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I Don’t Like Swallowing Pills!
It all started for me as a child, when I awoke one morning with a sore throat. In an effort not to wake my sister, who was home from college one weekend, I simply helped myself to a couple of Bufferin (a popular pain reliever at the time), popped them in my mouth, and swallowed. But, they got caught in my swollen throat!
I tried desperately to cough up the pills, but they were too chalky and simply lodged themselves more firmly in place! I was panicking - I couldn’t breathe! I ran from my bedroom when my sister mysteriously appeared at her doorway. I guess I was making too much noise. Embarrassed, I ran from her! Luckily, she caught me, started pounding me on the back, and after a few long seconds, up popped the pills! Whew! I could breathe again.
From that point on, I could never comfortably swallow any pills, whether it be plain aspirin, vitamins or even capsules. I never was able to get that image out of my brain. I resorted to powdered aspirin products so I could drink a pain reliever if I needed it. Because of this phobia, I stayed away from pills as much as I possibly could! This set me on a path to self discovery!
I now try to maintain my health and well being through nutrition. But we all know that today’s food sources have decreased in nutrition, and supplements have become the choice to maintain our health. But, I still didn’t like the idea of swallowing pills. What’s a girl to do?
Luckily, I have discovered a natural juice supplement called GoChi - the next generation of Himalayan Goji Juice from Freelife that contains all of the necessary vitamins and minerals plus more to help maintain my health. It was even featured on Oprah! I simply drink a small glass every morning!
I chose my product carefully, and have selected what I believe, is the best natural dietary supplement in juice form available today! It is delicious and every bottle is guaranteed to contain the same nutrient-filled ingredients. Hey, if I’m going to drink a functional beverage, then it better have function!
Plus, not only is there actual scientific proof that this particular supplement will enhance my immune system - but it has also been published in medical journals and on the government website (pubmed.gov). No other juice product can make this claim! Remember, I selected my product very carefully!
And the bonus? I don’t have to swallow those pills anymore! And, I found that I am much healthier today for it!
If you’d like to know more about this delicious juice, please visit our website at http://www.gojihealthappeal.com/.
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Eat Protective Foods!
According to the Cancer Research Foundation of America, 35 percent of all cancers may be linked to diet. Are you doing all that you can to eat healthy?Studies have shown that a diet low in fat and high in fruits, vegetables and fiber may protect you from many forms of cancer. But no one fruit or vegetable can do it all. To get the best cancer protection, variety is key. Here is why it is important to include the following foods in your diet:
- Low-fat foods. Not only does a low-fat diet help you stay trim, it also decreases your chances for cancer. As your dietary fat increases, so may your chances for developing cancer in your reproductive organs and your colon. To reduce the fat in your diet, start by making small changes. Begin your day with a bowl of low-fat cereal instead of a doughnut. Or, snack on fruit instead of chips.
- Fruits and vegetables. One of the reasons these foods are so good for you is that they are naturally low in fat. They also contain nutrients such as antioxidants and carotenoids, which may help your body resist and fight cancers. Cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli and cabbage may offer additional cancer protection. For adults, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends 2½ to 6½ cups per day of fruits and vegetables. To add more fruits to your diet, try a frozen fruit slush. Mix some fresh fruit, your favorite fruit juice, ice and water and blend it until smooth. Or, keep some freshly cut vegetables in your refrigerator for quick and easy snacks.
- Fiber. You can get fiber by eating fruits, vegetables, beans and whole-grain foods. Because most forms of fiber are not digested by the body, fiber helps foods move more quickly through your colon. This reduces the amount of time that cancer-causing agents spend in the gastrointestinal tract.
There are many ways to increase the amount of fiber you eat. Choose bran cereals and whole wheat breads and crackers. When eating most fruits and vegetables, eat the whole thing, skin and all.Another way to get your daily nutrients is to drink 4 ounces of GoChi juice daily. Not only does it contain the necessary vitamins and minerals your body needs, but this particular goji berry juice is high in Lycium barbarum polysaccharides (LBPs). These polysaccharides are an essential component found in no other berry, and works with your body to enhance your immune system naturally! It has also been scientifically proven to give you 19 health benefits within 30 days. Want to know more? Visit our main website at http://www.gojihealthappeal.com.
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Sun’s Kiss Isn’t Always So Sweet!
This past Saturday was an extra beautiful day here in Florida. The sun was shining, and there was not a cloud in the sky. There was a soft and gentle breeze calling out to me, which became irresistible, and I had to answer its call! However, I do err on the side of caution, with good reason. More than 1 million Americans will be diagnosed with skin cancer this year; and the vast majority can blame it on that big ball of fire in the sky! I do not plan on being included in these statistics. On any given day, whether I go outside for a few minutes, or a few hours, I always use a sunscreen. First of all, I use a sunscreen that is gentle to my facial skin, and I always use a balm with at least 15 SPF for my lips. It only took one time, but my lips actually got pretty burnt one year. Other than that, I wear a minimum of a 30 SPF water-proof spray on my body, and I always wear my sunglasses and hat. Have you ever tried sun-screen sprays? They are great! You do not have to rely upon someone else to get those unreachable places! WooHoo! Well, as I was saying, this past Saturday was no exception! I ended up outside enjoying the sun, and chatting with a neighbor over the fence line about her horses and pets. She almost immediately started talking about the skin cancer that she had removed from the bridge of her nose. Now, I admit that I DID notice that she looked like she had been punched in the nose, but of course, I did not ask, I just pretended that I didn’t notice (but you could tell that she was uncomfortable with her appearance and recent visit to the dermatologist). So, that got me thinking. Would I recognize skin cancer if I had it? I was not sure, so I hit the Internet and went looking for these answers. Here is the best answer that I found. When looking for potential problems, remember the ABCDs of skin cancer: Asymmetrical shape; Border that is irregular; Color that is uneven or multiple colors; and Diameter that has changed. There are three basic types of skin cancer:
- Actinic Keratosis: A crusty or scaly spot that can become cancer.
- Basal Cell and Squamous Cell Carcinomas: common types of skin cancer that often appear on sun-exposed areas such as the face, arms or neck (this is what my neighbor had).
- Melanoma: The most dangerous form of skin cancer, which can arise on any part of the body.
Most skin cancers are easily avoidable; by using a strong sun screen frequently throughout your exposure. And this should not be limited to just you. How about your children or your pets? Another way to keep the doctor away is to be healthier. You see, your immune system is designed to attack, neutralize and eliminate substances that do not belong in a healthy body. This includes skin cancer. A strong and smooth-running immune system is your most powerful frontline defense against viruses, bacteria, carcinogens and a host of other toxic or harmful threats to your health. By including a supplement to your diet that has powerful antioxidants, you can help bring your immune system up to par so that it works for you and your body. However, if you suspect that you may have any of these ABCDs, get to your dermatologist right away! They can usually remove these spots right there in their office with local anesthesia. Then, work on getting immune system back in shape! And, a special treat for those of you who live in Central Florida. The Skin Cancer Foundation is offering free skin exams from 2-3 pm Friday, May 23, 2007 at the West Marine store, 125 Basin Street, Suite 140 Daytona Beach; or 3-5 pm Saturday, May 24th at Bass Pro, 5156 International Drive, Orlando. You can visit skincancer.org to see when they will be in YOUR area. For more information on my recommended supplement for improving your immune system, please continue on to my website below. http://www.gojihealthappeal.com
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Beware of Copy-Cats!
Companies do a great job in advertising these days. They spend millions of dollars on television, newspaper and magazine ads trying to convince you that their product is better. And the more we hear it on TV, the more we are likely to blindly believe whatever it is that the company is endorsing. Remember, these companies hire professional public relations firms to make us believe that their product is the best! This caught my attention just yesterday when I saw a new commercial on TV that compared itself to Activia – which is a yogurt that promotes a healthier digestive system. You know the one, with actress Jamie Lee Curtis. This new product claimed that it was better than Activia and stated it had more vitamins and fiber, and costs less! Have you ever noticed that Copy-Cat branding is getting more popular every day? If there is a strong market for a product – and we’ll use the yogurt example above, another company will come along using the same idea, food type, and packaging, then tell you that they are better, and sell it for less. Should you automatically believe them “because they said so?” I was curious about this, so I did a little research. I found that Activia has clinical studies regarding their health benefits on their website. Clinical studies are a good thing. That means that there is scientific research and evidence linked to their product. Does the competition have, or even offer clinical studies? I didn’t see anything when I looked. Now, I do not use or endorse either of these yogurt products. But if I were interested in them, I would believe the clinical studies behind a product before I would believe an unsubstantiated claim by a competitor trying to cash in on someone else’s hard work and research. Another good example these days are goji berries (pronounced gogee). These berries have become incredibly popular because of their natural healing properties. Matter of fact, The Oprah Winfrey Show, the highest-rated talk show in television history, recommended goji to maintain high energy levels and prevent post-workout crashes. Calling the goji berry “…the most potent antioxidant fruit that we know,” Dr. Mehmet Oz, gave the recommendation on the October 1, 2007 episode. Dr. Oz also stated that goji “grows in the Himalayas.”
One company in particular went out and did the research, identified which particular Himalayan berries had the most nutritional properties, discovered how to extract the specific nutrients from the berry, packaged it in pharmaceutical grade bottles in a juice form, did the clinical studies, had the clinical studies published in scientific journals and now makes the goji berry juice available to consumers for their health. So what happened? Other companies trying to cash in on their hard work and research came along with a ‘similar’ product, similar packaging, said it was better, and sold it for less. Sounds good, right? Think again. This is another classic example of copy-cats. But there is one critical piece of information that the copy-cat companies neglect to tell you. The clinical studies performed by the original company were done on the specific brand of their goji juice – not the generic goji berry. The copy-cats simply do not contain the same nutritional value. In other words, goji berries differ from region to region. Just as there are many varieties of wine making, there are many varieties of goji – as many as 41 species growing in Tibet alone! Just because a product claims they have “goji” in it, doesn’t mean you get the same quality or nutritional value. So keep an open mind when you listen to advertising. Remember that you can’t believe everything that you hear. Sometimes you just have to do a little research about a product to determine if it is right for you. For more information on my recommended goji supplement to improve your health, or to view clinical studies on antioxidants and the immune system, please continue to my website at http://www.gojihealthappeal.com
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Is Stress the #1 Reason for YOUR Doctors’ Visit?
Balancing work and family - with time for myself is extremely important for my health and well-being.
This past weekend, we were enjoying time together at a neighbor’s birthday party for their child. We were all soaking up the first signs of spring warmth as we caught up with the neighbors. While watching the kids trying to pound open a Sponge-Bob pinata, I leaned back in my chair and scanned the budding citrus trees, enjoying their aromatic fragrances surrounding me. I observed a small child watching as her parents laughed at facial expressions she made as she took taste-after-taste of a dill pickle (too funny). I overheard a nurse talking shop with her friends. At first I was not listening enough for details, but a moment later, I heard her say “…stress is probably responsible for more than half their of patients’ visits.”
“More than Half of the visits??” I had heard this before, but when it came from someone who works in the medical profession, I stopped and listened. This was something that I could definitely relate to.
We know we can’t avoid stress. Even the quick fixes our pharmaceutical companies constantly invent (not to mention the side effects) won’t matter if we don’t learn to control it. But, we CAN learn ways to better balance our daily life stresses. We only need to take a few moments to discover what causes it, and what you can do to manage it.
Some signs of stress can be easily recognized: tension headaches, digestive problems, worry-caused sleep disturbances, irritability and overeating. These can all be signs of overload. Left unattended, these can lead, or contribute to a variety of problems from body aches and discomforts, to depression or anxiety attacks, or even worse, heart related issues.
Dealing with stress is essential for healthy immune function. And, you’ve probably made it a habit to ignore the signs your body gives you. Instead of making changes - you ask your body to push a bit harder. Even if you start to pay attention to these signals, you may find yourself asking, how you can stop this vicious cycle? Well, when you feel stress coming on, take a look at some simple steps that I found to start you in the right direction:
- Improve your mood with a favorite color. I’ll dig deep in my closest to find that one shirt that makes me feel better. Be creative! What do you like?
- Get enough water. This one is a challenge for a lot of people, but improving hydration can help with moodiness and create clearer thinking.
- Build energy with healthier eating and proper nutrition.
- Listen to music to unwind before bed. Headphones work great here.
- Trade your afternoon coffee for a short walk. Connect with the season around you. This is especially nice now that Spring has arrived.
These simple tips can become a new habit. Replacing the ‘I don’t have time for…‘ with ‘what would make me happy right now?’ can happen with ease. You’ll soon be feeling better, clearer. You may actually find yourself smiling more, even enjoying everyday tasks.
I am no different. Just last year I was spiraling out of control because of stress. I was suffering from headaches, worry-related sleep problems (pacing the house in the middle of the night), frequent heartburn and more. I had become an unhappy person unable to deal with life as it came along. I was quickly heading towards depression - all due to stress. I stopped taking time for me, and was always dwelling on everything else. Something had to change, and soon!
Well, it did. I found a way to help manage my stress. With a few of these techniques listed above, I am happy to say that I feel that I am now back in control of my life. I take care of myself, and I now have a hobby. And, I’ve added a nutritional supplement to my regular diet. I can’t emphasize just how important this step is, as getting the proper nutrition is critical, and will help your body help itself - without the need for prescription or over-the-counter medications. Nutrition is an essential component. I don’t know about the rest of you, but I didn’t want to end up on maintenance medications for the rest of my life!
Now, I am far from perfect, but I do try to eat healthier, decrease the amount of coffee and sodas from my diet, and I drink more water. As a result, I now sleep better, have few (if any) headaches, no digestive problems, and I feel overall healthier and happier. It’s amazing how your attitude will change when you feel great! Matter of fact, I haven’t even caught a cold since I made these changes. All because I almost hit rock bottom! But I started paying attention to my body signs before it was too late, and I did something about it.
Please don’t wait until it is too late. If you recognize yourself or someone you love as suffering from stress - act now. Change something. Do something to help your body help itself! And remember…
…Nutrition and Attitude is the key to better health!
For more information on the supplement that I recommend, please visit our website: http://www.gojihealthappeal.com
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I Am NOT A Test Tube!
I am of the generation that swore they would never get old. I do not run to the doctor every time I sneeze, nor do I take any maintenance medications. I try to eat healthy, exercise and simply enjoy life. I also take supplements to get my recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals. However, during my journey to stay healthy, I started hearing one word over and over again. “Antioxidants.” What are they, anyway?
It seems that everyone is jumping on the band wagon when it comes to promoting their product which contains antioxidants. I have seen commercials promoting anything from chocolate to dog food; and I have heard sales pitches from nutrition companies. Honestly, I never gave much thought to what antioxidants were. I mean, who cares?
But now I want to understand what people are saying, so I did a little research. To explain antioxidants, I will start off with explaining something that we are already familiar with. Oxidation. What happens to a shovel when you leave it outside in the rain? It rusts. What happens to an apple when you slice it and leave it on the counter? It starts turning brown. You get the idea - that is what oxidation does.
Well, it is the same for your body. As cells function normally in the body, they produce damaged molecules - called free radicals (oxidation). These free radicals are the bad guys (boo, hiss!). These thugs steal from the good cells (such as fat, protein, or DNA), thereby damaging the good cells. This damage continues in a chain reaction, and soon, your good cells will die. We need these good cells to stay healthy and alive!
Antioxidants help prevent widespread good cell destruction by donating components to stabilize free radicals (so they will stop stealing from the good cells). More importantly, antioxidants reinforce the good cells’, making them healthier, which allows them to perform their duties of keeping you healthy. When there are not enough antioxidants in your body, free radicals begin damaging healthy cells which, in turn, can lead to problems. For example, free radical damage to immune cells can lead to an increased risk of infections. So antioxidants really are a good thing.
But how do you know which antioxidants will actually help you? Would you like to know how many products prove their claims? They check it in a TEST TUBE. Laboratories test levels using a method called ORAC (Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity). Anybody can have their product tested if they simply pay for it.
But, this test can not determine if an antioxidant will actually work in your body, and that is a far more important thing to know. Sadly, many high-ORAC fruit antioxidants are poorly absorbed from the digestive tract, or not at all. What good are antioxidants if they simply pass through your system?
What your body really needs are antioxidants that circulate in the blood to protect every cell against harmful free radicals, but our production of these essential antioxidants diminishes with age, or if we are under stress. You have probably already experienced how you feel when you become stressed.
So how do you know which products offer the best antioxidants that will actually absorb into your system and benefit you? Go natural. Eat all natural products such as nuts, grains, fruits and vegetables. If you choose a supplement, make sure it is all natural and preservative free. I personally recommend Himalayan GoChi Juice. I know that they have done their Antioxidant tests on humans with excellent results (click here to see the Study).
And, this is just my opinion, but when I hear “as shown on the ORAC scale,” I am turning around and running in the opposite direction! After all, I am a human being, not a test tube!
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There is a Link Between Good Health and Nutrition!
Last year, I was your average person: stressed out, suffering from headaches, heartburn, lack of sleep, and on my way to becoming both mentally and physically exhausted. I would get emotional at the drop of a hat, and I would break out into hives every time I got stressed, which seemed frequent.
I was eating junk foods, avoiding exercise, and taking over-the-counter drugs like there was no tomorrow. Don’t feel good? No problem, pop a pill for instant gratification. I looked and felt terrible.
I would run to the doctor for every pain and ailment, and always seemed to be taking some type of prescription drug to combat these symptoms. You should have seen all of the prescription medications in my cabinet. I felt run-down and had no energy. Sound familiar?
I never really thought about this until I was sitting in a friend’s kitchen one night listening to some people talk. It almost seemed like they were in competition with each other to see who took more prescription drugs, and how much they took on a daily basis. Some of these people were taking in excess of 20 different pills every day! They were talking about the astronomical prices that they pay each month, and how they couldn’t live without these miracle medications - even with the side effects. Their doctor was their best friend.
Suddenly, I saw myself sitting at that table. I could see myself heading down that same path. That was when I decided that I did not want to be like them - dependent on prescription drugs for the rest of my life - experiencing unwanted health issues. I wanted to feel better each day, and have more energy without the need for maintenance medications.
Anxious to make changes in my life, I began doing research and found a link between good health and nutrition. I found that almost all diseases are preventable. This includes depression, heart disease, diabetes, stress, and literally hundreds of others. But only if you learn and apply the fundamental laws of nutrition! Wow. Could it really be that simple?
I discovered that good nutrition can activate the body’s self-repairing capabilities. The body, simply put, can heal itself of nearly all chronic degenerative diseases or conditions in much the same way it heals a cut or a sprain. The human body is a self-repairing system, after all. What you have to do is give it the right nutritional tools so it can unleash its fullest healing potential. And that comes from natural sources found in Mother Nature.
According to the USDA, we should all be eating a well-balanced diet of whole grains, fruits, vegetables, lean meats and cheeses. But the nutritional values in our foods have decreased from 30 years ago, mainly due to soil depletion and chemical enhancements. So what else can you do to get that critical nutrition into your system?
I started my journey to health by eating better. I also added a nutritional dietary supplement to increase my vitamins and minerals. The supplement I chose is made of a natural berry, and is high in antioxidants, which absorbs directly into my body and improves my immune system. This is the first step to allowing your body to fight its own infections.
I actually started noticing a measurable difference in how I felt within two weeks of adding this supplement to my diet, but at the time of this writing, it has been about eight months now. Over this time, I have decreased the amount of coffee, sodas and junk foods that I consumed.
I found that I actually sleep through the night and awaken refreshed and ready for what life throws at me. I rarely have headaches anymore, and the same goes for heartburn. I can’t remember the last time I broke out with hives, or even caught a cold. I no longer visit the doctor, and I no longer buy over-the-counter medications. I am confident that these few simple choices have helped me in my endeavor to live a healthy and happier life without the need for maintenance medications as I grow older.
So, are you ready to make a change? You will be surprised about what your own body will do to heal itself. There are quite a few clinical studies out regarding the effect of this supplement and your immune system and its so-very-important antioxidants, as well as 95 studies on this natural berry from pubmed.gov. (enter the Latin name Lycium barbarum). These are scientifically backed studies, showing you proof that this product actually works!
And, just so you know, this juice is also good for your pets! We gave it to our dog, and we saw dramatic improvements in his health, fur, skin, and energy within two weeks! Click here to read more.
For more information on an all natural, preservative free, nutritious liquid dietary supplement, visit our website at http://www.gojihealthappeal.com/.
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Cancer - How Does This Happen?
One question keeps haunting me. HOW do we get cancer? Not everybody who has been stricken with this thing was a smoker, or had it passed down through their genes.
Is it our Food? Pollution? Drugs? Cleaning Supplies?
I mean, now we are hearing that our drinking water has drugs in it and our water bottles are toxic! What’s going on here?
When my grandmother was growing up, you never heard the word cancer. Now, just about every single person in this world has been affected by this dreaded disease, one way or another.
If they can create a vaccine for the flu, why can they not create a vaccine for cancer?
There are the pharmaceutical companies and their lobbyist looking for that almighty dollar. If they actually had a cure for cancer, do you think they would tell us? No way! They want you to keep coming back over, and over, and over again buying their drugs.
Did you know that drugs are synthesized from PLANTS? That means that they have chemically created something originally perfected by Mother Nature, but their versions are not natural anymore. It is all chemical. This is a possibility; drugs.., chemicals.., you ingest.
And then there is pollution. Just look at California! There are days when asthma sufferers do not dare to venture outside because they will choke to death! Automobile makers are not allowed to make vehicles run cleaner; well, ’nuff said about that topic; we have an Oil Man in charge.
Our soil is being depleted at an alarming rate, and has taken its toll on the nutrient density of our food supply. Corporate America - looking for the big bucks - dumps tons of chemicals into mother earth to make their produce grow faster. And if that is not fast enough for them, they dump more chemicals in to speed up the ripening process. And when the bugs come to visit, they dump toxic pesticides.
Now wait, that is not all, they pick the produce early and spray them with more chemicals so they can ship them across country to our grocery stores. So what is the result? You get chemically enhanced produce. Makes you stop and think, doesn’t it? The nutritional value of our fruits and vegetables just are not what they were 30 years ago. Hmm, we are eating chemicals. Could that be it?
We could take vitamin supplements for our diets, but then again, I caution you to ask questions before purchasing them. Do they absorb directly into your system, or do they just pass through your system? And make sure they are packaged so that sunlight doesn’t get in (i.e., glass or clear bottles)! Many vitamins are depleted by exposure to light. Hey, even milk is sold in colored containers now. Matter of fact, this is one thing that I do to maintain my health, and the product that I recommend is an all natural, non-preservative juice made directly from the goji berry itself (possibly the most nutritionally dense product in the world). Click here to find out why.
But then, what about our every day products that we use to clean ourselves and our homes? Corporate America is trying to scare the wits out of people about germs and viruses - but in actuality, if you eliminate all of the germs from your environment, your immune system won’t know how to fight it, and once again, you get sick and you start the cycle all over again. You go to the doctor, and get some magic pill to make you feel better. Side effects? No problem, let me give you another chemical pill to combat that. How can you expect your body to fight these battles? No wonder we get sick!
Everything has been provided for us that we need to survive on this earth; food, water, sunshine, oxygen. And most importantly, your body has its own immune system to help protect you. But greedy people are ruining all of it.
In my opinion, if you keep going the easy way by taking that magic pill to make you feel better, stopping by a fast food joint for a quick bite, sanitizing everything that you come in contact with, and most importantly, ignoring your own body (immune system), it is inevitable. You are preventing your own body from living.
And this is not isolated to human beings alone! Now our pets are dying from cancer. We give them drugs for fleas, heartworms, yearly vaccinations and more! We feed them food marketed by corporations. Matter of fact, I just saw a video about horses in Colorado Springs that were sick and dying from the fluorinated water that the City provided. My own dog just passed away from Cancer. Do you see the connection? This boggles my mind!
So what can we do? I just think we all need to stop and think about what we are consuming, whether it is ingested or inhaled. I do recommend taking a dietary supplement because you just can not get the nutrition that we got 30 years ago from food alone. But, find a natural way to get off the maintenance medications (under your doctors’ supervision of course). Find products that are 100% natural with no preservatives. Find the products that are 100% plant, and not synthesized.
I think we need to turn back the clock and go natural again; just the way that they did in my grandmothers days.
For more information on my recommended supplement to improve your health, or to view clinical studies on antioxidants and the immune system, please continue to my website: http://www.gojihealthappeal.com/
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Pets Can’t Make the Same Choices
People love their pets…just as they would any other member of the family. I mean, we buy things for them such as food, toys, collars and more. We feed, bathe, and groom them. We take them to the vet for their yearly vaccinations. And, we can even purchase health insurance for them. I mean - they are like our little people, right?
Absolutely! Our pets are special. They are different for many reasons, but we know that they love us unconditionally, even when they’re scolded. After all, we love them, and we raise them to be responsible and respectable around other people and other pets. We teach them to be well behaved in almost every situation.
We hurt when they hurt, and they absolutely can communicate with their people-parents. All you have to do is look into their eyes, and they will speak to you.
Why am I writing this article? Well, I guess that through my own personal experiences, I have discovered something that I would like to share with other pet owners.
We’ve all become aware that we now need to pay more attention to what we’re feeding them because of that awful tragedy last year with pet foods. On top of that, we drug them with yearly vaccinations, monthly heart pills and flea treatments, and some get more prescription medications for other ailments. It’s a sad world. Sounds just like humans: take a pill for this, take a shot for that.
But I believe that there is a link between human cancer and animal cancer. What is the one thing that human’s have in common with animals? Man-Made Chemicals.
So, reality check. What are you giving your pet? Do you really know the side effects of that heart-pill, or flea control, or even the food that you give them each day? What is in that water that you provide? Have you ever thought to ask? You would be horrified if you did research on what is used in commercial dog food - and I do mean horrified! And flea control? It’s only been tested for weeks at a time - not long term studies.
Man made chemicals are all around us. We breathe it, we consume it, and we bathe in it. But WE have a choice. Animals don’t. They depend on us to keep them happy and healthy!
I admit that we can’t get away from yearly vaccinations because of our local laws, but you can try natural alternatives to monthly heart-worm medications and flea control or even allergies. You can also find healthy foods for your pet. It’s out there.
But one thing you absolutely can do right now to ensure your pets good health is to provide a natural supplement in their diet so they receive the necessary nutrients they need. Animals aren’t so different from us; they also need the vitamins and minerals to maintain not only their health, but a healthy coat, teeth, eyes, and immune system.
That is the one thing that I believe we can do in today’s world, find a way to keep you and your pet healthy! Their little bodies were designed just like ours; to fight its’ own battle with disease and infection.
Be a good pet-parent to your animal. You’ll be happier for it!
For more information on my recommended supplement to improve your health, or to view clinical studies on antioxidants and the immune system, please continue to my website listed below.
http://www.gojihealthappeal.com/labels/Immune%20Study.html
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