Natural Health

New Vitamin Exchange Program

2008-05-26T06:21:15+02:00

Trade in your synthetic multi-vitamins for a free month’s supply of a whole-food based ones.

Who is it for?
People who are into health and whole food, who also religiously take a Synthetic Multi Vitamin each day (SMV) - any brand. You can, until June 15, trade it away free for a month’s supply of a whole food multi. What if it makes a difference in how you feel?

What to do

1. Look to see if your multi-vitamins are synthetic. Check it against this synthetic ingredients list here Are Your Vitamins Safe?

2. Decide which of the whole-food multi’s you want for a month: Pop a Purple or Pop a Green

3. Ship your synthetic vitamin bottle (leave some pills in it) to Whole Food Nation (see below). INCLUDE:

Name
Address
Email
Phone #
Which Pops you want: Green or Purple.

Whole Food Nation
Attention Monica
16556 S Edenwild Lane
Oregon City, Oregon 97045
Questions? email me here.

P.S. No one from the company will hound you or pitch you anything. The Vitamin Exchange Program is an United States national experiment to introduce people to whole-food based multi-vitamins. And they never share your info, for any reason.

P.S. How do you know a multi-vitamin is synthetic? Use this report, “Are Your Vitamins Safe?” published by Whole Food Nation.

Are Your Vitamins Safe?

2008-05-24T02:39:57+02:00

Researchers have now discovered that most vitamins do zip or worse(because they're synthetic) harm?

Free special report, Are You Wasting Your Money on Synthetic Vitamins?

All the best,

Monique

Life, death and Melanoma

2008-05-09T19:21:19+02:00

I know that you'll be interested in an account of my experience of my battle of enzyme with Limu Plus® versus cancer, in which you Tom play a most important part, so here is a resume:

In April 2007 I noticed a new itchy mole on my right shoulder. On 19th May 2007 I met Tom 'Big Al' Schreiter and discovered Limu Plus®.

In June 2007 saw my doctor (General Practitioner) regarding mole. He referred me to a hospital consultant. On 2nd July 2007 the consultant at hospital examined mole and surgically removed it three hours later. It was sent for biopsy. On 16th July 2007 I was informed that the mole had been a 5.8 mm deep malignant melanoma; a very aggressive tumour. I politely turned down the generous offer of one of two chemotherapy trials and I immediately sprang into what-shall-I-do now mode. I began by stepping up my dosage of Limu Plus®.

On 6th August 2007 I had a further extensive area of shoulder tissue removed, either as a precautionary measure, or to steady a flight-bag. Then I had a skin graft taken from left arm to repair the shoulder.

On 11th August 2007 I was submitted to the ordeal of a head-to-toe MRI scan.

Late August 2007 I attended the Vitamark Annual Convention in Houston, Texas. The operation upon my shoulder had been completely successful; flight-bag remained steady.

On 1st September 2007 at the Vitamark Annual Convention, Tom 'Big Al' Schreiter advised me to take particular notice of the revelations of a guest speaker Dr. Dicqie Fuller regarding enzyme therapy. I listened to each and every word uttered by Dr. Fuller and lost count of the number of times that I said "So that's why!" I immediately began a course of enzyme therapy using 15 capsules of Revitalgen® on an empty stomach per day, and one to three Super ViGest capsules every time I ate cooked food.

On 26th September 2007 I was told that the MRI scan from August had revealed a number of fast growing seedlings! My concern mounted.

In November 2007 I realised that a side-effect of the enzymes was that I steadily lost excess weight down to my optimum level. Logical really when you realise that my food intake is now being digested properly; with a history of indigestion, our food bills are lower, and my wrist-watch slides down my arm.

On 14th January 2008 I was examined by my doctor on behalf of the consultant. After ten to fifteen minutes of vicious prodding under my armpits and nape of neck, doctor looked perplexed. I asked if there was a problem. The doctor replied "According to your notes there should be signs of problems. We'd better have another scan." So on 10th March 2008 submitted to the ordeal of a head-to-toe CT scan.

Today 18th March 2008, the result of my CT scan were read out to me: "THERE ARE NO ABNORMALITIES." Whoopeeee!

Has the taking of the enzymes Revitalgen® and Super ViGest and the drinking of Limu Plus® been worthwhile? Absolutely!

Will I continue with the high dosages? Absolutely! In my opinion, most if not all of illnesses are as a result of enzyme deficiencies.

Thank you for everything Tom, and I think that most Affiliates simply do not realise the power that our products have.

Best wishes,
John Green, Burnely, UK

Neurontin For Hot Flashes

2008-04-20T07:00:11+02:00

A friend of mine shared her experience with Neurontin. If your doctor suggests Neurontin to treat hot flashes, please read her story. It might save you misery.

"A recent article written by a nurse suggested that women can decrease their menopause hot flashes by taking an anti-seizure drug known as Neurontin.

Has the pharmaceutical industry lost so much revenue form HRT (hormone replacement therapy) that they have to find a different drug for us to take for hot flashes.

The author states that Neurontin has been used for years as a treatment for hot flashes and seem to be safe and well tolerated. Cover your ears now, because I just want to scream.

Let me tell you of my experience with this wonder drug. No, I never agreed to take it for hot flashes, but faced with daily headaches for three years my neurologist, unable to find the reason for my headaches suggested I try Neurontin. Desperate for relief I decided to give it a try. The following are the results I experienced.

Day one -" Read the rest of her story, click on Menopause Hot Flashes.

Energy Drinks|Crave This Energy

2007-12-24T06:10:53+01:00

There are so many energy drinks on the market now today. Everyone, everywhere wants energy. I have talked with folks who drink 6-8 energy drinks a day plus 6 cups of coffee and still feel tired. How can this be?

Caffeine overload is quite common. Pretty soon their body becomes satuated with caffeine preventing them from that familiar buzz. Our bodies can only handle so much caffeine at a time. And over time, the caffeine lift that once made us feel energic doesn't work.

Are you interested weaning yourself off of energy drinks? Crave may be a healthier way. It has Vitamins such as vitamin C, B6, B12, Niacin, Panthothemic acid. Crave is a better choice for diabetes: 9 calories, 0 fat and 1.5 carbs per serving.

Monique
503.351.6859

How to Fire Up Your Health Defense

2007-12-17T01:52:50+01:00

With the flu season now in full swing, one of the most commonly-heard phrase in the health arena is 'build up your defense.' Your own body requires a strong defense system.

Antioxidants can help. Antioxidants play the serious role of "janitor" in your body. They go around mopping up excess free radicals before these pesky little scavenger molecules get the chance to damage or destroy your body's cells. In a perfect world, you'd be able to get all the antioxidants you need from a healthy diet alone. Unfortunately, there are just too many free radicals invading your body from:
stress
a poor-quality diet and food additives
environmental pollutants
environmental toxins

Your body's supply of in-house antioxidant "janitors" can't keep up with all their chores. Cleaning up the cell-damaging messes made by the free radicals is a full time job. Without a plentiful supply of crucial antioxidants:
Your body becomes vulnerable to free radical damage.
You lack energy and stamina.
Your immune system operates at less than peak efficiency.

Some well-known antioxidants are Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and maybe even beta-carotene, the precursor to vitamin A. Antioxidants are found natural in vegetables and fruits.

The bad news is this: eating your fruits and veggies may not be enough these days, especially with the nutrient-depleted soil most vegetables come from. You may need to bring in some "outside help." More antioxidant janitors can help to mop up messes the free radicals make, like ...
Injuries to your cell membranes and mitochondria
Damage to your DNA

Make this the Healthiest Season Ever!

I finally know for sure my vitamins are working for me. Health Defense Antioxidant

Cold and Flu formula

MSG- Good or Bad

2007-12-17T00:34:34+01:00

Could there be an actual chemical causing the massive obesity epidemic? John Erb, a research assistant at the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada spent years working for the government. He made an amazing discovery while going through scientific journals for a book he was writing called “The Slow Poisoning of America.”

In hundreds of studies around the world, scientists were creating obese mice and rats to use in diet or diabetes test studies. No strain of rat or mice is naturally obese, so the scientists have to create them. They make these morbidly obese creatures by injecting them with MSG when they are first born.

The MSG triples the amount of insulin the pancreas creates: causing rats (and humans?) to become obese. They even have a title for the fat rodents they create: “MSG-Treated Rats.”

Is MSG in your kitchen? Check the cupboards and refrigerator. Is MSG in everything? How many foods are filled with MSG that we are feeding our children everyday? Campbell’s soups, Hostess Doritos, Lays flavored potato chips, Top Ramen, Betty Crocker Hamburger Helper, Heinz canned gravy, Swanson frozen prepared meals, Kraft salad dressings, especially the ‘healthy low fat’ ones.

The items that didn’t have MSG marked on the product label had something called “Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein”, which is just another name for Monosodium Glutamate. MSG can be hidden under many different names in order to fool those who carefully read the ingredient list, so they don’t catch on. Other names for MSG: Accent, Aginomoto, Natural Meat Tenderizer but it doesn’t stop there.

Restaurants and MSG: Many employees, even managers swore they don’t use MSG. But when you ask for the ingredient list, don’t be surprised to find MSG and Hydrolyzed Protein everywhere: Burger King, McDonalds, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, TGIF, Chilis’, Applebees and Denny’s use MSG in abundance. Kentucky Fried Chicken seemed to be the WORST offender: MSG was in EVERY chicken dish, salad dressing and grabby. No wonder people love to eat that coating on the skin, their secret spice was MSG.

So, why is MSG in so many of the foods we eat? Is it a preservative or a vitamin??? Not according to John Erb. In the book he wrote, “The Slow Poisoning of America” he said the MSG is added to food for the addictive effect in has on the human body. To learn more about his book visit John Erb site

Food manufactures lobby group support MSG explains that the reason they add MSG to food is to make people EAT MORE . Visit MSG facts. The Glutamate Association lobby group says eating more benefits the elderly….but what does it do to the rest of us? ‘Betcha can’t eat just one!’ Not only is MSG scientifically proven to cause obesity, it is an addictive substance!

Since its introduction in to the American food supply fifty years ago, MSG has been added in larger and larger doses to the pre-packages meals, soups, snacks and fast foods we are tempted to eat everyday. The FDA has set no limits on how much of it can be added to food. They claim it is safe to eat in any amount. How can they claim it is safe when there a re hundreds of scientific studies? If you are one who still believes that MSG is good for you and you don’t believe what John Erb has to say, see for yourself. Go to the National Library of Medicine at http://pubmed.com Type in the words : “MSG Obese” and read a few of the 115 medical studies that appear.

MSG -Free seasoning

WHY DIET SODAS ARE FATTENING

2007-12-07T00:50:43+01:00

Diet Sodas are fattening because of Cephalic Fat Spiral Response. The scientists at Skinny Science Research Team has put together a LIST OF FOODS that comprise the Key Code to weight gain and obesity. The list of foods which promote FAT-STORAGE and the list of foods which defy FAT-STORAGE will be made public soon.

Click on Cephalic Response to learn more about the breaking news discovery.

So what is an alternative to sugar?

V-Sweet.

WHAT IS V-SWEET™ ?

V-SWEET™ is Vitamark's exclusive Natural Low Glycemic Peach Fruit Matrix, which is utilized as the base for
CRAVE™. This unique Peach fruit base provides glycemic and energy balance, and is essential in producing a
balanced energy drink.

Click to listen to Dr Allen interview

P.S. Interested to sample this new energy drink? We are looking for Energy Drink Testers. Visit Crave This Energy

All the best,
Monique

Fatigue, tired and Plain Worn out

2007-10-26T07:18:49+02:00

Are you fatigued?
Do you feel worn out?
Do you lack enough energy to get through the day?
Is the wear and tear of modern life exhausting you?
Are you burning the candle at both ends?

You may not be alone. Doctors will tell you the most common complaint people have is FATIGUE. Even though all of people suffer from fatigue, it is not a normal condition.

What causes fatigue?

*It could be you are experiencing long hours of wakefulness and lacking sleep.

*It could be you have a large amount mental work and stress in your life.

*It could be because you are involved with excess amount of physical work.

Whatever the reason for your fatigue, a tired body and a tired mind does not function well. Perhaps you have experienced crankiness and irritability when you have felt fatigued. Perhaps you have spoken harshly to your spouse or kids after a long hard day? Have you ever acted impulsive and later regretted it, then noticed it was when you were worn out?

Fatigue can impair our judgment, impair our initiative, impair our creativity, impair our forethought and impair our reason.

How our body functions

The more work we do the more energy we use. The brain uses glucose for energy. The brain is very sensitive to the lack of glucose. Have you noticed when your kids are hungry they are irritability? And when you give them food, their attitude improves?

Even when a person is well rested, there is a normal fluctuation of energy that flow through our body everyday. For an example, the cortisol hormone is initially high at the beginning of the day and then in the afternoon the secretions are much lower.

7 Steps to Fight Fatigue

1. Get adequate sleep. Most people require 8 hours of sleep each night. Determine how much you need. Keep your bedroom cool, quiet and dark. Relax before retiring. Avoid eating a heavy meal before bedtime. Tonight’s sleep provides tomorrows energy.

2. Exercise 30 minutes a day. Morning or early afternoon is preferred. Avoid exercising right before bedtime.

3. Set aside regular time of recreation and diversion. Take time off to have some fun. We were not meant to keep working at an intense pace.

4. Eat a wholesome diet and drink plenty of water.

5. Avoid alcohol, caffeine and nicotine. You may feel more tired the first few days after eliminating these from your life.

6. Set healthful priorities. It is crucial to be in control of your emotions and actions for your own self respect and dignity.

7. Add natural supplements to your diet. For example, LimuPlus and Vitaone.

Is it worth feeling better? It’s up to you. You are the only one who can set priorities to fight fatigue. You can control your fatigue by conforming to the natural laws stated above.

When you conform to the natural laws, you will make better decisions in your life. When you are rested, you can accomplish much more. When you are energetic, you will be more efficient because you will be functioning at a higher level.

To your health,
Monique

Does It Matter What Form My Nutritional Supplements Come In?

2007-10-15T03:40:57+02:00

Vitamark believes in liquid nutrition as evidenced by its phenomenal Limu Plus drink. We believe in tableted and encapsulated nutrition too—so we're often asked the question, "Are liquid vitamins absorbed better than tableted or encapsulated nutritionals?" I hope the following answer satisfies your query.
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When considering the question, "Are liquid vitamins absorbed better than tableted or encapsulated nutritionals?" there are many points to consider. First, exactly how and where are nutrients absorbed? Unless they are taken sublingually or injected, they are absorbed in the small intestine. In the digestive process, a supplement whether in liquid or tablet form, must first go through the stomach where it is broken down before entering the small intestine for absorption. The tablets, especially those that meet the United States Pharmacopoeia standards requiring full disintegration within 30-45 minutes and the established guidelines for dissolution (Vitamark's products meet both guidelines), are in their most bioavailable form when they reach the small intestine.

Bioavailability is defined as the degree and rate at which a substance (as a drug) is absorbed into a living system or is made available at the site of physiological activity. Whether or not vitamins and minerals come in tablet, liquid, powder, or food form, they have different absorption rates—the form usually doesn't make much difference. Take Calcium for instance. The standard absorption rate is 25-35%. Knowing this doesn't it make sense to choose a tableted delivery system, which is capable of delivering an increased amount of active ingredients (almost 3 times as much as capsules and much more than a liquid or spray). Because tablets have been shown to be a very efficient delivery system, most pharnaceutical medications are in tablet form. Why would vitamin and mineral supplements be any different? Tableted delivery systems are also generally more stable than liquid systems.

Many other factors can affect the absorption of vitamins and minerals in the body. The function of the person taking the nutrient is dependent on the age of the person, the integrity of their digestive system(which is why the inclusion of digestive enzymes in VitaOne is so significant), the state of their health, time of day, gender, and whether or not the supplements were taken on a full or empty stomach. People whose nutrient needs are greater, such as growing children, pregnant or lactating women and those who are currently deficient may have significantly enhanced absorption rates for certain nutrients. These individual differences make some company’s recent claims of 98% absorption for everyone seem questionable. Even absorption of minerals from food sources can vary significantly. Iodine, molybdenum, and boron can be absorbed from a food source at over 90% while the average absorption rates of copper, zinc and selenium can range from 30-80% depending on the form. Doesn't it make sense that stating an average absorption rate is misleading?

Because the Vitamark tablets are formulated to the United States Pharmacoepia standards of disintegration and dissolution, we believe that the vitamins and minerals found in our supplements are properly absorbed into the body and are very beneficial.

By creating innovative formulations (the inclusion of enzymes, for example), we have been able to optimize nutrient bioavailability. Each batch of Vitamark tablets are tested against finished product specifications to ensure that they meet standards for weight, identity, thickness, hardness, disintegration, potency, purity and microbial counts.

Vitamark's vitamins and minerals, when combined with a healthy diet and, in the proper forms and amounts, will provide an extremely safe, bioavailable, efficient and effective product.

... from Jana Mitcham