olive Leaf Extract is directly anti-bacterial

Acts as a natural antibiotic, helping prevent infection after surgery. This has been well documented in multiple studies. (It’s also antiviral, antifungal, and antiparasitic).

Reduces Inflammation

This obviously helps speed recovery and reduce pain. Olive Leaf Extract’s anti-inflammatory effects have been documented in numerous studies.

Olive Leaf Extract helps with the elasticity of arteries.

This means it Olive Leaf Extract will also aid blood flow, which will as a result improve delivery of oxygen and nutrition to any areas that have been subjected to a surgical procedure.

Hydroxytyrosol from Olive Leaf Extract raises Vitamin C levels in the blood.

This is (for us) the most interesting, unusual and unexpected benefit. Vitamin C supplementation itself if of course is a vital nutrient for immune support, infection control and prevention, and normally part of any holistic dental plan. But taking Olive Leaf Extract appears to also elevate vitamin C in the blood even without supplementation.

In a small unpublished study, a supplement with olive leaf extract containing 50 mg of HT (hydroxytyrosol) administered daily increased vitamin C blood levels between 50% and 200% in five volunteers after taking it for only a week. Furthermore, in four of the five subjects a clear-cut elevation in those blood levels was seen the day after the first dose. And while the blood levels were not followed over an extensive period of time, significant increases in vitamin C blood levels were still seen 10 days after the stopping of the HT supplement, which had been given daily for a 2-week period.

Regardless of the underlying mechanism, the ability of a properly-dosed HT supplement to elevate blood vitamin C levels in only a day in four of five subjects certainly raises exciting clinical possibilities. It certainly suggests that the treatment of acute infectious and toxic conditions could be given a significant therapeutic boost for most individuals who promptly consume high doses of a quality olive leaf extract upon getting ill. As many patients simply do not want to be bothered with the inconvenience and expense of taking a supplement regularly on a long-term basis, the ability to quickly give a prompt assist to internal vitamin C levels appears to be another highly positive feature of such supplementation.

The wider implications of the body increasing its Vitamin C level without increasing it in the diet, are huge. This is a separate topic discussed in detail here https://orthomolecular.org/resources/omns/v18n14.shtml

Suggested Usage

Acute / Short term (for example after dental surgery): Take 1-2 capsules three times per day for 30 days

General Health / Long-term : Take 1 capsule once or twice per day

General Health & Nutrition

More Good Results With Our New Oxygen Colon Cleanse Product

May 17, 2024 Mark Lester

Hi Everyone

I was watching a YouTube video a week or so ago with a doctor talking on the subject of sleep apnea. I was fascinated to learn that there is a correlation between sleep apnea and low levels of oxygen in the gut. I can’t go so far as to specifically state that our Oxygen boosting products, neither the ones that deliver oxygen to the gastroinestinal tract, nor the ones which deliver oxygen at the cellular level improve sleep apnea. This is because I don’t have any evidence to back up such a bold claim. In fact it’s not something I had even thought about until I saw this video. Sadly I doubt whether anyone will ever do a study investigating this, as there is no money for big pharma in bothering to find out. But wouldn’t it be interesting to find out if they did?

Anyway, it’s been nearly two months since we launched Oxysan – our own oxygen based colon cleanser, designed to replace Colosan. And the feedback I have been getting has been almost universally positive. In 90% or more cases, the feedback has vindicated my claim that it’s a much better product, which delivers vastly more oxygen, and most people can take a lower dosage and get better results than they could with Colosan, which obviously saves money. In my previous newsletter on the subject I shared some of our pre-launch customer reviews. Below are the latest post launch reviews. I am including all of them for completeness – both the good ones, and a couple of less good ones – just to show we have the integity to publish all reviews, and to accept that no product is the best one for all of the people, all of the time. That’s why we actually have a range of Oxygen based colon cleansers, so that more or less everyone can find the one that works best for them.

Latest Reviews

Amanda W ★★★★★

I’ve been using oxygen tablets for nearly 20 years now. Using Oxy-Powder. Nothing was ever as good. They were more on the more expensive side though. However these new ones manufactured by Finchley clinic are absolutely brilliant. Need less of them with outstanding results. I’m a convert and will be ordering these from now on.

Caroline F ★★★★★

This suits me well, an effective product when needed.

Anni D ★★★★★

Oxysan has quickly brought a much more reliable bowel emptying, so that I feel properly clean after. It has caused some very loose stool but I now take 2 capsules daily, first thing in the morning, and this feels just right.

Paul N ★★★★★

I’ve used Colosan for many years & the Oxysan that has replaced is just as good if not better in helping me on a daily basis. A seemless transition to using Oxysan & no problems from the changeover. Would happily recommend Oxysan to anyone.

Roy M ★★★★★

After reading your column some weeks ago about Oxysan and the benefits it gives I purchased a bottle and though sceptical because I have tried so many OVTC products for bloating and constipation which have no effect on either that I had nothing to lose but Oxysan has been a revelation . I started with a low dose and now three a day which has really helped the stomach.. as you know I bought a second bottle and will order more as needed.. many thanks for a great product…

Noel R ★★★★★

The tablets appear to do what is intended, to help us achieve a cleansing effect. I found 4 tablets created a too strong effect and settled down to 2 each day which produced similar results but less intense. I have not used any products like this before so cannot offer any comparison. I am happy with the product and that it does what it is intended to achieve.

Rachel G ★★★★★

I was previously taking a similar oxy powder for seasonal colon cleaned, which became ineffective. I had fantastic support from the clinic and was recommended this. I took 5 each night for three days and the effect was far more positive. Very happy with the product and will continue to use it for colon cleansing.

Sheela G ★★★★★

I have been buying products from Finchley Clinic for over 15 years now. Alll of their products are high quality. I can feel Oxysan working where it need to work. Very happy with this product.

Caroline S ★★★★★

I misread the guidelines and took 4 on my first day which was like having a colonic irrigation-only cheaper!! I found my glasses after that and soon realised the mistake! One capsule is enough for me!

Loes R ★★★

I took a bigger dose than suggested with less result than the oxicosan i used before. So i was a bit disappointed but is still ok

Ann P ★★★

Unfortunately the Oxysan does not work as well as the colosan. And I am missing the colosan. I used to take 2 Colosan in the morning and I am taking two Oxysan in the morning.

Paola B ★★★★★

I have used colosan effectively for many years as I have a prolapsed bowel and this has helped keep me regular. I was nervous about the change to Oxysan. However, this too is great and I am finding that I need fewer tablets to be effective. I will continue to use this new product as it is very good indeed. I take one to two tablets every morning as soon as I get up with a whole glass of water about an hour before breakfast. This works best for me.

Lyndon D ★★★★★

The Oxysan Powder is stronger than the previous Mag 07 and it takes less powder to do the same job. It seems like a very good product, I have used Mag 07 for years and will now use Oxysan.

For more information, I have re-written and extended a lot of the intial content on the main page on Oxysan on our web site. If you’re suffering with bloating, constipation, candida or other gut dysbiosis problems, please give it a try, and let us know how you get on. We always like feedback, but especially where it comes to our newest products.

Best Wishes
Mark G. Lester
Owner – Director – Founder – Overall bit of a Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

General Health & Nutrition

Unveiling Detoxadine: Your Key to Thyroid Health and Vitality

April 12, 2024 Alice Johnston

Unlock the power of pure, organic iodine with Detoxadine by Global Healing. Sourced from ancient salt deposits deep within the Earth’s crust, Detoxadine offers unparalleled purity and potency to support optimal thyroid function and overall well-being. Let’s explore what it is, its health benefits, and why it’s a game-changer in the world of iodine supplements.

What is Detoxadine?

Detoxadine is a certified organic nascent iodine supplement meticulously sourced from salt deposits over 7,000 feet below the Earth’s surface. Crafted with care, each drop contains 650 micrograms of iodine in a glycerine base, ensuring rapid absorption and maximum effectiveness.

Health Benefits

1. Supports Thyroid Health

Iodine is essential for optimal thyroid function, as it plays a crucial role in hormone production and metabolism regulation. Detoxadine provides the iodine necessary for a healthy thyroid, promoting overall wellness.

2. Avoids Low Iodine Levels

Many individuals fail to obtain sufficient iodine from their diets, leading to potential deficiencies. Detoxadine bridges this gap, ensuring you meet your daily iodine requirements for optimal health and vitality.

3. Keeps You Energized

A sluggish thyroid can leave you feeling fatigued and depleted. Detoxadine’s nascent iodine formula boosts metabolism and energy levels, revitalizing your body and mind.

Great Reasons to Try Detoxadine

1. Supports Brain Function

Experience improved alertness, attention, and mood with a healthy thyroid supported by a potent iodine formula.

2. Promotes Hormone Harmony

Iodine is crucial for hormone regulation, influencing metabolism and energy levels. Detoxadine helps maintain hormone balance for overall well-being.

3. Enhances Endocrine Support

Enjoy better sleep, stable emotions, and a brighter mood with comprehensive support for the endocrine system.

How Does Detoxadine Help?

Promotes Normal Iodine Levels

Encourages Hormone Balance

Defends Against Toxic Halogens

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Nascent Iodine in a Vegetable Glycerine Base

Elevate your thyroid health and vitality with Detoxadine. Simply add a few drops to your daily regimen to experience the transformative benefits of pure, organic iodine. Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to renewed energy and well-being.

Embrace the power of iodine in its most effective form and embark on a journey to optimal health today!

General Health & Nutrition

Summary of Our Oxygenating Products & Special Oxysan Launch Offer

March 17, 2024 Mark Lester

Hello Everyone

Info below on…

Products for oxygenating the gastro-intestinal tract, and colon cleansing with special launch offer on Oxysan
Products for oxygenating at the cellular level and for for immune and respiratory system support
Antioxidants: Don’t they “oppose” oxygenating supplements?

But first…..why is oxygen so important?

Every cell of our body requires oxygen, every minute of every day. Oxygen is the single most important substance our bodies imbibe. Oxygen is vital to life because it plays a crucial role in cellular respiration. Respiration does not actually just mean “breathing”, although a lot of people think that’s what it means. Respiration is the process by which organisms convert glucose into energy usually using oxygen. Some very primitive organisms, like certain bacteria and fungi produce energy without using oxygen – this is called anaerobic respiration. However our bodies produce energy from aerobic respiration, where oxygen is used to produce adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is the molecule that stores and transports energy within our cells. Without oxygen, this process cannot proceed, we would not be able to generate energy, and we would die.

Dr Otto Warburg, won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry (twice) for his research showing that cancer thrived in an environment in which the cells were starved of oxygen. His discovery, known as “the Warburg effect” was that cancer cells fuelled their growth by swallowing up enormous amounts of glucose, without using oxygen. In his exact words, quoted widely on the internet (with various minor differences in translation from his native German)…

“Cancer, above all other diseases, has countless secondary causes. But, even for cancer, there is only one prime cause. Summarized in a few words, the prime cause of cancer is the replacement of the respiration of oxygen in normal body cells by the fermentation of sugar.”.

* Please note, we are not suggesting here that we can cure or treat cancer just by taking oxygenating products or with any other type of oxygen therapy alone. Apart from being an illegal health claim, unfortunately it’s not as simple as that. But flooding the body with oxygen does lead to greatly enhanced health.

Oxygen Therapy

This is an umbrella term for a whole range of treatments that all aim to either flood the body with oxygen or improve the use of oxygen or get oxygen more efficiently into cells in order to improve health, support the detox pathways, control harmful micro-organisms (bacteria, fungi etc), raise immunity, vitality and life force energy. For this newsletter, I am only going to focus on oxygenating supplements, because….well that’s what we do.

All three parts will be a very quick summary, as it would need an entire book to go into the benefits of these products in depth.

Part I: Products for oxygenating the gastro-intestinal tract, and colon cleansing with special launch offer on Oxysan coming up.

The following products are all based on a product originally developed in 1898 by two German Naturopaths, originally called Haemozon from the words “haemoglobin” (the oxygen carrying molecule of the body) and “ozon” (the German word for “ozone”, which is an activated form of oxygen), and later renamed as Homozon. We did in fact sell Homozon (it was one of the two products that launched the company a quarter of a century ago, the other one being the forerunner of Oxygen Elements Max). But it was horribly expensive, only available in powder, which a lot of people didn’t want, it didn’t have a nice smooth texture, and it was impossible to get regular supplies (and still is).

The primary benefits of these products are more energy, alleviation of constipation*, better bowel movements, inhibition of candida overgrowth, better overall gut health, and better overall health, as they also help to oxygenate the body, and not just the GI tract.

* They are NOT designed to be ‘laxatives’, even if though they do happen to have what most people regard as a ‘laxative’ effect. They are designed to be colon cleansers and oxygenators.

They provide oxygen to the body in the form of nascent or “singlet” oxygen. Nascent oxygen is oxygen in its most chemically active and available state, and according to one of my mentors, the late Dr George Freibott, that is the only state of oxygen the body uses. The ingredients on the label refer to the oxygen as being from “magnesium oxide” and “magnesium hydroxide”. This is true, but the clever bit is the special processes that they have all been put through that gently begin to release oxygen when taken. Unfortunately there are a number of magnesium oxide or hydroxide products on the market that are just that, and do not actually release any oxygen at all, even when they manufacturers claim that they do.

As far as colon cleansing is concerned, which is their other main benefit, by cleaning the surfaces of the intestines they facilitate nutrient assimilation and detoxify the colon. Nature designed the intestines with thousands of finger like projections called villi which are involved with transportation of food and nutrients into the body. If that membrane is caked with muck not only is nutrient assimilation impaired, you are also more likely to be absorbing toxins as the contact time between the gut and any toxins is increased Many candida yeast sufferers revere these products, and have commented on them saying they are only thing that restored sanity and brought them calming relief. Basically, the products dissolve the muck that the yeast is growing in, and create an aerobic environment where beneficial flora can thrive and keep candida in check.

In terms of products, we can proudly recommend the following : –

New! Oxysan Capsules or Oxysan Powder:

Special Launch Promotion – Use the code Oxysan10 on the checkout page for a 10% discount for the next 28 days on Oxysan powder and capsules. That’s on top of the volume discounts which you can see on the web page if purchasing in volume. Please note the discount voucher is case sensitive, so put the capital “O” in Oxysan.

25 years on from when I first got into this stuff, I finally have my own product, made to my specification, where I have full control on both the strength of the oxygenating effect, and the strength of the bowel flushing effect. Originally designed to replace a product called Colosan, which was discontinued last year, it’s actually a vastly better product than the one it has replaced. The people I sent the pre-launch samples to seem to agree, and you can read some of their comments here. Although I will never knock the other products we provide below as they are genuine, high quality products, here we have another quality product, at a lower price, where I can give my personal guarantee as to the amount of nascent oxygen released at a minimum of 3,000ppm, as I have the test certificate to prove it. None of the other manufacturers provide this information (even to us, as distributors), as they regard this information as proprietary. I do understand why even with well manufactured products, they may want to keep their trade secrets, and I respect that choice. But personally I like openness and transparency, so that’s why I have chosen to share this information about our own product. There is more detailed information on the web pages.

Oxy-Powder:

For most of the last ten years or so, this has been our best selling oxygen based colon cleanse product, with more customer reviews than any other product we sell. It’s pricier than the others, but it’s very popular, with a tremendous amount of customer loyalty. Once again, I pefer to let the customers do the talking in terms of describing its beneficial effects (see link above). There is more detailed information on the web page.

Mag 07:

Available in powder, 90 capsules or 180 capsules, I regard this product as a little gentler than the other two. Still, it has a tremendous following, I know for sure that it genuinely releases oxygen, and it also has a lot of customer loyalty. You can read their comments here and there is more detailed information on the web page.

Which one is the best one of the one’s we sell?

I get asked this question all the time, but come on guys, but I am not going to be drawn on that one. For one thing, individual results genuinely do vary even with direct competitor products which are very similar. In the second place, if I really thought that there was one that was always the best one for all of the people all of the time, we’d only sell that one product.

Other “Oxygen Colon Cleansers” on the market usually with names like ‘Oxy-this’ and ‘Oxy-that’:

There are a number of competitor products on the market, I’m sorry to say that a lot of them are useless in terms of actually releasing oxygen, no matter what the manufactures claim. I know this because our manufacturer had them tested and we have seen the pitiful results. So buyer beware!

Part II: Products for oxygenating at the cellular level and for for immune and respiratory system support

The products here are Oxygen Elements Max or Oxylift.

We import these two rather similar products from the USA, but in both cases, the American versions are not vegan due to the prescence of bovine based amino acids. I objected to this, and I now have my own UK versions of both products, made exclusively for us only, which are vegan, where the aminos are derived from a plant-based source. The results seem to be just as good, they are kinder to the animals, kinder to the planet, and suitable for vegans, as well as Jewish and Muslim people who are observant of their kosher or halal traditions.

We get great results with both products, and now I am going to really stick my neck out and say something that maybe I shouldn’t, which is that I have had ‘anecdotal’ reports of both products, at their best literally saving lives (in most cases on 2-3 x the suggested label dosage where a serious illness is involved). For those who use it for increased energy, improved athletic performance, reduced susceptibility to winter viruses, or to combat candida, the results are again impressive, and most people are fine with the label dosage.

Both products have their origins based on the water splitting technology developed by scientist Everett Storey, who after being involved in the development of the nuclear bomb in the 1940’s, turned his skills to healing, rather than killing people. Sounds like something out of James Bond, and possibly hard to believe but that’s the story (no pun intended) nevertheless. Storey’s idea, was to separate the hydrogen from the oxygen found in water (H₂0), which then left a residue of increased oxygen and biological hydrogen which the body could use for its benefit. The products we sell are very similar but not completely identical. Oxylift is the one I use, though in my opinion, Oxygen Elements Max is actually the stronger of the two. I use the word “stronger” rather than “better”, as the question of which one is better has to take into consideration the disadvantage of Oxygen Elements Max not tasting as nice, and containing a preservative which is not needed in Oxylift. This means that one cannot say comprehensively that one is better than the other, and I would rather let customers make that decision for themselves. What I can say is that they tremendously help people with almost all aspects of health and wellness. Improved energy, keeping colds and flu’s away, improved digestion, improved breathing capacity being amongst some of the most common things people report back to us on.

You can read what our customers have said about Oxygen Elements Max here before buying

You can read what our customers have said about Oxylift here before buying

Part III: Antioxidants: Don’t antioxidants “oppose” oxygen supplements?

No, that’s not an accurate way of understanding things, and over simplistic. I would need an entire newsletter to go into this properly, so I’ll keep this as brief as possible. In the first place, in the case of Oxygen Elements Max and Oxylift, they are both oxygenators AND antioxidants at the same time (sorry too big a subject to go into in any more depth here – you’ll have to take my word for it for now).

Secondly, antioxidants actually assist oxygen therapy products to work better. Quoting from the 650 page book “Flood Your Body with Oxygen” (Ed McCabe)…

If someone is going to be taking a course of the Oxygen Therapies under the care of a competently trained health care professional, or even experimenting on one’s own, he or she must, in my opinion, have an adequate supply of antioxidants in the daily diet. If these are not in the diet, they must, as German clinics proved, be supplemented in order for the wanted specific Oxygen Therapies to work on everyone. Some clinic patients were so deficient in these foods that their bodies were having trouble using extra oxygen at all. When they do receive supplements of the antioxidant enzymes, vitamins A, C, D, and E….they finally respond to the Oxygen Therapy in question. In other words, their nutritional deficiencies needed to be corrected before the Oxygen Therapies would work well. That’s when they started getting proper results.

Discussing the various antioxidant products we supply would need another newsletter. But for general antioxidant support we recommend Antioxidant Supreme (preferably taken a couple of hours away from the oxygen products). It’s exceptionally well balanced, and it can be taken long term / permanently for general health, anti-aging etc. For further support (and true anti-aging) we recommend Vitamin E Tocotrienols due to the specific protection for cell membranes that this form of Vitamin E product provides, which goes vastly beyond the much cheaper tocopherol based Vitamin E products.

I wish I could write about the above in more detail, but I know that I have to keep newsletters short and sweet, as I am not writing a book. I hope that many people try the products discussed here, tremendously benefit as a result, and I look forward to getting your feedback.

Best wishes
Mark G. Lester
Director – The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

General Health & Nutrition

Introducing Oxysan

March 12, 2024 Mark Lester

I’m only sending this newsletter to our Colosan customers for now, though I will send out another one soon to all customers. We know that the recent discontinuation of Colosan caused considerable distress for a number of loyal and regular customers. But we have some good news. In the wake of Colosan has being discontinued last year, we got on to one of our old contacts in the oxygen based colon cleanse world, and together, and after a lot of hard work, have developed its replacement – Oxysan.

Oxysan vs Colosan

Oxysan is actually a far better product, both as an oxygenator (which by the way is the most important benefit of these products) and as a colon cleanser than colosan. I know this is a rather bold claim, but with our manufacturer providing a guaranteed 3,000ppm (parts per million) of singlet oxygen, it’s simply in a different league to colosan. I dont want to say too much here, so I will put this politely, but when we got Colosan independently tested, we found the oxygen release to be much lower than we would have hoped. (Mag 07 and Oxy-Powder also tested far better than Colosan for oxygen release, by the way, though I am not at liberty to publish the exact figures).

As far as the bowel opening and stool softening aspect is concerned, we sent samples to some of our top customers, and the feedback was superlative. Almost everyone said it was better than Colosan. As a colon cleanser most customers have reported that it was about twice as strong as colosan, so go easy on the dosage! Individual results did vary, and some people needed the same dosage as the dosage they used with Colosan, but this was the ‘typical’ reply.

You can purchase Oxysan capsules here and you can purchase Oxysan powder here

Below, you can see the initial feedback we have had from some of our trialists.

Val T ★★★★★

The following is a review of a pre-launch sample sent to the customer.

Having been a lifelong constipation sufferer I was delighted to discover Colosan a number of years ago and was devastated to learn that Colosan is no longer available.I recently trialled Oxysan powder. I initially took the same dosage (one teaspoon) as I had been taking of Colosan and was thrilled to find that I needed a smaller amount of Oxysan for regularity. I also found Oxysan more pleasant to take as it did not have the chalky consistency of Colosan. I was very impressed with Oxysan and can’t wait for it to become commercially available.

Susan H ★★★★★

The following is a review of a pre-launch sample sent to the customer.

I just wanted to let you know that I am very impressed with the new oxysan. It is better that colosan and the Mag 07 powder. It works better and I take less. It is also finer/smoother and easier to take. I am very impressed. Thanks for letting me try it.

P K S ★★★★★

The following is a review of a pre-launch sample sent to the customer.

Partner’s Observations:

1. Oxysan does seem to be roughly twice as strong as Colosan (based on half usual Colosan dosage seemingly having a very similar effect).

2. Less aggressive: Anna’s digestive system used to take a couple of days to settle down after taking Colosan, but no digestive issues after taking Oxysan – bowel movements also more gentle.

3. No ‘die-off’ like symptoms (as experienced with Colosan).

4. Satisfying and improved bladder emptying (compared to what is normal for Anna).

My Observations:

1. Oxysan does seem to be roughly twice as strong as Colosan (based on half usual Colosan dosage seemingly having a very similar effect).

2. On both occasions that I took Oxysan, I awoke the next day feeling more ‘energised’ – this is in contrast to feeling lethargic and ‘Colo-conked’ after taking Colosan. I also had no experience of having a bad taste in my mouth the day after taking Oxysan (as I nearly always did after taking Colosan).

Emma H ★★★★★