Mama Told Me So

I “left the nest” to go to college right after graduating high school. Like most moms do before their kids ship off to school, I was emphatically told to ALWAYS wear my flip flops in the shower. If I didn’t, I would face perilous consequences. I would incur the dermatological wrath of athlete’s foot, toe fungus and WARTS!

Despite ignoring most of my mother’s advice of this nature growing up (you can’t blame me… she always over-exaggerated these things), I actually listened to her on this one. Every time I showered that first quarter during my freshman year in college, I protected my virgin feet and wore my flip flops. Until one day my flip flops became swallowed in the abyss of my dorm room. So… I showered a few nights without my flip flops. Big mistake!

Sure enough, I developed a common wart on the bottom of my left foot. Over the years I tried Dr. Scholl’s salicylic acid wart discs, Compound W, Freeze-Away and even a desperate and painful attempt involving a fire-flamed pocket knife… but without success. I put that sucker into the ICU a few times but it always fought back, eventually returning more resilient than before.

What Would MacGyver Do?

I am a child of the 80’s and my earliest TV hero (aside from Scooby Doo of course) was none other than the legendary MacGyver, a man who could make a homemade bomb from a toilet paper roll, duct tape, some metal filings and a cupboard of household cleaners. He could do amazing things with the most simple and ordinary items.  He could get out of any situation.

The lesson? Sometimes the answer to a problem is sitting right in front of you, staring you in the face. You just needed to look at it through the eyes of MacGyver!

Enter duct tape, the greatest gift ever bestowed upon mankind. If MacGyver had a wart he’d intuitively know to strangle that son of a gun with a strip of duct tape. That’s right, if you simply duct tape warts, they die. You can now add “wart remover” to duct tape’s amazing, low-tech, do-it-yourself super powers.

*Note: The duct tape wart removal procedure does not involve any type of Brazilian Waxing style of “ripping-off” the wart. No worries. This is painless.

MacGyver Wart Removal Technique – Pt 1

1. Clean wart and surrounding skin
2. Rip off a small square of duct tape and cover the wart
3. Rip off a larger strip of duct tape and slap it across the entire area, including the smaller square of duct tape
4. Rub that tape against your skin really good, making sure it’s solidly adhered
5. Let that duct tape suffocate your wart like a ninja boss executing an ancient Chinese strangle hold
6. Keep sealed for 1 day

MacGyver Wart Removal Technique – Pt 2

1. Remove duct tape and inspect wart
2. Use fine sandpaper or a pumice stone to sand away dead tissue
3. Take shower, making sure to clean wart area
4. Dry area thoroughly and repeat Part 1
5. After a day or two you should notice that the wart is disappearing significantly
6. If you have a deeply embedded wart, you may discover a hole appear, as if the duct tape is eating the wart right out. If so, you can speed up the removal process by using the Apple Cider Vinegar Wart Healing Boost

Apple Cider Vinegar Wart Healing Boost

1. After a day or two, a deeply embedded wart will have been greatly eaten away, leaving a small hole
2. Pack this space with a small amount of cotton torn from the end of a q-tip
3. Dip the end of another q-tip in apple cider vinegar
4. Apply this saturated q-tip to the cotton you packed in the wart hole, transferring the moisture / apple cider vinegar
5. Repeat MacGyver Wart Removal Technique – Part 1
6. Watch video below for a better idea of how this works

Video :: 3 Wart Remedies – One Is To Duct Tape Warts

Enjoy Smooth, Wart-Free Skin!

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Epsom Salt Bath In 3 Easy Steps

1. Draw bath water so it is hot enough where you need to slowly ease in
2. Add 1 to 1½ cups of Epsom Salt (magnesium sulfate salt crystals)
3. Add 3 to 4 drops of lavender essential oil to the bath water

Preparing An Epsom Salt Bath Video Demo

Benefits of An Epsom Salt Bath

For Added Relaxation

Pure Bath Water?

Is your bath water filtered? If it isn’t then you are, among other impurities, receiving a lot of chlorine. While chlorine is great at killing bugs and bacteria, it isn’t as great for our skin and health. Chlorine is an irritant that will dry out your skin and also be absorbed by the body which has negative health effects. We want to avoid chlorine when we can. Here are some tips to neutralize the chlorine in your bath water and make it a little more pure and beneficial for your body.

Enjoy Your Nice Relaxing Bath

I hope this little tutorial and explanation of Epsom Salt bath benefits was helpful. Enjoy that rest and relaxation!

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Don’t start this year with a broad New Years Resolution. You know, the resolution that isn’t specific and part of you already knows you won’t follow through on. There is an art to goal making as well as a certain psychology we don’t appreciate. It’s more important to complete a small goal, than only partially complete a large goal. When we repeatedly fail to reach our goals we reinforce a psychological behavioral pattern that sets us up for future failures. What is your main goal? Write it down. Now, break it into smaller mini-goals you know you can easily accomplish. Be specific. Each time you reach a mini-goal you reinforce a pattern of success. Each mini-goal is a victory that breeds confidence to tackle the next.

2. Try Something New Every Month

It’s important to break out of old patterns and try something new from time to time. New experiences are our catalysts for personal growth. Every month plan on checking out a new restaurant you saw on the way home, check out that concert you heard was coming to town or take a class that teaches a hobby you find interesting. Watch your world expand.

3. Think Less, Do More

I think Yoda once said, in his backward way of speaking, “There is no think, only do.” Most of us tend to think too much and act too little. We tend to distract ourselves by endless fact gathering followed by a never ending pro/con debate. Sometimes when we are trying to put a plan into action we over analyze. We gather so much information to make our decision that we are too overwhelmed to mentally move. They call this Analysis Paralysis. Don’t let it happen to you! Remember, nothing is going to ever be quite perfect, so just make a decision and go with it. Let it ride. Make adjustments as you go. The worst thing you can do is nothing.

4. Attitude of Gratitude & Gratitude Journal

One of the largest factors for happiness is the amount of gratitude one has in their heart.  Gratitude is a sincere appreciation and gratefulness for things in your life. Don’t think you have anything to be grateful for? Of course you do. You have plenty. You need to cultivate that gratitude. You can do this by keeping a Gratitude Journal. Write 3 things you are grateful for in your Gratitude Journal at the end of each day. Don’t just think about what you should be grateful for, you need to connect emotionally and really feel that sincere thankfulness. Small or big… doesn’t matter. Go further and challenge yourself to write down why you are grateful for a friend and then call them up and share. You’ll be amazed at the effect.

5. Plan A Trip With Friends or Family

Family, friends and the relationships we enjoy are paramount to our overall well-being. Nurture and maintain these relationships by planning a fun vacation or simple outing with a group of friends or family members. Experience something new together, reconnect and laugh. It will charge your spiritual batteries and boost your gratitude and happiness.

6. Meditate 10 Minutes Every Day

Meditation not only relieves stress, anxiety and a blue mood but it also sharpens the mind, opens personal awareness and has been proven to help you perform tasks better. You don’t need to sit in some fancy, eastern lotus position or anything exotic. You can simply sit in a chair with your feet on the floor, close your eyes, relax, focus on your breath as you inhale and exhale and clear your mind. Thoughts will pop in… just brush them away. You’ll get better at keeping the thoughts from intruding. Meditation is a great way to start the day or regather your wits during a stressful day. Enjoy all the benefits of meditation!

7. Balance Your Brain

Do you tend to always think concrete and logically? You are probably mostly a left brain thinker and would benefit from adding some activities that exercise the abstract, right side of your brain. Try drawing, painting, singing, playing a musical instrument or just letting your imagination wander while you listen to music. Do you tend to be emotional, artistic, a little scatter-brained and a bit of a dreamer? You are probably mostly a right brain thinker and would benefit from adding some activities that exercise the logical, left side of your brain. Try a few Sudoku puzzles, reading an interesting non-fiction topic, or find a controversial subject and list your arguments for your position. Many of us have a blend of both but we can become imbalanced. Strike that equilibrium!

8. Create Your Own  Superhuman Supplement Blend

Taking a multi-vitamin and a few supplements is an easy way to boost your body’s nutrition and optimum functioning. Everyone has slightly different needs so research what supplements you need to take to remedy what you lack in or what you want to boost. In addition to a good multivitamin, here’s a great supplement cocktail everyone can benefit from. Take after food.

9. Give More Hugs

It doesn’t take a scientist to understand that physical affection makes us feel good but many of us don’t know how far the benefits go. When we hug someone our brain releases serotonin and oxytocin. These two happy chemicals strengthen the bond between two people, make us feel happy and also make us feel more secure. Our immune system also responds to hugs. It’s like a magical GO! signal for enhanced immunity. So make sure you’re getting your hugs in!

10. Read For Leisure

A recent study conducted at the University of Sussex found that reading fiction is actually better at calming our nerves than listening to music, taking a walk or having a cup of tea. In fact, the study found that reading reduced stress by an enormous 68%. Reading effectively reduced heart rate and stress levels after only 6 minutes of reading. Not bad. Reading is also a great activity to relax the mind before bed, for good sleep hygiene. Add it to your before-bed regimen.

11. Expect Less, Give More

In our society we expect a lot and often times don’t give nearly as much as we think we do. Most problems and arguments arise from unmet expectations. I’m not saying there shouldn’t be some basic, realistic standards within our relationships but let them be just that… basic. I’m also speaking mostly about personal relationships not business or work relationships. When we let go of expecting things from our friends, family and significant others we begin to appreciate and enjoy the things they do for us to a much higher degree when we receive them. Everyone is happier. Try to love and give without expecting anything in return. It will transform your world.

12. Get A Massage Every Month

We store of lot of our stress, worries and fears deep in our muscle tissues. Men tend to stores theirs more in the neck and shoulders while women in the hips. Get a deep tissue massage at least once a month to release this tension and negative energy. Massage stimulates blood flow, removes toxins, enhances immune function, relieves anxiety and depression, improves sleep, relieves digestive issues, increases alertness, relieves headaches and body pain… the list goes on. During the process we feel relaxed and afterward we begin to feel revitalized. Massage is even being covered by many health insurances now.

13. Connect Spiritually Each Week

Spiritual connection doesn’t have to be religious. All I mean by connecting spiritually is finding something that provides you a deeper or larger connection. It could be time spent in the woods, personal reflection by a lake, fishing, star-gazing, a church service or even getting lost in a philosophical idea. Whatever brings you spiritual nourishment, or in other words, fills your soul with a deep sense of appreciation, connection, reverence and awe. Provide yourself an activity of this nature at least once a week. You’ll find it calming and help you conduct your life from a better vantage point.

14. Fast Once A Month

Once a month give your digestive track a break and do a water or juice fast. A simple thing like not eating for one day a month has enormous health benefits. Everything that we are made of as a human being is assimilated from the food we get from our gut. If its not working right we aren’t incorporating quality ingredients for our body to construct us. You aren’t what you eat… you are what you digest and absorb. Your GI tract is constantly working and it’s easy to get it gunked up over time. By giving it a break, your body can do a little maintenance and repair; a little detox and destressing. Also, try to do a cleanse this year. One of the oldest and most common is the Master Cleanse. Read more about it here. Fasting and cleanses can provide mental clarity, revitalized energy, detoxification and a positive outlook.

15. Clean Out Your Closet

Literally and figuratively, clean out your closet. When we are surrounded by clutter our minds naturally pick up on this environmental cue and it feels cluttered and scattered as well. Make your environment clean and tidy. Also, go through your belongings and make a Goodwill bag for anything you no longer need. You’ll feel lighter after you do. Emotionally and mentally let go of past grievances, issues and other things that weigh you down. Read this article on attachment and letting go for a little food for thought.

16. Plan But Don’t Control

John Lennon gave us that great quote, “Life is what happens while you’re busy making other plans.” It’s good to think things through  and make well laid out plans but life is going to throw you curve balls. We have to face it; we can’t control everything. When things don’t quite go according to plan, don’t let it bring your whole world down. Greet the challenge with an expectant smile and adjust accordingly.

17. Start Each Day Drinking 2 Cups of Water

First thing out of bed, start your day by drinking 2 cups of water… warm water if you can. This energizes the bowels, organs and metabolic systems. Make sure you’re drinking lots of water throughout the day too. Approximately half a gallon to a gallon of water a day is a good healthy range. Your body will thank you and you’ll feel much better.

18. Exercise You Enjoy

Exercise at least 20 minutes 2 to 3 times a week but choose something you actually ENJOY. If you hate running then figure out something else to get you in motion and elevate that heart rate. Play racquetball with a friend, swim, play pick-up games of basketball, ride your bike, take a hip hop class… you get the point.  Exercise can be challenging but it doesn’t have to be a complete chore. It should be enjoyable.

19. Donate 1 Hour Weekly

Donate 1 hour of your time to some form of charity or community service activity. You can walk dogs at the Pet Shelter, volunteer at one of the local soup kitchens or organize a food or clothing drive. When we freely give of ourselves in this capacity we are happier and we will find many blessings naturally start to manifest in our lives.

20. Customize A Healthy Diet

Tailor a specific, healthy diet to your tastes. You don’t have to choke down what the latest health blog or Dr. Oz told you. Take a list of healthy foods and pick out what you like and what makes you feel good. Look for some recipes to liven things up a bit. And don’t get intimidated by the word ‘recipe’ (especially guys). Most recipes are only a few ingredients and few easy steps. We aren’t making 5 star Master Chef cuisine here. Prepare food in advance and place in easy to seal and carry containers to conveniently take to work, events, etc.

21. Eat Dark Leafy Greens Daily

I’m sure you’ve heard this tired speech 100 times but I’ll give it again anyway. Dark leafy greens are alkaline forming foods that keep your waist slimmer, your immune system at top defense and leaves you feeling better. I agree, sometimes getting in these vegetables is difficult, especially the recommended servings. I recommend making it a little easier on yourself by adding a supplement like Super Green Formula to a yogurt and berry based smoothie once a day. It’s a quick, easy remedy to the situation and just watch how much better you’ll feel after just a week!

22. Daily Positive Affirmation(s)

Definition of affirmation: “The assertion that something exists or is true.”  Personal affirmations are statements we repeat to ourselves to affirm, and psychologically instill, certain life circumstances or personal qualities. Let’s say someone has low self-esteem they’re trying to improve. First, you must state personal affirmations in the present tense, as if they already exist. Second, you must state them in a positive context. You would not say, “I don’t have low self-esteem.” You would say, “I am a confident person.” These embed themselves into the conscious and subconscious mind to help manifest the desired outcome. Associating symbols or imagery along with the affirmation is even more powerful. Make your own personal affirmations or get ideas from a good book.

23. Eat Less Processed Food

We all know the drill but instead of just saying yeah, yeah, I’ll eat less processed food, make a game plan to avoid it. You can prepare meals in advance for portability and convenience. You can add those dark leafy greens and implement more whole foods which will naturally decrease your desire for those preservative loaded, highly processed foods. You’ll be feeling better and with more energy in no time!

24. Overcome A Fear A Month

Fear is a natural and beneficial adaptation but sometimes we let a healthy fear balloon into an irrational fear. Sometimes we let social fears keep us from trying the things we’d love to try the most. Tackle each fear one baby step at a time. Have a fear of spiders? Become comfortable with photos, then replicas, then a real spider contained in a mason jar. Afraid of public speaking? Join a Toastmasters chapter and sit in on a few meetings until you feel more comfortable, then add your opinion during topic discussions and finally give a short speech and go from there. Break down overcoming your fears into bite sized increments.

25. Bookmark DoctorScottHealth.com

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Why Do You Want To Alkalize Your Body?

According to the Alkaline Diet, when your blood and tissues are slightly on the alkaline side of their homeostatic pH range, your body works more efficiently.  When your body is more on the acidic side, the body begins a cascade of imbalance, manifesting as fatigue, weight gain, sickness, irritable bowels and so on.

On the the other hand, when we eat alkaline forming foods such as certain fruits, vegetables and other components in our diet and nutritional intake we can expect to experience the following:

Two Simple Ways to Alkalize Your Body

1. Add Lemons To Your Water
Lemons contain citric acid which is a strong acid, YET, once ingested, lemons are highly alkalizing to the body. In fact, lemons are one of the most alkalizing foods you can eat.

2. Drinking A Daily Tonic of Baking Soda & Purified Water
Add 1 teaspoon of good ol’ Arm & Hammer Baking Soda to an 8 oz glass of purified drinking water and you have an alkalizing tonic. Baking soda, chemically, is sodium bicarbonate. The bicarbonate component is highly alkaline and is used in your body as a buffer to maintain pH balance and optimal function. Drink only one of these tonics daily. Less is more.

If you have a sodium restricted diet do not consume this as baking soda is part sodium. Consult with your doctor if you are thinking of taking it regardless.

Acidic Foods Can Have An Alkalizing Effect

It’s very important to understand that eating an acidic food does not automatically mean it makes your body more acidic. With the same premise, eating an alkaline food does not mean it will have an alkalizing effect on your body… to the contrary, it has the potential to result in your body releasing acids, resulting in acidifying your body.

The primary example of this phenomenon can be demonstrated by the lemon. A lemon contains citric acid. Although diluted within the fruit, pure, concentrated citric acid is pH 2, which is a strong acid, able to eat through clothing and more.

But guess what? Lemons, despite being acidic themselves, happen to push our bodies to be a little more alkaline. Somewhat of a paradoxical effect.

Acidic Foods / Substances That Alkalize Your Body

Alkaline Foods That Acidify Your Body

Here is an excellent article listing 74 Alkaline Foods complete with photographs and explanations.

Use Good Sense and Listen To Your Body

Now, don’t eliminate meat and everything in your diet that has been classified as “acid-forming” because the Alkaline Diet theory says so; consider other components to determine how healthful that food will or will not be for your health. You want a balance of acid forming foods and alkaline forming foods… with the emphasis on more alkaline forming foods like vegetables. As always, we want balance.

And remember! Always listen to your body. Some things may be extremely health enhancing and beneficial for the majority of individuals but may be a disaster for you and your unique body composition and physiology. Don’t ignore your body.

The Theory of Alkalizing Your Body

The evidence that eating alkaline forming foods have a direct effect on increasing (alkalizing) our blood pH has not been scientifically proven. It is a theory and in many ways has been disproven. More information about this debate is found further in this article.

Whether these alkaline forming foods achieve their health results through blood pH (alkalizing the body, so to speak) or through other means, there does, nonetheless, appear to be an overwhelming correlation with alkaline forming foods and good health.

What Is Alkaline? What Does Alkalizing Mean?

When people in the health community talk about certain foods, drinks or supplements having an alkalizing effect on the body, what they mean is that these foods help increase our body’s blood and tissue pH, ever so slightly, toward being a tad more alkaline within the body’s natural, healthy range. To make your body very alkaline would be fatal. Don’t worry, under normal circumstances, that is a very hard feat to accomplish.

To fully understand this concept you need to understand a few simple ideas about acids and bases, the pH scale, and how they relate to the human body.

Acids and Bases

All of us are familiar with acids.  Strong acids like battery acid (sulfuric acid) or stomach acid (hydrochloric acid) are extremely corrosive and can eat through many materials. Now, there’s always a flip side to the coin. On the opposite side of the spectrum to acids are bases. Ammonia, often diluted to be used as a cleaning agent, is a very strong base. Lye (sodium hydroxide), which is traditionally used in soap, is also a strong base. In its pure, concentrated form, lye can melt through skin (remember that scene from Fight Club?). Yikes!

In the middle of acids and bases are substances that are pH “neutral,” such as distilled water. Most biological life thrives within environments around this pH range.

What is pH? The pH Scale Measures The Strength of Acids and Bases

The pH scale is a measurement of how acidic or basic a substance is, with neutral substances in the middle. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14.  At the bottom of the scale is pH 0 and categorizes substances that are the most acidic. Only the strongest of acids, like pure battery acid (sulfuric acid), are a pH of 0. They are the most corrosive.

As the pH increases, a substance becomes less acidic (corrosive) and more harmless, until it reaches a neutral pH of 7. A substance with a pH of 7, such as distilled water, is neutral and is neither acidic nor basic.

As the pH of a substance increases beyond neutral 7, the more basic it becomes. The strongest of bases (such as lye) being pH 14, is just as toxic and destructive as the strongest of acids.

The pH scale is logarithmic with pH 7 as the 0 point. All this means is that the difference in alkalinity or acidity between whole numbers is a factor of 10; in other words pH 8 is 10 times more alkaline that pH 7. We won’t go any further than that.

Just remember, in general, extremes can be dangerous (pure acids or bases) and sticking to middle ground is safer (neutral substances).

So an acid is acidic and a base is basic or also known as being alkaline. The term alkalizing means it’s effect increases the pH. It doesn’t mean it’s making something alkaline, just pushing it more toward the alkaline side of the scale.

The pH of the Human Body

The pH of the human body’s blood and tissue is tightly regulated between a more neutral but slightly alkaline range of 7.35 and 7.45. Homeostasis or body equilibrium is typically at pH 7.4 and doesn’t deviate much. If your body goes below this range (below 7.35), you will suffer from acidosis (too acidic). If your body goes above this range (above 7.45), it will suffer from alkalosis (too alkaline). Both conditions are fatal and you will die. Serious stuff, huh? But remember, not to worry, this is not easy to achieve.  It does illustrate just how precise the human body is regulated. A healthy body sits in a balance, around that midpoint of 7.4.

Stress, improper diet and other factors cause our body to be slightly more acidic or below 7.4 and result in body imbalance, sickness and disease.

A stress-free environment, internal harmony, as well as a balanced diet containing alkalizing foods, helps our bodies maintain a more neutral pH (7.4 or a bit higher) and keeps our bodies healthy and working optimally.

Debate About the Validity of the Alkaline Diet & Alkalizing Foods

The debate about the scientific claims of the Alkaline Diet can be confusing.

I always try to provide the most accurate information; information you can trust. So, as I stated earlier, the ability of our diet to alkalize our bodies is a theory, not concrete science. There is a fervent debate going on whether this theory has any substantial, credible evidence to support it.

Promoters of the Alkaline Diet have stated that what we eat can have a direct effect on our blood, tissue and urine pH.   Alkaline forming foods have been proven to have a direct impact on our urine pH but not our blood or tissue pH.

Because alkaline foods have been proven to increase urine pH, the alkaline diet has been advocated for individuals with recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs), compromised kidney function and for the prevention of kidney stones.

In regards to blood and tissue pH, however, there are three main unaddressed problems.

1. Alkaline forming foods have not been demonstrated to have a direct effect on blood pH. They do affect urine pH, however this is not a marker for overall health.

2. A more alkaline blood pH has not been demonstrated in scientific studies to be linked to overall health, with the exception of renally impaired patients.

3. The correlation between a more acidic body and cancer has been cited as proof that a more acidic blood pH allows cancer to emerge and flourish. Others refute this claim, stating that the increased blood acidity in cancer patients occurs after the cancer, as a result of the cancer itself. Natural byproducts of cancer cell growth create an acidic environment, so it appears we may have mistakenly bobbled the causality of the acidic environment and the cancer.

Having looked at both sides, the evidence is not there to support the specific claim that these foods can “alkalize” our blood pH. Even if they could, there is not sufficient evidence to suggest that a more alkaline blood pH is the source of increased health benefits.

Despite Potentially Flawed Theory, “Alkalizing Foods” Are GOOD

It is true that your body’s pH is tightly regulated by sophisticated buffering systems and your kidneys play the most critical role in maintaining a precise blood pH. Your blood pH will virtually remain at a standstill no matter what diet you throw at it (in the short term). Now, just because your body faithfully maintains this pH, regardless of diet or supplementation, this is not to say that there isn’t a greater strain on your body to achieve this.

It has been proven that athletes recover after certain muscle exhaustion exercises, as in weight lifting, faster when given sodium bicarbonate. The extra bicarbonate is able to more quickly buffer the momentary rise in lactic acid that occurs from muscle fatigue. The lactic acid is the “burn” you feel when you are performing exercises and what accumulates afterwards resulting in muscle soreness the next day.

Providing your body with the right ingredients can help it maintain its equilibrium with less strain. Despite the overwhelming evidence that suggests alkaline forming foods do not have an effect on blood pH, they nonetheless are extremely good for your health and you will receive their benefits regardless.

I hope this article was more informative than confusing. Please feel free to ask me any questions you have or things you’d like clarified. Just comment below. I’m always more than happy to help.

Research the Debate Further!

If you are interested in researching this debate further, I’d like to point out a balanced selection of great articles that are for, against and somewhere in the middle of backing the validity of the Alkaline Diet.

ARTICLES FOR

Energise For Life | Author Ross Bridgeford isn’t going to refute that the body’s pH is NOT regulated by what you eat but he is going to point you to scientific literature that proves the healing ability and health benefits of the Alkaline Diet with his article “Alkaline Diet Proof: Scientific Evidence.”

http://www.energiseforlife.com/wordpress/2013/08/29/alkaline-diet-proof/

ARTICLES AGAINST

Chris Kresser | From author Chris Kresser’s blog we get a very thorough scientific analysis through a highly researched evidence based approach, along with links to his references. If you have a science or health background Chris’ stuff is great material. Finish his first article, dispelling the myth of foods ability to regulate pH, acidic urine pH being a marker for osteoporosis and the role of the kidney in pH regulation. After that, in his follow up article he tackles giants such as body pH and cancer, muscle wasting in acidic body pH and even the paleolithic diet as a strictly alkaline diet.

http://chriskresser.com/the-ph-myth-part-1
http://chriskresser.com/the-acid-alkaline-myth-part-2

Natural News | Author Dr. Daniel Zagst dismantles the scientific theory underlying the Alkaline Diet in a pithy article. He talks about how pH is regulated, cancer and alkaline diet and the nutrition you miss out on when you eliminate acid-forming foods such as meats, legumes and beans.

http://www.naturalnews.com/041623_alkaline_diet_ph_level_myths.html

Holistic Squid | Author Emily Bartlett is not going to let you demonize the meat in her diet. The Alkaline Diet has no effect on blood pH. She also offers follow up articles on why grassfed beef is good for you, why butter (from pasture-raised cows) is a superfood and why you should celebrate your secret love for bacon.

http://holisticsquid.com/the-alkaline-diet-myth/

ARTICLES MORE BALANCED

Dr. Ben Kim | From author Dr. Ben Kim’s health blog we get a good scientific explanation of body pH and buffering systems that allow for its precise regulation. While he concedes that foods do not impact the overall pH of the blood, he makes the excellent point that eating a lot of acid-forming foods can tax the buffering systems and force the body to leach from undesirable sources, such as the calcium phosphate within bone and teeth. Interestingly, this is in direct contradiction to Mr. Chris Kresser. I like that Dr. Kim talks about a balance of both acid-forming foods and alkaline-forming foods … with an emphasis on alkaline foods.

http://drbenkim.com/ph-body-blood-foods-acid-alkaline.htm

Denver Naturopathic Clinic | Author Jacob Schor, ND broaches the Alkaline Diet dilemma in a balanced perspective, taking into account the overall health benefit of the patient. He believes the theory behind the Alkaline Diet is “malarkey” but following the diet improves their health, albeit for different reasons. The article also explains acid ash and alkaline ash, the historical foundations for the diet.

http://www.denvernaturopathic.com/alkalineash.htm

Baking Soda Articles

Examine.com | Amazing article enumerating the health benefits of Baking Soda, all supported with scientific studies. Each physiological claims or health benefit is ranked by level of evidence with links to the research articles. Also, provides specific supplemental dosages for various health related applications.

http://examine.com/supplements/Sodium+Bicarbonate/

Progressive Health | Author Brad Chase provides a provocative article about a baking soda regimen curing stage 4 prostate cancer. Be very careful about thinking of baking soda as a cure for all types of cancers.  It may significantly help some patients with some forms of cancer. Also, there are some seriously misguided doctors out there dangerously abusing this treatment modality and harming their patients. With that said, it is an interesting article. Also visit the scientific study link, below the article link. The study demonstrated sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) to inhibit cancer metastases.

http://www.progressivehealth.com/using-baking-soda-for-prostate-cancer.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2834485/

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Traditional store-bought toothpastes aren’t gonna kill you… but the little things that we do for our health add up in a big way.

Using this natural toothpaste recipe is a win-win situation because you aren’t sacrificing cleaning power for better health. In fact, I find that this toothpaste cleans your teeth better and as an added bonus it appears to be more cost effective in the long run.

Watch this short and simple DIY (do it yourself) video with Stasha demonstrating how to make homemade natural toothpaste from her easy recipe.

How to Make Natural Toothpaste

Natural Toothpaste Recipe

1. Add 3 tablespoons Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil into a bowl
2. Add 1½ to 2 tablespoons of Baking Soda into bowl with Coconut Oil
3. Add 3 to 4 drops of your favorite essential oil such as Peppermint or Orange
4. Mix / Mash all ingredients into a homogeneous (evenly mixed) paste
5. Enjoy the fruits of your labor!

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How Different is Natural Toothpaste From Regular?

Toothpaste Color Code

There is some information going around about a Toothpaste Color Code. It’s a little hard to phrase in order to search for the information. Some people will try to describe it as the Toothpaste Color Bar, some call it the Toothpaste Tube Color Bar and still many others will call it the Toothpaste Tube Color Codes. For the sake of continuity we’ll call it the Toothpaste Color Code.

There have been a lot of false claims regarding these little strips at the end of toothpaste tubes. On the back of the tube, where the tube has been crimped and sealed there is usually a little square or rectangle and it can be a variety of colors.

Circulating urban myth has it that if the Toothpaste Color Code is Green then it is All Natural. If it is Blue then it is Natural + Medicine. If it is Red then it is Chemicals + Medicine. And if it is Black then it is All Chemicals. This is false and pure urban myth. These strips or color codes are known in the manufacturing process as “Eye Marks” and are read by machine sensors in order to know where to crimp and seal each tube. They are typically the same color as one of the colors printed on the toothpaste tube.

If you can find verifiable evidence that toothpaste manufacturers have collaborated to present the color of their toothpaste tube “Eye Marks” as a tool to alert consumers to the nature of their product’s ingredients, please provide us with the information and we’ll be happy to update this post for fellow readers. I have not been able to find any verifiable source for such a claim.

Enjoy Your Own Natural Toothpaste

I say, enjoy making and using your own natural toothpaste. You know exactly what has gone into it, as well as when it was “manufactured.” Plus, it’s kind of fun!

We hope you found this article on how to make natural toothpaste helpful. Please share if you did! : )

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Download The Full Size Resveratrol Supplement Guide Above!

What is resveratrol?

Resveratrol is most commonly known for being one of the healthy compounds in red wine.

It has been demonstrated through scientific studies that resveratrol has a number of beneficial effects on our health.

1. Antioxidant

2. Protects the heart and cardiovascular system

3. Is showing promise as an anti-aging compound

4. Anti-Diabetic effects

5. Prevents some types of cancer

6. Protects the skin

7. Anti-inflammatory

8. Neuroprotective or in other words it protects the brain

9. Trans-resveratrol increases testosterone levels

10. Has Antiviral effects

11. Reduces opioid tolerance

Resveratrol in Further Detail

Antioxidant – Body needs oxygen for metabolism but natural byproduct is free radicals that attack tissue and dna. Resveratrol acts as an antioxidant, neutralizing or stopping free radicals from causing our bodies damage.

Heart – Increases NO (nitric oxide) production which relaxes your arteries and blood vessels causing a drop in blood pressure and better blood flow throughout your body. This increases nutrient absorption, sexual function and overall health. It also prevents against platelet aggregation that causes blood clots. Clots can be dislodged resulting in heart attack (aka MI or myocardial infarction)  or stroke (aka TIA or transient ischemic attack).

Anti-aging – Besides its antioxidant properties we discussed it also activates a group of proteins recently discovered, called the sirtuins, that have a profound effect on anti-aging. Resveratrol activates these anti-aging proteins.

Anti-diabetic – Resveratrol has been shown to decrease blood sugar levels after meals, increase insulin sensitivity and decrease common diabetic symptoms such as polyphagia (which is excessive hunger) and polydipsia (which is excessive thirst) and body weight loss (decrease in muscle, increase in gut).

Cancer – In lab studies involving mice, melanomas were prevented by topically treating the skin with resveratrol. Taking resveratrol by mouth did not afford the same protection. Perhaps the the stomach acid and digestive enzymes inactivates the anti-cancer ability of resveratrol or perhaps the concentration of resveratrol becomes to dilute. High concentrations directly to the affected area seem to be necessary. The same was shown with lung cancer. If taken orally resveratrol did not protect against cancer but if it was administered into the peritoneum or body cavity than it did afford this protection.

Skin – It protects the skin against harmful UVB exposure effects. It is starting to be used in beauty products. In a research study published in Experimental Dermatology the use of resveratrol and metformin protected against collagen degradation due to UV radiation.

Neuroprotective – Reduces beta-amyloid plaques or accumulations that result in Alzheimer’s disease.

Testosterone – Trans-resveratrol increases testosterone and has recently begun to be marketed in bodybuilding supplements.

Antiviral – Without any irritation or toxicity to the skin, resveratrol, when applied to the affected area, stops the virus from replicating. It has also been shown to enhance the effects of traditionally prescribed anti-HIV drugs. It has been shown to inhibit the growth of herpes, HIV, varicella-zoster, influenza and HCV (human cytomegalovirus).

Opioid reduction – When injected into the spinal column of opioid addicted lab animals the dependence on opioids such as heroin or morphine were alleviated.

Resveratrol Product Recommendation

After researching products on Amazon.com (I live on Amazon), I decided on a product I’ll be giving a shot (Resveratrol Extreme Juice Capsules). The name and bottle branding seem kind of hokey but the product itself fits all my criteria, is a good price and seemed to have the most significant/positive reviews (watch out for positive review loading, which sadly is happening A LOT more on Amazon).  I encourage you to do your own research and choose whatever brand and supplier you feel comfortable with. Ask around. I thought I’d recommend what I felt looked like a promising product : )

If you have any good suggestions please leave a comment with any help you can offer!

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Coconut is a SUPER FOOD that has been rising in popularity as more and more health benefits and curative abilities are unveiled. Coconut oil, which is the fatty portion of the coconut, produced from the white meat of the coconut, is the most remarkable component of this so called “nut.” For years coconut oil was pushed into the shadows because of poor and badly designed scientific studies that told us margarine was good and saturated fats like butter and coconut oil were bad. They said saturated fats would clog your arteries and give you a heart attack. Of course, they had to eventually step forward and correct themselves. As it turn out, coconut oil is one of the most heart and cardiovascular protective foods available in nature. The benefits of coconut oil and its miraculous ability to heal have been proven in abundance, while at the same time, showing to be as harmless as purified drinking water.

29 Amazing Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

1. Increased energy and metabolism

Fat is the most energy dense molecule and coconut oil is of the medium-chain variety, allowing your body instant access to it as an energy source. Coconut oil also kick starts and optimizes your entire body’s metabolism. Coconut oil increases metabolism in normal weight individuals by 48% and 65% in obese!

2. Antioxidant

Another one of the many benefits of coconut oil is its ability to protect the body against the aging effects of free-radicals roaming the body.

3. Allergies and Sinus Infections

Put some in the nostrils, tilt head back and let drain into the sinuses (some will trickle down back of throat) to provide allergy and sinus infection relief within minutes to hours.

4. Chronic fatigue

Marked increase in those suffering from persistent low energy. Coconut oil is especially growing in popularity among sufferers of hypothyroidism who are seeing an increased rise in energy and system functions.

5. Cancer

Clinical studies and anecdotal evidence have shown significant decrease or remission of cancer by the use of approximately 3.5 tablespoons of coconut oil or around 12 ounces of coconut milk ingested daily.

6. Deodorant

This natural deodorant does not require any kind of special recipe. All you need to do to enjoy this benefit of coconut oil, is to spread a thin coat against the skin of your under arms (and any other area you think may require some help).

7. Liver Cleansing

Clinically shown to reduce the cholesterol accumulation in the liver which would normally affect how well the liver is able to clean and purify your blood… and therefore your body. Chalk up one more highly significant health benefit of coconut oil.

8. Hair & Dandruff Control

Massaging coconut oil into the scalp not only eliminates dandruff but nourishes hair. It can bring back the color to your gray hair, increase fullness and provide a healthy luster to your hair. Simply massaging the scalp and coating the hair after a shower is an effective coconut oil hair treatment.

9. Dental Health & Cavities

Whether using as “toothpaste” or in “pulling,” benefits of coconut oil also include decreasing cavity-causing bacteria and bad breath while increasing the mouths ability to heal sores and inflammation (such as gingivitis).

10. Appetite Control

When eaten with a meal, coconut oil benefits you by allowing you to feel satiated (feeling full or hunger being satisfied) quicker and longer. This translates to eating less calories and desiring to snack less between meals. Put that together with coconut oil increasing your metabolism and you have an almost effortless weight loss solution.

11. Vitamin and Mineral Deficiency

Coconut oil allows for better absorption of fat soluble vitamins (A, D, E and K), it decreases vitamin B deficiency and improves calcium metabolism and overall bone health. It can prevent rickets. Treating and preventing mineral and vitamin deficiencies is just one more of the potent benefits of coconut oil.

12. Skin Rejuvenation

Coconut oil is remarkable for skin health. Coat your body in it and watch it work its wonders. It nourishes the skin, activates cell metabolism for toxin removal and clears bacteria that can cause acne. This curative oil helps treat any skin ailment, prevents stretch marks while pregnant (or from other weight gain) and speeds healing of wounds.

13. Malnutrition

Coconut oil (in some form) is still used in hospitals, especially in underweight, malnourished infants. It is also used in feeding tubes and IV nutrition to treat critically ill patients.

14. Super Breast Milk

Mother can take coconut oil which enters the breast milk and allows the mother to pass MCTs (medium-chain triglycerides) along to the infant, providing superior nutrition. Works remarkable well to help underweight babies start growing to full, healthy weights.

15. Thyroid Kickstart

The oil from a coconut can kick start the thyroid gland and is evidenced by an increase in body temperature by about 1 to 2 degrees (hypothyroidism sufferers are usually 1 degree below the normal 98.3). Try it out thyroid sufferers. Just prepare to take off a layer or two when the energy factories in your cells start burning double time.

16. Pain & Inflammation

Pain and inflammation from either injury or arthritic conditions can be significantly reduced. Regular use often allows sufferers to return to previous physical activities. Topical application alone works wonders and ingesting a teaspoon or more daily only adds benefit.

17. Immune Boost

A natural and powerful immune system booster. Conditions such as chronic skin fungus, bladder infections and flu can be treated with success, sometimes as quickly as 12 hours (depending on amount taken and the individual).

16. Topical Skin Cure

Warts, insect bites, wounds, acne, sunburns and just about any other condition that disrupts normal, healthy skin.

17. Gut Health by Fiber

An excellent source of fiber. Shredded coconut is actually 71% fiber. Provide yourself with all the benefits that excellent colon health provides by supplementing with both shredded coconut for fiber and coconut oil for clearing out bad bacteria. Improved colon health is definitely one of the key benefits of coconut oil.

18. Kidney Protection

Animal studies have demonstrated renal (kidney) protective effects of coconut oil in mice induced with kidney failure. For individuals with diabetes this can help prevent, delay or help reverse diabetic nephropathy. Coconut oil also helps regulate blood sugars. Diabetics should, without a doubt, supplement with coconut products. Garlic would a fantastic partner to buddy up with as well.

19. All Viruses, Including AIDS/HIV

AIDS / HIV, hepatitis C, herpes, mono, etc. A lot of clinical data on coconut oil in AIDS treatment was demonstrated in clinical studies conducted in the Philippines.

20. Sunscreen (While Still Allowing Vitamin D Production)

Tropical natives use coconut oil everyday to protect their skin from the sun. The oil still allows UV rays to penetrate the skin, allowing skin cells to synthesize the very important Vitamin D, while at the same time providing superior skin protection against damage caused by excessive sun exposure.

21. Heart Health

Coconut oil is an excellent super food for cardiovascular health. The incidence in cardiovascular disease in cultures that eat coconut daily are nearly non-existent. Far from the unfounded past claims that coconut oil clogs arteries and causes coronary heart attacks. Quite the contrary.

22. Parasites

Tapeworms, lice and giardia? No problem. Coconut oil and these health invaders don’t play nice and coconut wins every time. Internal cleansing of parasitic infestations is just one more of the uses for coconut oil.

23. Bacteria Colonization

The amazing oil of coconut not only helps heal systemic bacterial infections but it also kills off bad gut bacteria, like Candida Albicans, that causes yeast infections. While killing bad bacteria it preserves the good bacteria that nourish us by providing us with b-vitmains, vitamin k and other nutrients necessary for our health.

24 . Ulcers

Peptic ulcers, mouth ulcers and even skin ulcers can be effectively treated with coconut oil. Besides increasing healing time and metabolism, coconut oil also kills the main cause of peptic ulcers… the nefarious stomach bacteria Helicobacter Pylori.

25. Canker Sores

Did you know that canker sores (different from cold sores) are associated with hemolytic streptococcus bacteria. Our prized tropical “fruit” (as referred to as by island natives) eliminates this source bacteria, decreases sore pain and aids in healing much faster.

26. Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), crohns disease and ulcerative colitis are alleviated with daily consumption of coconut oil. Sometimes a week or two of treatment must pass but steady improvements will eventually be made with significance.

27. Gall stones

When bile acid accumulates and becomes backed up it can precipitate into hardened crystals known as gall stones. Gall stones can disrupt metabolism ducts, inhibit fat metabolism and cause significant pain. Sometimes surgery and removal of the gall bladder is required. Coconut oil safely dissolves gall stones and returns the gall bladder to normal function.

28. Acne and Eczema

Coconut oil for acne? Doesn’t oil clog pores? Remember how we discussed the unique property of coconut oil being shorter in length? This allows for easy absorption and utilization by cells, fueling metabolism centers to rid itself of toxins, while at the same time killing the bacteria causing acne and improving skin quality.

29. Detoxification

Coconut oil is one of the most powerful detox foods that is available to us by nature. Just by taking it every day can help detox your system from the inside out.  However a simple, yet powerful method of detox using coconut oil is referred to as “oil pulling.” Coconut oil pulling is done by putting coconut oil in your mouth and swishing it around for up to 20 minutes (if possible). There are an abundant amount of toxins that can be drawn out from your oral mucosa. The coconut oil absorbs these toxins. When finished, you spit out the oil and the toxins it had soaked up in your behalf!

What Kind Do I Buy?

Make sure you that you buy extra virgin coconut oil that is USDA certified as organic such as Viva Labs #1 Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil. I tend to buy for price, ease and convenience on Amazon.com with the free, two-day shipping that Prime membership affords but if you don’t order from an online retailer, Trader Joe’s (if you have one by you) has an excellent product. Also Costco’s Kirkland Signature has a good reputation for quality as well.

Understanding the Reasons Behind the Benefits of Coconut Oil

As science progresses we have reversed a lot of ill-fitted claims due to bad science. Margarine, a hydrogenated vegetable oil that mimics the texture and taste of butter, was once heavily promoted over butter. Butter was supposed to clog our arteries and give us heart attacks. Margarine was supposed to be the “healthy” alternative. As it turns out margarine and hydrogenated oils are a disaster to our cardiovascular health and many saturated fats such as butter and coconut oil are being shown to actually be beneficial to our health. Coconut oil is supremely unique in comparison to most saturated fats and the structural reasons for this offer the amazing health benefits it provides. Did you know there are different kinds of saturated fats?

Yup, we’ll try not to get too much into the structural anatomy of fats BUT… quickly, saturated fats are built from chains of carbon (resembling a caterpillar) with hydrogen atoms attached to them (the legs of the caterpillar). The links chaining the carbon backbone together can be single or double bonds.

Saturated fats have no double bonds between the carbon backbone, they are all single bonds and therefore have more room for hydrogen atoms to attach to them. This results in maximum hydrogen saturation. This where the term saturated fat is derived from. Unsaturated fats have at least one double bond between the carbon atoms that link to each other (decreasing its hydrogen saturation) .

A mono-unsaturated fat (e.g. Olive Oil) is a specific type of unsaturated fat that has exactly one double-bond in its basic carbon backbone structure. The double bond causes a crook (like an elbow) in the structure. This property usually makes them liquid at room temperature. On the other hand, saturated fats, like coconut oil or hamburger fat (without double-bonded crooks), solidifies at room temperature.

All saturated fats are not created equal.

Saturated fats come in different lengths and are also known as fatty acids. They are categorized as small-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) and long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs). Most of the saturated fats that we are aware of are of the long-chain variety. The longer the chain, the easier it is to get caught up within your artery walls. This is where the concept of “artery-clogging saturated fats” comes from. These longer fat molecules also have to be broken down in the traditional fat metabolism mode, namely emulsification and fat dispersion by bile (secreted by the gall bladder) and enzymatic breakdown by pancreatic enzymes.

Coconut oil, on the contrary, are medium-chain fatty acids and are short enough that they don’t require traditional fat metabolism. This relieves the body of processing power and also allows the fatty acids to go straight to the liver (via the portal vein) where it can be utilized for energy (and not stored as fat). Through the traditional route, long-chain fatty acids like hamburger fat, after being broken down, are absorbed through the intestinal lining and enter into the blood stream. This provides the chance to become lodged in arteries, delays its ability to provide energy and increases it chances to be stored in fat (adipose) cells.

Okay, enough science mumbo-jumbo. Coconut (including its oil component) is considered a functional food because its health benefits far outweigh its nutritional content alone. For a lot of reasons that aren’t fully understood, a functional food, such as a coconut, will enhance the overall functioning of your body and its processes. It facilitates the body’s ability to use nutrients and kick starts metabolism centers in your cells.

That’s All Folks

Now, having read this article wouldn’t you feel it fair to classify coconut oil as a SUPER FOOD? Enjoy the many health benefits of coconut oil. Once you start using it you’ll begin using it for EVERYTHING… and you’ll have good reason to.

One more thing…

I HIGHLY recommend reading Bruce Fife’s book Coconut Cures: Preventing and Treating Common Health Problems with Coconut. Its full of fantastic, in-depth information about coconut and coconut oil. For not only coconut oil but the entire coconut including the milk, water and meat, he’ll dive into the history and science, list of cures, how to take it, recipes, doses for treatment, research studies and the list goes on. If you were to have one comprehensive source (for coconut as a healing food), in an easily digestible book, this would be the ticket.

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Garlic, a profoundly health-enhancing herb, has been used throughout the world for thousands of years with a roster of bold claims stretching from curing bubonic plague ( The Black Death ), to warding off evil spirits and even vampires. Garlic, containing a host of powerful compounds (allicin, ajoene and other allyl sulfides) , purifies the blood, extending its well-documented cardiovascular benefits but many do not know its far-reaching capabilities to treat human health ailments beyond that. It is a potent, natural anti-fungal, anti-bacterial and anti-viral herb that can treat and dare I say CURE many “Health Vampires” that are far too familiar to many of us. Each listed “Vampire” has a specific garlic “Treatment” listed in red.

Without further ado, let’s bite our fangs into…

12 Health Vampires You Can Kill with Garlic!

1. Cancer | Growing research demonstrates its powerful effects against cancer
2. Herpes / Cold Sores | Herpes is a viral infection that garlic suppresses
3. Hemorrhoids | Garlic is blood purifying and vessel fortifying
4. Warts | A virus based condition that is no match for garlic
5. Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence | Strengthens vascular system
6. Hair Loss / Alopecia | The most effective way to regrow hair permanently
7. Colds and Sickness | Applied absorption techniques can eliminate sickness
8. Athletes Foot & Jock Itch | These fungus based ailments can be eliminated
9. Toenail Fungus | Watch that thick green-yellow discolored nail disappear
10. Diabetes | From increasing insulin sensitivity to regulating blood sugar
11. Heart Disease | Decreases arterial hardening, lowers blood pressure…
12. Yeast Infections | Even recurrent infections can be treated effectively

Cancer

Cancer, a growing plague upon modern society’s health. Adding garlic to your diet has been shown to dramatically decrease stomach, colorectal, esophagus, pancreas and breast cancers to name a few. Below I will post a video of a man who was told to eat a clove of garlic a week to help aid in his cancer recovery. Not knowing the difference between a clove and a BULB of garlic, he ate a whole bulb of garlic. His axial tumor ( under armpit ), the size of a baseball, was essentially cured overnight according to him. This is quite remarkable and his results should not be expected to occur for everyone.

Treatment: Garlic purifies and detoxifies the blood. This following cancer survivor recommends eating one entire bulb once a week for dramatic results. Slice up or mince a clove at a time, place on a large spoon with honey, swallow and repeat. Consult your physician before doing so.

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Herpes / Cold Sores – HSV-1 and HSV-2

Herpes simplex 1 is usually contracted and manifested orally ( labeled a cold sore ) while herpes simplex virus 2 is usually contracted and manifested genitally. However, despite what is most common, either can be present in either locations.

Garlic is anti-viral.

Treatment: Simply crush a clove and place it in a small amount of olive oil ( teaspoon or so ), allow it soak for approximately 30 minutes. This will allow the powerful chemical compounds, such as allicin, to be absorbed. Now simply take a q-tip and apply.

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Hemorrhoids

Hemorrhoids is where the vasculature ( veins ) within the anal canal become swollen and inflamed. Typically these veins provide support in performing a bowel movement but under continued strain and / or other conditions hemorrhoids can develop. This condition can cause a lot of pain depending on the severity. Many over-the-counter creams and suppositories are often employed to reduce swelling and pain including steroids, witch hazel and various analgesics ( pain relievers ).

Treatment: Coconut oil based garlic suppositories. Place a desired amount of organic coconut oil ( solid at room temperature ) on a sauce pan and heat on low temperature until in liquid form. Mince 1 to 3 garlic cloves and place in the oil, allowing the active compounds of the garlic to be absorbed by the oil. Drain off the oil from the minced garlic, pour into a container or Ziplock back and refrigerate. Once the garlic infused coconut oil is solid again remove from the fridge and pull off chunks that you will then roll into balls, making them the approximate size of a marble or what you deem appropriate for you and rectal insertion. These will be your suppositories that you will manually insert into your rectum. Administer one of these suppositories nightly. You should receive significant reduction in size and pain overnight. Continue until satisfied with results.

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Warts

Warts are actually caused by a virus ( variations of the human papillomavirus ). Lucky for us garlic is such a powerful antiviral herb. Common warts are often found on fingers and toes but it is plantar warts that embed themselves deeply and most commonly in the soles of our feet. Plantar warts can begin to make walking painful. Garlic can take care of either of these wart types.

Treatment: Take a clove of garlic and cut it in half. Place and rub the freshly-cut and exposed portion of the clove on the wart. Alternatively, crush the clove ( insures the compound allicin is produced ) and then either directly place on the wart or soak the crushed clove in olive oil for 30 minutes then apply a dab or two ( with a q-tip ) to the wart. After the wart has been coated with garlic, cover with a band-aid or taped gauze to avoid it being rubbed off from contact. Repeat daily. Wart should die within 1 to 2 weeks. Apple cider vinegar is also a great alternative.

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Erectile Dysfunction / Impotence

ED or erectile dysfunction is a serious male issue that can cause psychological and relationship repercussions to not only men but their female counterparts. Garlic has been known to increase the vitality of the cardiovascular system and its circulation. Hardening of the arteries is one of the most common causes of erectile dysfunction and garlic improves vein and artery structure by rejuvenating their elastic nature. When elastic they can dilate or expand and allow more blood to flow… especially to the area of interest in this scenario.

Treatment: Eating 1-4 cloves of garlic a day can effectively alleviate this problem within weeks to months. In a small interest study conducted by the BBC, 7 volunteers with erectile dysfunction were given 4 cloves of garlic a day for 3 months. At the end of the study 6 of the 7 men were noted to have marked improvement in ability to achieve and maintain an erection.

Garlic and Erectile Dysfunction by The BBC

Note: This method will only work for men who are suffering from physiological ED not psychological ED. If your erectile dysfunction stems from a psychological origin this treatment will more than likely be ineffective.

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Hair Loss | Alopecia

For most men, losing their hair has serious psychological repercussions, however, this condition is not without its fair share of female sufferers. Many women suffer from thinning hair, especially during menopause. Certain hormone replacement therapies such as Synthroid ( treating hypothyroidism ) can cause significant hair thinning. There are various drug and surgery strategies but most of these have serious consequences and side effects that would best be advised against. Garlic provides a natural and effective solution.

Treatment: Take 1/2 to 1 clove of garlic and crush it. Massage this into the scalp of the areas desired for regrowth of hair for 10 minutes. Allow the garlic to sit for 60 to 90 minutes and then shower and shampoo away. Some folks’ skin are very sensitive to garlic and direct application can cause serious discomfort and even burning. If this is the case, mince the garlic, place in a teaspoon or less of olive oil, allow oil to soak up garlic compounds for 30 minutes, then apply by massage as directed earlier. Eating a clove or two a day in addition can aid in the hair regrowth’s speed and success.

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Cold and Sickness

Because Garlic contains such powerful antimicrobial compounds it is no surprise that it can help treat cold ( virus ) and sickness. Preventing an oncoming sickness is much easier to achieve than trying to heal a full-blown cold with your immune system deep in the trenches of battle. Garlic is great at preventing colds you feel coming on but it can also significantly reduce the duration and severity of a cold you are battling head on.

Treatment: The “garlic press” is a method where you take a paper towel, place a dab or so of olive oil in the center, add minced garlic on top and then crush. You then fold up the paper towel to contain the garlic and then drape across the affected area. The best places usually are the chest or throat, especially if you have an upper respiratory infection. Placing the “press” on the neck is a good place for the skin and lymph nodes to absorb the powerful sickness fighting compounds. To PREVENT a cold at first signs of a symptom take a whole clove and bite down on it between your molars and just hold it there ( do not chew ) as long as you can ( few minutes if possible ). This will knock out the cold before it has a chance to really take hold.

Read more from Gwen’s Garlic Remedies including a honey-garlic based cough syrup that actually tastes good!

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Athlete’s Foot and Jock Itch

Both of these conditions are fungal infections and can be treated effectively with garlic. Treatment strategies are much like those already outlined. You simply need to directly apply the garlic compounds.

Treatment: Crush a few garlic cloves into a few teaspoons of olive oil and allow the oil to absorb the garlic’s natural anti-fungal compounds for the next 30 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic pieces. Use a q-tip, cotton ball or gauze pad to apply to the affected area. You can also directly apply a cut-in-half clove to the affected area BUT some people experience extreme irritation and sometimes burning from direct contact. By using the oil you still achieve the same results but with less harshness.

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Toenail Fungus

Toenail fungus, as it’s name applies, is a fungal infection that takes root under the nail bed and can cause quite a cosmetically problematic condition. Your toenail will become thick, hardened, green and yellow and will often warp.

Treatment: Crush a few garlic cloves into a few teaspoons of olive oil and allow the oil to absorb the garlic’s natural anti-fungal compounds for the next 30 minutes. Remove and discard the garlic pieces. Use a q-tip, cotton ball or gauze pad to apply to the affected area.

Garlic Extract Product: A British scientist was able to extract and determine how to stabilize Allicin, Garlic’s most potent anti-microbial / anti-fungal compound. Typically this compound begins the process of breaking down 15 minutes after crushing a clove of garlic. This dermatologist recommended product is called Alliderm Gel and is available on Amazon.com. Dermatologist’s regularly recommend it for skin conditions such as eczema, rashes as well as working extremely well at eliminating toenail fungus.

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Diabetes

Garlic has been shown increase insulin sensitivity and glucose regulation, especially after meals ( postprandial ). From another study, garlic proves to decrease total cholesterol, triglycerides, low-density lipoprotein and an increase in high-density lipoprotein.

Treatment: Slice or mince 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, place on spoon with honey and swallow. Eat 1 to 2 cloves of garlic daily.

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Heart Disease

Homocysteine is a compound that has been demonstrated to be a better marker for overall cardiovascular health than cholesterol levels. Higher homocysteine levels is correlated with higher inflammation and hardening of the walls in veins and arteries. Garlic reduces homocysteine levels, rejuvenates the elasticity of these vessel walls and thins and purifies the blood. Garlic also can reduce high blood pressure levels by up to 8%. As mentioned in the diabetes section, garlic also decreases total cholesterol, triglyceride levels, LDL ( bad cholesterol ) and increases HDL ( good cholesterol ). Garlic also stimulates the heart cells to create NO ( nitric oxide ) the same compound that allows Viagra to increase the blood to the male penis.

Treatment: Slice or mince 1 to 2 cloves of garlic, place on spoon with honey and swallow. Eat 1 to 2 cloves of garlic daily.

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Yeast Infections

Some women respond extremely well to the anti-fungal properties garlic affords in the treatment of yeast infections. Garlic is also especially helpful in treating recurrent yeast infections at the first signs of appearance ( slight tickle and itch that increases ). Some women, however, do not respond to this treatment. Despite this you may find it worth trying this natural, holistic alternative rather than monistat-like products or pharmacological agents ( fluconazole ). If you have a serious infection, please visit and consult with your physician.

Treatment: Read How to Treat a Vaginal Infection with a Clove of Garlic.

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At this point you should be able to effectively slay 12 “Health Vampires,” either for yourself or your loved ones. Hopefully you found this resource helpful / insightful.

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Two highly celebrated individuals whose lives have been dedicated to the upliftment of others have joined forces to bring a synergistically potent and emotionally rewarding 21 day meditation experience. This is not the first time these two beautiful souls have joined together to create a meditative experience for the masses.

Dr. Chopra and Oprah ( ha that rhymes ) seem to be a perfectly natural union to help us achieve this inspiring goal – to connect and tap into our destiny via our truest heart’s desires.

This is an alliance of Dr. Chopra’s “The Chopra Center” located in Carlsbad, CA and Oprah’s “Oprah’s Lifeclass” an Emmy award winning primetime TV program hosted on her OWN network… quite literally – her network is called OWN ( Oprah Winfrey Network). I think its a wonderful union of both personalities and common purpose.

Deepak and Oprah Narrate Our Experience

Both Oprah and Dr. Chopra are heard narrating this audio-guided meditation program. It begins with Oprah opening each day and imparting some insightful and inspiring wisdom to aid us in our natural unfoldment, attraction of abundance, self-worth and so forth. Oprah exits, handing the baton to Deepak, at which point he takes us deeper into the general concept of the day tying together some eastern philosophy and introducing us to our key daily meditative focus points. These focus points are a “Centering Thought” and the daily “Sanskrit Mantra.”

Dr. Chopra instructs us in how to breathe and relax while letting go of all thoughts, focusing only on our mantra for the day. He explains that he will strike a bell ( and you hear the demonstration ) at the end of the meditation, at which point he will gradually bring our awareness back to our bodies and we’ll open our eyes.  Before we enter the day’s meditation Dr. Chopra repeats the Sanskrit mantra for us a few times and a background of nature sounds plays ( birds chirping and such ).

I have taken the time to transcribe Day 1’s introduction and explanation of the Destiny and Desire 21 Day Meditation Experience by both Oprah and Dr. Chopra. Both deliver beautiful and inspiring words that usher us into this new collective experience with them. You really can’t get much better than this for free. Truly an excellent, thoughtful, well-produced program. I am registered and very much enjoying the program as I keep you updated. Even though the program has started I believe you are still able to jump in and join at any time. The “experience” ends December 1, 2013. Click here to be taken to the website in a new window.

Oprah

Welcome everyone, I am so happy and honored once again that you are joining Deepak and me on our new 21 day meditation experience. This one is called Desire and Destiny. Whether you’re joining us for the first time or you’ve been with us for previous meditations, I know you will be profoundly changed by this world wide experience of joyful transformation. What I know for sure is that each of us has been put here for a purpose. We each have a unique destiny and that destiny unfolds with light and clarity when we are still enough to hear the whispers of our truest desires. When you let that deep, quiet, beautiful energy rise up from within it will begin to shape your intentions, shape your thoughts and especially your actions. And ultimately it will light a path to your most abundant wondrous destiny. Over the next 3 weeks we will journey together on that path toward more abundance.  In week 1 we’ll begin to shift our perceptions by creating the space to feel our true essence at a vibrant new level. Then in our second week we’ll open up to the whispers of our deepest heart wishes so we can begin to create a more blissful life, guided by passion and inspiration. And then in week 3 we bring everything together as we move towards sharing our light and expanding the momentum of abundance in the world. Exciting huh? So here we go, take a deep breath, get comfortable and invite this beautiful new energy in. Let’s all listen as Deepak shares his wisdom and begins to pose the most important soul question. I remember when he asked me this question. Who am I? Then we’ll meditate together.

Deepak

Over the next 3 weeks we will share a journey toward living each day of our lives with inspired passion and abundance. Connecting with our deepest desires, we will cultivate a state of peaceful awareness open to our pure potential, aligned with our souls purpose and realize our true destiny. As we begin, let’s consider what desire and destiny really are. Desire is often interpreted in spiritual philosophies as a selfish distraction, which when in indulged pulls us away from our connection to spirit. I believe that desires are seeds planted within to do just the opposite. I believe they lead us to our divine passion and purpose. They are our dreams our divine wishes, they are signs. When we pay attention to and explore our desires they help connect with our destiny. As the ancient Indian sages observed thousands of years ago our destiny is shaped by the deepest level of our intention and desire. Once we plant the seed of an intention in the fertile ground of pure potentiality our soul’s journey unfolds automatically, as naturally as a bulb becomes a tulip or an embryo becomes a child. Over the next 3 weeks we will contemplate a series of timeless soul questions to tap into our true desire and destiny. so where do we begin our journey? Long ago William Shakespeare observed a profound simplicity. It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves. This wise statement leads us to our very first essential understanding as we step forward into our journey together. The most empowering transformational step we can take in life is to discover the truth within. Close your eyes for a moment and ask, “Who am I?” This timeless question has no wrong answer. It is a question I encourage you to ask yourself every day “Who am I?”

Final Thoughts and Review

This was a great experience. I looked forward to doing the meditation every day. Aside from the meditation, each day started off with Oprah and Deepak gearing you up for the meditation and leaving you with some spiritual food to ponder and digest. We get so busy that we hardly stop and pause to reflect on the big picture and positive ways to filter and experience our reality.

This program boosted your self worth, increased your appreciation for your life and those in it and got you excited about life’s possibilities and the fulfillment of your own unique destiny. I personally don’t meditate with a mantra but enjoyed it and liked that I didn’t have to say it out loud.

I’ve tried out sanskrit mantras in the past and liked them but never stuck with them. The mantras do help give you an anchor to bring your drifting mind back to. Some say that those words are the sound manifestations of what they represent and by repeating them you automatically manifest them as the vibration of their sound resonates through your being and begins shifting it.

I learned that this was not the first meditation program that Deepak Chopra and Oprah Winfrey have collaborated on and I hope that it isn’t their last. I will certainly be there for future programs.

I don’t know if its from the meditation and mantras but I am in a MUCH better place in life than I was before I began the program… in just 21 days. Hmm. Interesting.

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Silver, is a precious metal that is not only pleasing to the eye when used for personal or decorative ornamentation but also pleasing to our health with its rather unique properties that help eliminate the bugs that create disease and illness within us.

Natural Antimicrobial

Even in extremely small amounts (parts per million), silver is an extremely effective antimicrobial that is able to stop the growth and spread of viruses, bacteria and fungus. It is nature’s antibiotic and as we’ll see, it’s been known and used as such for millennia. Despite the discovery and advancement of other forms of antimicrobials and antibiotics, silver remains a safe and able player in the arsenal.

It’s ‘Elemental’ My Dear Watson

Before we delve into the history and properties of silver as a health adjunct let’s start with a few interesting general tidbits. Silver is the 47^th element on the periodic table of elements and is known as a “transition metal” just as gold is. Silver happens to be the most electrically conductive metal, meaning it can pass an electrical signal down it quicker and with less degradation than any other metal. This makes it superior in things like musical instrument cable used in audio applications. Silver is also the most thermally conductive metal, meaning a given amount of heat can travel through it faster than any other metal.

Historical Anecdotes

Phoenicians used water vessels made of silver to keep water, wine and vinegar fresh and free from spoil or contamination.  Phoenicians were a seafaring, maritime people along the eastern Mediterranean sea around the time of the classic Greek era.

Persian king Cyrus the Great created one of the first boards of health and utilized the purification of water by boiling and then storing in large vat-like containers made of silver.  Cyrus the Great was a notable historical figure noted in religious scripture like the Christian Bible (Ezra 6: 3-5) and the Islamic Koran.

Egyptian, Greek and Roman civilizations used silver as a means to purify and preserve fresh stores of water and other liquids.

Hippocrates, who is considered the “Father of Medicine”, and to whom the Hippocratic Oath sworn by healthcare professionals derives from, wrote millennia ago that silver has healing and anti-disease properties.

Sailors during the European seafaring days would drop silver coins into their barrels of water and milk.

American pioneers were said to have done the same as they trekked into the western United States.

Here is a quote from the abstract of a published article in the PubMed database entitled, History of the Medical use of Silver.

Silver has been used for at least six millennia to prevent microbial infections. It has been effective against almost all organisms tested and has been used to treat numerous infections and noninfectious conditions, sometimes with striking success. Silver also has played an important role in the development of radiology and in improving wound healing.

Today’s Use of Silver in Personal Health and Public Sanitation

Swimming Pool Purification

“Silver is widely used to purify swimming pool water, and it doesn’t sting your eyes as chlorine does. A dramatic demonstration recently took place in Nebraska: Fifty gallons of sewage was pumped into a pool without any disinfectant. A standard measure of contamination is the count of E. coli, an organism found in the human intestinal tract. The count soared to 7000 E. coli cells per millilitres of water. Then the water was flushed through silver electrodes – and within three hours it was completely free of E. coli.” – Taken from 1978 report by Jim Powell.

Silver Nitrate for Canker Sores and More

Silver nitrate is a compound that contains silver. When introduced to wet or moist skin tissue it burns and cauterizes the area. Silver nitrate sticks (long, thin wooden stick with silver nitrate at the end) can be used to treat canker sores by essentially ‘burning’ out the sore… a sort of chemical cauterization with a natural antiseptic incorporated (the silver). Silver nitrate can also be used similarly to treat oral ulcers, nose bleeds (by cauterizing the most exterior tiny blood vessels within the nasal mucosa ) and to kill nail beds (podiatrists may do this after removing an ingrown toenail).

Eye Drops to Prevent Infection in Newborns

A dilute silver nitrate solution is sometimes used in newborn babies’ eyes in order to prevent infection of sexual transmitted diseases that can be introduced while the child is passing through the birth canal. It’s primarily used in this capacity to prevent a gonorrhea infection in newborn eyes. Such an infection can actually cause blindness to the neonate.

Burns

Today silver is used in burn cream preparations including the popular prescription cream silver sulfadiazine (brand name Silvadene).

Colloidal Silver Uses

Cold and Flu

Taking a 1 to 2 teaspoons of colloidal silver preparations daily when you have the first early symptoms of cold or flu can stop the illness dead in its tracks. Many users swear by this method to stay healthy all throughout the nasty cold and flu season.

Acne

Adolescents (as well as adults) have discovered that splashing a little colloidal silver on the face helps to significantly reduce pimples. The cause of zits or pimples most commonly occurs from clogged pores where certain bacteria (propionibacterium acnes) are allowed to multiply with sebum as its food source. Silver kills this bacteria and its ability to multiply.

Eye Styes

Some people discuss using colloidial silver preparations like Silver Biotics as eye drops to treat an eye stye or even some infections. A stye on your eye is a self-contained condition that will heal on its own within a weeks time in 99% of cases. Perhaps colloidal silver speeds up the process. I don’t endorse or rule-against this treatment but you may want to get more information on it before you implement its use.

AIDS / HIV

A fairly controversial and sometimes heated conversation between some groups is the claim that silver can sure AIDS. It has been anecdotally documented many times that even fairly low amounts of daily colloidal silver preparations cure AIDS/HIV. There are many forums across the internet where you can read users experiences regarding such ‘miracles.’ Such as this thread on “Colloidforum.com” http://www.colloidforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=438

Strange Claims and Conditions of Silver

AIDS CURE – Silver-Compound CURE Registered with U.S. Patent Office

Tetrasilver Tetroxide, or molecular formula Ag4O4, is a strange compound related to a strangely obscure U.S. patent for an AIDS cure. AIDS or the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome is when your body’s T4 immune cells drop below 200 as a result of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) hijacking them (eventually destroying them in the process of making more HIV cells). The tetrasilver tetroxide molecule is injected into the blood stream in a parts-per-million concentration and chelates (or in other words “binds”) with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other immune suppressing compounds and destroys them.  Now that may be a little heavy in the scientific arena for many readers but feel free to check out more info in the actual listing at the U.S. Patent Office website. It is U.S. Patent # 5,676,977 and can be found here. Whether or not this “cure” works is, I suppose, debatable. Otherwise, wouldn’t the world know about it and be using it to cure AIDS? I was under the impression that in order to get something patented you must demonstrate and substantiate with 100% accuracy that the patented device can produce its claim. If the patent office does issue the patent it is basically confirming the validity of the device to its claim, in this case a cure for AIDS. Maybe not? An interesting bullet point for silver nonetheless.

Argyria – Blue Skin Syndrome

Argyria is a condition where the skin’s pigmentation has taken up so much silver that it permanently causes blue skin. It usually begins with deposition around the nail beds. So if you’re looking to be a Smurf for Halloween and recall this article and believe that ingesting loads of silver will help make your “costume” be more convincing… just remember, it’s an irreversible condition.

Even heavy-metal chelation techniques does not remove silver deposits. I would, however, explain that this condition is extremely rare and usually is a result of a tremendous amount of silver consumption over a long period of time (and usually protein-bound silver preparations rather than pure silver ions suspended in water which is the nature of colloidal silver). The recommended maximum daily dose of most colloidal silver preparations is two teaspoonsful which contains a low number in the parts per million department… very safe and something not to cause concern when used properly. Check out Chemistry Behind the Blue Man Unlocked for a more detailed explanation of the mechanism behind this phenomenon.

Here is a published case study that can be found in the PubMed database, “Argyria Associated with Colloidal Silver Supplementation.”

Silver, “Superbugs” and Antibiotic Resistance

A growing problem within the healthcare system is an epidemic known as antibiotic resistance. This is the evolutionary adaptation of bacteria to resist destruction by the antibiotics that are meant to kill them. You have probably heard of MRSA (methicillin (or multiple) resistant staph aureus ) in hospitals. These are killers because if the infection takes hold there are very few antibiotic choices left (if any sometimes) to clear the infection and many patients end up dying from sepsis / septic shock / SIRS. Silver is not a heavy hitter like intravenous antibiotics but many report anecdotally clearing long-standing infections (usually upper respiratory) with colloidal silver after trying multiple courses of traditional antibiotic therapy. Now, bacteria cannot, or at least have not found a way to, become resistant to silver as an antibiotic. The exact way that silver is able to kill pathogenic (illness causing) microbes is not well understood.

Tidbits from a 1978 article by Jim Powell

To the Moon! NASA Chooses Silver Water Purification System

“After testing 23 methods of purifying water, NASA selected a silver system for the space shuttle.”

“Silver is the best all around germ-fighter we have.” Dr. Harry Margraf

“Japanese firms have announced five startling technologies which use silver to purify air. One company converts 50 parts per million of carbon monoxide to harmless carbon dioxide [what we exhale] by passing the gas through a stack of screens coated with silver compounds. Another uses silver compounds to remove vinyl cyanide, methyl cyanide and hydrocyanic acid from its discharges.”

A meteoric rise in the acclaim and merits of silver-based health applications occurred in the 1970’s but not much later seemed to be mysteriously abandoned and even scorned.  The use of silver was being touted in numerous governmental and private sector research studies with applications in Japan, Switzerland and the U.S. Despite this voracious climb we soon saw an exponentially opposite descent from favor as we entered the 1980’s. Some believe this was in response to threatened pharmaceutical, medical and other industries. I don’t want to put much stock in conspiracy theories but suffice it to say, it was a strange reversal without much publicized evidence of support. It’s interesting to go back and look at these snapshots of history. Check out this pdf file of the original article (famous in some circles) written by Jim Powell in 1978 from which these quotes were taken.

That’s All Folks!

So as you can see, there is quite a compelling history for silver-based health applications. There are many ‘authority’ discreditors out there selling silver as ineffective at best and simply dangerous in the extreme. These should evaluated with the evidence they have to support their claims. Colloidal silver and other silver-based health applications have been demonstrated to be safe and anecdotally effective for many. Simply look at Amazon.com reviews of reputable colloidal silver brands like Silver Biotics. They aren’t multi-million dollar research studies with results published in peer-reviewed journal articles but they still speak volumes. Use your voice of reason, resources and power of observation to make your own decision.

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