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A recent study released at the American Aging Associations annual conference showed that consuming dietary resveratrol, a key antioxidant found in red wine and Chinese Knotweed, is a very really possibility as a significant a memory accelerator. The study was conducted using a particular form of stabilized resveratrol called trans-resveratrol.
While the new research tested the abilities of elderly mice, the results, say experts, may equally apply to aging baby boomers. In the study the mice were put through a variety of tests after four weeks of supplementation with resveratrol. Researchers determined trans-resveratrol significantly improved memory and learning skills in the aged mice.
Clinical researchers have also found in vitro exposure to brain cells from resveratrol significantly protected brain cell function and appeared to either stop or slow the decay associated with the aging process.
These findings indicate trans-resveratrol supplementation to be a viable approach for delaying age-associated reductions in learning and memory, and therefore may further help to prevent the normally occurring age-associated deterioration of cognitive performance.
When considering the mitochondrial regenerative effect resveratrol is showing in all mammalian species tested, it seems to add to the activity and energy levels necessary for maintaining an active functioning brain. Since the brain consumes around 25% of the total energy consumption of the body in relation to having only about 2% of a person’s body weight, an active brain would most likely require an abundance of healthy regenerative mitochondria to function properly.
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The human body is capable of amazing things. For example, it’s designed to automatically protect itself from illness and disease. Sometimes it can fight off these even without the aid of prescription drugs. However, for the best immune system possible, the body must be in optimal health.

Unfortunately, many people are living with a body that is not performing at its peak. This can be due to such things as chemicals, processed foods and beverages, and stress, which can damage a body’s natural defense system. That’s why so many of us are feeling fatigued on a daily basis and battling sicknesses all too often.

Kangen water helps ward off the harmful effects of acidity.

The build up of acids within the body can be caused by many factors, such as:

•        Unhealthy foods

•        Dehydration

•        Pollution

•        Stress

Having an excess of acidity is known as “acidosis”, which can contribute to many ailments like diabetes, high blood pressure, and obesity. Are you looking for a natural approach to keeping illness like this at bay? Then you need to be drinking Kangen water!

Having a balanced pH level is crucial to achieving optimal health, and Kangen Alkaline Ionized Water Systems produce water that will help neutralize the acidity in your body. As soon as you start drinking Kangen water, you begin to detoxify and hydrate your body, cleanse your colon, and combat oxidation, which prematurely ages you.

Are you ready to experience the benefits of the Kangen Alkaline Ionized Water Systems?

Using the process of electrolysis, the Kangen Water System restructures harmful acidic tap water and transforms it into alkaline water that is perfect for drinking and balancing your body’s pH level. This extraordinary machine was developed over 30 years ago in Japan and has been used by countless individuals all over the world as a means to achieve the best health possible.

Kangen Alkaline Ionized Water Systems are compact, easy to install, and serve as an attractive water filtration device for your kitchen.

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From Tom Mower’s Office:  Sisel International.com

Animals in southern Iceland are at risk of fluoride poisoning if they inhale or ingest the ash from the recent volcanic eruption. Fluoride poisoning can lead to internal bleeding, long-term bone damage and tooth loss.

According to BBC News:
“The fluoride in the ash creates acid in the animals’ stomachs, corroding the intestines and causing hemorrhages. It also binds with calcium in the blood stream and after heavy exposure over a period of days makes bones frail, even causing teeth to crumble.”

Sources: BBC News April 19, 2010

Many may see this story and never connect the dots between the tragic poisoning of these animals due to a natural event, and the intentional poisoning of human beings through excessive fluoride exposure each and every day.
This story is another clue that just because something exists in nature doesn’t necessarily mean it is good for you. And this is certainly true for the seriously misguided use of fluoride to prevent dental cavities.
The practice of adding fluoride to your tap water began in 1945. With more than 60 percent of U.S. water supplies currently fluoridated, chances are you’re one of the 170 million Americans who drink fluoride on a daily basis.
Most likely, your dentist – along with countless government and public health officials — has praised and promoted the use of fluoride, both in toothpaste and drinking water, as one of your must-do regimens to promote strong and healthy teeth.
Unfortunately, they’ve all bought the public deception, and have unwittingly participated in and perpetuated perhaps one of the grandest public health frauds and toxic cover-ups in U.S. history.
Fluoride – A Historically Known Toxin
Prior to 1945 when communal water fluoridation took effect, fluoride was a known toxin.
For example, a 1936 issue of the Journal of the American Dental Association stated that fluoride at the 1 ppm (part per million) concentration is as toxic as arsenic and lead.
The Journal of the American Medical Association stated in their September 18, 1943 issue, that “fluorides are general protoplasmic poisons that change the permeability of the cell membrane by certain enzymes.” And, an editorial published in the Journal of the American Dental Association, October 1, 1944, stated,
“Drinking water containing as little as 1.2 ppm fluoride will cause developmental disturbances. We cannot run the risk of producing such serious systemic disturbances. The potentialities for harm outweigh those for good.”
More recently, Christopher Bryson, award winning journalist and former producer at the BBC revealed the multi-tiered abuse of power by military and industry scientists and public health officials in his book The Fluoride Deception. In it, he describes the intertwined interests that existed in the 1940’s and 50’s between the aluminum industry, the U.S. nuclear weapons program, and the dental industry, which resulted in fluoride being declared not only safe, but “beneficial to human health.”
The political back story of how fluoride was introduced into your drinking water reads like a cross between a psychological thriller and mind-boggling science fiction.
Read Bryson’s book, and you’ll never think of fluoride the same again… Because the bottom line is that when you swallow fluoride, it does nothing to decrease disease, it merely accelerates it.
Do You Know What’s REALLY in Your Water?
What would you do if you suddenly found out that “fluoride,” which advocates claim is an all-natural element that you ingest anyway and is good for your teeth and bones, was not safe at all, but was actually a carcinogenic industrial waste?
That’s right! The fluoride in your water supply is not what you think it is.
The natural form of mineral fluoride found both in nature and in your teeth and bones, is called Apatite (calcium fluoro-chloro-hydroxyl phosphate).
Inside your mouth, there is a natural equilibrium between hydroxyl-apatite (calcium phosphate) dissolving and forming in your tooth enamel from substances occurring naturally in your saliva. Like everything else, your diet and various physical conditions shift this equilibrium back and forth constantly.
When you have more calcium phosphate dissolving than being adhered, you end up with a demineralization condition called caries. This is when cavities form in your teeth.
However, this has nothing to do with fluoride or fluoridation, but a good fib must always start with a kernel of truth, or else no one will listen to you.
So when it comes to the so-called “health benefits” of fluoride, it’s essential to understand what’s really being added to your water and other products you use on a regular basis, such as toothpaste.
When “fluoride” is added to your drinking water, it’s NOT the natural mineral. Instead, the fluoride in question is another chemical fluoride compound – the toxic waste product from phosphate fertilizer plants.
There are three basic compound commonly used for fluoridating water supplies:
1.      Sodium fluoride (NaF)
2.      Sodium silicofluoride
3.      Hydrofluorosilicic acid
The last two, sodium silicofluoride and hydrofluorosilicic acid, are the compounds used for water fluoridation, with hydrofluorosilicic acid being the most commonly used additive, according to the CDC.
These are chemical byproducts of aluminum, steel, cement, phosphate, and nuclear weapons manufacturing. Such fluoride is manmade, and in this form, fluoride has no nutrient value and no health benefits whatsoever.
But there’s yet another tidbit that is not talked about openly, and that is the fact that these hazardous industrial wastes – the fluoride compounds actually added to your water — have NEVER been fully tested to ascertain their full potential health hazard.
Instead, the pharmaceutical grade “sodium fluoride” (the first one on the list) is used in the majority of studies evaluating the risk to human health.
Therefore, the real danger to your health may be far greater than any of the studies done so far have shown, and numerous studies have already identified the pharmaceutical grade sodium fluoride as a toxic agent, capable of doing irreparable harm to your body.
Fluoride May Actually CAUSE More Cavities Than it Prevents!
Studies have also shown that fluoride does not even help prevent cavities, which is the number one reason for water fluoridation in the first place.
Instead, studies have shown that consuming too much fluoride might actually cause tooth decay.
One such study, published in the September 2001 issue of International Journal of Pediatric Dentistry, found that South African children who drank water containing high levels of natural fluoride (3 ppm), had more tooth decay than children in other parts of South Africa who drank much lower concentrations (between 0.19 to 0.48 ppm).
And fluoride-saturated American teenagers had twice the rate of cavities as the South African children drinking low levels of natural fluoride!
The Many Health Dangers of Fluoride
According to information from its Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS), and from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), the pharmaceutical grade sodium fluoride is a dangerous toxin that can cause serious physical harm.
The chemical targets your:
•       Kidneys
•       Heart
•       Gastrointestinal system
•       Bone and skeletal structures
•       Teeth
•       Nerves
The MSDS for sodium fluoride also states that fluoride compounds can induce:
•       Systemic toxic effects on your heart, liver, and kidney
•       Depleted calcium levels in your body leading to hypocalcaemia and death
It points out that the toxic effect of fluoride might be delayed, and that laboratory experiments have resulted in the development of tumors.
In order to understand the long-term dangers of fluoride, it’s important to realize that fluoride is a cumulative poison.
Ninety-eight percent of the fluoride you ingest in water is absorbed into your blood through your gastrointestinal tract. From there, it enters your body’s cellular tissues. On average, about 50 percent of the fluoride you ingest each day gets excreted through your kidneys. The remainder accumulates in your teeth and bones, pineal gland, and other tissues, such as the aorta.
The amount deposited into your bones and teeth varies depending on your age. In children, more than 50 percent of an ingested dose of fluoride is deposited in bone, but in adults only about 10 percent is stored there.
As with teeth, fluoride is deposited in bone by the ionic exchange with hydroxyl-apatite as mentioned earlier. It does dissolve from bone as well, but at a slower rate than it is deposited, so if your intake remains constant, the level of fluoride in your bones increases linearly with age.
Therefore, if your kidneys are damaged, fluoride accumulation will increase, and with it, the likelihood of harm.
There are numerous health problems associated with the accumulation of fluoride in your body, such as:
•       Hyperactivity and/or lethargy
•       Arthritis
•       Dental fluorosis (staining and pitting of teeth)
•       Lowered thyroid function
•       Lowered IQ, and dementia
•       Disrupted immune system
Fluoride also causes genetic damage and cell death, inactivates at least 62 enzymes in your body, and accelerates the aging process.
Overdosing is Easy
When water fluoridation first began, the “optimal” level of fluoride for dental benefit was said to be 1 mg/day for an adult male, based on the estimate that the average adult male drank one liter of water per day. However, even at that level, 10 percent of the population (those in the high-risk group) was expected to get fluorosis.
But water is not the only source of added fluoride.
Although you may not know it, you are exposed to fluoride from many sources other than the obvious lineup of toothpastes and mouth rinses.
Far less obvious sources of fluoride include:
•       Food and beverages processed with fluoridated water
•       Mechanically de-boned meat
•       Pesticide residue on food
•       Pharmaceutical drugs, especially SSRI antidepressants and fluoroquinolone antibiotics like Cipro
•       Soy baby formulas
•       Instant tea
A 1991 review by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services shows just how drastic your overexposure might be when taking multiple sources into account.
Fluoride exposure levels for a 110-pound adult from food, beverages, toothpaste, and mouthwash
Fluoride Concentration
in Drinking Water        Total Fluoride Intake          Percentage Over 1 mg
“Optimal” Dosage
Unfluoridated Communities
< 0.3 mg/L      0.88 – 2.20 mg/day     as much as 120 %
“Optimally” Fluoridated
0.7-1.2 mg/L   1.58 – 6.60 mg/day      as much as 560 %
Fluoridated communities
> 2.0 mg/L      2.10 – 7.05 mg/day      possible  >  605 %
If you were to evaluate all the sources of fluoride you’re exposed to on a regular basis, you may be shocked by how much fluoride you and your children are actually ingesting.
Diet, Not Fluoride Builds Healthy Teeth
If you’re wondering how to keep your teeth healthy, remember that fluoride was never the answer in the first place.
Instead, you need to look to your diet if you want healthy teeth. In fact, most people whose diet includes very little sugar and few processed foods have very low rates of tooth decay.
Limiting or eliminating sugar, and avoiding processed foods and eating plenty of green vegetables and vitamin K2 — along with regular cleanings with your natural dentist – is the best way to ensure your teeth stay healthy naturally.
Sub note: Sisel believes you get the best source of bone and teeth building power in CalciumK2, a blend of the three best types of calcium in a blend of the 7 major minerals found in teeth and bones with the power of K2 & D3 vitamins. Add to this the incredible power of SupraShine toothpaste, free of fluoride and bursting with calcium and minerals that support re-mineralizing of teeth with a hardness and complexity beyond anything our researchers have been able to find anywhere in nature or science.

All-natural Kangen water is more than just drinking water!

Enagic, the 32-year-old Japanese company behind the Kangen Water System, has created an incredible water filtration device that produces water that can be used in multiple ways. That’s because the Kangen Water system allows you to control the pH level of the water it creates. Just read on to learn more about what all you can do with this flexible water system.

StrongKangenwater:

This type of water has a pH of 11.0 plus.  It’s ideally used for cleaning food, dishes, cutting boards, and even getting out tough stains and grime in and  around your kitchen.

Kangen water:

With a pH of 8.0-10.0, this type of water is perfect for drinking and healthy cooking.  It works to restore your body to a more alkaline state, which optimizes health.  In return, it boosts your immune system and other bodily functions making you less susceptible to illness.

Clean water:

Strictly for drinking, this water has a pH of 7.0.  It’s formulated so that it is absorbed into the body quickly.  Therefore, it’s the best type of water to use if you have to take any medications.  It’s also the best water to use for baby formula.

Acidic water:

This slightly acidic water has a pH of 6.0-4.0.  It’s terrific to use for     gentle cleaning and beauty care.  Use this water to cleanse your face and hair.  You can also use it in the rinse cycle of your laundry.  In addition, it’s great for washing glass surfaces and removing dirt from hardwood floors because it never leaves any kind of sticky residue, which is often the case when using  commercial chemical cleaners.

Strong Acidic water:

This water has a pH of 2.7 or lower and makes for an incredible disinfectant.  In  fact, in 2002, in accordance with the Food Hygiene Law, it was even approved fo rthe use of disinfecting food products.  Use Strong acidic water to sanitize kitchen utensils, countertops, etc. to keep areas safe and free of germs.

Leaders Born or Made?

(watch this short video)

This is one of the questions posed by Eric Worre in one of his Network Marketing Professional trainings.  This is an interesting question when applied to our Network Marketing Businesses.

I got to thinking about famous world leaders whom we would all know, Sir Winston Churchill, Ghandi, and Martin Luther King. Some leaders led for the wrong reasons like Hitler. Leaders who seek to inspire us like the late Jim Rohn, Tony Robbins. Gurus we know in our own industry like Randy Gage, Mike Dillard and now Mark Hoverson. What special qualities do they possess and can we be taught how to acquire these characteristics?

So it is interesting to also ask what traits, skills, and personalities they all have in common and when and how they knew they were destined to be a leader. Are we selected by our genes, families our creator or do we have a choice?

What is Leadership?

Leadership is the ability to influence and inspire others to follow you.  In MLM we say the ability to get a lot of people to do a few simple things.

Looking back in history many European Leaders came from educated and wealthy backgrounds where leadership was expected of them. They were sent to public schools where their skills were honed for government, church or military. For the poorer hard working people the opportunity was not available and you were expected to know your place.

Why do you think there’s no classes in our middle and high schools about business ownership?  Everything is geared to “study and get good grades so you can go to college and get a good JOB”.

My dreams of Leadership

Here’s an example of my story “born to lead” or “taught to lead”. I come from a working class background where my parent’s goals for me were that I should have a job working in Woolworths instead of a factory. From being a child I determined myself that my life would be very different and I was going to get an education and teach. One day I arrived home from school to tell my mother I was going to go to a private convent school and they would have to pay fees. Oh! My poor hardworking Dad must have wondered what was happening. Where were they going to get the money from for their daughter’s education?  But with perseverance, determination and the passion I did it and fulfilled the first part of the journey. Without the backing and help of my parents I’m not sure what the outcome would have looked like.

Was this destiny, was it education or was it personality and genes or maybe all three?

Following on with this theme let me give you my daughter Tina’s story. She was timid,asthmatic and scared to speak out.  She had been to a small private school and then at 11 years the head master suggested she went to a school near the sea which would help her asthma. When I asked her what she wanted to do she told me she wanted to go to boarding school like her friends. History repeats itself. How was I going to pay huge fees for the next 11 years (two girls) on of a teacher’s salary?

By the time Tina reached sixteen she was blossoming into a confident young lady. One of my proudest moments was when she was chosen as HEAD of SCHOOL at this prestigious boarding school. Normally it had been the elite and young royals who achieved this. This now timid 7 year old had blossomed into a confident young lady who would later have a great career overseas.

Was this destiny or training?

To finish her story she applied to go to Oxford University and was told she did not have high enough grades. Her position as HEAD of SCHOOL was very demanding. Tina had her own ideas and wrote to the authorities at Oxford informing that them she would be going to study there  – and she did!  Determination and belief.

What Changed the Leadership Stakes in the 21^st Century?

Many of our Internet Gurus have come from very humble beginnings with no college education. What they all possess is the education of life, they are street wise. Many have had huge challenges just to survive  and for many great POVERTY. One person I have recently come into contact with is Mark Hoverson and his story is very impacting. He had what can only be called a transformational shift as did Mike Dillard and Randy Gage. Read these guys stories and then ask yourself again the question:

Born to lead or train to lead?  Maybe a bit of both.

Whatever happened in history, today there is the opportunity for the man in the street to reach great heights and achieve his or her goals and dreams by  choosing to he an entrepreneur and leading his own tribe to success.  One of the reasons for this is because of introduction and development of Network Marketing which is now becoming the accepted norm as an alternative way to do or have a business. It raises the bar every year and has so much to offer anyone who wishes to work from home and gain their freedom and access their dreams.

Linked to the Internet and Web2.0 a Network Marketing Business can be started on a shoe string budget with all the leadership training accessible to every participant, most of it free. The only limiting factor to success appears to be YOU! You can create your own future through your own business.

What do you need to have the Millionaire’s Mindset and Achieve Leadership Status?

• Passion for your team’s success, your products and your company.

Zig Ziglar “ If you help enough people get what they want , you’ll always get what you              want.”

This is when you have value for your people.

• A great attitude.

“Attitude creates Altitude.” Leaders have solutions not problems.

• Accept responsibility if things go wrong and take action to put things right. Don’t go down the route of blame.

• Make decisions – don’t procrastinate. Always come from your inner truth.

• People don’t know what you know until they know who you are.

• Get infront of your TRIBE by setting an example and doing.

• Show integrity and total commitment.

• The pursuit of excellence in all areas, work ethics, appearance etc.

• Commit to your own personal growth and development. Work harder on yourself and you will become a leader and Master Network Marketer. Never stop growing or learning. Take time to sit quietly and visualize your dreams. Meditate and listen quietly to that hidden voice within. Then take massive action.

“You make the world a better place by making yourself a better person.”

– Scott Sorrell

If you follow the route above until the job is complete then you will succeed. Looking at the skills above I believe we can all be trained in these skills if we have a big enough reason to do it. As we have seen, many leaders from different industries came from the life of hard knocks and this gave them the greater vision and burning desire to succeed and lift themselves out of the pits of despair. Show your team how they can achieve their dreams and goals and you will achieve yours.

To be a leader doesn’t mean you have to lead the world just the people in your world and your tribe. I believe you are able to achieve this if  YOU choose

What’s your answer then? Born to lead or learn to lead?

Skin Fitness

Environmental Stress

Every day your face is subjected to environmental stress that damage and dry out your skin. With the steady stream of insults, the outcome is a tired-looking, lackluster face. With the myriad of products on the market, finding a real solution can be a challenge.

After the age of 40 the skin begins to lose its elasticity and it begins its downward sagging journey. Wrinkles begin to appear, lack luster and blemishes.

As you know the skin breaths and requires inside dietary nourishment as well as the skin cells on the outside need elastin to give back some firmness. Hormones also play a part in your skin condition. More than 10,000 free radicals attack your skin each day.

Your face is exposed to harsh environmental pollutions, makeup, excessive oils and perspiration. With the steady stream of insults to your face the outcome is a tired-looking, lack luster face.

Keeping skin hydrated is critical to its health. The skin, in its own defense, contains amino acids and other building blocks that are responsible for keeping the skin moist and supple. Collectively these compounds are called the Natural Moisturizing Fact or (NMF), and their function is to attract, absorb, and retain water 1.  These compounds will keep your skin cells on their toes.

Harsh chemicals in our skin care products can clog pores and causes irritation Propylene Glycol can stop the skin breathing. Remember the James Bond film “Gold Finger?” Your skin is what it absorbs not what lies on the surface so treat it to Gourmet nourishment on a regular basis.

Research has been done on finding the most hydrating and nourishing constituents that support or function much the same as the skin’s NMF. (Salicornia herbacea extract, hydrolyzed wheat protein) or behave like the NMF (sodium PCA, hyaluronic acid, and Ceramide III).

Salicornia herbacea extract is a protein that is harvested from sea plants. These proteins not only support the NMF, but a scientific study proves that they will actually increase water content by 6,000%. 2

Hydrolyzed wheat protein works synergistically with the other ingredients to perfectly moisturize the face. It has a unique hydrating complex that enhances both the moisture-balance and film-forming properties of your face to keep it smoother and softer for an all over radiance. 3

Sodium PCA is a humectant that occurs naturally in the skin. It is derived from amino acids and is able to retain an optimal moisture level. In addition to its non-irritating properties, it also features an optimum delivery of essential amino acids.4

Hyaluronic acid is an extraordinary component that minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by restoring elasticity and plumping of the skin tissue. With age, the production of hyaluronic acid decreases, making it a welcomed addition when trying to avoid the natural process of aging. Another benefit of hyaluronic acid is the soft, smooth, silky feel of your face. 5

Ceramide III works from the inside out by reinforcing the natural lipid barrier with fatty acids. This barrier protects the skin from external influences and moisture loss. Ceramide III is highly effective and optimal in performance because its molecular structure is identical to the skin’s.6

Food for thought.

Sun damage is responsible for many skins problems especially in countries with high light levels. Protect your face even in the winter from the ultra violet light. Many skin problems like skin cancer could be prevented if protection were practiced every day.

Give your skin its just desert – give free radicals a hasty departure              

Enhance your real beauty with the soft, energetic radiance of healthy skin. Every face tells a story. Enjoy the “happily-ever-after” you deserve

References:

This is some of the research that has been done and does not indicate diagnosis,prevention, treatment or cure.

1. http://www.lni.wa.gov/Safety/Research/Dermatitis/files/skin_phys.pdf
2. Saliporine 8 – Two Page – Barnet
3. Croda-Cropeptide W
4. http://www.vitaminstuff.com/definitions/definitions86.html
5. http://www.frankenchemie.de/img/DS_HyaCare_e.pdf
6. http://www.centerchem.com/Capability.asp?CapabilityID=760&Cat1ID=20&Cat2ID=90

Some toothpastes and mouth washes use ingredients that have been shown to
cause gum disease and tooth loss.
The ingredients SLS and SLES (sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth
sulfate) are the primary causes.
Besides having toxic cancer causing fluoride, which is also classified as a
residual or immediate poison.
Alcohol based mouthwashes have also been shown to cause throat cancer.

Read the article below then go check out the chemicals and hazard warnings
in your toothpaste and mouth wash.

“Mother’s gum disease linked to infant’s death

Pregnant woman’s gingivitis caused baby to be stillborn, scientists say
By Linda Carroll Jan. 22, 2010
Pregnant women with untreated gum disease may have more at stake than just their teeth. They may also be risking the lives of their babies, a new study shows.
Expectant mothers have long been warned that gum disease can cause a baby to be born prematurely or too small. But for the first time scientists have linked bacteria from a mother’s gums to an infection in a baby that was full-term but stillborn, according to the study which was published Thursday in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
Scientists from Case Western University made the discovery after a 35-year-old California woman contacted them to help investigate the death of her baby. Earlier studies by the same researchers showed that an oral bacteria called Fusobacterium nucleatum could spread from the bloodstream to the placenta in mice. The woman wanted to know if it was possible in humans.
Bacteria from the mouth can easily get into the bloodstream once a woman’s gums are bleeding, explains the study’s lead author Yiping Han, an associate professor of periodontics and pathology at Case Western University. Generally, this type of bacteria can be easily combated by the immune system of the mom-to-be, whether mouse or human. But because of special conditions that exist in the womb, the fetus can be more susceptible, Han suspects.
“Once the bacteria are in the blood, they can go almost anywhere,” Han says. “The placenta is an immuno-suppressed organ, compared to other organs like the liver and the spleen. And that makes it easy for the bacteria to colonize the placenta.”
“Sind die Bakterien einmal im Blutkreislauf können sie überall im Körper hinkommen“, sagt Han. „Die Placenta ist ein Immun-geschwächtes Organ, vergleichbar mit anderen Organen wir der Leber und der Milz. Dies macht es den Bakterien einfach sich dort anzusiedeln.“
Usually women’s uterine infections, which can harm a fetus, are caused by bacteria that work their way up from the vaginal canal, says Han. But the researchers detected a bacteria in the baby not typically found in the vaginal region. Plaque samples from the woman’s teeth were found to be positive for the exact same strain of the oral bacteria found in the dead baby’s stomach and lungs.
Women shouldn’t be overly alarmed by the new study, says Dr. Richard H. Beigi, an obstetric infectious disease specialist and an assistant professor of reproductive science at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center.
“This is just one case,” he explained. “Most pregnant women have bleeding gums and most don’t have dead babies. This can happen, but it’s rare. And this finding doesn’t mean that it’s increasing.”
Still, Beigi says, it should serve as a reminder that pregnant women with bleeding gums should see a dentist to treat their gingivitis. Gingivitis can increase the risk of preterm birth anywhere from twice to seven times, studies indicate.
The new study underscores the importance of oral hygiene not only for pregnant women, but also for those contemplating pregnancy, says Dr. Michael Lu, an associate professor of obstetrics, gynecology and public health at the University of California Los Angeles Medical Center.
“We know that gingivitis doesn’t happen overnight and that it’s important for women to enter pregnancy in good health,” Lu says. “I would love to see every woman who is contemplating pregnancy get pre-conception care that includes an oral-health check-up.”
Linda Carroll is a health and science writer living in New Jersey. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Newsday, Health magazine and SmartMoney.

What Secrets does this magical Brown Seaweed Hold ?

One of nature’s health secrets has been discovered in the waters off the coast of the Pacific island of Tonga. Here in this lush tropical paradise, untouched by industry and unspoiled by pollution, natives have known the energizing benefits of the sea plant they call limu moui

Optimal Nutrition to Regenerate Health and Vitality.

In this era of increased health concerns it makes sense to turn to the bounty of the sea for optimal nutrition. From the nutritional stores of crystal seawater and ocean floor grow a remarkable, power-packed sea food called limu moui. This sea vegetable is harvested from the pristine water surrounding the friendly islands of Tonga. This complex sea plant feeds the body like no other substance on earth. Its constituents support and invigorate well being. Check out the work of

Yaychuk-Arabei, PhD, MH. RNC

Tonga

Research shows that the active component if limu moui is fucoidan. This complex brown algae is the subject of more that 500 scientific studies. If you’re the scientific kind visit Pub Med and type in fucoidan.

Magic Brown Seaweed – Fucoidan

How might it help your health?

Science sees promise for fucoidan as a powerful support to the immune system. Fucoidan also enhances normal cell growth and division. There have been reports that indicate fucoidan supports normal liver and circulatory function.  Seaweed experts believe that having a daily dose of seaweed sustains healthy body functions. People who eat fucoidan- rich limu moui on a regular daily basis report sustained energy and feel support for the digestive system and as an aid to help support normal, pancreatic function. Many also report smooth soft skin.

Last year some Spanish research suggested it may help combat Swine Fever.

Research has also been carried out to discover how limu moui could help prevent breast and other cancers.

So even if you cannot live of visit the beautiful islands of Tonga you can still supplement your diet by eating this unique limu moui sea vegetable.

P.S. Any one who is interested in cancer please visit my friend Soozi’s site to hear how she almost lost her dad to cancer but through natural alternative help from Mexico he was cured. Please visit Soozi’s site

P.P.S.  Life Extension Product Information

The FDA has expressed concerns over health risks from BPA.

FDA Limit BPA Consumption

BPA, (BisphenolA)  is used to harden plastics, is so prevalent that more than 90 percent of the U.S. population has traces of it in its urine, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Researchers have found that BPA leaches from containers into food and beverages, even at cold temperatures. Read full report by Lyndsey Layton

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For our aging population of Baby Boomers research is showing that       mental stimulation and challenge is the motivation for staying in the game of life and work. Boomers are the first aging generation who are interested in slowing down the aging process, looking good and staying healthy for   longer. Many boomers see the age of 65 as a chance to begin a new career and a new life, so optimum health is high on agenda.

Antioxidants have become the buzz word since the beginning of 21st century.  The lack of antioxidants in the body is implicated in many growing degenerative diseases caused by free radicals.

What are free radicals?

According to Stephen Brynes, N.D. – “Staying on top of Oxidative Stress.” They are “Highly unstable molecules that interact quickly and aggressively with other molecules on bodies to create abnormal cells” which in turn lead to disease.

While the body produces antioxidants to defend itself, increased assaults from today’s toxic environment our bodies are not able to cope with the daily bombardment from the toxic environment, chemicals and pollutants that invade and eventually overwhelm our bodies.

Oxidation (rusting) results in the creation of free radicals, unstable oxygen atoms that contribute to overall decline in well being.

Free radicals may contribute to the development of:

•    Heart disease.

•    Cancer

•    Stroke

•    Arthritis

•    Diabetes

Other degenerative diseases.

Oxidation occurs when we see iron rusting or an apple going brown. In the body oxidation this results in free radicals attacking the body’s cells and therefore weakening them. Those wishing to slow down some of the visible effect of aging are keenly interested in squelching as many free radicals as possible.

Free Radical Triggers.

The following list is the most notable triggers of free radical activity:

•    Sugar
•    Highly heated oils
•    Artificial colourings and flavourings.
•    Smog and pollution.
•    Preservatives in food.
•    Alcohol,
•    Cigarette smoke
•    Chlorinated drinking water,
•    Pesticides
•    Radiation including excessive sun.
•    Household cleaning products.
•    Heavy metals  such as those found in dental fillings and paint
•    And most surprising –exercise!!

How can we give ourselves Antioxidant Protection?

Poor diet and nutrition  is still a major cause of oxidative stress.A good book to read is The Antioxidant Mircale However, with the depletion of goodness in our soils, the addition of pesticides to help crops grow, waxing fruit, harvesting crops before they are ripe and then storing them for long periods have all helped us starve our bodies of nutrients they need on a daily basis.

In today’s toxic environment we need to be proactive in protecting our bodies to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle with ease not disease. You can arm your cells against free radicals with nature’s powerful antioxidants in a broad spectrum supplement

How Do I Choose a good Antioxidant Supplement?

Look for a supplement that has a broad range of ingredients noted for their ability to suppress a wide range of free radical neutralizers such as:

•    Fruits and vegetables such as pomegranates, blueberries, raspberries, broccoli, carrots, tomatoes, kale and spinach are potent sources of antioxidants.
•    Other sources such as buckthorn, pine bark, green tea, cocoa.

The above are high in the ORAC list ( Oxygen Radical Absorbence Capacity). The original ORAC listing is no longer sufficiently high to protect us and hence the reason we need to supplement on a daily basis.

Investigate liquid supplements because it is possible easier to manufacture with a wide range of ingredients. They are also far more bio-available to your body. Another advantage is the convenience in obtaining a portion of daily recommendation of fruits and vegetables Often when you take tablets your body only absorbs a small part and the rest is down the loo. We are what we absorb.

Don’t’ be left out in the rain. Support your body’s defences against those “rusty” free radicals and wrinkles.

Because you’re  worth it! Your body is your home and you only have one.

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