The Food and Drug Administration plans to treat our natural food supplements like drugs. It seems their plan is to make it impossible for us to buy the supplements we want. The FDA first tried to make many supplements illegal in the early 1990s. Their hard line taken against vitamin makers caused millions of consumers to appeal to Congress to block the FDA.

As a result, in 1994 Congress passed the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA). That law protected our right to take the supplements of our choice. The only way the FDA could interfere was if it could prove a supplement was unsafe. I have not heard of a single case in which that happened. So for 17 years, those of us who take vitamins to protect our health were safe from government bureaucrats.

Unfortunately, there was a dangerous loophole in that 1994 law. While supplements that existed at the time were protected by law, the FDA was given the authority to regulate any new ingredients that might be introduced after Oct. 15, 1994.

During the following 17 years, the dietary supplement industry continued to improve. It discovered new ingredients and found better ways to prepare the most effective natural ingredients. This has allowed millions of consumers to protect their hearts and arteries, improve their memory and find relief from other conditions such as joint pain.

Sadly, during that same period, many drug dangers existed which the FDA could have prevented. One researcher has estimated that there may have been more than 27,000 deaths from the use of Vioxx before the FDA finally took the drug off the market. And each year Acetaminophen, the painkiller in Tylenol and other drugs kills hundreds more.

Now the FDA has drafted a proposal to regulate what it calls “new dietary ingredients.” If this goes into effect, some of the most effective nutrients we take will be pulled from the market until the producers perform outrageous testing. Supplements such as:

* CoQ10 which helps to protect the heart from the dangerous side-effect of Statin drugs.

* Resveratrol – a much researched antioxidant that benefits the immune system.

* Strontium – which has been proven to increase bone strength.

* And even some of the common nutrients that are prepared differently from 17 years ago.

These are just a few of the new products that would be removed from the market until cruel animal testing would be performed, forcing animals to consume 1000 times the normal dosage, every day for a full year to see if there were any harmful side effects, even if those products have been safely used in sensible amounts, with no harm to anyone during the intervening years.

This action by the FDA would definitely impact our entire health minded population. It would force the supplement industry to perform new studies which cost hundreds of thousands ( in some cases millions) of dollars. This would cause the price of the supplements to be unaffordable by the majority of users. Not to mention that depriving us of these natural, healthy food products would certainly cause more sickness and serve no practical purpose.

Supplements are not drugs! We purchase them with our food money and are not compensated by insurance or tax deductions.

According to the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act (DSHEA) that congress passed in 1994, the FDA was obligated to prove that a product was unsafe in order to remove it from the marketplace. This appears to be an abuse of power on the part of the unelected FDA,

I am hoping that many Americans will exercise their freedom to contact their congressmen concerning this travesty of justice as they did before congress passed the DSHEA in 1994.

Blessings,
Muryal

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There are over 4 million results for a search on Google for water filters.
Most are familiar with the Brita and a few others.  Be sure to check for the
impurities that the filter claims to remove.  It is not enough to just settle
for a pleasant tasting water.

Aquasana is the answer to my search for safe drinking water.

Aquasana Safe Drinking Water

It is a quality filtering system that can produce clean water for
drinking, cooking and bathing.

After researching  the top selling water filters on the market, I
found that this product stands out for its quality and
its selective ability to filter out the dangerous metals, fluoride
and pathogens but not the natural minerals (such as calcium,
magnesium and potassium) which are necessary for good health.

The Aquasana Filtering System is the solution that I have found.
It has been the top rated filtering system by Consumers Report
for six years in a row!

Aquasana is latin for “good health” which is the company’s
desire for you.   No other product, at any price, has ever
produced better results than Aquasana!

I hope you will be sure that the water you are drinking is safe!

Sincerely,

Muryal

If you are taking an antacid for your acid reflux and
heartburn, you are doing more than just getting rid
of stomach acid.

The drugs prescribed the most for heartburn, ulcers, and
other digestive problems are Nexium, Aciphex, Prevacid,
Protonix, Zergerid and Prilosec. Some are available over-
the-counter either by their brand names or in generic form.
All of these medications work by blocking acid in the
stomach.

These drugs shut down your acid production and also cause
many serious side effects — as you may have heard when
watching their ads on TV. The FDA is finally requiring the
drug companies to put a warning label on all of these drugs
stating that they deplete your body of magnesium. Some
consequences of this depletion are so severe that they may
even be fatal.

Magnesium is absolutely necessary for…

• Your heart to beat. When it is missing, your heart will stop<br>
  beating.
• A regular heart beat.
• Manufacturing brain neurotransmitters to carry messages<br>
  in your brain.
• Your muscles to tense and relax.
• For building red blood cells
• And helping to form your DNA.
• Strengthening your immune system to protect you from <br>
  germs
• Working with calcium to maintain bone integrity.

In fact, if you have taken acid blockers for more than 6 months, <br>
your body is probably depleted of all minerals as well as <br>
the B vitamins and the good bacteria that should be in <br>
your digestive system.

I hope you read the part about maintaining bone integrity. <br>
Since the proliferation of acid blockers, osteoporosis is on <br>
the rise. It is impossible to have healthy bones with low acid <br>
in your digestive system as neither calcium nor magnesium <br>
can be digested without acid.

You may be wondering what you can do to stop your pain if <br>
you do not take an acid blocker. The interesting fact is that <br>
instead of having too much, most people do not have enough <br>
hydrochloric acid. Their indigestion is caused not by too much <br>
stomach acid, but because the food that cannot properly digest <br>
just deteriorates in the stomach –causing the creation of lactic <br>
acid and the resulting pain.

Many heartburn sufferers have discovered that they get amazing <br>
relief from sipping one tablespoonful of raw apple cider vinegar <br>
with a spoonful of honey in a glass of water during and following <br>
each meal. It may be taken either  cold or warm. Some even take<br>
it in their tea.

Others have found that by simply combining foods correctly, they<br>
are able to eat all their favorite foods. One former acid reflux sufferer, <br>
has developed a plan that has helped many live a pain free life without <br>
drugs just by learning to eat the right foods together.

I urge you to seek an alternative to antacids before you suffer <br>
serious consequences.

For more information on combining foods properly to avoid heartburn<br>
or acid reflux, get your free report and meal planning guide at :
Acid Reflux Solution

For your abundant health,

Muryal

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Disclaimer: I am not a doctor. I am
a retired nurse and an independent nutritional researcher.  
I suggest you consult your own health provider before
following any advice on this website.   You are totally
responsible for your own health and any advice that
you follow.

If you purchase a product from the above site, I will receive some
compensation, but you do not need to purchase the product to
receive relief from heartburn or acid indigestion.

Has your doctor diagnosed gallstones based on the pain you have
experienced in your upper abdomen or under your right shoulder
blade? If so, have you been searching for how to naturally pass
gallstones?

Your doctor may have told you that the only way to get rid of
gallstones is with surgery. That’s because he/she is not acquainted
with integrative or alternative medicine.

But, if you are reading this article, I am assuming you have rejected
that option and are hoping for another possibility.

Every year, in the United States, over one half million people have<br>
their gallbladder removed, hoping to become pain free, gas free,<br>
bloat-free and able to eat whatever they please. But 40% of the<br>
people who have that surgery do not lose those symptoms.

Often the impression is given that your body can function just fine
without your gallbladder. However, your gallbladder has a unique
function in digesting fat. Bile is produced by the liver and stored in
the gallbladder until it is needed. When the gallbladder is missing,
the bile is still produced by the liver but is not regulated for digestion.

Sometimes, too much bile is dumped, causing the person to run for
the bathroom. More commonly, there is a decrease in the bile secretion
and the bile in the liver becomes thick and sluggish and stones may
develop in the liver ducts, causing severe pain.

But, I have good news for you…

You do not have to undergo surgery and lose your gallbladder to get rid<br>
of the gallstones or the pain. Many have discovered alternative, natural <br>
methods  to pass gallstones that work for them.

One method consists of drinking the juice of one lemon each morning
until your gallstones are dissolved. However, it is for an indefinite
period of time, as it varies for each individual.

Another treatment that works for some is drinking 1 cup of pure apple
juice four times a day until relief comes.

One published treatment is to drink one cup of apple juice 4 times each
day (breakfast, lunch, dinner and bedtime) for 5 days while eating normally,
followed by the same routine on the 6th day – only skipping dinner.

At 6:00 pm you need to take 1 teaspoon of Epsom Salts in a glass of water.

At 8:00 p.m. take another teaspoon of Epsom Salts in a glass of water.
This cleans out the bowels and opens the gallbladder ducts.

Then at 10:00 p.m. you need to take one half cup of lemon juice
(juice of about 3 lemons) with one half cup of olive oil. This will cause
you to lose your gallstones and your pain but you will still have your
gallbladder.

So, unless you have a very special, urgent need for surgery, you can
become gallstones free and pain free without removing your gallbladder…
That can save you time, money and the risk of complications involved in
having surgery.

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P.S. For a guaranteed, simple program that works in less than 24 hours
and promises money back if you do not get results you can download this
Gallstones Free ebook and start your treatment right away.

This post is for information only.  It is not medical advice and has not been
approved by the FDA.  Always consult your primary medical source before
you pursue any form of treament.

The latest high blood pressure news is very exciting.
You may realize that if you don’t follow a healthy diet,
are extremely stressed or like to salt your food, you
may be a candidate for high blood pressure.

You may be so concerned about your blood vessels
that you are taking a prescription drug (with numerous
side effects) or even aspirin daily even though you
know it often leads to internal hemorrhaging.

Recently, a better and safer alternative to these drugs,
called L-arginine, has received a lot of publicity. But
what is so exciting about this high blood pressure news?

*  L-arginine is an amino acid normally found in
your body
*  L-arginine is inexpensive and has no side effects
*  It has been proven both safe and effective for
reducing high blood pressure and other blood vessel
conditions—even congestive heart failure

If L-arginine is normally found in your body, why
do you have blood pressure problems? Because
arginine is produced from foods you eat, such as
meats, poultry, fish, dairy products, and nuts. Your
body manufactures arginine by digesting the
proteins in these foods. As you age, your body’s
ability to produce this amino acid decreases at
the same time that you may be eating less of
those foods.

To avoid becoming deficient, I encourage you to
make walnuts, cashews, almonds, macadamia nuts
and filberts your main snack foods, and don’t
eliminate meat or dairy products. This bit of
prevention may actually save your life!

A recent study in Sweden revealed that some
blood pressure lowering drugs increase your
chance of heart attack fourfold.

For a complete information on how to prevent
or cure high blood pressure right now—naturally–
without dangerous, expensive drugs—just

Click Here to watch a free video and get
your own High Blood Pressure Solution Kit.

Learn now how to help your doctor wean you
off blood pressure meds.

Blessings,

Muryal

Disclaimer: I am not a doctor.  I am a retired nurse
and independent nutritonal researcher.  This post
has not been evaluated by the FDA.   It is presented for
information and education.  You are advised to seek
medical advice from your health care professional.

Sludge in the gallbladder is very serious, because some-
times it goes unnoticed. A person may not have any
symptoms that serve as a warning.

Bile is a bitter-tasting, dark green to yellowish-brown fluid
produced in the liver, needed by the body for fat digestion. It
consists mainly of cholesterol and bile acids. The gallbladder is
a tiny sac under the liver that stores bile until it is needed to
emulsify fat and control cholesterol levels.

A problem occurs when the gallbladder does not empty the bile
completely and cholesterol crystallizes to form tiny microscopic,
sand-like stones, called sludge.

Unless the sludge is flushed from the body, it can become
gallstones or become lodged in the bile duct.

Who is most at risk for forming sludge in the gallbladder?

1. Women more than men – especially pregnant women

2. Diabetics

3. Critically ill patients

4. Overweight people who have lost weight rapidly

5. Those who have had an organ transplant

When my husband developed gallstones, his surgeon told him
he was pretty sure he could tell him two things about his lifestyle
that were common to all his gallstone patients–that he didn’t eat
breakfast and that he didn’t drink much water. He was right on
both counts.

His doctor believed that gallbladder problems may be prevented
by eating a healthy breakfast, limiting total food intake to 1200 to
1500 calories per day, and drinking plenty of water.

Many people may have this sludge and never have any problems.
Pain occurs when the sludge becomes lodged in the bile duct. If a
patient complains of pain in the area of the gall-bladder, an x-ray
or ultrasound may expose the sludge. At that point, surgery to
remove the gallbladder may be recommended.

Possible symptoms of gallbladder problems may be:

Pain in upper abdomen, chest pain below the sternum or
right shoulder pain.
Nausea or vomiting
Bowel movements with clay-like appearance

My mother refused surgery, though she had all the above
symptoms of gallbladder problems and an x-ray revealed her
gallbladder was full of stones. Believing that God had created
the gallbladder for a specific purpose, she didn’t want to give
hers up. She lived to be 90 years old with her gallbladder intact.

But surgery is not your only option if you are having gallbladder
pain. Many have had great success using a pain-free method of
removing sludge and even gallstones at home using simple
ingredients found in most homes.  For more information 
CLICK HERE!

Of course, it is always wise to discuss your treatment
options with your health care professional.

Blessings,
Muryal

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The latest statistics for the U.S. show that two-thirds of our population are
now overweight.

There are not many people who cannot use tips for burning more bodyfat.

If you are in the fat-burning club, then these 5 easy tips are for you:

5 Easy Fat-Burning Tips <— quick tips

Enjoy, and feel free to share this blog post with others.

P.S. If you would rather watch a short video on 3 keys to greater weight loss,
then go here:

3 Keys To Weight Loss <— video tips

[ Note:This post is from my friend Jon Benson, a fitness and nutrition author.
He has given me permission to use it and I think you will appreciate it.]

My sympathy goes out to the Japanese people who have been
impacted by the recent record breaking earthquake and the
following tsunami that caused such devastation.

The radioactive fallout is an ongoing problem affecting their food and
water supply.  Some have even worried that this might affect the
western United States and Canada.

This article is about the all natural products available that will provide
adequate radiation protection should that ever be needed.

The three main natural radiation protection products are:

• SSKI (potassium Iodide)
• Zeolite ( a product of volcanic lava)
• Pectasol ( a citrus pectin and seaweed product)
  

One valid concern is that nuclear fallout causes radiation poisoning that settles
in the thyroid gland and has been known to lead to cancer of the thyroid.

In 1982, the US FDA approved potassium iodide to protect the thyroid
gland from radioactive iodine for use in case of nuclear accidents to block the
thyroid from taking up the radioiodine.

The recommended dose for an adult is 2 drops of SSKI (potassium iodide)
solution or a 130 mg tablet.  The protective effect of the SSKI lasts about 24
hours and should be repeated daily until the risk of exposure no longer exists.
School aged children need half that amount unless they are older teens who
have reached adult body size.  Pre-school children should not receive more
than 16 mg.

SSKI is available on many internet sites, such as Swanson but may not be
available in local pharmacies.

After the Chernobyl nuclear reactor disaster in April, 1986, 10.5 million
children and 7 million adults received SSKI as a protective measure and
none of those who received it contracted thyroid cancer.

On March 16, 2011, potassium iodide tablets were given prophylactically
to U.S. Naval air crew members flying within 70 nautical miles of the
Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear plant damaged in the massive Japanese
earthquake (8.9/9.0 magnitude) and following tsunami on March 11, 2011.
The measures were given as precautions, and the Pentagon said no U.S.
forces have shown signs of radiation poisoning.

Zeolite is another radiation protection product. It is made from volcanic
ash that helps the body rid itself of heavy metals, radiation and other stored
toxins .  Many brands are sold nationwide in health stores and also online.

Pectasol Chelation Complex is a product derived from citrus pectin
and sodium alginate (from  seaweed).   Pectasol removes heavy metals and
other toxins from your intestines by binding them and excreting them.
After the Chernobyl disaster, pectin reduced radioactivity among children
with elevated readings, by more than fifty percent.   This product is sold in
some health stores and online through the producer EcoNugenics.   Because
this is a gentle, effective product with no side effects, I highly recommend it.

[ Note:This post is from my friend Jon Benson,  a fitness and nutrition expert.   He has given me permission to use it.  I think you will appreciate it.

This sounds like a silly question, but it’s really the most important question you can ask:

“What REALLY makes me GAIN weight?” (Increase your body fat?)

Is it too many calories? Sure.  That’s one part.  But I know people who can eat 4-5K calories a day and not add an ounce.

Is it dietary fat? Rarely if ever.

Fat is necessary to melt body fat.
It is true that fat has more calories per gram than protein or carbs, but let’s look at this logically:

40% protein; 40% carbs; 20% fat = 40% fat; 40% protein; 20% carbs

So… no. Increasing your dietary fat does not mean you’ll get fatter…

UNLESS… ready?

Your insulin levels are too high.

Elevated insulin is not only the prime cause of diabetes and a sign of being hypoglycemic, but it’s also the prime numero uno reason people get fat.

And insulin is stimulated most by too many carbohydrates… even the so-called “healthy carbs!”

HOWEVER… ready again?

You can still eat carbs… you do not need a “low-carb” dietplan every day in order to keep your insulin and bodyfat low.

You just have to know what TIME to eat the carbs.

There’s a time and place for everything and carbs are no exception.

I have a presentation here that tells you more about how important timing is and how you can eat your carbs (even sweets) and shed bodyfat…

… here:

The EODD System <–carb-friendly dietplan

That being said:

If I had to cut one thing out of my diet for 1-4 days it would definitely be carbs.

I need fat… fat helps melt bodyfat… and I have trained my body to use its own fat-
stores for fuel.

( See how on the linked-page above )

I DEFINITELY need protein… and so do you.

Protein speeds up thermogenesis, or your body’s own fat-burning heat factory.

Protein also blunts your appetite so you naturally eat less.

Some carbs are healthy… and I do not recommend you cut out low-sugar fruits and green veggies… you need that stuff.

But you don’t need grains, breads, etc.

At least for a few days.

THEN… you need them… but only after you do two things.

Find out more here:

The EODD System <–carb-friendly dietplan

Remember: Don’t Quit. Get Fit!

P.S. My favorite “Feed Meal” (that’s what I call meals where I eat a lot of calories and carbs) is this:

Small serving of protein (1/2 my normal serving size) like chicken, tuna, etc.

Brown rice or baked potato

Slice of pecan pie (or Key Lime pie… yum.)

Then later that day I’ll have a few slices of New York-style pizza.

The next day I’m LEANER. It never fails.

The only time this can fail is if you do not set your body UP to receive these carbs and some junk food.

I call this my “Real World Favorite Foods Dietplan.” That’s not the name of my System but it could be!   That’s exactly what it is.

I love it… so will you…

The EODD System <–carb-friendly dietplan

In her book, The One-Minute Cure for Virtually All Diseases,
Madison Cavanaugh outlines the One-Minute Cure that is a
proven natural therapy for cancer and many other diseases.
It is a life changing book that is a fascinating read.

If you do not enjoy reading, you can watch a five minute
video on her site that may change your life and how you
think about cancer forever.

It is an outstanding cancer resource.   After reading this
book, I knew I would never fear cancer.