Showing posts with label Prostate Health. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Prostate Health. Show all posts

Monday, August 8, 2011

Saw Palmetto

Saw Palmetto has long been used in Europe to treat an enlarged prostate or benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). American physicians generally don't prescribe any drug other than Finasteride (Proscar), Terazosin HCI (Hytrin), or Doxazosin mesylate (Cardura) for BPH. But unlike these drugs, particularly Proscar, Saw Palmetto usually kicks in quickly. With the Saw Palmetto extract most men achieve some relief of symptoms within the first 30 days.

Saw Palmetto Has Shown To Be Beneficial For:
• prostate disorders
• Gaining “healthy” weight
• Improving digestion
• promoting hair growth/ regrowth (Both men AND women)
• Increasing strength/stamina
• Balancing hormone levels (Both men AND women)
• Improving fertility
• Reducing sexual dysfunction

Saw palmetto For prostate Disorders
• Saw palmetto appears to have efficacy [effectiveness] similar to that of medications like finasteride (Proscar), but it is better tolerated and less expensive. There are no known drug interactions with Saw palmetto, and reported side effects are minor and rare. - American Family Physician 2003;67:1281-3.
• Saw palmetto is widely used in other countries; for example, it is used in 50 percent of treatments for BPH [Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia] in Italy and in 90 percent of such treatments in Germany. - European Urology 1992;21:309-14.
• A major benefit of Saw palmetto is that it’s effects are generally seen only shortly after beginning treatment. Some people report noticing a reduction in symptoms in as little as 30 days. This is an advantage over most of the currently available drugs which can take as long as 6 to 12 months for effects to be seen.
• In one study, patients subjectively said that Saw palmetto helped improve BPH symptoms - 83 percent said it was effective after 45 days and 88 percent said it was effective after 90 days.
• Unlike the prescription drug Proscar (finasteride), Saw palmetto has proven similarly effective, but without side effects such as: decreased libido, ejaculatory problems, and loss of erection.

For all prostate disorders, Saw palmetto is the most popular herbal remedy. Suffer no longer. Try it today!

Saw palmetto For Hair loss
As you probably know, Saw palmetto is great for helping prevent prostate cancer and improving general prostate health, but what you probably don’t know is that its also great for preventing hair loss! Both men and women can suffer from hair loss (alopecia). Saw palmetto is beneficial for any adult who suffers from this condition. Hair loss develops when the level of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the scalp is too high. DHT binds itself to the hair follicles, decreasing the amount of nutrients they can extract from blood. The follicles gradually shrink and the hair growing from them becomes thinner. If nothing is done to treat this condition, the hair disappears completely. To prevent and treat hair loss, the level of DHT in the body must be decreased. There are prescription drugs designed to inhibit DHT (such as Propecia), which block conversion of free testosterone into dihydrotestosterone. Being synthetic substances, prescription drugs for treating hair loss often have serious side effects, such as gynecomastia (abnormal breast enlargement in males) and even erectile dysfunction. Saw palmetto, on the other hand is a herbal DHT inhibitor. While it has a similar mechanism of action to Propecia, it does NOT cause side effects such as those associated with Propecia and other prescription drugs.

Saw palmetto may stop or even reverse hair loss!

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
**prices are subject to change without prior notice. You will be notified of your total bill, including delivery charges (whenever applicable), before delivery of products.

Thursday, August 4, 2011

Flaxseed Oil

Fact:
The oil of the flax plant is one of nature’s richest plant sources of the Omega 3 essential fatty acid, alpha linolenic acid (ALA) plus valuable linoleic fatty acid. Flax seed oil also contains lignans that contain powerful properties. These little seeds improve digestion, help stabilize blood glucose levels, fight tumor formation, and enhance cardiovascular health.

The Components of Flaxseed Oil
Protein: There’s about 25g of protein for every 100g of flax seeds. The protein in flax seeds is easily digested and contains a complete amino acid profile that your body needs.
Lignans: Lignans have anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-bacterial properties, and Flax seed has 75 to 800 percent more lignans than other vegetables and grains.
Essential Fatty Acids: Flax seed oil is a rich source of 3 essential fatty acids: alpha linolenic acid, omega 3 essential fatty acid, and omega 6 essential fatty acid.

Research has shown that majority of diets are deficient in Omega 3 essential fatty acids. This can lead to a variety of serious health problems including:
Coronary Heart Disease - Flaxseed oil helps reduce cholesterol levels, blood pressure, plaque formation, and helps strengthen the heart.
Arthritis - Studies have found that flaxseed oil can help reduce pain and inflammation causing less of a need for prescription drugs.
Cancer - Omega 3 oils (such as those in flaxseed oil) have been found to kill cancer cells without harming normal cells.
Skin Problems - Acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin disorders have been shown to be related to Omega 3 deficiency.

Flaxseed Oil and Blood Pressure:
In a 12-week long study of 59 men with high blood pressure, those taking 8 grams of flaxseed oil per day saw significant reductions in blood pressure compared to men who took safflower oil.

Flaxseed Oil and The Prostate:
 A study of 25 men with prostate cancer found that a low-fat diet along with ground flaxseed reduced serum testosterone, slowed the growth rate of cancer cells, and increased the death rate of cancer cells.
A small study of 15 men found that a low-fat diet along with flaxseed lowered their blood prostate specific antigen (PSA) levels and slowed the growth of benign prostate cells, suggesting that it might be useful in reducing risk of prostate cancer.

Flaxseed Oil and Dry Eyes:
 One study compared oral flaxseed oil capsules (3,000 mg daily or three capsules a day) with the antibiotic doxycycline (100 mg twice a day) for the treatment of dry eye in patients who had undergone LASIK eye surgery. Eighty-one patients (152 eyes) were treated with either 3,000 mg. daily of flaxseed oil or 100 mg twice daily of doxycycline for seven days before and after LASIK surgery. Study results indicated that flaxseed oil was just as effective as doxycycline in preventing dry eye after LASIK. An added benefit is that flaxseed oil has fewer side effects than doxycycline, making it a great alternative.

Flaxseed Oil and Digestion
Flax seeds contain 12% mucilage, which makes it a gentle, natural laxative. Flax seeds are perfect for individuals who have a sensitive stomach. Flax seed oil acts as a buffer for excess stomach acids and soothes ulcers and irritable bowel disorders. It also helps lubricate the digestive tract, absorbs toxins, and helps prevent toxic buildup in the bowl.

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
**prices are subject to change without prior notice. You will be notified of your total bill, including delivery charges (whenever applicable), before delivery of products.

Sunday, July 31, 2011

C-Blast

Everyone knows that vitamin C is essential for its immune-boosting, cold-busting, and cancer-killing properties. Even celebrities such as Larry King, Paul Harvey, and Rush Limbaugh extol the virtues of vitamin C. But all vitamin C products are not created equal! The most effective form of vitamin C comes from whole-food sources. Most vitamin C products out there contain only synthetic ascorbic acid (yet even natural ascorbic acid is just 1/7th of what is in whole-food vitamin C).

FACTS:
• A properly functioning immune system destroys up to 10,000 potential cancer
cells EVERY DAY!
• In the United States, more than 200,000 people are hospitalized and about 36,000 people die from the flu and it’s complications every year.

You could be deficient in Vitamin C if you are suffering from:
• Muscle and joint pain
• Low resistance to colds and the flu
• Exhaustion/weakness/feeling extra tired
• Fragile bones
• Easy bruising or difficulty healing
• Loose teeth, swollen, sore, or bleeding gums

Discover some of the benefits of the 15 extraordinary ingredients in C-Blast:
• Acerola Cherry - Packed full of vitamin C, this cherry promotes a strong immune system and helps prevent frequent colds and infections.
• Camu Camu - Supports the immune system, fights and prevents viral infections, and helps maintain optimal health; especially under conditions of stress and anxiety, which tend to deplete the immune system.
• Indian Goose Berry - With 20 times the Vitamin C of an orange, this little berry packs a punch. Boosts the immune system and is a very potent antiviral.
• Whole Grapefruit - High in vitamin C and bioflavonoids that boost the immune system and help fight or prevent cancer.
• Whole Lemon Fruit - Restores acid-alkali balance. Helps maintain the body’s internal “climate” at a pH which supports healthy bacteria instead of the viruses and harmful bacteria which thrive in more acidic environments. Fights infections & purifies the blood.
• Whole Lime Fruit - Very high in Vitamin C, lime fruit also cools fevers associated with colds, sore throats and flu; and aids the immune system. It eases coughs, bronchitis and sinusitis, as well as asthma.
• Whole Orange Fruit - Rich in vitamin C, orange fruit helps to boost the immune system. it is also chock full of other vitamins & minerals that help keep the body healthy & strong.
• Alfalfa Grass Juice - Improves vitality and stimulates the immune system. It contains ALL the known vitamins, and a plethora of other key minerals and nutrients.
• Wheat Grass Juice - Provides a unique source of nutrition that helps to regulate the immune system. It will strengthen deficiencies and reduce overactive systems (as in auto-immune disorders).
• Oat Grass Juice - Strengthens a weak constitution. Packed with nutrients; it contains many vitamins and minerals, is very high in protein, and contains all the essential amino acids along with chlorophyll, flavonoids, lecithin, and enzymes.
• Barley Grass Juice - Contains immune-boosting and cancer-fighting properties.
• Red Grape Juice - A natural antioxidant and anti-inflammatory, it boosts immunity.
• Raspberry Juice - Rich in vitamins A and C, raspberry juice enhances the immune system during the cold and flu season.
• Blueberry Juice - Called a “super food,” blueberry juice boosts the effectiveness of vitamin C on the immune system and reduces inflammation.
• Blackberry Juice - A rich source of Vitamin C, blackberry juice helps to stimulate the immune system and
prevent infections.

Our C-Blast is formulated with only the finest, purest, whole-food ingredients that will give your immune system a BLAST of power!

Benefits of our special formula whole food C-Blast include:
• Accelerated wound healing
• Regulated stress and energy levels
• Improved gastrointestinal health
• Reduced cholesterol and blood pressure
• Improved skin tone and suppleness
• Strengthened immune system
• Slowing of the aging process

*These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to prevent, diagnose, treat, or cure any disease.
**prices are subject to change without prior notice. You will be notified of your total bill, including delivery charges (whenever applicable), before delivery of products.

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