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Issue 3.15.19 Dehydration - Inflammation & Depression - Is there a connection?

   About 60% of the adult human body is made up of water…AND…when that water runs low, your body lets you know – often, this comes in the form of pain. That said, many people don’t make the connection that the pain (physically AND emotionally) is being caused by a form of dehydration. Because water, and the water in our cells, play such a critical role in our body’s effective functioning, it is no surprise that nearly every organ in our bodies needs to be adequately hydrated to function properly.

Many people, even some medical professionals, confuse severe dehydration with other health issues and, therefore, patients may then be misdiagnosed and prescribed unnecessary drugs or treatment, when simply optimizing cellular hydration would resolve many of their clinical complaints without the potential side effects of drugs...Click to continue reading...

Issue 1.4.19 Night Time Light Exposure - NOT a Bright Idea - Part 1 of 2

  By: Dr. Gloria Gilbere

NIGHT TIME LIGHT EXPOSURE - NOT a Bright Idea - Part 1 of 2

We live in a very light polluted world, in comparison to that of our very recent ancestors. Estimates now indicate that close to 99% of both Americans and Europeans are exposed to “light pollution.” Not only are we excessively exposed to light in modern times, but the type of light accounting for this exposure is changing rapidly. As we move away from incandescent lights in favor of light emitting diode (LED) technology, we are seeing an ever-increasing exposure to a particular part of the light spectrum – blue light – associated with some worrisome health-depleting effects in humans...Click the link below:

Health Effects of Blue Light to read the entire article and research.

Issue 12.28.18 Could Your FATIGUE & INFLAMMATION be a Deficiency of Magnesium?

In a 2014 study in the European Journal of Clinical Nutrition, researchers concluded that the health-enhancing effect of magnesium intake wherever chronic diseases are present, may be, at least in part, explained by inhibiting the inflammatory responses. They suggest that in the five studies they witnessed the potential benefit of magnesium supplementation, especially as measured in the CRP (C-Reactive Protein) test, because of magnesium's unique ability to inhibit inflammation.

We know that inflammation is at the root of plaque build-up in atherosclerosis and supplementation with magnesium may be the "key" ingredient missing in those developing the disease.

Furthering on the European study, another study of 3700 post-menopausal women concluded that magnesium does have extraordinary anti-inflammatory properties. In addition, the researchers noted that arterial wall inflammation was minimized in those who significantly increased magnesium intake. You may be asking how this helps arterial wall plaque. The answer: Magnesium makes it more difficult for plaque to settle on the arterial walls. Remember, it’s the plaque that causes narrowing of the arteries and ultimately coronary artery disease and other heart diseases. Magnesium helps improve circulation and that alone prevents or minimizes plaque formation AND, without drugs. CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

Issue 12.14.18 Holiday Stress - Don't Get Caught in "Over-consumption" Syndrome

   Holiday Health Risks – “Over-consumption Syndrome”

by Gloria Gilbѐre, CDP, DA Hom, ND, PhD, DSC, EcoErgonomist, Wholistic Rejuvenist, HTMA Practitioner

Personal Note from Dr. Gloria

This article was previously published; however, I’ve had many request to re-publish…here it goes.

As an AFTERWORD to the original article, think about this; we forget the amount of stress we put on ourselves, and allow others to place upon us, particularly for the holidays. Having reached my 71^st year and determined that this is “The beginning of the best part of the rest of my life” allow me to share some “food for thought” that I’ve personally experienced and learned from that has finally brought me the peace in my life that always escaped me. It’s a time to give thanks for so many things, most of all, that you have come to the point in your life where “you can afford anything except being around negative people – negativity is a dangerous contagious disease.” I am thankful to all my loyal patients and followers and pray each of you will reach the same peace and fulfillment I have by taking back your own personal power. At times, we agree to spend time with those who take more energy than they give, all without thinking of what those compromises mean to our Wholistic health – whether it be your parents, in-laws, neighbors, friends, coworkers, siblings or even your children. My gift to you this holiday season is to share the favorite quotes I live by and hope they shine the light of health, peace and inspiration in your life as they have mine.  CLICK HERE to read the entire article.

Issue 11.30.18 Laxatives - A Health-DEPLETING Trend - Healthy Natural Alternatives

Unfortunately, our modern fast-paced lifestyles and diet are causing stresses within our body, including constipation and the habitual use of laxatives that deal with symptoms, not the underlying causes. This time of year, with all the extra stresses of holidays, constipation has become an even larger health issue.

Constipation is a digestive health syndrome that occurs due to a decrease in the frequency of bowel movements. Mainly characterized by incomplete excretion of the bowel or passage of hard and dry feces, constipation can be a contributing factor to onset of several health problems. Prolonged retention of food in the intestines can cause toxin production in the body that then can easily re-circulate throughout the body.

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Issue 11.16.18 Salt Doesn't Raise Blood Pressure in Most

Contrary to what consumers and patients have been told by their doctors that…salt intake directly causes high blood pressure...the TRUTH will shock you!

FACTS…

• Salt does NOT raise your blood pressure. In fact, contrary to popular belief, you need salt in your diet.
• Your cells depend on sodium for vital energy, it’s a precious mineral.
• Without it, your blood vessels constrict and tighten up...causing your pressure to rise

SCIENTISTS SPEAK OUT…

Is Salt linked to high blood pressure?

• Not necessarily. Recently a meta-analysis of seven studies involving a total of 6,250 subjects in the American Journal of Hypertension found no strong evidence that cutting salt intake reduces the risk for heart attacks, strokes or death in people with normal or high blood pressure. NOTE: Yes, there are certain individuals who are extremely sensitive to salt or have kidney disorders that warrant reduction of sodium in their diet

CLICK HERE to read entire article.

Issue 11.02.18 Why Your Nose Runs When Exposed to Cold Air...

Why Your Nose Runs When Exposed to Cold Air…It happens to almost all of us – we go out into the dry, cold winter air and our nose starts to run. It’s known as “skier nose.” In medical terms it’s known as “cold-induced rhinitis” or “skier nose”.

One study found it affects 96% of us – particularly those with asthma, eczema and hay fever seem to experience it more.

It's the job of your nose to make the air you breathe in warm and wet so that when it gets to your lungs it does not irritate the cells. The cold, dry air also stimulates cells of your immune system (called "mast cells") in your nose. This symptom shows the nose is very effective at making sure the air we breathe becomes warm and wet before it reaches the lungs.

Why Nose Runs in Cold Weather to read entire article.

Issue 10.19.18 Foods Your BRAIN and HEART NEED...

Many factors affect your brain and heart health. Optimal brain health and memory can be affected by lack of sleep or a number of other reasons including genetics, level of physical activity, and lifestyle and environmental factors. Studies are now showing how nutrition is playing a key role in brain health. As the years’ progress, cell damage in the brain can occur due to oxygen molecules called free-radicals. For those affected, it can lead to memory loss and slower cognitive processing times leading to a diagnosis of disorders like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and Dementia.

Much like specific foods support heart health, brain function also relies on optimal blood flow to the brain, therefore, both need the same nutrients. Click Link Foods Your Brain & Heart NEED to read the full article.

Issue 10.5.18 GOUT: Causes - Symptoms - Natural Solutions

 

FACT: Gout plagues more and more people daily – it’s a type of arthritis which leads to joint inflammation. It can cause slight swelling and stiffness or, in some cases, leads to severe pain and intense swelling that develops and manifests in just a few hours. The major reason for the occurrence of gout is a uric acid overload, which causes hard crystals to form in your joints.

The uric acid formed is through a process called decomposing prunes – chemicals that our bodies naturally process and can be found in different varieties of foods. If a person’s diet contains a high number of purines it will then raise the amount of uric levels in the body and can develop gout.

Therefore, if you have gout and you want to improve or be proactive you MUST lower the level of uric acid inside your body. The best way to start is to make some changes in your lifestyle and diet as briefly outlined in this report. CLICK this LINK to read the full article.

Issue 9.21.18 We All Need an "Oil Change" to Obtain and Maintain Health and Promote Anti-aging

 

If your get-up-and-go got up and went....consider the effects of bad oils! 

The list of disorders linked to overconsumption of omega-6 fatty acids continues to grow.

Latest studies link cheap, omega-6-laden vegetable oils to behaviors such as TV-watching and diseases such as diabetes!

Digest These Facts:

• Americans consume vastly greater amounts of omega-6 fats than they did 30 years ago.
• Combined with low intake of omega-3 fats, that excess creates “silent”, chronic inflammation…AND…
• worrying evidence linking chronic inflammation to fatigue and inactivity has begun to emerge in recent clinical studies.
• Five years ago, researchers from the National Cancer Institute found that breast cancer patients with comparatively high omega-3 levels — and low omega-6 blood levels — showed substantially less inflammation and fatigue…AND…

Issue 9.7.18 Don't be BLIND to Degenerative Eye Diseases + FREE book offer

The Blind Truths… 

• Every 7 minutes someone in the United States becomes blind or significantly vision impaired.
• Vision loss tends to strike later in life, specifically after age 60.
• Nearly one-quarter of those over age 80 are blind or vision impaired and they are the fastest growing segment of our population.
• Americans with blindness, low vision, or age-related eye disease is expected to grow by nearly one-third – to 50 million+ – by 2020.
• Vision loss poses a very serious challenge to those who would otherwise remain part of a productive work force beyond age 65.
• Currently, lost productivity because of vision loss accounts for over $9 Billion dollars in annual lost productivity.
• Low vision or blindness affects approximately 1 in 28 Americans over the age of 40 – 3.3 million Americans.
• An estimated 1 million Americans over the age of 40 are legally blind.
• An association with vision loss and vehicular crashes has been shown in older adult drivers.
• Vision loss is a leading cause of falls in baby-boomers; one study found that visual field loss was associated with a 6-fold risk of frequent falls.
• Even mild visual impairment doubles the risk of mortality over a 5-year period.

“Blindness and vision impairment are on the rise in the United States. A recent report by Prevent Blindness America indicates that, since the year 2000, incidence of blindness and vision impairment has increased by 23 percent among Americans age 40 and older. However, most blindness in this country is preventable with proper eye care.” – The American Press...