NUTRIENT UPDATE - WE MUST CLAIM OUR RIGHT TO CHOICE.

When I think of July, I think of Independence Day. We are coming close to losing our Independence and freedom of choice at the vitamin counter. If we don’t get our heads out of the sand quickly and unite as a unified voice and force, we may lose our right to freedom of choice over the natural and non-patentable substances that we have come to rely on today

I didn't know that (IDKT):

* 1 company (Monsanto) controls the seeds of 93% of soybeans and 80% of the corn grown in the U.S.

* 4 companies (Tyson, Cargill, Swift and National Beef Packing Co.) control 83% of the beef packing industry.

* Just 4 companies (Smithfield, Tyson, Swift and Cargill) control 66% of the pork-packing industry

Here is a link to start the flow of information into your brain. Read it, absorb it and then take action in any way you can. Pharmaceutical Profit Big Government Bias

Don't stop there either - take action now. Become a member and help me, help us, help humanity. Get involved in the Alliance for Natural Health by visiting http://www.anh-usa.org/supplements-still-in-peril/


Now you know (NYK)!

Namaste (I bow to you),
Donna

IDKT-The Truth About Cholesterol

Get educated and save your life or the life of a loved one. This information was delivered in a recent conversation I had with the brilliant Edward W Pearson, MD, ABIHM. We were discussing the truth about cholesterol and statin drugs.
The Doctor explained the following which makes perfect sense to me:

1. There is really no 'bad' natural chemical in the body, therefore no "bad" cholesterol.

2. We become imbalanced and toxic with unnatural chemicals found in drugs, our food and water supply, etc.

3. High LDL / low HDL is a 'bad' ratio of natural compounds brought about by toxins and imbalances.

4. Cholesterol drugs do ONE thing, they artificially STOP / BLOCK the liver's enzyme and ability to create the LDL. This is an unnatural process.

5. LDL is being created as a natural response to stress / oxidation signals to the liver.

6. Simply stopping the production of LDL does nothing, and actually makes the body more sick.

7. The drugs are toxic, the liver is blocked and damaged (thus high liver enzymes), and the true causes of the high LDL, the stressors causing the signals, are ignored and even worsened.

8. Plaques in our arteries are actually like scabs and are made up of several compounds that are naturally there, responding to the problem in the "sick" arteries in the first place. The placque that is present is actually made up of white blood cells which are our key immune cells, platelets that help us to stop bleeding, LDL cholesterol which is an antioxident, along with a few other substances.

9. Antioxidants help prevent and/or repair damage to body cells.

10. By severely limiting the production of cholesterol the plaque can be a bit smaller, but the artery is still sick and now a host of other problems and side effects occur. If the same was attempted by reducing white blood cells or platelets, the side effects would be lethal.

OMG this makes no sense to me at all. Why would you stop the production of cholesterol if its function as an antioxidant is to slow or prevent the oxidative damage caused by substances called free radicals (these are the bad guy cells). I won't get into explaining free radicals other than to tell you antioxidants help to combat them. I'll save free radicals for another discussion. Seems to me that we need to find out what is causing the elevated cholesterol in the first place. Stopping its production is insane. As I see it, it is only causing further damage and leading to problems like heart disease, diabetes, immune issues, infections, and cancers.

Want to listen to the doctor speak further on the subject? Click here -
Cholesterol - Evil Nemesis Or Important Biomarker

As Dr. Edward pointed out, when the stressors are removed, which is what the New Medicine Foundation is able to facilitate, toxins are removed, deficiencies are restored and natural balance returns to the body. Amazing what a little detox, natural compound replacement and a ton of education can do in a matter of weeks.

And as Dr. Edward further stated, "to think, big Pharma recently killed numerous patients in a study to create a drug to raise HDL". With his expertise and guidance, LDL typically drops dramatically as a side effect, upwards of 50-60 points or more in a few short weeks while treatment significantly raises HDL naturally, something big pharma has yet to discover and can only boast death as the result of trying to find the answer.

Truly a BILLION people in the world have high 'LDL' cholesterol and blood pressure issues. These are very obvious body stress markers and lets face it, we are stressed in more ways than we can imagine. New Medicine Foundation has the answer with their three-pronged approach to health and wellness. They back their findings with very comprehensive scientific evidence and it's easy when you remove the toxins, balance hormones and get proper nutrition.

When will the insanity stop? It is my guess it will stop when we start to question and use logic as a guide when it comes to our health. When we realize and accept that our health shouldn't be used to keep the world economy afloat and the fat cats fat, maybe then the change that is needed will befall all of us. I am not a doctor, nor a rocket scientist but I tell you once you venture down this path, you don't need to be. As Dr. Pearson says "this is not rocket science". I assure you, if I can understand it, so can you.

Until the change happens, be thankful for people like me, Dr. Edward W. Pearson, the New Medicine Foundation and A Voice For Change. We are on the front lines helping to bring this information and education to the masses. To find out more, email Donna or visit the New Medicine Foundation website.

About the doctor --- Dr. Edward W. Pearson received his undergraduate training in Microbiology and Chemistry from the University of Florida, and his medical degree with an Academic Excellence Award from the University of South Florida, College of Medicine. Being displeased with what he saw in conventional medicine, after completing his internship and a short time in a Physical Medicine residency, Dr. Pearson set out on his own to find the education that would teach him how to truly heal people and prevent the epidemics of chronic illness plaguing humanity.  He is now becoming a worldwide expert in the field of true, integrated healthcare, and is certified by the American Board of Integrative / Holistic Medicine. He receives ongoing training from the best educators in the world.

To learn more, visit my site and find out about my affiliation with the New Medicine Foundation.  In addition to facilitating A Voice For Change, I am also a Health Style Counselor under the direction of Dr Edward Pearson.  He is the leader in understanding hormones, all of them and not just the misunderstood few. He is an educator and a pioneer and is starting a "health care" revolution leading the way to keeping us out of the "sick care" environment of current day medicine and pharmaceutical drugs. I want to be at the head of the line on that quest. 

You can contact me through my normal channels on http://www.avoiceforchange.com/ or send an email message to donna.appel@newmedicinefoundation.com or donna@avoiceforchange.com

Now you know (NYK)! Pass it along and be A VOICE FOR CHANGE. 
Namaste (I bow to you), Donna

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Lower Your Cholesterol – NOT a Good Idea

I didn't know that (IDKT) .... What we have been led to believe about cholesterol levels is just NOT true.

1. Low cholesterol levels are NOT healthy.
2. You will NOT live longer if you have low cholesterol levels.
3. If you have congestive heart failure, it’s NOT best to take a cholesterol-lowering drug.

Basically, it appears that we have been misled. The research that I have been doing all leads to the same conclusion and I think that Dr. Brownstein summarizes it best. I am quoting him in an article that I recently read on his website. The rest of this blog is quoted from what he wrote.

“A study in the American Heart Journal (Dec. 2008) pointed out the problems with low cholesterol levels in those with congestive heart failure. This study looked at 17,791 hospitalized patients at 236 sites who were admitted for congestive heart failure. The researchers divided the patients into four quartiles:
1. Total cholesterol of <118
2. Total cholesterol of 119-145
3. Total cholesterol of 146-179
4. Total cholesterol of >180

The most important number to look for in any study is the mortality numbers. Guess who lived the longest in the above four groups? If you guessed group one, you guessed wrong.

Those in the lowest cholesterol group (quartile 1 above) had the highest death rate (3.3%). Those in the quartile 2 had a death rate of 2.5%. The next quartile (3 above) had a death rate of 2.0% and the group with the highest cholesterol levels had the lowest death rate at 1.3%.

Other data from this study showed that those with lowered cholesterol levels had longer hospital length of stay and worse symptoms on discharge. Compared to those with the highest cholesterol levels (>180), those with the lowest cholesterol levels (<118) had a 65% higher risk of mortality.

How can this be? Does it sound like Alice-In-Wonderland to you? It really isn’t that hard to understand when you understand the physiology of the body.

It is well known that lowered cholesterol levels have been shown in many studies to be associated with a higher mortality rate. Cholesterol is a necessary and important substance in the body. It is necessary for proper mineral absorption and utilization, cell wall strength, immune system functioning and vitamin D production. There are many other important functions of cholesterol.

My clinical experience has clearly shown that it is not wise to use a drug that blocks the production of cholesterol. It does not make physiologic sense and it does not make common sense. Cholesterol research studies do not prove that taking cholesterol-lowering medications prolong life. In fact, the best statin drugs have been shown to do is to lower the risk of a non-fatal heart attack by 1% over 2-3 years. This positive effect is seen only in the most favorable trials (i.e., those trials that Big Pharma Cartel decides to release for publication). However, there are many serious adverse effects of cholesterol-lowering medications including muscle and liver problems and an increased cancer rate.

What should you do? Read and educate yourself about any drug or natural item that you are prescribed. Look at how the item works in the body and look at the possible adverse effects. Then, make your decision on whether it is in your best interest to take that substance. If it does not extend your lifespan or improve the quality of your life then perhaps you should avoid the substance. Cholesterol-lowering drugs have never been shown to improve longevity or quality of life.”

Now you know (NYK)! Pass it along and be A VOICE FOR CHANGE.
Namaste (I bow to you), Donna

Info taken from an article written by Dr. David Brownstein, M.D., For more information on cholesterol and cholesterol–lowering drugs, read Dr. Brownstein's book, "Drugs That Don’t Work and Natural Therapies That Do", 2nd Edition.
Visit his website http://www.drbrownstein.com

Toxic Sludge

Toxic Sludge .....
I didn't know that (IDKT) .... (I copied this right from an email I just received from the Organic Consumers Association .... Organic Bytes: Organic Consumer Alert: Toxic Sewage Sludge .... no sense reinventing the wheel). I am endorsing their cause and hope that you will too. Read for yourself and then decide by taking action. If you would like more information visit http://www.organicconsumers.org/. And I quote .... "

Take Action: Tell the "World's Greenest Mayor" to Stop Poisoning His City with Toxic Sludge!
In 2008, Organic Style Magazine called San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom the World's Greenest Mayor, complementing his initiatives on recycling, green building, low-emission vehicles, and energy audits, among many unique innovations he has brought to the city.

But the true test of a green city may be what happens to its toxic sewage sludge. San Francisco - like just about every other city in the country - contracts with a sewage sludge disposal company (Synagro) to take its sludge away. Now that it can't be dumped in the oceans, most of it is dumped on farmland. The law actually allows toxic sewage sludge to be used to grow food! It's so common and accepted, in fact, that the Organic Consumers Association had to fight hard to keep toxic sludge out of federal organic standards (this was back when Obama's favorite pesticide lobbyist, Islam Siddiqui, proposed organic standards for the Clinton administration).

The thing that distinguishes San Francisco from other cities dumping sludge on farmland is that it is the first and only city to launch an aggressive PR offensive around getting their citizens to take some of their toxic sludge back. The way they manage to do this is by giving it away to San Francisco's gardeners, claiming that it is "high-quality, nutrient-rich, organic Biosolids Compost."

If the World's Greenest Mayor can get away with this, watch out, because there's no telling what the toxic sludge industry will do in your town!

That's why we're putting out a national call to all of our members and readers to encourage organic consumers across the country to help us stop San Francisco's toxic sewage sludge giveaways. Please take action today!

http://capwiz.com/grassrootsnetroots/issues/alert/?alertid=14646196

Take Action

Now you know (NYK)! Pass it along and be A VOICE FOR CHANGE.
Namaste (I bow to you), Donna

Chronic Cough & B12 Deficiency

I didn't know that (IDKT) .... (I copied this right from the website .... no sense reinventing the wheel). I am not endorsing their products but found the article interesting and informative especially since I know a number of people that have a nagging cough. If you would like more information about the author and/or the company visit their website at http://www.northstarnutritionals.com. And I quote .... "

Hidden causes of your chronic cough
2010-01-21
Have a cough that just won‘t go away? You‘ve had it for months (or years) and know it‘s not a cold. You don‘t have allergies, asthma, or acid reflux. And you‘re not a smoker. Could it be that you‘ve got a B12 deficiency? It‘s highly possible, especially if you‘re over 60.

That‘s according to a new study presented at the World Allergy Conference last month.

For this study, Italian scientists looked at 40 patients with an unexplained chronic cough. The scientists had a hunch that sensory neuropathy (or nerve damage) caused their older patients‘ chronic cough. And what‘s one of the main causes behind sensory neuropathy? You got it: deficiencies in the vitamin B12.

So, following their hunch, the Italian scientists tested the patients‘ blood. They found that 25 of the 40 patients with a mysterious chronic cough were deficient in vitamin B12.

According to the lead author of the study Giuseppe Guida, M.D., their older patients were particularly prone to B12 deficiencies. He said, "Generally, you can find these lower levels of vitamins in older people because they can have some problem with their nutrition."

So how does low B12 cause a chronic cough? Well, over time, lack of B12 may cause inflammation of the nerves leading to your airways. It also may cause you to become hyper-sensitive to every little dust particle...

Does just a little bit of dust make you cough?
The Italian scientists wanted to see exactly what made their vitamin B12 deficient patients so prone to coughing. They measured the lung capacity of all 40 patients using a machine called a spirometer. The patients exhaled into the machine to measure their bronchial capacity to get a baseline reading. Then the patients took a histamine "challenge test."

You see, typically, when exposed to histamine, your airway will constrict and cause you to cough. But if you are "hyper-responsive," your airway will constrict at lower doses of histamine. Each of the patients with a B12 deficiency had significantly lower thresholds for histamine response. Translation?

When exposed to even just a tad of histamine, the vitamin B12 deficient group started coughing. Then, the scientists gave them B12 shots. And any guesses what happened?

Yep, their histamine responses improved. Their airways didn‘t constrict as readily and they didn‘t start coughing.

Dr. Guida‘s guardedly optimistic. In his presentation at the World Allergy Congress, he said, "Of course, we need more data to confirm the fact that there is a strong association between these two cofactors [chronic cough and the B12 deficiency]." However, "if this is the case, [this] could be a very easy way to help these people," he said, "especially because they are older and it‘s a very easy medication to [administer]."

Boosting B12 naturally
Bottom line here, folks? If you‘ve got a mysterious cough that just won‘t go away (or if you seem to overreact to allergens in your house), ask your doctor for a B12 blood test. Ideally, you should have blood serum levels above 300 pg/mL.

An important warning here for vegans and vegetarians: don‘t necessarily trust your B12 blood tests. You see, some vegetables contain a nutrient that mimics B12 in the body. So it appears as though you have enough B12 in blood tests; but this analog doesn‘t perform the same job as B12. In fact, if you‘re a plant-eater, you can be severely B12 deficient and still look normal in blood tests.

In any case, if blood tests show you‘re a little low, you‘ll definitely want to add some grass-fed meat, wild-caught fish, and free-range eggs to your diet. In most cases, your body should have no trouble at all absorbing B12 from these natural sources.

For readers who have a more serious B12 deficiency, I recommend B12 shots. They‘re not as bad as they sound, I promise! Some people get them once a month and some people as often as two times per week. Your doctor will help you figure out how often you need one. (As always, I recommend finding a natural healthcare practitioner which you can do through associations like the International College of Integrative Medicine at www.icimed.com, the American Association of Naturopathic Physicians at www.naturopathic.org, or the American College for the Advancement of Medicine at www.acam.org.)

If you‘re not thrilled about getting regular shots in the arm, you can always try sublingual B12 tablets (you put them under your tongue) or low dose mouth sprays. Unfortunately, B12‘s just not very well absorbed in tablet form. Try this for a few months and see if your levels improve. If they don‘t, B12 shots are your best alternative.

No matter how you get it, B12‘s one magic elixir. When your body gets enough, you‘ll feel more energized and relaxed. And you may just see your mysterious cough disappear! " End of quote.

Now you know (NYK)! Pass it along and be A VOICE FOR CHANGE.
Namaste (I bow to you), Donna

Info taken from an article by Allan Spreen, M.D., NorthStar Nutritionals, as found in an email they published on January 21st, 2010. Visit their website for additional information http://www.northstarnutritionals.com