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Leaky gut syndrome is a rapidly growing condition that millions of people are struggling with and don’t even know it.  From the sound of it, you might think leaky gut syndrome only affects the digestive system but in reality it can lead to many other health conditions.

According to research, leaky gut could be the cause of your food allergies, low energy, joint pain, thyroid disease, autoimmune conditions and slow metabolism.

What is Leaky Gut Syndrome?

Think of the lining of your digestive tract like a net with extremely small holes in it that only allow specific substances to pass through.  Your gut lining works as a barrier keeping out bigger particles that can damage your system.
When someone has leaky gut (often referred to as increased intestinal permeability) the “net” in your digestive tract gets damaged, which causes even bigger holes to develop in your net, so things that normally can’t pass through, are now be able to. Some of the things that can now pass through include proteins like gluten, bad bacteria and undigested foods particles. Toxic waste can also leak from the inside of your intestinal wall into your blood stream causing an immune reaction.¹

Leaky Gut Symptoms and Progression

This leads to inflammation throughout your system and can cause symptoms, such as:

• Bloating
• Food sensitivities
• Thyroid conditions
• Fatigue
• Joint pain
• Headaches
• Skin issues like rosacea and acne
• Digestive problems
• Weight gain
• Syndrome X

One of the biggest warning signs that you may have leaky gut can be that you’re experiencing multiple food sensitivities. Partially digested protein and fat can seep through your intestinal lining making their way into your bloodstream which will cause an allergic response.
This allergic response doesn’t mean you’ll break out in a rash all over your body, but it can lead to one of the symptoms I’ve mentioned above.  And, if left un-repaired can lead to more severe health issues like inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, arthritis, eczema,² psoriasis,³ depression, anxiety, migraine headaches, muscle pain and chronic fatigue.
According to the Journal of Diabetes there is a strong body of evidence pointing to leaky gut as a major cause of autoimmune diseases including Type 1 Diabetes.⁴ 
Another problem with leaky gut is that it can cause malabsorption of vital minerals and nutrients including zinc, iron and vitamin B12.

What Causes Leaky Gut?

There are 4 main causes of leaky gut which include:

• Poor diet
• Chronic stress
• Toxin overload
• Bacterial imbalance.⁵

The most common components of food that can damage your intestinal lining are the proteins found in un-sprouted grains, sugar, GMO’s, and conventional dairy.
The problem with unsprouted grains is they contain large amounts of nutrient blockers called phytates and lectins. Lectins are sugar-binding proteins that act as a natural defense system for plants that protect them from outside invaders like mold and parasites.
This is good news for plants but bad news for your body.
Your digestive lining is covered with sugar containing cells that help break down your food.  Lectins gravitate toward this area and when they attach to your digestive lining it damages your gut, causing inflammation.

Lectins and Foods that Cause Leaky Gut

Lectins are found in many foods, not just grains, and consumed in smaller amounts your body will do just fine with them. But foods that have large amounts of lectins like wheat, rice, spelt, and soy are more problematic.
Sprouting and fermenting grains reduces phytates and lectins, and makes these foods easier to digest.
GMO and hybridized foods tend to be the highest in lectins since they have been modified to fight off bugs.
Also, gluten containing grains will damage your intestinal lining causing leaky gut.  So while you are working to heal your system stay away from all grains especially ones that contain gluten like wheat.  Once your gut is healthy you can add back in grains that have been fermented and sprouted to eat occasionally.
Conventional cows milk is another food that can cause leaky gut. The component of dairy that will harm your gut is the protein A1 Casein.  Also, the pasteurization process will destroy vital enzymes making sugars like lactose very difficult to digest. For this reason, I only recommend buying dairy that is raw and from: A2 cows, goat’s, sheep, or buffalo.
Sugar is another substance that will wreak havoc on your digestive system.   Sugar will feed the growth of yeast, candida, and bad bacteria which will further damage your gut. Bad bacteria actually creates toxins called exotoxins that damage healthy cells and can eat a hole into your intestinal wall.

Other Factors that Cause Leaky Gut

Chronic stress weakens your immune system over time which cripples your ability to fight off foreign invaders like bad bacteria and viruses leading to inflammation and leaky gut.  To reduce stress I recommend getting more sleep, schedule fun into your week, rest one day a week, meditate on scripture, and hang out with positive uplifting people.
Toxins. We come into contact with over 80,000 chemicals and toxins every single year but the worst offenders for causing leaky gut include antibiotics, pesticides, tap water, aspirin, and NSAIDS.  I recommend buying a high quality water filter to eliminate chlorine and fluoride and look to natural plant based herbs to reduce inflammation in your body.
Dysbiosis. Finally, one of the leading causes of leaky gut is a condition called dysbiosis, which means an imbalance between beneficial and harmful species of bacteria in your gut. For many, this imbalance can begin at birth because of a C-section or because the mother didn’t have a healthy gut herself. The overuse of prescription antibiotic drugs, tap water with chlorine and fluoride, and the lack of probiotic rich foods contribute to this imbalance of good and bad bacteria.

Leaky Gut and the Brain

Another topic is how leaky gut can affect the brain.  If you’ve ever seen a child with autism experience a mood swing, this can be caused by intestinal permeability. Gluten and Casein-Free Diet’s have proven effective for many children with autism because these proteins can leak through the gut and then recirculate and act on the brain similarly to an opioid drug.
This is also why leaky gut has been linked to other psychological disorders such as anxiety, depression and bipolar disorder. So, in many cases, if you can heal the gut you can heal the brain.

The 4-Step Plan to Heal Leaky Gut

The good news is there’s a solution to healing leaky gut. There is a four step process that includes:

1. REMOVE foods and factors that damage the gut

2. REPLACE with healing foods

3. REPAIR with specific supplements

4. REBALANCE with probiotics

Remember, the top foods to remove that cause leaky gut are sugar, grains, conventional meat, conventional dairy and GMO foods.  The top toxic exposures to eliminate are tap water, pesticides, NSAIDS, and antibiotics but remember to always consult with your physician if he has prescribed these for you.

 

Also, consuming foods that have anti-inflammatory Omega-3 fats are beneficial such as grass-fed beef, lamb, and wild caught fish like salmon.

Top 5 Supplements for Healing Leaky Gut

There are many supplements that support your digestive health but I believe the most beneficial are: L-Glutamine, Probiotics, Digestive Enzymes, Aloe Vera Juice, and Licorice Root.
#1 Probiotics are the most important supplement to take because it helps replenish good bacteria and crowds out bad bacteria.  I recommend getting probiotics in both food and supplement form. I see people all the time only follow part of the protocol in healing their gut by removing the damaging irritants. But the part they often leave out is re-inoculating their gut with beneficial bacteria that will keep bad bacteria at bay.
So load up on BOTH probiotic rich foods and take AT LEAST 50 billion units of probiotics daily from a high quality brand.
#2 Digestive enzymes (one or two capsules at the beginning of each meal) ensure that foods are fully digested, decreasing the chance that partially digested foods particles and proteins from damaging your gut wall.
#3 L-Glutamine is critical for any program designed to heal leaky gut.  Glutamine is an essential amino acid that is anti-inflammatory and necessary for the growth and repair of your intestinal lining.  L-glutamine acts a protector and coats your cell walls, acting as a repellent to irritants. Take 2-5 grams 2x daily.⁶
#4 Licorice Root (DGL) is an adaptogenic herb that helps balance cortisol levels and improves acid production in the stomach. DGL supports the body’s natural processes for maintaining the mucosal lining of the stomach and duodenum. This herb is especially beneficial if someone’s leaky gut is being caused by emotional stress. Take 500mg 2x daily.
#5 Quercetin has also been shown to improve gut barrier function by sealing the gut because it supports creation of tight junction proteins.  It also stabilizes mast cells and reduces the release of histamine which is common in food intolerance.  New studies have also shown it’s effectiveness in healing ulcerative colitis.  Take 500mg 3x daily with meals.
If you can follow the above protocol you are well on your way to healing your gut for good!
Enjoy even more information related to ‘4 Steps to Heal Leaky Gut and Autoimmune Disease’ with the Signs and Symptoms to look out for.

 

 

 

 

100% Pure Organic Aloe Vera Juice

Pure 100% Organic Aloe Vera Drink for Optimal Digestion and Renewal 

As Close as it Gets to Eating Fresh Aloe Right in the Field
AloePro is made from 100% organic inner leaf Aloe Vera (Aloe Barbadensis Miller), without added water or harmful additives and preservatives that are pervasive in almost every commercial aloe product. Renown for its healing properties, aloe is essential for any digestive restorative program, healing the body from the inside out. Aloe barbedensis is a gentle anti-inflammatory, clearing the body of pathogenic organisms, while providing rapid mucus membrane rejuvenation throughout the entire GI tract. 
AloePro Supports a Healthy Body with the Following:

• Digestive Ailments: Leaky Gut, Gastritis, Ulcers, Indigestion, Acid Reflux, Constipation, Diarrhea, Chron’s and Nausea
• Skin Ailments: Eczema, Psoriasis, Rash and Dry Skin
• Inflammatory Conditions
• Joint and Ligament Degeneration
• Low Immunity, especially in regards to bacteria and fungus

Key Benefits: 

• Pure aloe (whole inner leaf - no added water), not pasteurized, preserved only with grapefruit seed extract and ascorbic acid
• Rich in mannose, one of the 8 immune-promoting sugars
• Promotes rapid mucus membrane rejuvenation throughout the urinary tract and intestinal tract; supports healthy mucus membranes everywhere in the body
• The perfect complement to irritation of the joints as well
• Taking aloe before your meals helps improve digestion

The Properties of Aloe
The expansive benefits of Aloe Vera, applied externally or taken internally, have been described in numerous scientific journals. Scientists have identified over 75 essential nutrients including natural vitamins, minerals, enzymes, proteins, and amino acids that act as active, immune-stimulating compounds in the body. The synergy of these complex nutrients is what has made aloe so famous throughout the centuries as premier support for the intestines, immune system and blood purification. Aloe is especially rich in acemannan, a mucopolysaccharide proven by research to stimulate the body’s macrophages to produce interferon and interleukin, which helps the immune system stop internal invaders. Macrophages are the deep cleansers of the immune system that can destroy small particles such as toxic chemicals and internal toxins.

However, it is not just the number of nutrients, but their instrinsic, harmonic balance that really counts. Aloe Vera gel (the inner leaf jelly) has a diverse mixture of complex phytonutrients that have immune-boosting and astringent properties in addition to natural coagulators, pain inhibitors, cell growth stimulators and scar inhibitors. Today the reputation of this remarkable plant continues to grow. Aloe Vera is used by millions of people around the world for both external and internal use, backed by worldwide scientific research.

No Dilution in Water
In the typical liquid aloe product, most of the liquid is not 100% aloe juice- in fact, most have been diluted with water. Often the total amount of actual aloe juice in the product is less than 10% - so are you paying a high price for aloe water? In contrast, our liquid aloe is 100% pure aloe juice with absolutely no added water. In addition, it contains no artificial flavoring, colorings, or any other toxic additives.

Aloe's Bitter Properties Help Improve Digestion
The bitterness of aloe vera helps stimulate bile production in the liver. Adequate bile is necessary for proper digestion- especially for fats and protein. Take a little aloe right before your meal to help boost your digestive function.

 

 

 

A Superior Formula for Daily Intestinal Cleansing

The Gut Body Connection
To achieve excellent health, the body’s digestive wastes must be eliminated on a regular basis. Dr. Bernard Jenson, a notable health researcher, calls the colon the “king organ” because it reigns over the entire body. If you do not have healthy bowel eliminations every day, the stagnant fecal waste can build up and be absorbed through the colon walls into your blood and then slowly poison the whole body. This is why health-minded doctors have said for centuries: “Death begins in the colon.”

Dr. Harvey Kellogg, a medical doctor from Battle Creek, Michigan, said that of the 22,000 operations he personally performed, he never found a single healthy colon. Even if you don’t have any pain or discomfort in the abdomen (the area of the colon), a stagnant, toxic colon can cause many symptoms you may not realize are coming from the colon, such as a pale, pasty complexion, acne, arthritis (joint pain), headaches, fatigue, insomnia, poor digestion, bad breath, gum and teeth disease, etc.

Even if you have cleaned up your act for the past few years (by eating a healthy, high fiber diet with fresh fruits, vegetables and whole grains), you may still have years worth of toxic accumulation. Many colons still retain the toxic sludge that is a by-product of the Standard American Diet (including meat, dairy, refined flour and sugar, fried foods, etc.).  Unbelievably, layers of decayed fecal matter and pockets of mucus can remain in the colon for a lifetime.

Intestinal Cleansing Made Easy
Cleanse Blend is a clinically-tested, whole body cleansing formula. It contains a complete, synergistic blend of grade 10, carefully harvested herbs from South America. Its unique carrier base, grade 10 psyllium husk powder, provides a gentle, soluble fiber that adds soft, almost fluffy bulk to stools. This helps clear out toxic colon pockets and move foul, stagnant waste matter from of the colon. In addition, its scrubbing action can help trap and pull away many years of encrusted toxic debris.

This unique formula is designed to thoroughly but gently cleanse the entire intestinal tract, promote healthy, normal bowel eliminations and thereby, aid in cleansing the entire body. Its proprietary herbal complex includes grade 10 marshmallow root, licorice root, bitter gourd melon, black walnut hulls, slippery elm, pumpkin seed powder and cascara sagrada. Start your journey to whole-body rejuvenation today by taking Cleanse Blend every day!

Important Note:  For this formula to work the best, drink a sufficient amount of water daily and enjoy a diet rich in plant-based, high fiber foods. Cleanse Blend is a fiber and will not move effectively through the colon without sufficient water intake. Make sure to drink a minimum of half your weight in ounces of purified water everyday. If you drink coffee, add an extra 8 oz. of water per cup of coffee. If you do not drink enough water, you may actually begin to experience constipation.

Ingredients:
Serving Size 1 tsp.
Amount of servings:  approx. 76
1 tsp. contains:

The Fiber Expert™ (2426mg) - Psyllium (husk) (Plantago ovata)
Botanica Cleanse™ (574mg) - Marshmallow (root)(Althaea off.), Licorice (root)(Glycyrrhiza glabra), Bitter Gourd (melon)(Momordica charantia), Black Walnut (hulls)(Juglans nigra), Slippery Elm (bark)(Ulmus fulva), Pumpkin (seed)(Curcurbita pepo), Cascara Sagrada (bark)

Other Ingredients: None

 

 

 

 

Immune-Boosting Fiber and Probiotic Intestinal Support 

Galactan™ is great tasting, fiber-rich nutrition from arabinogalactan (8 grams fiber/serving). Supports optimal immune system integrity, healthy, complete bowel eliminations and gastrointestinal health. Arabinogalactan acts as a food supply to friendly intestinal bacteria. Like the well-known fructooligosaccharides (FOS), arabinogalactan is considered a "prebiotic." The non-absorbed fiber is eagerly fermented by gut microflora, resulting in an elevated production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)—primarily butyrate, but also propionate.

SCFAs are critically important to the health of the colon and are the principal energy source (butyrate) for the colonic epithelial cells.  Prebiotics are helpful to prevent and treat intestinal conditions like diverticulosis, leaky-gut, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) as well as inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD) like Crohn's and ulcerative colitis.

Key Benefits: 

• Restores the integrity of the gut – especially from Leaky Gut
• Blocks lectin receptor sites, reducing tumors in the liver 
• Aids in Conditions with Lower Killer T Cell Activity: Chronic Fatigue, Chronic Liver Disorders, Viral Hepatitis B and C, and MS (Multiple Sclerosis) 
• Provides a Complete Bowel Evacuation by holding water in the bowel
• Arabinogalactan is metabolized to butyrate, the ideal food for intestinal cells
• Fiber-rich arabinogalactan enhances killer cell activity and promotes intestinal immunity
• Supports beneficial GI microflora

Ideal Support for the Following:

• Intestinal Cancer
• Leaky Gut
• Food Allergies
• Skin Disorders
• Candida
• Antibiotic Use - therefore healthy bacteria dysfunction
• Weak Immune System

Ingredients
2 tbsp. (1 serving) yields:

Arabinogalactan Extract 10g

Yielding:
Calories 36
Total Carbohydrate 9g
Dietary Fiber 8g
Sugars 9g

Other Ingredients: None (no toxic sweeteners, fillers or taste enhancers)

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 Muscle Growth & Recovery, Intestinal Repair and Craving Management

Glutamine is a common amino acid that is found in many protein containing foods. It is important for a large number of bodily functions, including the immune system, human growth hormone production, intestinal health, muscle recovery and protein synthesis.

     Key Benefits:

• Amino acid support for reducing alcohol and sugar cravings
• Rapidly facilitates healing and restores the health of the mucus membranes inside the colon
• High dose glutamine is exceptional to repair gastrointestinal injury
• Supports normal bowel movements; helps body overcome diarrhea
• Inhibits protein breakdown which enhances muscle growth and improves athletic performance
• Helps support human growth hormone production
• Crucial for the regeneration of glutatione stores

Ideal Support for:

• Leaky Gut and Food Allergies (prevents leakage into bloodstream)
• Ulcers
• Intestinal Damage or Failure, especially postsurgical
• Alcohol Addictions
• Severe Burns
• Endotoxemia and septicemia
• Chemotherapy and Radiation
• Cachexia
• HIV
• Peptic Ulcers
• Cardiac Ischemia
• Pancreatitis
• Low Birth Weight Infants

Muscle Recovery
Glutamine is the single most abundant amino acid found in the skeletal muscle and is heavily metabolized under intense training conditions. Clinical studies reveal that glutamine supplementation can help support recovery after intense training by promoting energy repletion, maintaining a healthy immune system and maximizing your body's buffering capacity against acid build-up. Glutamine is in high demand throughout the body. 

Glutamine and the Immune System
Glutamine is the most abundant amino acid in the body. Research shows that glutamine can help support your immune system by strengthening immunoglobulins, such as s-IgA, on your intestinal mucosal lining.

Secondly, glutamine can also help strengthen and increase the numbers of certain white blood cells, called lymphocytes. This also helps to support your immune system. Glutamine is considered an essential amino acid for mucosal and intestinal integrity during times of stress and during chronic illness.

Intestinal Repair
Glutamine is one of the most important nutrients for healing leaky gut syndrome, because it is the preferred 'fuel' for the cells lining the mucosa of the small intestine (enterocytes). These cells have the ability to take up glutamine directly rather than waiting for it to be supplied through the blood. Glutamine is also required for the production of both intestinal mucus and Secretary Immunoglobulin Type A (SIgA).

As a result of these functions, a generous supply of glutamine will help repair and maintain a healthy small intestinal lining. These functions, as well as glutamine's ability to prevent translocation of bacteria from the gut to the bloodstream, have been established in a substantial number of clinical studies both in animals and in human patients with diseases involving impaired intestinal permeability.

Ingredients:

Each capsule contains:

 

L-Glutamine (free form), derived from beneficial bacteria (not synthetic) 500mg

Other Ingredients: 100% solvent-free, excipient-free vegetable capsules. No magnesium stearate (a toxic excipient), corn, milk, soy, salt, sugar, wheat, artificial colors, flavors, preservatives, binders, glues or other toxic tagalongs as found in tablets and gelatin capsules. Store in a cool, dry place.

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Full Spectrum, Beneficial Intestinal Flora

Healthy Intestine, Digestion and Immune Function

Premier Probiotic Caps is a broad-spectrum, non-dairy probiotic culture which contains 12 different viable strains of beneficial flora to support all major groups of health-promoting intestinal bacteria. A unique process uses 92 different natural herbs and barks, cultured for 5 years to produce healthy, mature flora and highly bioavailable nutrients. This complex is certified 6.5 times stronger than an other lactic acid bacteria.

New Research on “Good” Intestinal Bacteria
Premier Probiotic Complex contains a full spectrum of living, beneficial bacteria. In clinical trials, it has a proven track record to help eliminate bad bacteria from the colon and remove toxins. It was shown to protect against the invasion of bacteria and viruses, including E. coli, 0-157, H. pylori and MRSA (Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcusaureus). Premier Probiotic Complex is the only probiotic containing the TH10 strain of friendly bacteria, specially developed by leading Japanese scientists. This formula received “The Best Product” award (1991) from the Japanese Dairy and Food Association and also the “International Best Alternative Medicine Gold Medal” (1998) at the World Congress and Exposition on Integrative Healing.

Healthy Intestines Mean a Healthy Body
The body functions as a complex bacterial ecosystem. Maintaining beneficial microbial balance throughout the gastrointestinal tract is vital to the stability of this ecosystem and essential to optimal health. The colon contains from 3 to 4 pounds of bacteria. Over 700 types of intestinal bacteria are harmful while only 20 types are beneficial.  To maintain good health, the colon needs a ratio of 85% health-promoting "good" bacteria to 15% or less harmful bacteria.  Toxemia (toxic blood) results from the overgrowth of harmful bacteria.

Premier Probiotic Complex contains the most potent lactic acid bacteria as found in the gastrointestinal tract that can inhibit the activity of harmful bacteria and protect from toxicity. Over time, it can help increase a favorable ratio of beneficial bacteria over harmful ones. It is the world's premier probiotic able to rapidly help bring about favorable intestinal microbial balance.

Unmatched Probiotic Performance
Each capsule of Probiotic Complex contains 59,000,000 CFU of lactic acid bacteria with high amounts of four organic acids critical to enzyme synthesis and tissue repair. Conventional probiotics (dairy or vegetable origin) usually contain only one or two strains of good bacteria which promote only those strains of bacteria. They provide some help but are not capable of supporting all species of health-promoting bacteria for best health.

In contrast, Premier Probiotic Complex delivers 12 different strains of 100% live, beneficial lactic acid bacteria to support the best intestinal ecology. Many products use commercial milk solids as a base in their product. However, up to 80% of American dairy cattle are now infected with bovine leukemia, tuberculosis or downer cow syndrome. Using their dried milk as a base in probiotic products exposes consumers to risk of infection. In contrast, Premier Probiotic Complex is 100% free from dairy as well as toxic chemicals, and is 100% vegetarian source, including vegetable-source soft gels.

World-Class Multi-Probiotic Cultures

• Powerful, broad-spectrum "good bacteria" for ideal intestinal ecology
• 59,000,000 CFU lactic acid bacteria per capsule
• Contains more than 12 different strains of beneficial probiotic bacteria
• Unique Japanese process using 92 different natural herbs and barks, cultured for 5 years
• Ideal for everyone, including infants
• Highly biologically available source of 10 vitamins, 8 minerals and 18 amino acids
• Certified as 6.25 times stronger than any other lactic acid bacteria
• 3-year shelf life
• Fully "live" raw nutrient concentrate; not freeze-dried

 Full Body Support

• One of the finest products for beneficial bacterial reinnoculation
• Suppresses the growth of harmful micro-organisms
• Supports regular bowel movements; helps the body overcome diarrhea (often infection-based)
• Delivers significant amounts of four organic acids critical to enzyme synthesis
• Helps reduce free radical synthesis

Compare With Inferior Probioitcs

• No hibernating flora with only 2 or 3 strains
• Allergy-free; non-dairy based
• No animal ingredients
• Refrigeration recommended (not required)

Ingredients:

Each capsule contains:

 

Proprietary blend (433 mg) of:

Natural flora and organic, non-dairy ingredients composed of : Wild fruits, seaweeds, vegetables, herbs, pure mountain spring water, 12 strains of live lactic acid bacteria: Bifidobacterium breve ss. breve, Bifidobacterium infantis ss. infantis, Bifidobacterium longum, Enterococcuws faecalis TH10, Enterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus bulgaricus, Lactobacillus casei ss casei, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobaccilus helveticus ss. jagurti, Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus thermophilus.

Yielding:

8 Minerals Calcium Iron Magnesium Manganese Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc 10 Vitamins Biotin Carotene Folic Acid

Inositol Niacin Pantothenic Acid Riboflavin Thiamin Vitamin B6 Vitamin B12 18 Amino Acids Alanine Arginine Aspartic acid Cystine Glutamic acid

Glycine Histidine Isoleucine Leucine Lysine Methionine Phenylalanine Proline Serine Threonine Tryptophan Tyrosine Valin

Other Ingredients: mountain spring water, safflower oil, beeswax, lecithin, and vegetable softgel (tapioca, processed from Manihot esculenta root, glycerin, carrageenan and caramel.) Contains trace amount of soy. Store in a cool, dry place.

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For more information contact Karen Johnson with

KJ Wellness Solutions @ 949-400-5455

kjwellnesssolutions.com

What's in Your Beauty Products?

10 Ingredients to Avoid in Your Personal Care Products

Chemicals are everywhere and are hard to avoid. They are in our personal care products, our sunscreens, and even in our food. It is hard to believe, but you may even be brushing your teeth and washing your hands with a pesticide!  Check your hand soap and toothpaste labels – do they contain triclosan?  If so, than yes, you are using a product that contains an ingredient used as a pesticide. There are many cosmetic ingredients that have never been tested; only 11% have ever been assessed for safety.

The effects of these chemicals can be especially harmful in children. They may be even more exposed to chemicals than we are: they play on the laminate floor, they put their fingers in their mouths, and they chew on toys that contain phthalates and other undesirable chemicals.  Also, children’s bodies lack detoxification mechanisms and are more susceptible to the damaging effects of certain chemicals. Their cells are dividing quickly, and organs are developing. It is during this time of rapid growth that children’s bodies are more susceptible to damage or disruption by chemicals. Since children are exposed at a younger age, they also have a longer exposure time, resulting in an increased chance of harmful effects that may occur later in life.

We are literally bathing in and are exposed to thousands of chemicals, most of which we know nothing about. The average woman is exposed to 168 chemical ingredients in personal care products every day, and the average man is exposed to about 85 chemicals. We don’t know the effects of the combinations of the chemicals in our bodies, or even on developing fetuses. Is a combination of 15 different chemicals 15 times more likely to cause cancer or 100 times more likely? We don’t know.

There are things you can do to avoid or reduce exposure to these undesirable chemicals. Be sure to avoid the chemicals listed below.  Of course, there are many more ingredients to avoid, but these are a good start. The internet is a great resource. You can search information about a suspicious ingredient online, or you can enter a product name into the Environmental Working Group’s Skin Deep Cosmetics Database ( http://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ – be sure to bookmark this page to use often!). Also, check to see if the company has signed the Compact for Safe Cosmetics, in which companies pledge to not use toxic ingredients in their products.

Ingredients to Avoid

1. Phthalates

Pronounced “THAL-ates,” they are softening agents used in plastics. Exposure may cause immune suppression, endocrine disruption, reproductive and developmental harm, and even cancer. They are also linked to asthma and allergies. Exposure can occur through inhalation (perfumes and fragrance), ingestion, and through direct skin contact. Found in vinyl shower curtains and other products with PVC (labeled #3), automobile interiors (they are responsible for that “new car smell”), and many household products such as paint, laminate, wood flooring, and many more, including those soft, vinyl toys that babies and toddlers love to chew on.

2. Parabens

Used as a preservative, parabens can act as endocrine disruptors (a synthetic chemical that can mimic or block hormones, disrupting the body’s normal functions) and are also suspected of causing changes at the cellular level, possibly making our bodies more susceptible to cancer. Parabens have been found inside the tissue of breast cancer tumors.

3. BPA (bisphenol A)

Used to harden plastic, a large study has recently linked BPA to heart disease, Type II Diabetes, and liver enzyme abnormalities. Canada banned the use of BPA in 2008. Found in canned foods, especially acidic foods such as canned tomatoes (even in canned Muir Glen organic tomatoes!), single-use drink bottles, plastic food containers, food wrap, baby bottles, pacifiers, and teethers. Beware of the #7 code on plastic items, usually located on the bottom of the product.

4. Triclosan

Used as a pesticide, triclosan is linked to abnormalities of the endocrine system and thyroid signaling, weakening of the immune system, and birth defects. Found in soaps, toothpaste, hand sanitizers, socks, deodorant, cutting boards, and other antibacterial products. Click hereto view a triclosan fact sheet and a list of products containing it from Beyond Pesticides.

5. Hydroquinone

A skin-lightening chemical found in face, scar, and stretch mark creams. Ranked a 10 out of 10 on the EWG’s hazard scale, and the FDA has proposed a ban on the chemical in over-the-counter product sales, making it available by prescription only. It has also been linked to an irreversible skin condition called ochronosis in which the skin becomes dark and thick in areas, resembling a caviar-like appearance. Reports of abnormal function of the adrenal glands, high levels of mercury in those who have used hydroquinone-containing products, and the possibility of it being a carcinogen are the reasons why hydroquinone has already been banned in Japan, the European Union, and Australia.

6. Sodium Laurel Sulfate


A foaming agent used in many products such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste; it is what causes the foaming and bubbling we are used to seeing when using these products. SLS is absorbed into skin and mimics estrogen. SLS and its chemical relative, sodium laureth sulfate, are usually contaminated with 1,4 dioxane (see below)*. Linked to causing hair loss, this substance can also prevent a baby’s eyes from developing normally and can cause glaucoma in adults.

7. Methylisothiazolinone (MIT)

A neurotoxin; an active ingredient in antimicrobial and personal care products (I also found it in Suave kids’ shampoos!) and is similar in function, purpose, and molecular structure to Agent Orange.

8. Phenoxyethanol

Used as a preservative and an anti-bacterial, and found to affect brain and nervous system in animals. It acts as an endocrine disruptor, and according to its safety sheet, it is “toxic to kidneys, nervous system, and liver. Repeated or prolonged exposure can produce target organs damage.” Found in many personal care products, and can be contaminated with 1,4 dioxane.

9. CoalTarColors (FD&C, D&C)

Derived from petroleum waste, research has suggested FD&C Blue No.1 and FD&C Green No. 3 are carcinogenic (cancer-causing), and D&C Red No. 33, FD&C Yellow No. 5, and FD&C Yellow No. 6 can contain impurities that may cause cancer when applied to the skin. Banned for use in Canada and the European Union. FD&C Yellow No. 5 is also used in foods and is known as tartrazine, and can worsen asthma and breathing problems.

10. Mineral Oil

A derivative of petroleum, this substance can clog pores and inhibit skin’s natural oil production, further increasing dehydration of the skin. Works as “plastic wrap” on the skin and disrupts its ability to breathe and absorb, while also hindering the release of toxins from the skin. Found in products such as baby oil, lotions, creams, and foundations.

By-Products of the Manufacturing Process (These are not required to be listed on ingredient labels):

Formaldehyde

A known human carcinogen. Avoid these formaldehyde-releasing ingredients: DMDM Hydantoin, Quaternium-15, imidazolidinyl urea, diazolidinyl urea. Other names for formaldehyde: formalin, methylene oxide, oxymethylene.

1,4 Dioxane

Listed as a probable human carcinogen, and the California EPA lists it as a suspected kidney toxicant, neurotoxicant, and respiratory toxicant. It is commonly found in products such as shampoo, toothpaste, bubble bath, etc., that create suds. Ingredients that can be contaminated with dioxane include sodium laurel (and laureth) sulfate, PEG (polyethylene glycol), phenoxyethanol, and other ingredients containing the words xynol, cetereth, andoleth.

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Fitzgerald, R. (2007). The hundred-year lie: how to protect yourself from the chemicals t that are destroying your health.Plume.

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Glaser, A. (2004, November 3). The ubiquitous triclosan. Retrieved from http://www.beyondpesticides.org/pesticides/factsheets/Triclosan%20cited.pdf

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Names of ingredients that contain processed free glutamic acid (msg). (2011, February). Retrieved from http://www.truthinlabeling.org/hiddensources.html

Polysorbate 80 in medical products and nonimmunologic anaphylactoid reactions. (2005). Department of Dermatology,Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16400901

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Tummy Woes!

Have you ever experienced pain in your gut?  It could be a sharp, shooting pain or major tummy rumbling with a bit of nausea.  Maybe you get heartburn or acid reflux like I did and thought taking antacids and changing my diet would clear things up!  The DR's all want to put everyone on acid blockers!  Not for me!
Did you know acid blockers keep you from absorbing nutrients and can be a major contributor to osteoporosis!  Yup!  You can take all the calcium in the world, but you can only absorb so much before the kidneys are in overload.  Eventually you get kidney stones.  Ouch!
Acid blockers were meant to be used for short term only.  What the doctors aren't telling you is you need acid.  Hydrochloric Acid (HCL).  We start losing HCL as we age. We need to keep the HCL in our body.  It helps with assisting in digestion and for helping to absorb nutrients especially Protein, B12, Calcium, Iron and Minerals.  Healthy stomach acid is needed for a healthy digestive tract. With low stomach acid, even the best foods cannot be properly digested.  The inability to absorb nutrients properly can lead to serious health problems.  Health stomach acid helps kill disease causing microbes and parasites routinely found in food.  With low stomach acid, these invaders may not be destroyed by the stomachs acid bath therefore potentially causing many types of infections.  This is why low stomach acid (hypochlorhydria) is associated with so many health problems.  Because of our diet here in the good old USA, we are seeing even younger and younger people have reflux and digestion problems.

Common Signs and Symptoms of Low Stomach Acid (Hypochlorhydria)

* Bloating, burning, and flatulence immediately after meals

* Chronic Candida Infections

* Chronic Intestinal Parasites or abnormal Flora

* Dilated Capillaries in the cheeks and nose (Rosacea)

* Indigestion, Constipation, and diarrhea

* Iron deficiency 

* Multiple Food Allergies

* Nausea after taking supplements

* Post Adolescent Acne

* Sense of "Fullness" after eating

* Undigested food in stools

* Weak, peeling, cracked fingernails

Low Stomach Acid

For many people, as they get older, The parietal cells in the stomach lining produce less and less hydrochloric acid.  This is especially true of those who eat :

1) Heavily cooked foods

2) Processed foods

3) Chemical foods, such as those containing artificial preservatives and additives

4) Difficult to digest meat and dairy

5) Soft drinks which contains high amounts of phosphorous

6) Fried foods and BBQ foods which cause high digestive distress (Chargrilling and frying create  HCA's - cancer causing agents)

Exhausted Stomach Acid

Adequate amounts of stomach acid are necessary to break down protein.  That's why overeating meat, especially well-cooked meat, is hard on the stomach. It uses up the stomach's acid and enzymes very quickly.  Eating meat day after day can exhaust  the stomach's ability to build up sufficient amounts of hydrochloric acid.

Acid Stomach

Low stomach acid can cause indigestion.  Believe it or not, to little stomach acid  is the most common cause of stomach acid.  HCL from Premier Research Labs is a safe all natural HCL that helps with digestion. 

If you need a private consult with Karen at KJ Wellness Solutions to discuss all your digestive and nutritional needs please call her at 949-400-5455.

Hormones from Hell!

HORMONES!

If you have troubles such as fatigue, skin issues, weight gain, trouble sleeping, always sleeping, PMS, endometriosis, infertility, PCOS and other issues, there's a good chance that you might have hormone imbalance!
Hormones are your bodies chemical messengers, triggering other reactions and influencing processes.  They travel  in your blood stream to tissues and organs.  They work slowly,over time, and affect many different processes, including

* Growth and Development
* Metabolism - how your body gets energy from the foods you eat
* Sexual function
* Reproduction
* Mood



Hormones are made by the endocrine glands  - which include the pituitary, pineal, thymus, thyroid, adrenal glands, pancreas, testes and ovaries.

Hormones are produced using good fats and cholesterol, so lack of these important dietary factors can cause hormone problems simply because the body doesn't have the building blocks to make them.  Toxins containing chemicals that mimic these building blocks or that mimic the hormones themselves are also problematic because the body can attempt to create hormones using the wrong building blocks.

 We live in an estrogenic or feminizing environment.  "Xenoestrogens", such as PCB's, phthalates, pesticides, and DDT, cause estrogenic effects.  Chlorine and hormone residues in meats and dairy products can have estrogenic effects.  In men, the estrogenic environment result in declining quality of sperm or fertility rates  In women, it may lead to an epidemic of female diseases, all traceable to excess estrogen/deficient progesterone. Toxins found in plastics, pesticides, household chemicals, and even mattresses can contain hormone disrupting chemicals that mimic hormones in the body and keep the body from producing real hormones.  Things like birth control can do thing same thing.
If you have hormone imbalance and or are struggling to get pregnant, avoiding these toxins is very important!

Women experience a variety of symptoms of menopause, but the hot flash is the one most discussed.

During menopause the body produces less estrogen and progesterone.  As a result, the thermostat in our brain, the hypothalamus, gets mixed signals: is it hot or cold?

It is as if it cannot decide between these states. This oscillation causes blood vessels to expand an contract on an irregular and unpredictable basis.  With an increased blood flow in the body, a feeling of heat and flush starts on the face, the neck, and continues to the chest.

Menopause is the transitional period in a woman's life when her ovaries stop releasing eggs, the body produces less estrogen and progesterone, and menstruation becomes less frequent and eventually ceases all together.  For up to several years before and just after menopause, estrogen levels fluctuate widely, periods become irregular, and symptoms (such as hot flashes) may occur.

Though we think of declining estrogen as the hallmark of menopause, it's actually common for women to experience surges of abnormally high estrogen levels during the menopausal and premenopausal periods, as well as earlier in life.  Likely an excess of estrogen, coupled with a deficiency of progesterone (the counter to estrogen), is the common denominator for a plethora of female troubles.  Estrogen is produced not only internally but also produced in reaction to chemicals and other substances in our food.  When it's not broken down adequately, higher levels of estrogen build up.  This is true for both men and women, although the effects are more easily recognized in men.  Alcoholic men with impaired liver function develop a condition called gynecomastia, with estrogenic characteristics including enlarged breasts, loss of male pubic hair, and eunuch-like features.

Following menopause, the adrenal glands and adipose tissue become the sole source of estrogen (15%) and progesterone production.  Treating the adrenals always require giving therapeutic attention to the anterior pituitary and thyroid glands. 

A low-fiber diet causes estrogen levels to be higher, while a diet high in fiber results in decreased estrogen levels in the bloodstream.  Excess estrogen is excreted in the bowel.  When stool remains in the bowel for a longer time, as in constipation, the estrogen is reabsorbed. Studies have shown that women on a high-fiber diet have lower levels of circulating estrogen.  Lower levels of estrogen mean less estrogen stimulation of breast tissue, for example, which reduces the risk of breast cancer.

Without hormones our bodies couldn't function properly.   We need to balance our hormones.

 Whether it's PMS, Hot flashes, Pre and Post Menopause, Andropause,  Women with complete Hysterectomies,Women with Post Pregnancy Depression, Children with Growth Problems, Teenagers with Hormonal Issues, Men with Low Testosterone, Low Libido, and Adrenal Stress.

Safely Balance Hormones with clinically-proven EndoPure Homeopathic Formulas.
EndoPure was formulated by Dr. Theresa Dale, PhD, CCN, NP, to stimulate production of natural hormones. It cannot replace hormones, over stimulate and does not replace your natural hormones. Homeopathy is regulated by the FDA and both EndoPure and Neuro-Emotional Remedies (Emotional Release remedies, a companion to EndoPure) are registered with the FDA.
Homeopathy is the most effective and safest medicine to heal your endocrine system (hormones). Homeopathy is called “energy medicine” and has been practiced for centuries, without causing harm. That’s right, there are no side effects. It is the only medical system in the world that will not cause harm if you take too much. If the body does not need the homeopathic remedy, the remedy does not work. This “energy medicine” contains only a micro-amount, the “memory” or the “signature” of the original substance used in formulating the homeopathic remedy. The EndoPure formulas are made by an FDA approved pharmacy.

Balancing Your Hormones – The truth about this controversy!The human body has a rhythm and one of its normal functions is to create its own hormones. The body knows how to do this; it has been making hormones since conception. The best way to help the body resume its “normal” rhythm is to stimulate the body to produce its own.

Hormone Replacement TherapyMany women and men have found that in the first month or two of HRT they feel better but then, as hormone levels are further compromised, other symptoms occur. These symptoms may be even worse than the previous symptoms caused by the initial hormonal imbalance (for example, hot flashes). It is known that all HRT plays a role in the development of cancer.

Not Bio-Identical or Synthetic Hormones, I Hope!No, EndoPure is non-toxic and prepared from homeopathic ingredients which are proven safe over the past 200 years.
Bio-identical hormones are manufactured and compounded from a natural source such as soy or wild yam, but once synthesized can no longer be considered natural. All HRT, including so-called natural and bio-identical, have serious side effects which are now documented. The Huge issue here is that any hormone replacement (BHRT or HRT) cannot balance the chronobiology (circadian rhythm), which is instrumental in having a normal adrenal cortisol levels and a balanced HPA Axis (hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal axis). Actually any HRT will be creating an imbalance in the chronobiology causing side-effects related to a dysfunctional circadian rhythm.  Chronobiology involves the normal production of innate hormones whether it comes from adrenal glands or ovaries.

Menopause, Hormone & Lifestyle Monitor Saliva Test & EndoPure Hormone Rejuvenation.
If you are using EndoPure without first doing our Saliva Test, please read the indications on the label to compare your symptoms.  Men and women have excellent results using our homeopathic EndoPure formulas, even without getting a salivary test.
Alternatively, if you decide to do our saliva test in the privacy of your home, which we do recommend for the most accurate baseline levels, you will receive a 6 page complimentary Wellness program including a diet emailed to you along with the results. Then you can monitor changes that occur from using our program and EndoPure.

Using EndoPure is most effective when you use homeopathic principles of treatment.

• If hot flashes, or other hormonal symptoms are acute: Use a formula often, every hour or 15 minutes until the symptoms are relieved. Then continue using the formula as directed on the label or according to the custom MENOPAUSE, HORMONE & LIFESTYLE MONITOR salivary test.
• For chronic conditions use as directed on the label.  If hot flashes are chronic, you may use EndoPure often (if symptoms become acute).
• When symptoms abate; then continue normal regime according to label or saliva test results. Many people report that they get the best results using EndoPure during the entire month or 5 days on and two days off.  It is fine to use it this way as well.
• Homeopathic EndoPure has no side effects and are totally safe for everyone.

The Endopure line has 4 liquid oral formulas.

• EndoPure Pro (progesterone)
• EndoPure Estro (good estrogens)
• EndoPure Testos for Women
• EndoPure Testos for Men

Men also experience significant health changes when testosterone and adrenal hormones decrease with age. As the body becomes more limited in function the first system to be sacrificed is the reproductive system. This begins around the age of forty, and can cause complete dysfunction within a couple of years. According to the N.I.H. one in five men over the age of forty suffer some form of erectile dysfunction. It is an established fact that almost all men over the age of fifty will suffer from prostatitis. These are the obvious symptoms of male menopause. The non-obvious symptoms can lead to more serious complication.

Women Suffering…
From symptoms of hormonal imbalance can avoid the proven toxic and cancer causing side effects of hormone replacement therapy and correct these imbalances through the use of our homeopathic formulas, EndoPure and Neuro-Emotional Remedies, which are now available without prescription nationally. Studied in more than 20,000 advanced EndoPure Saliva Tests and used by thousands of doctors across the country, EndoPure is effective in 95% of cases.
“EndoPure formulas treat all symptoms of hormonal imbalance. They also help women who have complete hysterectomies produce healthy hormone levels by healing their adrenal glands, pituitary and hypothalamus” said Dr. Theresa Dale, researcher and inventor of EndoPure and Neuro-Emotional Remedies. “These formulas (NER’S) combine various high-potency homeopathic remedies for emotional healing and re-educating the endocrine system to start producing hormones.

“The only hormones that are safe for the human body are the ones the body makes.  All hormones, whether synthetic, so-called bio-identical or natural, can cause extremely toxicity and elevated hormone levels”.

Forget he HYPE, Get the FACTS!

Before and after test results reveal that synthetic, natural and bio-identical compounded hormones cause........

* The body to shut down production of it's own natural hormones

* A toxic burden to the entire body including the liver, kidneys, blood and the immune system

* Toxic levels of hormones

* Elevated levels of hormones and adrenal stress

* Ages the body

NuFem Complex Advanced Formulas For Hormone Balance That Lasts...................

NuFem for women targets the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenal cortisol and DHEA levels,

ovaries, uterus, and vaginal health effecting all hormones. 

In a medical grade Liposome base

Effectively re-educates the body to produce its own hormones

EndoPure Testos for Men targets the hypothalamus, pituitary, adrenals, testes, and prostate

NuFem does not replaces hormones like synthetic and so called bio-identical hormones

This includes hormones derived from wild yam or soy

No Toxic Side Effects!

Does not contain active hormones

Cannot elevated hormones to a toxic level unlike all other natural and synthetic hormone creams

Provides the correct data to the body, which enables normal hormone production through re-education of organs and glands, including women with complete hysterectomies.

Getting Tested

Salivary hormone testing measures hormone levels in the body. Since hormone levels may vary during the day or during the month, multiple specimens can be collected. A simple non-invasive saliva test known as the Circadian Panel can determine whether an imbalance in adrenal glands and/or the sex hormones exists. These panels evaluate how well the adrenal glands function.

Hormones that are being tested include Cortisol, DHEA, Progesterone, Estradiol, Testosterone, Sodium, Potassium, and Chloride.
Saliva collection is simple, non-invasive and can be performed in the privacy of your home. The sample is sent by mail to the laboratory.

Based on your test results a personalized transdermal creme is made on an individual basis to specifically target imbalances found in your test. These are made to offer a natural, more holistic approach to hormone balance.

Common Symptoms and Conditions Associated with Hormonal Imbalance:

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• Cardiovascular disease 
• Depression and irritability
• Low sex-drive, libido
• Fatigue
• Weight gain and decreased muscle tone
• Memory loss, foggy thinking and Alzheimer’s disease
• Insomnia and sleep disturbances
• Hair thinning and loss
• Osteopenia and Osteoporosis
• Acne
• Hot flashes, night sweats
• PMS (Pre-menstrual syndrome)
• Men concerned with sexual drive and testosterone levels

Indicators for Hormone Imbalance:

•  Chronic stress and related and health problems 
• Lack of vitality and energy
• Muscle and joint pain
• Fibromyalgia
• Migraine headaches
• Poor memory
• Alcohol intolerance
• Allergies
• Erectile dysfunction
• Low sex drive
• Thyroid imbalance
• Low body temperature
• Depression

Hormone imbalances may be the root cause of your symptoms. As hormones control every activity of your body, monitoring your hormone levels makes good sense. Addressing hormonal imbalances in a safe way is plain smart.

If you have any questions about these products or wish to purchase any of these formulas contact

Karen Johnson, N.D.

KJ Wellness Solutions

949-400-5455

kjwellnesssolutions.com

How to Detox correctly

Most of us have either heard of or have done a cleanse
or detox at some point in your life.
 

So what does a detox mean to you?  Is it Juicing?  Fasting? Or did you think when you had to get a colonoscopy that drinking the harsh laxatives cleaned you out good enough? Do you think you have to be sitting on a toilet for a weekend?  Juicing is great but are you really detoxifying? All those so called protein powders are made from Whey Protein and can cause alot of intestinal distress and usually have added sugars as well.  

Well.......  Those are all quick cleanses and can be dangerous!

Why should You Detoxify?

It is no secret that we live in a world of toxins.

Toxins are everywhere.  We are all bombarded by toxins everyday. Never before in human history have we been exposed to such high levels of toxins.   It's in the food we eat, the air we breathe, and in the products we put on our bodies.  We are ingesting pesticides, insecticides, GMO's, BPA's,(which are found in plastic bottles, bags, containers)  food coloring and additives, and heavy metals. And believe it or not, we ingest parasites.  The air  has chemicals not just from exhaust fumes but from chemicals we use for everyday cleaning, air fresheners, bug sprays, & big manufacturing plants.  Our health and beauty products have chemicals that are being absorbed through the skin and are causing hormone disruptions.  Therefore, on a daily basis, it is important for our bodies to breakdown these toxins and clear them out.  Our detoxification organs, such as the kidneys, liver, lungs, and skin have a lot of work to do everyday.  If these organs have trouble removing the toxins then they are stored through out the body.

To accomplish the detoxification process, we need a variety of nutrients to support it.  If these nutrients are not available, the body will have a difficult time detoxifying.   When the detoxification process is slowed down, the toxins are not effectively eliminated and are  re-circulated  and then  held in our tissues, needing to be  taken care of later.  As more toxins enter the body, they are stored and do NOT get eliminated!  As, time goes on, they accumulate and eventually the cells are starved of nutrients. This then causes the energy factory of our cells,( the mitochondria,) to become impaired. 

Symptoms of Toxicity appear along with identifiable health issues such as:

*Gas & Bloating           

*Headaches or Migraines         *Inflammation

*Weight gain    *Fatigue

*Digestive  problems/including diarrhea or constipation

*Brain Fog   *Skin Rashes

*Joint and Muscle aches     *Poor Circulation

    

There are also Health Issues that are Related to Toxicity

*Arthritis       *Fibromyalgia

*Leaky Gut      *Chronic Fatigue

*Obesity    *Multiple chemical sensitivity

So How Does the Body Detoxify?

A good 80% of detoxification is done in the liver, which has the job of identifying these foreign substances and transforming them into something harmless and preparing them for elimination.  The liver accomplishes this by turning these harmful toxins into water soluble chemicals so they can be eliminated.  If the nutrients needed to eliminate the toxins are in low supply, the toxins re-circulate as new toxins that are sometimes more toxic than the original substance. We can also  have repeated exposures to toxins that add to our bodies total burden of toxic load.  This forces our immune and excretion systems to work hard to break down and eliminate these toxins.  It's important that we address this burden through deep-seated cleansing and through complex homeopathy, which is the only treatment that can go deep within the cells to release the bound toxins.   

Some of the other sources from which toxic disturbances can originate:

*Medications           *Drugs      *Smoking     *Smog    *Pollens

*Heavy Metals (lead, cadmium, mercury)

*Food additives            *Chemicals in our packaged foods   * Alcohol

*Trans Fats (fried foods, hydrogenated oils)

Failing to eliminate these toxins from the body can lead to systemic toxicity, which eventually results in damage to internal organs or tissues.  It can also lead to a compromised immune system that is unable to effectively fight more serious assaults to our health. 

Let me tell you a little about Homeopathy.

Traditionally, homeopathy is a system of healing that addresses not only the physical, but also the mental and emotional levels of health.  Using diluted, but potentized solutions of herbs and other natural substances, homeopathic formulas have been shown to have profound effects on the body without undue side effects.  Homeopathy also has the capacity to revitalize, strengthen, and detoxify any area of the body.  Any cleansing program should include homeopathic drainage and detoxification formulas that can help clean up the cells and allow vital nutrients to restore health to the body.  We always begin with the drainage formulas as they strengthen and support cleansing of the different organ systems. Effective drainage can prepare the body for deeper detoxification, as drainage formulas can help eliminate the surface toxins.  If adequate drainage does Not occur during a detox program, the released toxins may end up resettling in a new site, leading to the phenomenon what is referred to as the "Toxic Ping Pong Effect".  This occurs when the toxins are bounced around from one place to another without leaving the body.

The Detox 360 program supports the elimination organs with the use of physician formulated homeopathic drainage products.

This program is a slow cleanse.  The first week is all about preparing.  Starting slow and eliminating the unhealthy foods and getting used to the homeopathic drainage.

The second through fourth weeks puts you into the  full program.

You have ( 2 ) nutrient packed protein shakes a day which is the Clearvite-SF that has detoxifying herbs and  you are allowed healthy snacks between meals with a full dinner and a choice of chicken, turkey, or fish. The plan includes a variety of recipes and menus. You can eat or drink as you wish.  With your main meal being either your lunch or dinner.  The Omega Co3 comes in a creamy orange flavored solution that tastes great even the kids will love it!  You get 2 big bottles! The Nourish Greens gives you more nutrients and added detoxification.  The Metacrin-Dx is your supplement that is taken at every meal.  It has the nutrients that is needed to help support your body. Another part of the program is  Strengtia which is a probiotic that builds up the healthy bacteria in the digestive system. And finally the most important part of the program are the homeopathic drops which are taken 3 times a day.   There's 3 different homeopathics.  One for the liver, one for the kidney and one for the lymph drainage all to help to flush the deep seated toxins.

So you're probably asking how much does this all cost?. 

The program retails for $370 but, For a limited time  I'm offering this program at a huge discount which makes it only $200! In addition you will receive the $35 manual electronically for free. The 128 page manual includes the program structure along with menus and recipes.

Anytime is a great time to start a cleanse! 

Whether you want to get healthy or need to lose some weight or you might have some gut issues, don't wait! 






Contact Karen Johnson at
KJ Wellness Solutions now!
949-400-5455

KJ Wellness Solutions.com

 

Got Gout?

Last week I saw a friend that was helping me with my microscope so I can start studying live blood.  We were using my blood to practice with and there it was!  The uric acid crystals! Darn!  I knew my big toe had been aching off & on.  Sure enough it was the Gout!  I had a blood test a couple years ago showing my uric acid was high.  I went vegetarian then.  My blood test last year showed it was all normal.  That nasty Gout was back.  So now I'm a vegetarian again for awhile.

So what is Gout?

We see the commercials talking about it and the medications for it.  But do we really know what Gout is and what causes Gout?  Our doctors tell us when they see our blood test results that our cholesterol is too high.  They give us medication to lower the cholesterol.  The doctors say our blood sugar is too high.  More medications.  When the uric acid is high it means we have Gout.  Medication for that too!  Not for me!

Gout is one of the oldest and most common forms of arthritis; it is a crystal deposition disease in which crystals of monosodium urate form in joints and other tissues.

Gout is a disorder that results from deposits of sodium uric acid crystals, which accumulate in the joints because of high blood levels of uric acid (hyperuricemia), leading to attacks of painful joint inflammation.  Accumulations of uric acid crystal can intermittenly  cause severe joint or tissue pain and inflammation.  Gout most often affects the joints in the feet, particularly at the base of the big toe.  However, it also commonly affects other areas; the ankle, instep, knee, wrist, and elbow.


Normally, uric acid, a by-product of cell nucleic acid breakdown, is present in small amounts in the blood because the body continually breaks down cells and forms new cells.  Also, the body readily transforms substances in foods called purines into uric acid.  Purines are part of proteins.  Foods high in purines include anchovies, sardines, herring, asparagus, meat gravies, and broths, mushrooms, beef, chicken, turkey, lamb, salmon, and shrimp.  Most often, the uric acid level in the blood becomes abnormally high when the kidneys cannot eliminate enough uric acid in the urine.  Too much uric acid in the blood can result in uric acid crystals being formed and deposited in the joints.  Additionally, combining a high-purine diet with alcohol can worsen matters, because alcohol both increases the production of uric acid and interferes with its elimination by the kidneys.

Hyperuricemia increases the risk of not only gout, but other diseases as well, including hypertension, kidney disease, and metabolic syndrome.  Even during the asymptomatic periods between gout attacks, the body is exposed to periods of low-grade chronic inflammation.  The propensity for excessive blood uric acid and gout is also increased by other disease states; therefore a gout or hyperuricemic patient should consider Premier Research Labs suggestions and protocols for Weight Management, Inflammatory Support, Cardiovascular and Circulatory Support, Blood Pressure Support, and Kidney Support as well.

Strengthen and Rejuvenate the Kidneys

Energy, Clarity, Water Balance and Hair Growth

The Kidney's are the "Root of Life"

In Chinese Medicine it has been well understood for thousands of years that the kidneys generate the fundamental life energy of the body and are considered to be the power source of our entire being.  They are often referred to as the "Ministers of Power" and regarded as the body's most important reservoir of essential energy.  Like the root of a plant, the kidneys supply raw power to all of the body's organs and systems.  If the Kidney's are weakened, adequate power cannot be distributed to other organs and glands in the body.  This weakening of energy causes a general degenerative pattern in the body as organ function slowly declines.  When the kidneys weaken, many symptoms of "dis-ease" will appear.  Therefore, the first step back to health should always start with the kidneys.

Kidney Complex (RenaVen), a featured product in the Premier Research Labs Kidney Cleanse, is a broad spectrum , phytonutrient formula for optimal kidney health and rejuvenation.  This unique formula not only helps nourish, strengthen and rejuvenate kidney function, it also helps to purify the blood by eliminating certain compounds that damage the kidneys.  This formula is one of the most important ways to begin improving health and should always be taken upon starting any cleansing program.

Why is Supporting the Kidneys so Important?

The Kidneys are two of the most delicate, yet most important organs in the body.  They control many important functions including the following :

1.  Urine Formation : Re-absorption of important minerals and nutrients while clearing the               body of harmful toxins.

2.  Acid/Base Balance : By regulating a healthy pH, the kidneys are able to create an                      environment which prevents disease.

3.  Blood Volume and Pressure : The kidneys control blood volume and pressure by                      constantly regulating the body's current state.

4.  Fluid and Electrolyte Balance : They control the balance of fluids and minerals, making it        possible for proper functioning of the whole body system.  Furthermore, they are in charge of      preventing water retention and edema.

5.  Waste Excretion : One of their main jobs is to properly clear toxins that accumulate in the         blood, making them the most important blood cleanser.

6.  Hormone Secretion and Red Blood Cells Production : In addition to playing a role in          red blood cell production, they also influence wound healing, muscle fiber proliferation and          iron absorption.

7.  Vitamin D and Bone Health : In order for Vitamin D to be used by the body, it must be              processed by the kidneys, making them an integral part of bone health.

Signs of Weak Kidneys

* Abundant Swelling, Edema

*  Bladder Issues

*  Chronic Fatigue

*  Morning Brain Fog

*  Low Sex Drive

*  Ear Problems ; Ringing in ears, ear infections

*  Poor Hair and Nail Strength and Growth

*  Social Anxiety, ADD, ADHD

*  Low Back Pain

*  Low Energy and Fatigue (regardless of adequate sleep)

*  Terrible Balance, clumsiness

*  Feelings of Fear

*  Poor Physical Development

*  Kidney Stones

*  Lack of Will, Impatience, Discouragement and Laziness

*  poor Bone and Mineral Metabolism

*  Abnormal Blood Pressure

*  Anemia

*  Gout

How to Kick Start Energy, Health and Vitality with the Kidney Cleanse

Paramount to kidney health is cleansing and detoxification.  While the RenaVen will begin to strengthen the kidneys, it is not always powerful enough to cleanse stagnant waste and toxicity.  Because the kidneys lie at the root of a multitude of conditions, disease and symptoms, a kidney cleanse is a fabulous way to begin your rejuvenation process.  Even if you have cleaned up your act, and adopted a healthy diet and lifestyle, your kidneys may still be suffering from poor functioning due to years of abuse.  If you experience any of the symptoms above or have a high protein intake, this is the place to begin for you.

Recommended Use :

Adults or Children (age 4 and up) take 1 capsule, 3 times daily.

For Special Programs : Take up to 12 capsules daily.

Black Cherry Tonic for Kidney Health and Inflammation

Eating cherries is great for gout.  Cherries are low in sugar but high in pesticides! So the next best way to get cherries in your diet is from Cherry Exilade from Premier Research Labs.

Cherry Exilade is pressed fresh from 100% "beyond organic" cherries - not from concentrate.  It has a smooth, delicious, velvety taste.  It is high in antioxidants and Vitamin C.  The medicinal properties of Cherry Exilade provide many useful benefits.  It helps to promote healthy uric acid levels - especially beneficial for those with gout and arthritis.  Enjoy it in water or add it to your favorite juice.

*  Rich in antioxidants - Ellagic Acid and Anthocyanins
*  Promotes cleansing of kidneys and liver
*  Promotes healthy uric acid levels - which is beneficial to those suffering from Gout
*  Helps to control inflammation and alleviate pain from arthritis
*  Promotes healthy colon, cardiovascular, and immune system
*  No added sugar or sweeteners; no preservatives or fillers; no artificial colors or flavors
*  The highest quality concentrate available
*  Kosher certified
*  Organically grown black cherry juice
*  !00% excipient-free.  No added water or toxic preservatives

Recommended Use :
Mix 1 oz. of Premier Cherry Exilade with 1 cup of purified water, or add to your favorite beverage.
(1 oz = 2 Tbsp)

For more information contact Karen Johnson @ KJ Wellness Solutions.com