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11 Top Natural Remedies for Swelling

Swelling, or edema, occurs when fluid accumulates in the body’s tissues, leading to puffiness, discomfort, and sometimes pain. It can be caused by injury, inflammation, poor circulation, or underlying health conditions. While medical intervention may be necessary in some cases, natural remedies can be highly effective in reducing swelling and promoting overall health. Here are 11 top natural…

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Amazing Grapes

One of many berry types, grapes were introduced to America over 300 years ago. There are over 8,000 grape varieties with the main types being American and European. With only 100 calories per cup, grapes are a great source of vitamins K and C and are loaded with antioxidants.

Grape seed extract is made from the seed of the grape and is beneficial for a number of cardiovascular conditions such as poor circulation and high cholesterol. The extract has also been found useful in the treatment of diabetes-related eye disease, loss of vision due to aging, and swelling associated with injury. Currently, GSE is being studied in the treatment of leukemia and Alzheimer’s disease.

Interestingly, past research also points to berries as a solution for colorectal cancer and many other cancers. In one study, the growth of new tumors in mice fed black raspberry decreased by 45 percent and the total number of tumors went down 60 percent. Other research found that foods rich in flavanols (berries, grapes, apples) also reduces the risk of colon cancer. By Dr. Mercola

Grapes are one of the most popular fruits in the U.S., but many people neglect to eat what is perhaps their healthiest feature — the seeds. Grape seeds are rich in powerful antioxidants and natural plant compounds called oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs).

OPCs are most well known for their antioxidant activity, which means, at the very least, grape seed may help to destroy free radicals in your body, which in turn may help you avoid premature aging and certain chronic diseases.

However, OPCs also demonstrate a host of other beneficial activities in the body, which may explain why grape seed extract appears to help so many different health conditions while exerting its effects body-wide.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health (NCCIH):1

"Today, grape seed extract is used as a folk or traditional remedy for conditions related to the heart and blood vessels, such as atherosclerosis (hardening of the arteries), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and poor circulation …

…  [C]omplications related to diabetes, such as nerve and eye damage; vision problems, such as macular degeneration (which can cause blindness); swelling after an injury or surgery; cancer prevention; and wound healing.

The grape seeds used to produce grape seed extract are generally obtained from wine manufacturers."

OPCs Help Make Grape Seed Extract a Health Superstar

One of grape seed extract's claims to fame is OPCs, which are related to the much more well-known compound resveratrol (found in grape skins). According to the journal Alternative Medicine Review, OPCs not only have antioxidant activity but are also

In addition, the journal reported OPCs "have been found to inhibit lipid peroxidation, platelet aggregation, capillary permeability and fragility, and to affect enzyme systems … Based on these reported findings, OPCs may be a useful component in the treatment of a number of conditions."

OPCs may even play a role in cancer prevention. Research published in the journal Prostate found OPCs helped stop the spread of prostate cancer cells and also caused apoptosis (cell death) among prostate cancer cells.Further, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center: Studies have found that grape seed extracts may prevent the growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer cells in test tubes. However, there is no clear evidence whether it works in humans.

Antioxidants, such as those found in grape seed extract, may help reduce the risk of developing cancer. Grape seed extract may also help prevent damage to human liver cells caused by chemotherapy medications."

Grape seed extract also contains high levels of compounds (procyanidin dimers) that act as aromatase inhibitors. This is likely another way grape seeds may help prevent and treat cancer, specifically hormone-dependent breast cancer.

Aromatase, an enzyme, converts androgen to estrogen and is expressed at higher levels in breast cancer tissues than normal tissues.

Many types of breast cancer are fueled by estrogen, which is why some chemotherapy drugs work by inhibiting the activity of aromatase. Grape seed extract may exert similar effects naturally.

Grape Seed for Your Heart Health, Skin and Brain

The more research that emerges on grape seeds, the more it becomes clear they have wide-reaching health benefits. Grape seeds have been shown to improve flexibility in joints, arteries and body tissues such as your heart, for instance.

Grape seed also helps improve blood circulation by strengthening capillaries, arteries and veins. Additional health benefits include those that follow.

High Blood Pressure

The antioxidants, including flavonoids, linoleic acid, and phenolic procyanidins, in grape seed extract help protect your blood vessels from damage, which may help prevent high blood pressure.

Grape seed extract has previously been shown to help dilate blood vessels and was shown to lower blood pressure in people with metabolic syndrome (most of whom also had prehypertension).

Another study found that a grape seed extract beverage improved blood pressure in people with pre-hypertension,7 while a single dose of grape seed extract improved blood pressure in hypertensive rats.8

Chronic Venous Insufficiency

The OPCs in grape seed extract may benefit this condition. About 80 percent of those who consumed OPCs had an improvement in symptoms after the first 10 days of treatment. Feelings of heaviness, itching, and pain were reduced significantly.

Bone Strength

Grape seed extract has been shown to improve bone formation and bone strength in animal studies.9

Swelling (Edema)

Grape seed extract has been found to inhibit leg swelling that can occur during prolonged sitting.10 In addition, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center:11

"Edema is common after breast cancer surgery, and one double-blind, placebo-controlled study found that breast cancer patients who took 600 mg of grape seed extract daily after surgery for six months had less edema and pain than those who took placebo.

Another study found that people who took grape seed extract after experiencing a sports injury had less swelling than those who took placebo."

Cognitive Decline

Animal studies suggest grape seed extract may reverse hippocampal dysfunction in the brain by reducing oxidative stress and preserving mitochondrial function.12 Grape seed extract may even be useful as a preventative or therapeutic agent in Alzheimer's disease.13

Oral Health

Grape seed extract solution led to less demineralization and more remineralization of cavities in one lab study. Since remineralization is an effective treatment that may stop or reverse early tooth decay, grape seed extract could play a beneficial role in oral health.14

Diabetes

Grape seed extract administered along with exercise training improved lipid profile, weight loss, blood pressure and other diabetic complications better than either intervention administered alone.

According to researchers, "This [grape seed extract and exercise training] may constitute a convenient and inexpensive therapeutic approach to diabetic complications."15

Slight evidence suggests grape seed extract may also be beneficial for:16

Improving night vision

Protecting collagen and elastin in your skin (for anti-aging effects)

Treating hemorrhoids

Protecting against oxidative rancidity and bacterial pathogens

Grape Seed Extract May Beat Chemo in Late-Stage CancerGrape seeds are more effective than chemotherapy cancer treatment?

Chemotherapy looks like an archaic form of cancer treatment compared with the bio-active ingredients that grapes seed extract (GSE) have, especially if we take into account the fact that chemotherapy and radiation can cause cancer remission, which is 10 times stronger than before cancer diagnosis.

Grape seed cancer treatment

Recent research at the Center for Cancer Research in Colorado proved that the extract from grape seeds prevents the spread of tumor cells and cause their extinction, its an effective cancer treatment.

The study was published in the medical journal “Cancer Letters”. Scientists believe that those suffering from colorectal cancer will soon be able to reject chemotherapy, cancer treatment that actually causes cancer.

GSE can affect cancer in fourth stage with envious success.

Researchers explain that GSE attack multiple mutations in the cells as it would eliminate and stopped their spread throughout the body. Only 150 to 250 milligrams GSE per day will have preventive effect on colorectal cancer, also preventive influence of numerous other diseases.

Another source, University of Maryland Medical center will say:

“A study of healthy volunteers found that taking grape seed extract did substantially increase levels of antioxidants in their blood. Antioxidants are substances that destroy free radicals — harmful compounds in the body that damage DNA (genetic material) and even cause cell death. Free radicals are believed to contribute to aging, as well as the development of a number of health problems, including heart disease and cancer.

Studies have found that grape seed extracts may prevent the growth of breast, stomach, colon, prostate, and lung cancer cells in test tubes.

Antioxidants, such as those found in grape seed extract, are thought to reduce the risk of developing cancer. Grape seed extract may also help prevent damage to human liver cells caused by chemotherapy medications.” Source:  University of Maryland Medical Center

Grape Seed Ormus Powder

I made this by taking freshly harvested seeds from Organic Red Grapes and blending them up in warm aetherically charged water. Then after adding organic dolomite lime I preformed the John Hudson method. After washing it 7 times it's now an off white Ormus powder ready to in-joy. This had a huge amount of bubbles and precip when making this indicating that its Full of minerals.

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BP Zone - Maintaining a Good Quality of Life With Advancing Years

Lowering blood pressure is important, however elevated insulin, glucose and lipid levels must also be addressed. Lecithin granules in the diet will assist with lipid management and Cholesterol Balance by Radiance is helpful in balancing cholesterol levels. Chromium will help moderate blood sugar levels. Taurine and Methionine levels are low in hypertensive patients. Taurine lowers BP in its own right through aldosterone regulation (suppresses renin-angiotensin feedback) and facilitates the metabolism of Calcium, Magnesium, Potassium and Selenium. It also lowers heavy metal concentration. Taurine (2 g/day) should be given.

Vitamin C and BP Zone Review vessel walls at 1000mg 3 times daily. Also just 1000 mg a day lowers LDL's by 10% and blood lipids by 40%, lowering blood pressure. Niacin, Betaine hydrochloride, Vitamin E (200 IU) and Fish oils reduce blood viscosity and hence blood pressure. Taurine, Coenzyme Q10, and Lipoic acid supplementation results in a significant drop in blood pressure. Many studies have demonstrated the ability of Coenzyme Q10 to reduce blood pressure in hypertension patients. Coenzyme Q10 lowers blood pressure when taken over a long period of time. Therapeutic dosage is 60mg 3 times daily. Vitamin D supplementation in women significantly drops blood pressure. Copper supplementation may lower blood cholesterol. Increase Vitamin B6 intake. Vitamin B6 inhibits platelet aggregation and relieves edema. Too little Manganese, and Vitamin B3, has been linked to high blood pressure also.

Fish oils lower serum lipids. Therefore fish intake should be increased to at least 4 times a week. Otherwise a GLA/EFA should be used on salads etc. Fish oils depress the vascular response to agents that promote contraction. Increase calcium intake to 1000 mg/day (500mg twice daily). Calcium is a natural tranquilizer which may explain its role in lowering blood pressure. In one study of 4000 hypertensive patients, 85% dropped their blood pressure to safe levels by doubling their Calcium intake. Use calcium citrate, aspartate and orotate. Studies have shown Magnesium deficiency to be endemic to western society. Reversible hypertension is a clinical finding in hypomagnesemia and magnesium depletion; 50% of magnesium-depleted patients are hypertensive and their blood pressure returns to normal with supplementation. Magnesium regulates muscle tension through a combination of muscle physiology and neurophysiology, correcting excessive excitation, inflammation and energetic dysfunction due to insulin resistance. Magnesium lowers blood pressure, as it is a vasodilator - arterial vasospasm is a major contributor to hypertension and sudden heart attacks. It also acts as a calcium channel regulator. It normalizes heart rhythm, and reduces plasma triglycerides and lipid precipitation on blood vessel walls. Take 500 mg twice daily.

Use a high Potassium salt substitute or Celtic sea salt. A Californian biochemist, Dr Jacques de Langre, has spent 35 years researching the health benefits of sea salt. He claims that a low-salt diet for the treatment of high blood pressure is based on dogma, not evidence and a salt-restrictive diet can actually raise blood pressure. He believes refined table salt is a toxin to the body, yet unrefined Celtic sea salt is extremely healthy and may actually lower blood pressure. Potassium supplementation would be 300-600 mg daily. Excess salt itself does not normally raise blood pressure if Potassium and Calcium intake is increased also, or surprisingly, if non-chloride forms of Sodium are used. Excess Sodium is eventually expelled from our bodies, but can take valuable Potassium and Calcium along with it, often resulting in a Potassium or Calcium deficiency, both of which are major causes of high blood pressure. Potassium excretion is also increased by excess sugar, and tea, coffee and alcohol.

Insulin resistance is a major contributor to cardiovascular illness. Check for hypothyroidism. If present supplement with Selenium, Tyrosine, Iodine, Copper and Zinc.

The herb Cayenne along with Garlic will lower blood pressure. Garlic improves circulation as well as reducing cholesterol and fats in the blood. Take 4,000 mcg standardized allicin extract 3 times daily. You could use these herbs in cooking also. Hawthorn berries (1.8% vitexinn-4'rhamnoside) help to strengthen the heart muscle by increasing blood flow to the heart, thereby improving heart contractions, and reduces blood pressure by reducing resistance in the arteries. Take 250 mg 3 times daily. Combination Cayenne-Garlic-Hawthorn Formula by Nature's Way is blended specifically for high blood pressure.

Ginkgo (24% standardized extract) improves circulation throughout the cardiovascular system and has anti-platelet as well as antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Dandelion leaf acts as a mild diuretic so that excess fluids are excreted. Take 1 125mg capsule or 30 drops 3 times daily. Other useful herbs that have a diuretic action include Uva Ursi, Juniper berry, Cranberry and Parsley. Motherwort, Lime Blossom, Valerian, Skullcap, Lemon Balm, Kava, and Chamomile are useful herbs to add to a hypertensive prescription as they work on the nervous system to calm and soothe. Suma herb tea, 3 cups daily, has been reported to be beneficial for high blood pressure.

Reishi increases coronary blood flow. Asian clinical studies have shown it to be effective as a calmative in anxiety and hypertension, and for reducing blood pressure. Dosage is 3000 mg 3 times daily. Du Zhong is a herb from Traditional Chinese Medicine used for dizziness and light-headedness due to hypertension from "rising liver yang".

A bowel cleanse or general detoxification program may help relieve some work from the body and may have a beneficial effect on high blood pressure. Papaya aids digestion. Alfalfa is an excellent herb to alkalinise the blood. Flaxseed oil contains essential fatty acids which help in lowering blood pressure. Take 2 tablespoons daily.

Heavy metals can cause cardiovascular problems. Increase excretion of Cadmium and Lead by supplementing with Zinc, Selenium, Calcium and Vitamin C. A hair analysis will show specifically any heavy metal toxicity and specific chelation therapy can then be used to eliminate them. Follow detoxification procedure if exposed to pesticides.

Stress management is an important part of dealing with high blood pressure. Studies on Transcendental Meditation (T.M.) at Harvard Medical School in the mid-seventies showed it to lower oxygen consumption, increase blood flow, and slow heart rate, leading to a deep relaxation. Researchers also found TM to lower levels of blood lactate, which is BP Zone Benefit with anxiety, and to decrease blood pressure in people with hypertension. Some form of meditation, or other relaxation techniques i.e. massage, listening to relaxing music or gentle exercise, performed on a regular basis, will go a long way in assisting the reduction of blood pressure. Counselling, mental imagery, and biofeedback may also be useful. Other benefits will also be felt, like a general feeling of calm and an increased ability to deal with stressful situations.

In handling the stresses of life, people can usually be divided into two basic types - Confronters and Avoiders. Confronters face up to life's problems while Avoiders ignore them hoping they will go away. In an experiment on anxiety induced high blood pressure, a large group of volunteers were given periodic sharp electric shocks at timed intervals. The Confronters in the group watched the clock, braced for the shock, then relaxed again. The Avoiders did not watch the clock, not wanting to know when the shock was coming. As a result, due to their constant tension, the Avoider's blood pressure was continually an average of 30% higher than the Confronters, all of whose blood pressure remained normal. To Know More BP Zone online visit here https://www.marketwatch.com/press-release/bp-zone-latest-report-about-blood-pressure-support-2020-2020-04-27

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Dre. Alexandre Amato, cirurgião vascular do Instituto Amato fala sobre a dieta anti-inflamatória. Essa é a dieta inicial de quem tem lipedema, mas também pode ser útil para muitas outras enfermidades. --- transcrição -- Olá sou o Dr. Alexandre Amato cirurgião vascular do Instituto Amato. E hoje eu vou falar um pouco sobre a dieta anti-inflamatória. Todo mundo conhece a inflamação e a inflamação superficial, aquela que vem junto com dor, calor, rubor. Quando a gente tem alguma inflamação na superfície do nosso corpo; mas a inflamação crônica nem todo mundo pensa nela. A inflamação crônica acomete o corpo por inteiro: é uma inflamação sistêmica e pode trazer outros malefícios. A inflamação crônica. Ela ocorre quando a gente fica exposto a toxinas. Quando a gente tem alguma predisposição genética ou mesmo quando a gente se alimenta inadequadamente com alimentos pró-inflamatórios então por isso que eu vou falar hoje da dieta anti-inflamatória. Como combater esses alimentos que podem desencadear em algumas pessoas um processo inflamatório sistêmico. A dieta anti-inflamatória não é uma dieta para perder peso. É uma dieta mais uma reeducação alimentar onde você escolhe os alimentos adequados que não vão proporcionar o desencadeamento da inflamação. É uma mudança para médio a longo prazo. Bom algumas dicas gerais sobre a dieta anti-inflamatória: foque na variedade e qualquer mudança para longo prazo. Uma reeducação alimentar. A variedade é um ponto principal para que isso dê certo. Dê preferência para alimentos frescos evite processados e fast food que possuem muito mais química . Dê ênfase em frutas e legumes. A ingestão calórica deve ser dividida em. De 40 a 50% carboidratos. De 30% mais ou menos em gorduras. E 20 a 30% de proteínas. Essa é a distribuição recomendada pela OMS. Com relação aos carboidratos evite alimentos com alta quantidade de frutose e outros xaropes. Dê preferência para grãos integrais. Com relação à gordura: O azeite extra virgem é um dos melhores a serem usados. O ômega 3 que pode ser encontrado em frutos do mar pode ser facilmente adicionado à dieta com alimentando-se com salmão de preferência fresco, sardinha e outros frutos do mar. Tente comer 40 gramas diariamente de fibras. Você pode conseguir isso com frutas, legumes e cereais para atingir todos os fito-nutrientes, uma maneira fácil de se pensar é deixar o prato bem colorido com legumes e frutas: então tomate, laranja, os berries, as frutas vermelhas. Acrescentar toda essa gama colorida de frutas e legumes facilita muito na escolha dos fito-nutrientes. Com relação às vitaminas. A vitamina C, a vitamina E, selênio todos eles são importantes para diminuir o processo inflamatório. Portanto a melhor forma de reduzir a inflamação é a diminuição dos alimentos pró-inflamatórios e o aumento dos alimentos anti-inflamatórios na dieta. Então vamos lá vou dar alguns exemplos de quais são eles: como pró inflamatórios, nós temos os alimentos enlatados, os condimentos, para algumas pessoas, não todas, os derivados de leite, trigo, farinha, glúten. Veja que não estou falando de alergia estou falando de uma intolerância alimentar. Todos eles podem fazer mal para algumas pessoas e não para outras. Então isso tem que ser bem individualizado. E como alimentos anti-inflamatórios nós temos mirtilo, óleo de peixe, alho, linhaça, chia, todos esses alimentos vão ajudar a diminuir o processo inflamatório. Existem outros também. Vou fazer uma especial atenção aqui a lactose e o glúten. Eles podem ser alergênicos ou seja causar alergia para algumas pessoas. A alergia quando tem um edema de glote: é uma reação muito rápida e que requer a ida a um hospital. Essa alergia não é o que eu estou falando aqui agora estou falando de uma intolerância alimentar um aumento da reação inflamatória a determinados alimentos são reações que ocorrem de 24-48 às vezes até 72 horas depois da ingestão do alimento. Então é difícil fazer a correlação do que foi o alimento que desencadeou o mal estar. E esse mal estar pode ser desde lesões na pele como no caso de vascular a sensação de dor, cansaço, inchaço em membros inferiores. Gostou do nosso vídeo? Curta compartilhe. Clica no Sininho. Assine nosso canal e nos vemos no próximo.

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Maintaining Healthy Eyesight Can Help Keep Your Brain in Shape

By Dr. Mercola

It's said that your eyes are the window to your soul, but they may also provide a unique window to your brain. As your vision worsens with age, so too may your cognitive abilities, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology. By the age of 65, 1 in 3 people have some type of eye disease that reduces vision, and in the U.S., about 70 million Americans will be 65 years or over by 2030.1

While it's not a given that your eyesight will decline as you get older (a healthy lifestyle can keep your eyesight sharp well into old age), it's important to understand that changes in vision may correlate with changes in your brain, either as an indirect consequence of changing your behaviors to accommodate them or due to an as-yet undiscovered biological component.

As it stands, both worsening vision and cognitive function are common among elderly people, but you have the ability to take control of your health so your eyes and your mind stay clear and functioning optimally.

Visual Impairment Is Associated With Worse Cognitive Function

Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 2,520 Americans for eight years.2 Their vision and cognitive status were tested at the start of the study and again four times throughout. Significant associations were found between the two.

For example, those who had worse vision when the study began had lower scores on tests of cognitive function. On average, the participants' vision declined enough that they lost the ability to read one line on an eye chart, and visual impairment at a distance was found to be associated with declining cognitive function over time.3

The study authors noted, “Worsening vision in older adults may be adversely associated with future cognitive functioning. Maintaining good vision may be an important interventional strategy for mitigating age-related cognitive declines.”4 As for why worsening vision may lead to worsening brain function, it could be that poor vision makes it harder for people to engage in activities known to stimulate the brain, like knitting, crossword puzzles or socializing with others.

It's also possible that vision changes could alter your brain at the structural level,5 although this needs to be further explored. The study adds more support to previous research also linking poor vision with poor cognition. In an analysis of two U.S. data sets comprised of nearly 3,000 people aged 60 years and older, visual dysfunction at a distance was associated with poor cognitive function.6

Losing your other senses, including your hearing, may also serve as a bellwether for cognitive decline. In a study of nearly 2,000 older adults, individuals with hearing loss had a 24 percent increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal hearing,7 and their cognitive function declined up to 40 percent faster.

In this case, a causal link is suspected, perhaps because hearing loss is known to affect neural systems, including those necessary for speech comprehension, which involves both working memory and information processing speed.8

Poor Vision May Increase Your Risk of Dementia, Including Alzheimer's

People with poor vision have even been found to have a 63 percent greater risk of developing dementia,9 and leaving poor vision untreated appears to be particularly damaging. In research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, those with poorer vision who did not visit an ophthalmologist had a 9.5-fold increased risk of Alzheimer's disease and a fivefold increased risk of being cognitively impaired (without dementia).

“Untreated poor vision is associated with cognitive decline, particularly Alzheimer disease,” the researchers concluded, adding that it's possible “ocular disturbances may be precursors - not consequences - of cognitive decline.” In addition, lending support to the importance of getting vision problems addressed by a professional, the authors of the featured study suggested simple interventions like updating your eyeglass prescription or removing cataracts could give your brain health a boost.10

As for the somewhat-surprising link between vision and Alzheimer's, it could have to do with the buildup of amyloid beta, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer's disease. The subsequent formation of brain plaque leads to progressive decline in cognitive and social functioning - and research has also linked amyloid beta deposition to neurodegeneration in the retina.11

Amyloid beta has been found in retinal drusen (yellow-colored fatty protein deposits beneath the retina) and is a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness among the elderly.

Amyloid beta has been linked with the progression of AMD,12 whereas peripheral drusen has also been linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's.13 It's even been suggested that by analyzing the presence of amyloid in the eye, one may be able to predict amyloid buildup in the brain with a fair degree of accuracy.14

Your Eyes May Be a Window to Your Brain Health

Aside from amyloid beta, other markers visible in your eyes may also offer clues to your cognitive health. Diseases that affect your blood vessels, veins and arteries have long been implicated in cognitive impairment, and it appears this may extend to the health of blood vessels in your eyes. Research using data that spanned 20 years and involved more than 12,000 people revealed that people with moderate to severe retinopathy, or damage to blood vessels in the retina, scored significantly lower on tests of cognitive function.15

Dr. Rachel Bishop of the National Eye Institute, who was not involved in the study, told CNN, "If the retinal blood vessels are unhealthy, there's every reason to think that the brain blood vessels are unhealthy as well … The blood vessel supply is essential to all function, the function of all organs, and so if the blood vessels are unable to do their job, there's no way that the brain can be functioning as well as a brain that has a good supply."16

Getting your eyes checked, in fact, can reveal far more than the state of your vision. A skilled practitioner peering into your eyes, or hearing about changes to your vision, may be able to detect other diseases as well, including:17

Diabetes

Hypertension

Multiple sclerosis

Sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia, herpes, syphilis and HIV

Thyroid disease

Systemic inflammation due to lupus or other autoimmune diseases

Cancer

Antioxidants for Healthy Vision and Brain Function

If you're experiencing changes to your vision, you should see an eye doctor or ophthalmologist to have them checked out. However, be aware that your lifestyle plays a major role in your vision (and brain) health, and that includes your diet. In particular, antioxidants including lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin are your allies for keeping your vision sharp as you age. Lutein and zeaxanthin, in particular, are notable because they're located in your eyes. According to the American Optometric Association:18

“Of the 600 carotenoids found in nature, only these two are deposited in high quantities in the retina (macula) of the eye … Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including AMD and cataracts … Beyond reducing the risk of eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients, cataract patients and people in good health.”

As an added benefit, those with higher levels of lutein in middle-age have been found to have more youthful neural responses than those with lower levels, which suggests a lutein-rich diet may also keep you cognitively sharp.19 Lutein and zeaxanthin are primarily found in organic pastured egg yolks and green leafy vegetables, with kale and spinach topping the list of lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich foods.

You'll also find it in orange- and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables. Adding dark blue or purplish, almost black-colored berries like black currants and bilberries to your diet is another wise strategy, as they contain high amounts of antioxidant anthocyanins. Research suggests bilberry, in particular, may be effective for preventing cataracts and AMD.20

Astaxanthin Works Double Duty for Your Eyes and Your Brain

Astaxanthin is another notable nutrient that has emerged as the best carotenoid for eye health and the prevention of blindness. Research shows it easily crosses into the tissues of your eye and exerts its effects safely and with more potency than any of the other carotenoids, without adverse reactions.

Specifically, astaxanthin has been shown to ameliorate or prevent light-induced damage, photoreceptor cell damage, ganglion cell damage and damage to the neurons of the inner retinal layers. Astaxanthin provides protective benefits against a number of eye-related problems, including:

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Inflammatory eye diseases such as iritis, keratitis, retinitis and scleritis

Cystoid macular edema

Retinal arterial occlusion

Diabetic retinopathy

Venous occlusion

Astaxanthin also helps maintain appropriate eye pressure, energy levels and visual acuity. Krill oil is a great source of astaxanthin that comes with the added benefit of omega-3 fats, which are also protective of healthy vision. People with the highest intake of animal-based omega-3 fats have a 60 percent lower risk of advanced macular degeneration compared to those who consume the least.21

For higher doses of astaxanthin, a supplement works well. If you decide to give astaxanthin a try, I recommend starting with 4 milligrams (mg) per day and working your way up to about 8 mg per day - or more if you're suffering from chronic inflammation. Taking your astaxanthin supplement with a small amount of healthy fat, such as grass fed butter, coconut oil, MCT oil or eggs, will optimize its absorption.

As with lutein, astaxanthin works double duty, also protecting your brain. Researchers found that supplementing with astaxanthin-rich (microalgae) extract led to improvements in cognitive function in older individuals who complained of age-related forgetfulness.22 Another study found it may help prevent neurodegeneration associated with oxidative stress, as well as make a potent natural "brain food."23

It's even been found to reduce the accumulation of phospholipid hydroperoxidases (PLOOH)24 - compounds known to accumulate in the red blood cells of people who suffer from dementia - and scientists now believe astaxanthin could help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's. It's becoming increasingly clear that your vision health and your brain health are intricately linked, and eating right is one of the best ways to protect both as you age.

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Maintaining Healthy Eyesight Can Help Keep Your Brain in Shape

By Dr. Mercola

It’s said that your eyes are the window to your soul, but they may also provide a unique window to your brain. As your vision worsens with age, so too may your cognitive abilities, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology. By the age of 65, 1 in 3 people have some type of eye disease that reduces vision, and in the U.S., about 70 million Americans will be 65 years or over by 2030.1

While it’s not a given that your eyesight will decline as you get older (a healthy lifestyle can keep your eyesight sharp well into old age), it’s important to understand that changes in vision may correlate with changes in your brain, either as an indirect consequence of changing your behaviors to accommodate them or due to an as-yet undiscovered biological component.

As it stands, both worsening vision and cognitive function are common among elderly people, but you have the ability to take control of your health so your eyes and your mind stay clear and functioning optimally.

Visual Impairment Is Associated With Worse Cognitive Function

Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 2,520 Americans for eight years.2 Their vision and cognitive status were tested at the start of the study and again four times throughout. Significant associations were found between the two.

For example, those who had worse vision when the study began had lower scores on tests of cognitive function. On average, the participants’ vision declined enough that they lost the ability to read one line on an eye chart, and visual impairment at a distance was found to be associated with declining cognitive function over time.3

The study authors noted, “Worsening vision in older adults may be adversely associated with future cognitive functioning. Maintaining good vision may be an important interventional strategy for mitigating age-related cognitive declines.”4 As for why worsening vision may lead to worsening brain function, it could be that poor vision makes it harder for people to engage in activities known to stimulate the brain, like knitting, crossword puzzles or socializing with others.

It’s also possible that vision changes could alter your brain at the structural level,5 although this needs to be further explored. The study adds more support to previous research also linking poor vision with poor cognition. In an analysis of two U.S. data sets comprised of nearly 3,000 people aged 60 years and older, visual dysfunction at a distance was associated with poor cognitive function.6

Losing your other senses, including your hearing, may also serve as a bellwether for cognitive decline. In a study of nearly 2,000 older adults, individuals with hearing loss had a 24 percent increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal hearing,7 and their cognitive function declined up to 40 percent faster.

In this case, a causal link is suspected, perhaps because hearing loss is known to affect neural systems, including those necessary for speech comprehension, which involves both working memory and information processing speed.8

Poor Vision May Increase Your Risk of Dementia, Including Alzheimer’s

People with poor vision have even been found to have a 63 percent greater risk of developing dementia,9 and leaving poor vision untreated appears to be particularly damaging. In research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, those with poorer vision who did not visit an ophthalmologist had a 9.5-fold increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a fivefold increased risk of being cognitively impaired (without dementia).

“Untreated poor vision is associated with cognitive decline, particularly Alzheimer disease,” the researchers concluded, adding that it’s possible “ocular disturbances may be precursors — not consequences — of cognitive decline.” In addition, lending support to the importance of getting vision problems addressed by a professional, the authors of the featured study suggested simple interventions like updating your eyeglass prescription or removing cataracts could give your brain health a boost.10

As for the somewhat-surprising link between vision and Alzheimer’s, it could have to do with the buildup of amyloid beta, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The subsequent formation of brain plaque leads to progressive decline in cognitive and social functioning — and research has also linked amyloid beta deposition to neurodegeneration in the retina.11

Amyloid beta has been found in retinal drusen (yellow-colored fatty protein deposits beneath the retina) and is a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness among the elderly.

Amyloid beta has been linked with the progression of AMD,12 whereas peripheral drusen has also been linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's.13 It’s even been suggested that by analyzing the presence of amyloid in the eye, one may be able to predict amyloid buildup in the brain with a fair degree of accuracy.14

Your Eyes May Be a Window to Your Brain Health

Aside from amyloid beta, other markers visible in your eyes may also offer clues to your cognitive health. Diseases that affect your blood vessels, veins and arteries have long been implicated in cognitive impairment, and it appears this may extend to the health of blood vessels in your eyes. Research using data that spanned 20 years and involved more than 12,000 people revealed that people with moderate to severe retinopathy, or damage to blood vessels in the retina, scored significantly lower on tests of cognitive function.15

Dr. Rachel Bishop of the National Eye Institute, who was not involved in the study, told CNN, "If the retinal blood vessels are unhealthy, there's every reason to think that the brain blood vessels are unhealthy as well … The blood vessel supply is essential to all function, the function of all organs, and so if the blood vessels are unable to do their job, there's no way that the brain can be functioning as well as a brain that has a good supply."16

Getting your eyes checked, in fact, can reveal far more than the state of your vision. A skilled practitioner peering into your eyes, or hearing about changes to your vision, may be able to detect other diseases as well, including:17

Diabetes

Hypertension

Multiple sclerosis

Sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia, herpes, syphilis and HIV

Thyroid disease

Systemic inflammation due to lupus or other autoimmune diseases

Cancer

Antioxidants for Healthy Vision and Brain Function

If you’re experiencing changes to your vision, you should see an eye doctor or ophthalmologist to have them checked out. However, be aware that your lifestyle plays a major role in your vision (and brain) health, and that includes your diet. In particular, antioxidants including lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin are your allies for keeping your vision sharp as you age. Lutein and zeaxanthin, in particular, are notable because they’re located in your eyes. According to the American Optometric Association:18

“Of the 600 carotenoids found in nature, only these two are deposited in high quantities in the retina (macula) of the eye … Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including AMD and cataracts … Beyond reducing the risk of eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients, cataract patients and people in good health.”

As an added benefit, those with higher levels of lutein in middle-age have been found to have more youthful neural responses than those with lower levels, which suggests a lutein-rich diet may also keep you cognitively sharp.19 Lutein and zeaxanthin are primarily found in organic pastured egg yolks and green leafy vegetables, with kale and spinach topping the list of lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich foods.

You'll also find it in orange- and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables. Adding dark blue or purplish, almost black-colored berries like black currants and bilberries to your diet is another wise strategy, as they contain high amounts of antioxidant anthocyanins. Research suggests bilberry, in particular, may be effective for preventing cataracts and AMD.20

Astaxanthin Works Double Duty for Your Eyes and Your Brain

Astaxanthin is another notable nutrient that has emerged as the best carotenoid for eye health and the prevention of blindness. Research shows it easily crosses into the tissues of your eye and exerts its effects safely and with more potency than any of the other carotenoids, without adverse reactions.

Specifically, astaxanthin has been shown to ameliorate or prevent light-induced damage, photoreceptor cell damage, ganglion cell damage and damage to the neurons of the inner retinal layers. Astaxanthin provides protective benefits against a number of eye-related problems, including:

Age-related macular degeneration

Glaucoma

Cataracts

Inflammatory eye diseases such as iritis, keratitis, retinitis and scleritis

Cystoid macular edema

Retinal arterial occlusion

Diabetic retinopathy

Venous occlusion

Astaxanthin also helps maintain appropriate eye pressure, energy levels and visual acuity. Krill oil is a great source of astaxanthin that comes with the added benefit of omega-3 fats, which are also protective of healthy vision. People with the highest intake of animal-based omega-3 fats have a 60 percent lower risk of advanced macular degeneration compared to those who consume the least.21

For higher doses of astaxanthin, a supplement works well. If you decide to give astaxanthin a try, I recommend starting with 4 milligrams (mg) per day and working your way up to about 8 mg per day — or more if you're suffering from chronic inflammation. Taking your astaxanthin supplement with a small amount of healthy fat, such as grass fed butter, coconut oil, MCT oil or eggs, will optimize its absorption.

As with lutein, astaxanthin works double duty, also protecting your brain. Researchers found that supplementing with astaxanthin-rich (microalgae) extract led to improvements in cognitive function in older individuals who complained of age-related forgetfulness.22 Another study found it may help prevent neurodegeneration associated with oxidative stress, as well as make a potent natural "brain food."23

It’s even been found to reduce the accumulation of phospholipid hydroperoxidases (PLOOH)24 — compounds known to accumulate in the red blood cells of people who suffer from dementia — and scientists now believe astaxanthin could help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's. It’s becoming increasingly clear that your vision health and your brain health are intricately linked, and eating right is one of the best ways to protect both as you age.

from HealthyLife via Jake Glover on Inoreader http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2018/07/19/healthy-vision-helps-cognitive-function.aspx

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Maintaining Healthy Eyesight Can Help Keep Your Brain in Shape Dr. Mercola By Dr. Mercola It’s said that your eyes are the window to your soul, but they may also provide a unique window to your brain. As your vision worsens with age, so too may your cognitive abilities, according to research published in JAMA Ophthalmology. By the age of 65, 1 in 3 people have some type of eye disease that reduces vision, and in the U.S., about 70 million Americans will be 65 years or over by 2030.1 While it’s not a given that your eyesight will decline as you get older (a healthy lifestyle can keep your eyesight sharp well into old age), it’s important to understand that changes in vision may correlate with changes in your brain, either as an indirect consequence of changing your behaviors to accommodate them or due to an as-yet undiscovered biological component. As it stands, both worsening vision and cognitive function are common among elderly people, but you have the ability to take control of your health so your eyes and your mind stay clear and functioning optimally. Visual Impairment Is Associated With Worse Cognitive Function Researchers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine followed 2,520 Americans for eight years.2 Their vision and cognitive status were tested at the start of the study and again four times throughout. Significant associations were found between the two. For example, those who had worse vision when the study began had lower scores on tests of cognitive function. On average, the participants’ vision declined enough that they lost the ability to read one line on an eye chart, and visual impairment at a distance was found to be associated with declining cognitive function over time.3 The study authors noted, “Worsening vision in older adults may be adversely associated with future cognitive functioning. Maintaining good vision may be an important interventional strategy for mitigating age-related cognitive declines.”4 As for why worsening vision may lead to worsening brain function, it could be that poor vision makes it harder for people to engage in activities known to stimulate the brain, like knitting, crossword puzzles or socializing with others. It’s also possible that vision changes could alter your brain at the structural level,5 although this needs to be further explored. The study adds more support to previous research also linking poor vision with poor cognition. In an analysis of two U.S. data sets comprised of nearly 3,000 people aged 60 years and older, visual dysfunction at a distance was associated with poor cognitive function.6 Losing your other senses, including your hearing, may also serve as a bellwether for cognitive decline. In a study of nearly 2,000 older adults, individuals with hearing loss had a 24 percent increased risk of cognitive impairment compared to those with normal hearing,7 and their cognitive function declined up to 40 percent faster. In this case, a causal link is suspected, perhaps because hearing loss is known to affect neural systems, including those necessary for speech comprehension, which involves both working memory and information processing speed.8 Poor Vision May Increase Your Risk of Dementia, Including Alzheimer’s People with poor vision have even been found to have a 63 percent greater risk of developing dementia,9 and leaving poor vision untreated appears to be particularly damaging. In research published in the American Journal of Epidemiology, those with poorer vision who did not visit an ophthalmologist had a 9.5-fold increased risk of Alzheimer’s disease and a fivefold increased risk of being cognitively impaired (without dementia). “Untreated poor vision is associated with cognitive decline, particularly Alzheimer disease,” the researchers concluded, adding that it’s possible “ocular disturbances may be precursors — not consequences — of cognitive decline.” In addition, lending support to the importance of getting vision problems addressed by a professional, the authors of the featured study suggested simple interventions like updating your eyeglass prescription or removing cataracts could give your brain health a boost.10 As for the somewhat-surprising link between vision and Alzheimer’s, it could have to do with the buildup of amyloid beta, one of the hallmarks of Alzheimer’s disease. The subsequent formation of brain plaque leads to progressive decline in cognitive and social functioning — and research has also linked amyloid beta deposition to neurodegeneration in the retina.11 Amyloid beta has been found in retinal drusen (yellow-colored fatty protein deposits beneath the retina) and is a hallmark of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), the most common cause of blindness among the elderly. Amyloid beta has been linked with the progression of AMD,12 whereas peripheral drusen has also been linked to a higher risk for Alzheimer's.13 It’s even been suggested that by analyzing the presence of amyloid in the eye, one may be able to predict amyloid buildup in the brain with a fair degree of accuracy.14 Your Eyes May Be a Window to Your Brain Health Aside from amyloid beta, other markers visible in your eyes may also offer clues to your cognitive health. Diseases that affect your blood vessels, veins and arteries have long been implicated in cognitive impairment, and it appears this may extend to the health of blood vessels in your eyes. Research using data that spanned 20 years and involved more than 12,000 people revealed that people with moderate to severe retinopathy, or damage to blood vessels in the retina, scored significantly lower on tests of cognitive function.15 Dr. Rachel Bishop of the National Eye Institute, who was not involved in the study, told CNN, "If the retinal blood vessels are unhealthy, there's every reason to think that the brain blood vessels are unhealthy as well … The blood vessel supply is essential to all function, the function of all organs, and so if the blood vessels are unable to do their job, there's no way that the brain can be functioning as well as a brain that has a good supply."16 Getting your eyes checked, in fact, can reveal far more than the state of your vision. A skilled practitioner peering into your eyes, or hearing about changes to your vision, may be able to detect other diseases as well, including:17 Diabetes Hypertension Multiple sclerosis Sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia, herpes, syphilis and HIV Thyroid disease Systemic inflammation due to lupus or other autoimmune diseases Cancer Antioxidants for Healthy Vision and Brain Function If you’re experiencing changes to your vision, you should see an eye doctor or ophthalmologist to have them checked out. However, be aware that your lifestyle plays a major role in your vision (and brain) health, and that includes your diet. In particular, antioxidants including lutein, zeaxanthin and astaxanthin are your allies for keeping your vision sharp as you age. Lutein and zeaxanthin, in particular, are notable because they’re located in your eyes. According to the American Optometric Association:18 “Of the 600 carotenoids found in nature, only these two are deposited in high quantities in the retina (macula) of the eye … Many studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the risk of chronic eye diseases, including AMD and cataracts … Beyond reducing the risk of eye disease, separate studies have shown that lutein and zeaxanthin improve visual performance in AMD patients, cataract patients and people in good health.” As an added benefit, those with higher levels of lutein in middle-age have been found to have more youthful neural responses than those with lower levels, which suggests a lutein-rich diet may also keep you cognitively sharp.19 Lutein and zeaxanthin are primarily found in organic pastured egg yolks and green leafy vegetables, with kale and spinach topping the list of lutein- and zeaxanthin-rich foods. You'll also find it in orange- and yellow-colored fruits and vegetables. Adding dark blue or purplish, almost black-colored berries like black currants and bilberries to your diet is another wise strategy, as they contain high amounts of antioxidant anthocyanins. Research suggests bilberry, in particular, may be effective for preventing cataracts and AMD.20 Astaxanthin Works Double Duty for Your Eyes and Your Brain Astaxanthin is another notable nutrient that has emerged as the best carotenoid for eye health and the prevention of blindness. Research shows it easily crosses into the tissues of your eye and exerts its effects safely and with more potency than any of the other carotenoids, without adverse reactions. Specifically, astaxanthin has been shown to ameliorate or prevent light-induced damage, photoreceptor cell damage, ganglion cell damage and damage to the neurons of the inner retinal layers. Astaxanthin provides protective benefits against a number of eye-related problems, including: Age-related macular degeneration Glaucoma Cataracts Inflammatory eye diseases such as iritis, keratitis, retinitis and scleritis Cystoid macular edema Retinal arterial occlusion Diabetic retinopathy Venous occlusion Astaxanthin also helps maintain appropriate eye pressure, energy levels and visual acuity. Krill oil is a great source of astaxanthin that comes with the added benefit of omega-3 fats, which are also protective of healthy vision. People with the highest intake of animal-based omega-3 fats have a 60 percent lower risk of advanced macular degeneration compared to those who consume the least.21 For higher doses of astaxanthin, a supplement works well. If you decide to give astaxanthin a try, I recommend starting with 4 milligrams (mg) per day and working your way up to about 8 mg per day — or more if you're suffering from chronic inflammation. Taking your astaxanthin supplement with a small amount of healthy fat, such as grass fed butter, coconut oil, MCT oil or eggs, will optimize its absorption. As with lutein, astaxanthin works double duty, also protecting your brain. Researchers found that supplementing with astaxanthin-rich (microalgae) extract led to improvements in cognitive function in older individuals who complained of age-related forgetfulness.22 Another study found it may help prevent neurodegeneration associated with oxidative stress, as well as make a potent natural "brain food."23 It’s even been found to reduce the accumulation of phospholipid hydroperoxidases (PLOOH)24 — compounds known to accumulate in the red blood cells of people who suffer from dementia — and scientists now believe astaxanthin could help prevent dementia, including Alzheimer's. It’s becoming increasingly clear that your vision health and your brain health are intricately linked, and eating right is one of the best ways to protect both as you age.

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Top 10 Signs You Need a Detox

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Top 10 Signs You Need a Detox

“Detox” may have become a trendy buzzword, but it’s an absolutely necessary step you must add to your health regimen. If you ignore detox, you’re missing the boat and your health will suffer. Learn the top 10 signs you need a detox and how to do it.

With excessive toxin exposure and stress, our natural detox pathways can become compromised. In this article, I tell you how to clean up your liver and your body.

If you have a lack of energy, brain fog or are suffering from a chronic disease or condition, I guarantee you that toxin accumulation is contributing to the problem.

I learned about detox when I was planning my pregnancy many years ago. Reading the baby books, I was shocked by all the chemicals you had to remove from the baby’s environment and realized I was completely surrounded by chemicals in the air, food and water. This education as a scary wake up call and I realized the dire importance of removing toxins from your environment and from your body.

Anyone that thinks that detox is not important or bogus — ahem, the mainstream medical community — are not serving their patients or their own bodies. It is foolish to think that you can escape the 80,000 chemicals that we have in our environment unscathed. You must be thinking about detox on a daily basis. Allow me to explain how.

10 Signs You Need a Detox

If you have 4 or more of these signs, you may have a congested liver that needs a vacation. How many of these signs you’ve seen in your body over the past 3 months?

Headaches

Increased belly or visceral fat, weight loss resistance, edema/water retention

Cravings and/or blood sugar issues

Overheating/excess sweating

Acne, rosacea, itchy skin

Fatigue unrelieved by sleep

Moodiness or anger

Nausea

Chemical sensitivity — smelling fragrances or chemicals makes you sick

Insomnia — especially waking between 2–4 a.m. That’s an angry, toxic liver.

Learn About Detox With the Experts!

I am hosting the The Heavy Metals Summit.

I brought together 38 of the world’s top experts on health to teach you about the latest detoxification techniques, supplements, do’s and don’ts – straight from the experts in the field.

Speakers include:

Cohost Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt

Dr Mercola

Erin Elizabeth

Jonathan Landsman

Joe Pizzorno

Ben Lynch

Chris Shade

Stephanie Seneff

Jay Davidson

Ian Clark

Dr Daniel Pompa

Dr Susanne Bennett

Robin Openshaw

Dr. Tom O’Bryan

Sayer Ji of Greenmedinfo.com

The Heavy Metals Summit is online and FREE from January 29-Feb 5th. Join us today and gain access to a few free gifts just for registering!

Toxins are everywhere. They are in our food, water, air and even our household goods…and they are destroying your health. Everyone has some level of metals in their body. The connections between metals and disease is now undisputed, but it’s still being ignored by the conventional medical community.

Fortunately, with the info you will find in The Heavy Metals Summit, you can protect and heal yourself and your loved ones from these toxic metals!

Why Detox?

The body has a natural ability to detoxify toxins, such as heavy metals, but in today’s toxic world, this natural ability is severely compromised. Overexposure to toxins and high stress levels result in weakened digestive/detox function allowing toxins to find their way into the fat cells and brain tissue. (4)

No matter how hard you try to minimize your exposure to chemicals and toxins, they keep showing up in our bodies in increased levels simply because they are everywhere in our environment.

The need for detoxification is based upon the principle that immunodeficiency, inflammatory and degenerative diseases from allergies to arthritis to Alzheimer’s result from the toxic, accumulative effects of poisonous substances and pathogens within the body.

According to reports by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the average person now has 212 environmental chemicals in their blood — things like mercury, lead, cadmium and industrial chemicals.

The World Health Organization has studies that show we have over 700 chemicals on average in our bodies. No matter which study you choose, the prognosis is grim.

Mercury has found its way into organic produce from the coal mine plumes that cover most of America. And then there are all the countries in the world that do not regulate corporate dumping effectively — the rest of the world then suffers their industrial waste spewed into the atmosphere.

Environmental toxins such as pesticides, preservatives, heavy metals and industrial toxins are mostly fat soluble or “lipophilic” (lipo = fat, philic = like). Such lipophilic toxins have been associated with hormone disruption, immune system suppression, reproductive disorders, cancer and other diseases. (4,5,6)

Heavy metal and chemical toxicity, combined with nutrient depletion and stress = disease. Believe me, you need to nourish, detox and cleanse to enjoy good health.

Give your liver a break!

Here are a few recommendations to unburden your poor liver. It is essential to have a strong digestive system and well-functioning detox pathways — these can be achieved with intelligent cleansing techniques that are backed by science.

1. Consume Antioxidants

Here’s why we need antioxidants. For every molecule of toxin metabolized in phase I (such as from cigarette smoke or pesticides), you generate one free radical molecule. Free radicals damage DNA and accelerate wear and tear in the body, similar to rust on a car. Taking vitamin C and E, Alpha lipoic acid, flavonoids, carotenoids, and glutathione helps neutralize the free radicals you’re making each day in phase I.

Want to get antioxidants from your food? Foods rich in flavonoids: berries, parsley, onions, green and black tea, citrus, and dark chocolate. Carotenoids? Get them from carrots, pumpkin, squash, plantains, spinach, and sweet potato. Also try green juice and wheatgrass juice.

Studies suggest that turmeric protects the body from heavy metals like mercury, as well as help the body detoxify them. Turmeric also supports optimal digestive function, healthy intestinal flora, stable moods and comfortable movement of the joints.

In one study, turmeric was found to have a protective effect from the free radical damage from mercury. Turmeric was shown to boost the body’s detoxifiers, glutathione and super oxide dismutase (SOD) levels, which protect the liver from mercury. Turmeric also boosted enzymes like catalase in the liver, kidneys and brain, supporting detox. In the study, mercury concentrations were reduced as a result of turmeric supplementation before and after mercury exposure. (3)

2. Get in an Infrared Sauna

Infrared saunas are THE most effective way of detoxing metals and chemicals from your fat. I prefer near infrared saunas over far infrared, but both are great for detoxification.

These saunas have many health benefits, including cancer treatment and prevention, detoxification, killing infections like parasites, yeast, and mold, etc.

In one study, they concluded that:

“Saunas can be used very effectively for certain cardiovascular problems and as a means to enhance the mobilization of fat-soluble xenobiotics. When saunas are used to reduce blood pressure and enhance blood flow and cardiac functioning, only short sauna (15 minutes) are necessary. When one wants to enhance the mobilization of heavy metals and chemical xenobiotics, longer sessions are needed. But, for either use, saunas are safe and effective and should be used more frequently to benefit the health of our patients and ourselves.” (1)

3. Simple Daily Detox

I have found that zeolite is one of the easiest and best ways to detox if you cannot afford the time or expense of a rigorous detox program. Zeolite removes toxic heavy metals, chemicals, VOC’s, radioactive toxins and free radicals without removing vital nutrients. You just spray it in your mouth and let the detox begin!

The Clinoptilolite Zeolite molecule is shaped like a honeycomb, full of cavities and channels. Because zeolite carries a natural negative (-) charge, all of the positively charged (+) toxins bond with the zeolite. The zeolite particles, with the toxic materials attached are then flushed from your body with your urine within 4–6 hours.

4. Eat Your Veggies

Broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower and Brussels sprouts contain sulphur, which help you reduce estrogen dominance and support both phase I and phase II detoxification. You also need their fiber to remove heavy metals from your colon!

5. Reduce Alcohol

Alcohol affects and harms both phase I and phase II detox pathways. Women who drink 3 to 6 servings of alcohol per week have a 15 percent greater risk of breast cancer compared to nondrinkers, according to the Nurses’ Health Study. This is because your liver metabolizes excess estrogen. And if you can’t get rid of that excess estrogen, you’re going to have weight gain and potentially even cancer. I recently found out I have a gene that interferes in my ability to metabolize excess estrogen. Luckily, I stopped drinking alcohol on a regular basis 6 years ago! Even low levels of alcohol confer risk. Alcohol should not be in your detox plan!

What is the Next Step?

Given the daily toxic exposures that we all encounter daily, ongoing and focused detoxification is imperative.

Start by limiting your exposure to toxins by:

Drinking Clean Water.

Clean up your environment and home from chemicals and toxins. Use chemicals free cleaners in your home.

Detox your beauty products and stop using products with harmful chemicals.

Eat organic.

Most importantly I think that people need a lifelong detoxification plan. This is why I created The Heavy Metals Summit.

I brought together 38 of the world’s top experts on health to teach you about the latest detoxification techniques, supplements, do’s and don’ts – straight from the experts in the field.

Speakers include:

Cohost Dr. Dietrich Klinghardt

Dr Mercola

Erin Elizabeth

Jonathan Landsman

Joe Pizzorno

Ben Lynch

Chris Shade

Stephanie Seneff

Jay Davidson

Ian Clark

Dr Daniel Pompa

Dr Susanne Bennett

Robin Openshaw

Dr. Tom O’Bryan

Sayer Ji of Greenmedinfo.com

The Heavy Metals Summit is online and FREE from January 29-Feb 5th.

Join us today and gain access to a few free gifts just for registering – including a free bottle of Activation Products’ EASE spray magnesium.

Toxins are everywhere. They are in our food, water, air and even our household goods…and they are destroying your health. Everyone has some level of metals in their body. The connections between metals and disease is now undisputed, but it’s still being ignored by the conventional medical community.

Fortunately, with the info you will find in The Heavy Metals Summit, you can protect and heal yourself and your loved ones from these toxic metals!

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Effects of Obesity on Mares' Follicles and Oocytes

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Effects of Obesity on Mares' Follicles and Oocytes

ResearchersHaveconfirmed that obesity appears toHavenegative effects on mares’ folliclesandoocytes.

Photo: iStock

It’s no secret: Equine obesity levels are on the rise. Whileeveryoverweight horses need to droponefew pounds, you mightcraveto paymeaningfulattention to thetrulychubby broodmares gobbling up grass in your pastures—especiallyifyou’re hoping forthefoal this spring. ResearchersHavingconfirmed that obesity appears toHavingnegative effects on mares’ folliclesandoocytes.

sunriseSessions-Bresnahan, MS, PhD,theassistant professor in the Berry College Department of Animal Science, in Mount Berry, Georgia, worked with colleagues at Colorado State University, in Fort Collins, to determineprovidedincreased body weight affected reproduction.

The researcherspreceding16 nonlactatingpreviousmares with bodyconditionsof either 5.1 (10.5% body fat) or 7.9 (16.2% body fat) on the 1 to 9 scale. Theoldmares were considered controlsandthe latter ones were classifiedOnceobese. When the researchers detectedonefollicle greater than 35 millimeters with uterine edema (fluid swelling indicative of impending ovulation), they administeredonegonadotropin-releasing hormone analog to help the follicle mature.

about22 to 24 hours after administration, the team collected the oocytes (immature egg cells), granulosa cells (which surround developing ovarian follicles),andfollicular fluid (which is released during ovulation) from each follicle. On the same day, the team collected blood samples prior to morning feeding toappraisemares’ levels of glucose, insulin, leptin, adiponectin,withother metabolites.

They found that:

Obese mares had higher follicular fluid leptin levels than didpersistmares. In women undergoing in vitro fertilization, lower follicular fluid leptin levels are consideredonemarker for successful reproduction.

Obese mares showed elevated linoleic acid levels,AswellAt the timelower glutathione peroxidase gene expression in oocytes. In cows, high linoleic acid concentrations reduce oocyte maturity ratesandgene expression for glutathione peroxidase (an antioxidant enzyme).

Obese maresformerelevated steric acid levels in follicular fluid compared toretainmares. In dairy cowswithhumans, elevated levels of this lipid appearto decreasecell survival rate.

Obese mares showedanincrease in follicular fluid triglycerides (which store fat for energy)withgenesexplicitto endoplasmic reticulum (an organelle in plantandanimal cells responsible for proteinwithlipid synthesis) stress. In mice, follicular fluid high in triglyceridesmayincrease endoplasmic reticulum stressandnegatively impact embryo development.

Obesity altered the expression of genes responsible for mitochondrial function in granulosa cells. In mice,onehigh-fat dietcanaffect mitochondrial function by reducing the production of antioxidantssignificantin cell defense.

Obese mares had 35% more DNA methylation in granulosa cells compared tolastmares. In humans, obesityandinsulin resistance affect DNA methylation in white blood cells, potentially impairing DNA’s repair abilities.

Then, the team evaluated the oocytes for lipid content. The obese mares’ oocytes contained 38Differentlipids when compared tomanagemares, most of which play anspecialrole in the stability of cellular structureandtriglycerides containing the fatty acids linoleicandstearic acid. Researchers believe these triglycerides could protect the oocytes against cold temperatureswithserveAt the timeoneenergy source. However, they also believe excess lipid content in oocytes coulddirectto intercellular structural functionwithstress.

Additionally, the researchers looked for correlations between serumwithfollicular fluid metabolite concentrations, hoping to identifyonepotential marker of obesity-related changes. Obese mares’ insulinandleptin levels correlated in both serumandfollicular fluid,such asto the correlation observed in women undergoing in vitro fertilization. This suggests practitioners couldoperateserum insulin levels to identify obesity-related follicular changes, the researchers said.

Simply put, the sum of those findings suggest that obesity couldHavinganegative impact on mares' folliclesandoocytes and, thus,overallfertility.

Next, researchers hopeto inspecthow maternal obesity impacts the fetus.

"We hope that this researchandfuture work on how the disrupted follicularsurroundingspotentially affects offspring metabolic health will yield helpful insights for improved equine health," Sessions-Brensnahan said.

The study, “Effect of Obesity on the Preovulatory FolliclewithLipid Fingerprint of Equine Oocytes,” was published Biology of Reproduction. 

About the Author

Kristen M. Janicki, MS, PAS

Kristen M. Janicki,thelifelong horsewoman, was bornandraised in the suburbs of Chicago. She received her Bachelor of Sciencedegreein Animal Sciences from the attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaignwithmoattended graduate school at the University of Kentucky, studying under Dr. Laurie Lawrence in the area of Equine Nutrition. Kristen began hercontemporarypositionOnceoneperformance horse nutritionist for Mars Horsecare, US, Inc.,andBuckeye Nutrition, in 2010. Herlaborentails evaluatingwithimproving the performance of the sport horse through proper nutrition.