In a captivating YouTube video by Young4 Life, Pharmacist Ben Fuchs delves deep into the “Triangle of Disease,” offering profound insights into the interconnected nature of digestive health, diabetes, thyroid issues, and adrenal health. Here’s a comprehensive summary and analysis of his groundbreaking theory.

The Foundation: Digestive Health

Pharmacist Ben emphasizes that the digestive system serves as the cornerstone of overall health. From the mouth to the intestines, this system plays a crucial role in nutrient absorption and immune function. The integrity of the digestive tract is vital as it forms the barrier between the external environment and the body’s internal systems.

The Blood Sugar Roller Coaster

A significant consequence of poor digestive health is dysglycemia, characterized by erratic blood sugar levels. This condition often begins in childhood with excessive sugar intake, leading to insulin spikes and crashes. Over time, dysglycemia can progress to prediabetes or diabetes, posing serious health risks.

The Role of Adrenal Glands

In response to fluctuating blood sugar levels, the adrenal glands release cortisol, the body’s stress hormone. Chronic cortisol secretion not only exacerbates blood sugar imbalances but also suppresses thyroid function, setting the stage for hypothyroidism.

Hypothyroidism: Gateway to Chronic Degenerative Diseases

Pharmacist Ben underscores hypothyroidism as a pivotal factor in chronic degenerative diseases. As thyroid hormone production slows, metabolic processes throughout the body are compromised, contributing to conditions like heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and more.

The Triangle of Disease: Addressing the Root Cause

Pharmacist Ben’s “Triangle of Disease” theory posits that to effectively address chronic health issues, one must target three core areas:

• Digestive System: Restore gut health to enhance nutrient absorption and immune function.
• Blood Sugar Regulation: Stabilize blood sugar levels through dietary modifications and lifestyle changes.
• Adrenal-Thyroid Complex: Balance cortisol levels and support thyroid function to optimize overall metabolism.

Practical Steps for Better Health

Understanding the interconnectedness of these systems empowers individuals to take proactive steps towards holistic wellness:

1. Nutritional Awareness: Choose whole foods that support digestive health and stabilize blood sugar.
2. Lifestyle Modifications: Incorporate stress-reducing practices to support adrenal health.
3. Supplementation: Consider targeted supplements to enhance digestive enzymes, support thyroid function, and manage blood sugar levels.

Conclusion: Empowering Your Health Journey

Pharmacist Ben’s insights challenge the conventional approach to health by advocating for a holistic understanding of the body’s interconnected systems. By addressing the root causes of disease—digestive dysfunction, blood sugar imbalances, and adrenal-thyroid interactions—individuals can potentially reverse chronic health conditions and reclaim vitality.

Take Charge of Your Health Today

Whether you’re struggling with digestive issues, diabetes, thyroid disorders, or adrenal imbalances, understanding the Triangle of Disease offers a roadmap to improved health and well-being. Begin your journey to optimal health by prioritizing digestive wellness, stabilizing blood sugar, and supporting adrenal-thyroid function. Remember, true healing begins by addressing the root cause.

Watch the full video here…

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More and more research is emerging in medical circles that links parasites and cancer in the human body. Prostate cancer, melanoma, breast cancer, lung and lymph node cancers are some of the cancers now being linked with parasitic infestation in the body. The medical evidence is so clear that Antiparasitic drugs are now being repositioned for tumour treatment.

Fortunately, it’s not necessary to use pharmaceutical drugs to purge your body of parasites as Youngevity has a safe and effective herbal formula that contains natural herbs known to aid the cleansing and die-off of parasites. But, we’ll talk more about that later in this broadcast, and the correct protocol to ensure you address the parasite lifecycle.

How would you know if you have Parasites in your body?

Here’s a list of symptoms that may be indicating a parasitic infestation in your body:

* You have unexplained digestive issues such as constipation, diarrhea, gas or Irritable Bowel Syndrome
* Strong cravings for processed or sugary foods
* You’ve been diagnosed with iron deficiency anemia
* Skin ailments such as hives, rashes, eczema, dermatitis, acne, ulcers, sores, lesions, etc.
* Recurring yeast infections like Candida
* You traveled internationally and remember getting traveler’s diarrhea abroad
* You experienced food poisoning and your digestion has not been the same since
* You have trouble falling asleep, or you wake up multiple times during the night
* Teeth grinding and drooling during sleep
* Food allergies/food sensitivities
* Loss of appetite
* You have pain or aching in your muscles or joints
* You experience fatigue, exhaustion, depression, or frequent feelings of apathy
* You never feel satisfied or full after your meals
* Itching – especially around mouth, nose and anus
* Memory problems

What are some examples of the link between Parasites and Cancer?

Prostate Cancer link to Parasites

Researchers found that Toxoplasma gondii, a common single-celled parasite, disseminates to the prostate within two weeks after infection. Once in the prostate, it remains in the form of latent tissue cysts for at least 60 days, and can persist for the rest of the host’s life. The presence of these parasitic cysts results in chronic inflammation in the prostate. Inflammation of the prostate is closely associated with benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer.

This parasite is transmitted through oocysts that are excreted into the environment by infected cats or through ingestion of raw or undercooked infected meat. Cleaning out cat litter boxes can be a source point for this parasite.

It’s estimated that between 30% and 50% of the global population could be infected with or have been infected with T. gondii.

Melanoma Link to Parasites

Toxoplasma gondii infection also shows very high sensitivity and specificity in staging of advanced malignant melanoma. However, Acute Toxoplasmosis can mimick Melanoma Metastases causing False-Positive Results This should be a cause for alarm as the infected person could then be recommended for traditional medical cancer treatment such as chemotherapy or radiation when a parasite cleanse could resolve the issue.

Lung Cancer link to Parasites

Scientists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have discovered cancer cells originating in a common tapeworm may take root in people with weakened immune systems, causing cancer-like tumors. It is the first known case of a person becoming ill from cancer cells that arose in a parasite.

Parasitic infection of the breast, though uncommon, is not rare. Presence of cysticercosis, filarial worms, and schistosomiasis have been reported. Since these parasites present as lumps in the breast they are a cause for concern as they are often clinically suspected to be
malignant.

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The current Coronavirus Pandemic sweeping the world is causing all of us to look at our daily habits. Most of the focus has been on hand sanitation, covering your mouth if you cough or sneeze, and keeping your distance from people who may be at risk of spreading the virus. However, a more prudent action to take would be to look at the daily habits you have in place which could protect you long term from being in the high risk group of most likely to suffer severe consequences from contracting a virus such as COVID-19. Rather than resort to waiting for an immunization to emerge, you could start now to adopt daily habits that support natural pandemic and flu prevention.

This high risk group comprises people over the age of 60 who are immune compromised and/or have an underlying health condition that makes them more susceptible to disease and death from that disease. Unfortunately, the health of our population as a whole has been declining for many years now. Have a look at some of the statistics:

• From 1990 to 2013 there was a 141% increase in deaths from Heart Disease.
• From 1996 to 2009 there was a 145% increase n people suffering from Asthma
• From 1999 to 2015 there was a 150% increase in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
• From 1990 to 2015 there was a 250% increase in Epilepsy
• From 1999 to 2010 there was a 300% increase in Diabetes
• From 1996 to 2018 300% more births required fertility treatments.
• From 1991 to 2015 there were 783% more deaths from Alzheimer’s Disease
• From 1990 to 2018 there was a 4,200% increase in Autism

Common diseases are now increasing at epidemic rates, but none of this is hitting the headlines of our mainstream media! What could be causing this massive decline in our population’s health, and therefore making us more vulnerable to pandemics like COVID-19 and seasonal flu viruses?

Dr Wallach has been saying for many years now that all these things can be traced back to the depletion of minerals in the soil where our foods are being grown. Since the early 1900’s mineral levels in soils have been decreasing exponentially. In this time we have also seen a massive increase in the use of pesticides and herbicides which contribute to even more mineral loss in our foods. These chemicals kill the bacteria in the soil which enable a plant to absorb minerals from the soil. So, we have mineral deficient soil then it is sprayed with massive amounts of chemicals which then prevent the plants from absorbing what minerals are still left in the soil. Consumption of these sprayed foods also compromises the natural immune system in our gut, and the thing we need most of all at times like this is a strong healthy immune system.

Other factors impacting on the population’s health are:

• We have more junk/processed food being consumed than ever before in human history. Junk/processed food delivers empty calories, often totally devoid of nutrition. Have you wondered why our population is becoming more obese? In a vain attempt to get the vital nutrients it needs to survive, the body is compelled to eat more and more food, and many people today who are increasingly time poor will reach for the quickest food source they can find – junk food or fast food, gobbling up more and more calories with no real nutrition. As the food delivers no real nutrition, the body compulsively consumes more and more volume of food. A whole cycle of eating compulsion occurs. People who get onto the 90 nutrients often report that they are losing weight naturally and  that their appetite is dropping off. This is because the body is being filled with the essential nutrition every day.
• We drink water that is laced with chlorine and many other toxic chemicals which also destroys our good gut bacteria, again destroying our front-line immune defence.
• We have massive electrification of our environment increasing dramatically now with the introduction of 5G. Emerging studies are showing that 5G causes a sudden release of toxins from the cells which results in symptoms similar to COVID-19. All the more reason to do daily maintenance detoxing of your cells with the help of Plant Derived Minerals. (More info on this later in this article)

So, what has any of this got to do with Natural Flu Prevention or how to protect yourself from Pandemics?

As mainstream media is reporting, you are at high risk of falling victim to pandemics when you have a pre-existing medical condition (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) or have a weakened immune system. Instead of resorting to toxic immunizations, wouldn’t it make more sense to start now to improve your overall health condition? Start addressing the underlying health issues you have which put you into the high-risk group. Even if you don’t have an underlying health condition, be aware that the food you’re eating today has precious little of the essential nutrients your body needs to stay healthy long term.

What Daily Habits can we start today to ensure we are not in the High-Risk group when Pandemics occur?

Dr Wallach’s over 50 years of practice in animal and human health care has shown we can reverse approximately 97% of diseases (The remaining 3% of diseases are those that are truly genetic) simply by ensuring your body has complete nutrition, then adding on specific nutrients targeted for particular diseases. For example, Dr Wallach has shown consistently that supplementing with the foundation 90 Nutrients, (US and Canada product links at end of article) then adding on extra Chromium and Vanadium minerals, a person with type 2 Diabetes can get their blood sugar down to a healthy level within a month or two. He has put this into what we know as the Healthy Blood Sugar Pack.

Even if you don’t have any diagnosed diseases it’s VITAL to start daily habits NOW that support long term overall health and a strong immune system to protect yourself from Coronavirus type pandemics or for natural flu prevention now and in the future.

Daily Habits to Support Your Long Term Optimal Health:

1. Supplement with the 90 Essential Nutrients your body requires to Detox, Cleanse, Nourish and Grow Healthy Cells every day. The Plant Derived Minerals in Dr Wallach’s 90 for Life pack help to detoxify your cells every day. Being negatively charged they go into the body and attract positively charged toxins from the cells and transport them out of the body. There is a lot of research emerging from this current Coronavirus situation showing that a virus will only thrive in the body if the cells are in a toxic state already. So, daily detoxifcation naturally with the help of plant derived minerals is a highly important part of a long term plan to support a healthy, strong immune system – natural pandemic and flu prevention!

The human body is comprised of approximately 380 trillion viruses, 60 trillion bacteria and 37 trillion human cells. Many latent and asymptomatic viruses are present in the human body all the time. The health effects of viruses on an individual are dependent on the individual’s immune system. So, it makes sense to focus on how to build a strong immune system NOW – not wait until a virus has ‘gone viral’ and is weakening you moment by moment.

In addition to supplying you with the essential minerals that are missing from your foods, the 90 Essential Nutrients Pack contains a maintenance dose of Vitamin C which we all know is a great immune support.

As a result of the depletion of minerals in our soils and resultant food sources we must take daily supplements that provide all the essential minerals. Furthermore, without these minerals, the body cannot adequately utilize vitamins. Ensuring you have all the essential nutrients every day means you always have what you need to grow healthy cells throughout your entire body. A big part of the health crisis we are facing around the world today can be traced back to the malnourishment arising from depletion of nutrients in the foods we eat every day. For many people these days, their body is “just surviving”. Their energy levels are low, hair is thinning,  they are getting colds frequently, they experience aches and pains throughout their body, struggle to keep their blood pressure or blood sugar at a healthy level. All of these things are signs that the body is running on empty with regard to essential nutrition.

2. Eat LIVE Fresh Organic Plant Foods every day. By ensuring you consume raw fresh whole fruits and vegetables each day you are giving your body healthy enzymes and prebiotics which support healthy digestion and feed the good bacteria in your digestive tract. This good bacteria is your first line of Immune Defense in the body, so by consuming foods rich in prebiotics and probiotics you’re putting yourself in a good position to withstand infections. There are many studies showing that eating more plant based foods can reduce blood sugar imbalances as well. In saying all of this, the optimal source of fresh fruits and vegetables to consume are Organic – meaning the food has been grown without pesticides and herbicides which deplete your immune system and is GMO free. Read about the health risks of GMO foods.

Contained within the Tangy Tangerine in the 90 for Life pack are Prebiotics and Probiotics from Certified Organic fruits and vegetables, along with the essential minerals, vitamins and amino acids. For extra probiotics consider Flora FX (links at end of article).Don’t allow yourself to be among the group of Immune compromised individuals should another pandemic appear. Take action today and invest in health supporting nutrients to build your Immune System.

3. Avoid the 12 Bad Foods – https://ydummy.zbh.one/good-foods-bad-foods/ These foods cause inflammation which can result in health issues such as cardiovascular disease, and thereby counteracting your natural flu prevention.

4. Drink pure filtered water. If you daily consume town water you will be taking in chlorine on a regular basis. Chlorine, being a highly efficient disinfectant kills disease-causing pathogens, such as bacteria, viruses, and protozoans, that commonly grow in water supply reservoirs. The problem with regularly consuming chlorine in your drinking water is that it will kill off the GOOD bacteria in your digestive system, thereby compromising your immune system. So, look for a water filtration device which will eliminate chlorine from your drinking water. If you can, it would also be good to remove fluoride from your drinking water. Typically, the only way to remove fluoride is through Reverse Osmosis. If you choose to go for a RO water filtration system, make sure it has a mineralizer cartridge included. RO water which is essentially distilled water can be very detrimental for your health.

There are some simple water filters that remove a good amount of chlorine and fluoride wile also mineralizing your water like this portable water jug.

5. Get Daily Amounts of the Sunshine Vitamin that Builds Your Immune Health. There is increasing evidence that Vitamin D is a Natural Flu Prevention. When we are exposed to sunlight our skin makes Vitamin D within the body. Here’s an excerpt from research on Vitamin D and the immune system:

“One recent well-designed prospective, double blind placebo study using an objective outcome, nasopharyngeal swab culture (and not self report), and a therapeutic dose of vitamin D showed that vitamin D administration resulted in a statistically significant (42%) decrease in the incidence of influenza infection[15].”

If you can’t get into the sunlight every day, consider taking a daily supplement of vitamin D. You will get 1,000 IU of vitamin D in the OsteoFX product within Dr Wallach’s 90 Essential Nutrients Pack (links below). For extra vitamin D you could add on specific vitamin D supplements.

Read more about Vitamin D and the Immune System here.

6. Protect yourself around high EMF devices such as mobile phones and computers. There is increasing evidence emerging around this Coronavirus pandemic that 5G radiation is chronically affecting cell health in the human body with some scientists saying that the intense radiation contributes to cell toxicity which in turn makes the cells more susceptible to viruses. We are presently researching devices that can minimize health risks of these EMF issues. In any event if your body is getting complete nutrition every day such as is in Dr Wallach’s 90 essential nutrients pack, you will be avoiding toxic buildup in your cells, and supporting a healthy strong immune system.

7. Learn to Manage Stress. To maintain a healthy immune system we cannot afford to stay in a high stress state continually. When we are faced with stress the body will start releasing adrenaline as it perceives we are in danger. The adrenaline response immediately starts directing all available energy within the body to the outer extremities – our arms and legs – so we can either fight or flight. At the same time it directs energy away from the digestive and immune system shutting down the latter for about 6 hours. If we are constantly under stress we will ultimately end up with a grossly compromised immune system. This is why stressed people find they get colds and flus so frequently. Their immune system has become seriously compromised, and their digestive system is unable to absorb nutrients adequately from the food they are eating. At a cellular level they are in a chronic state of malnutrition.

Learning conscious breathing, mindfulness techniques, meditation, yoga and other calming practices could possible save you from falling victim to more serious health challenges such as the current coronavirus pandemic.

The Power of Daily Habits.

I attended a school reunion recently and met up with two people who really brought home to me the power of forming daily habits. One man has been awarded multiple prizes and honours in the past year with his art. Some people might look at him and say – “he’s lucky!” Upon inquiring about his life he told me that a few years ago he decided he would get up at 2am every day to draw for 4 hours in the quietness of the early morning. He said he finds he is most prolific at this time and is assured of no interruptions. He also told me he goes to bed at 7pm as part of this routine. It really struck me what an effort and sacrifice both he and his wife had agreed to make for him to practice his art. I’m sure there were plenty of times that he didn’t feel inclined to get up and go to his art studio in those dark hours of morning. However, he is now reaping the rewards of those sacrifices and commitment – AND HIS DAILY HABITS!

The other man I met back up with was telling me that he had noticed a few years ago that if he ate dairy products he would suffer chronic asthma and allergies. He made a decision to totally stop eating dairy and now he says, he is totally medication free at the age of 63. He asked me if I was on any medications as the majority of our old school friends were taking one or more medications for chronic health conditions. I told him that I had started at the age of 12 adopting habits of eating and exercise to support a vision I had of being in good health for my entire life. When I was old enough to earn my own income I started investing in nutritional supplements. I always felt that if I didn’t have good health no amount of money or wealth would be worth having without the quality of life optimal health brings.

Was it easy for either me or my friend to change our eating habits every day? NO! I remember, as a teenager, watching all my school friends feasting on chips, soft drinks, snack foods every day whilst I stuck to my natural home made foods. I understood that I also needed to supplement my diet with extra nutrients and invested financially in supplements when I started earning my own income, and Dr Wallach has clarified that even further, as I discovered what has happened to our food cultivation methods. Now at age 62, I have perfect health, a strong immune system, am able to swim 2kms a day, cycle, walk and play with my grandchildren without any pain!

When are you going to make a decision that could potentially save your life in the years to come with increased risks of pandemics?

Protect Your Long Term Health with Dr Wallach’s 50 years researched 90 Essential Nutrients Pack.

In this pack you get the power of Certified Organic Fruits and Vegetables, Essential Fatty Acids, Plant Derived Minerals delivering all Mighty 90 Essential Nutrients: 60 Essential Minerals, 16 Essential Vitamins, 12 Essential Amino Acids, 2 Essential Fatty Acids, Prebiotics and Probiotics.

In Australia you can purchase the 90 Essential Nutrients pack here  For those on a budget try the Basic 90 pack  This pack has the 90 nutrients but not the extra alkalizing bone, joint, tissue minerals and co-factors. Or at the very least go for the Tangy Tangerine which will give you a great start in turning around your health. For Vitamin D supplement click here. For extra probiotics click here for Flora FX

In US and Canada you can purchase the 90 Essential Nutrients pack here For those on a budget try the Basic 90 pack  This pack has the 90 nutrients but not the extra alkalizing bone, joint, tissue minerals and co-factors. Or at the very least go for the Tangy Tangerine which will give you a great start in turning around your health. For Vitamin D supplement click here For extra probiotics click here for Flora FX.

“Health is like money, we never have a true idea of its value until we lose it.” – Josh Billings

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One such researcher, Dr Joel Wallach, has devoted his 50 year career to finding the best vitamins and supplements to enable men and women to stay healthy, vital and youthful looking right into their 80’s and 90’s. Fortunately for the rest of us he has put his best Anti Aging products into one pack that delivers a saving of over $100 – and can even return you another $144 cash back – but more about that later!

What are the Best Anti Aging Vitamins and Supplements for both Men and Women?

Imortalium, the most advanced anti-aging supplement to date that nutritionally helps extend the lifespan of telomeres; the biological clocks found within our cells. Telomeres form the protective ends of almost every DNA chromosome, keeping each chromosome from deteriorating. The longer and healthier the telomere strand is in a cell, the greater the health and Anti Aging benefits.

Specific Telomere health promoting nutrients found in Imortalium are:

Vitamin D3 which helps with leukocyte telomere lengthening which can help prevent aging and age-related disease.*

Ascorbic Acid which promotes the suppression of oxidative stress , slowing down age-related telomere shortening.*

Vitamin B6 which contributes to the maintenance of telomeres by reducing oxidative stress and inflammatory reactions.*

Vitamin E which increases the lifespan of telomeres.*

Zinc which promotes telomere lengthening enzyme activity while also promoting telomere shortening activity in problematic cells.*

SuperOxide Dismuase (SOD) is able to neutralize the most destructive free radicals in the body.*

Fucoidan-rich Algae Blend has been known for its immune boosting activity and the elimination of problematic cell growth.*

Glutathione reduces oxidative damage to telomeres and the enzymes and cell structures that support telomere health.*

Trans-Resveratrol & L-Glutamine help increase telomere shortening activity in unhealthy cells. Trans-Resveratrol is arguably the most effective antioxidant that has been recognized for its Anti Aging benefits, hepoing improve one’s lifespan and quality of life.*

Besides helping to preserve telomere length, Imortalium contains nutrients that improve elasticity and youthful vitality of the skin such as MSM. Zinc and Copper in the formulation are also linked to more elastic skin structure.*

Read more extensively about Imortalium here.

View Imortalium product in Australia store here.

View Imortalium product in US store here

Cell Shield RTQ

RTQ stands for Resveratrol, Turmeric and Quercetin, all natural antioxidants extracted from various fruits and spices.

Resveratrol has become well known as the Anti Aging compound thought to be the secret ingredient of the Mediterranean diet, and responsible for the French Paradox. You may have heard about the antioxidant benefits of drinking red wine which is attributed to the resveratrol content of grape skins.  Each recommended daily serving of Cell Shield RTQ has the equivalent resveratrol as drinking 294 glasses of red wine – without the alcohol content!

Turmeric is the subject of numerous Anti Aging studies and has been found to promote cellular longevity, promote healthy skin, healthy brain function, healthy digestion and healthy immune system function.*

Quercetin is a plant derived flavonoid found in fruits, vegetables, leaves, grains and chocolate. Quercetin promotes cellular longevity, healthy blood pressure, healthy blood sugar metabolism, and is associated with healthy endurance. Quercetin studies have shown that it prevents premature aging of the skin caused by repeated exposure to ultraviolet radiation.*

View Cell Shield RTQ product in Australian store here.

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XeraFem , one of the best Anti Aging vitamins and mineral supplements for women, helps to nutritionally restore estrogen and balance hormones while also supporting powerful defenses against oxidative stresses of aging. XeraFem nutritionally rejuvenates the tissues and systems responsible for hormone production and promotes better hormone producing activity. Natural aging brings reduced production of growth and sex hormones leading to reduced muscle mass, energy, and exercise capacity and alterations in sexual function. The nutrients found in XeraFem support safe, natural hormone production and balance. XeraFem does not contain hormones. It has the nutrition the body uses to produce healthy hormonal levels.

XeraFem also contains the Imortalium formulation as part of its ingredients so you can get the telomere preserving benefits the Imortalium delivers as well as specific nutrition that targets healthy hormonal levels.*

View XeraFem product in Australian store here.

View XeraFem in US store here

XeraTest, one of the best Anti Aging vitamins and minerals supplements for men, supports healthy testosterone production, healthy sexual function and healthy brain function through nutrition – without the use of hormones. This all-natural, high-quality vitamin, mineral and testosterone-supporting botanical supplement provides hormonal support for men in an extended release tablet. Containing an extensive range of anti-oxidant food sources, this supplement also provides powerful defenses against the oxidative stresses of aging.*

View XeraTest product in Australian store here.

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S.M.A.R.T. FX which is an acronym for Sustained Memory And Retrieval Time contains super concentrated DHA which can help avert brain function decline that can occur with aging – Reduced levels of DHA is associated with cognitive decline during aging.

Studies have shown that people with Alzheimer’s disease have lower levels of DHA in their brains than older adults with good brain function, so it makes sense to ensure you have sufficient DHA in your daily nutrition intake.

Containing both DHA and EPA Omega 3 fatty acids which are linked to healthy aging throughout life  can also improve cardiovascular health and lower triglycerides as well as possibly increase dopamine production and reduce the risk for depression. These are all pluses for the libido as a person ages. Low DHA status is the most common cause of low-quality sperm and frequently found in men with subfertility or infertility problems.*

View S.M.A.R.T. FX product in Australian store here.

View S.M.A.R.T. FX product in US store here.

Selenium contributes to the alleviation of oxidative inflammation, reduced DNA damage and prolonged telomere length and thereby plays roles in fighting aging and preventing aging-related diseases.

Selenium supplementation is an important strategy for anti-aging and the prevention of aging-related diseases and is of great significance for the elderly.*

View Selenium product in Australian store here.

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Ocean’s Goldcontains nutrients to support healthy thyroid function. It is known that the prevalence of thyroid disorders increases with age. Importantly, subclinical disturbances of thyroid function are more frequent than overt diseases in the elderly. By including Ocean’s Gold in your daily regime you can support healthy thyroid function right into your later years.*

View Ocean’s Gold product in Australian store here.

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Root Beer Belly is a tasty probiotic sprinkle that contains 5 microencapsulated probiotic strains that will benefit your digestive and immune system. Microencapsulation makes it more likely that a probiotic will survive stomach acidity, allowing it to cultivate and benefit the intestinal tract and immune system.

A review of multiple studies found that probiotics can restore the pH of acidic skin, reduce the impact of oxidative stress, reduce the effects of photo-aging, boost skin barrier function, and improve the quality of your hair.

View Root Beer Belly product in Australian store here.

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2 x 90 Essential Nutrients Packs

This 3 product pack contains the 90 Essential Nutrients the body requires every single day to maintain long term optimal health into your later years. These nutrients are Essential, meaning the body cannot manufacture them. They must be consumed through food sources. Unfortunately, due to our modern farming methods a lot of these nutrients are not present in our foods. In particular, the amount of minerals present in our foods have declined dramatically in the last 20 years as farmers seek high yields and rapid turnaround of crops.

This pack supplies 60 essential minerals, 16 essential vitamins, 12 essential amino acids, prebiotics, probiotics and 2 essential fatty acids. The minerals are a bit like the spark plugs in a car providing the electrical spark required to ensure proper functioning of all systems in the body. Without all the essential minerals, vitamins cannot be utilized properly. Some of the reported benefits for people using this pack are increased energy, hair grows thicker and healthier, bone density improves, fingernails grow stronger, age spots on skin disappear, appetite normalizes, better immunity to seasonal viruses, and lots more!

View the 90 for Life Healthy Start Pack in Australian store here.

View the 90 for Life Healthy Start Pack in the US store here.

So, for a complete approach to Anti Aging you can’t go past this comprehensive pack to support all aspects of your health as you age – mental, physical and emotional.

You could purchase all these products individually if you wish, however when you buy them in this pack you save around $110. As mentioned earlier you also have the opportunity to receive a further $140 cash back if you recommend the pack to a friend after you purchase. Email us at info@young1.life to find out more about how to do that.

View the full Anti Aging Pack in Australian store here

This pack is not available outside Australia, but individual products can be purchased in the US store.

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Did you know that a very simple shift in basic nutrition could help turn your life around?

Based on scientific research and practice Dr Wallach found that in all the 15,000+ autopsies he has performed, in every instance the death was due to a nutritional deficiency of some kind. Dr Wallach has concluded that most of the population are in a state of cellular malnutrition due to the chronic decline in nutritional value in our food supply over the past 50 years. As a soil scientist he has observed the depletion of essential minerals in soils worldwide. If the minerals are not in the soil they are not in your foods grown in that soil. Without minerals the body is unable to adequately use vitamins. When the body is lacking these essential nutrients over many years, cellular malnutrition is the result.

The corresponding mental state of a person in malnutrition can be: fear, stress, anxiety, survival instinct. You can imagine that a person in a mind state such as this certainly wouldn’t be demonstrating their full creative capacity in life. If you’ve ever wondered why you just can’t seem to turn your life around, maybe it’s time to look at supplementing your diet with the essential and complete nutrition your body needs.

The attached list shows the nutritional deficiencies related to some of our most common health conditions.

Here’s some interesting results from scientific studies:

• Cognitive decline has been linked to decreased levels of DHA  in the brain. DHA is contained in EFA Plus which is part of Dr Wallach’s 90 for Life pack.
• Deficiencies in select micronutrients, mainly certain B vitamins, have been linked to depression.
• A recent randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial in 215 men, aged 35 to 55 years taking a multiple vitamin-mineral supplement for 33 days had significantly reduced subjective stress and significantly improved self-ratings of mental tiredness prior to and following a battery of cognitively demanding tasks.

Some of the essential nutrients found in Dr Wallach’s 90 for Life pack have known effects on our brain’s ability for optimal functioning:

• Vitamin C helps flush the brain of toxins that can cause long-term disorders marked by memory problems and nerve damage.
• Studies show Vitamin D3 can clear the amyloid plaques thought to be responsible for cognitive malfunctions like dementias and other severe cognitive impairment.
• Iron is a co-factor of the synthesis of myelin – the fatty sheath that surrounds and protects brain cells.
• Low zinc levels have been linked to learning disabilities, cognitive birth defects, hyperactivity, alcoholism, and brain imbalances.
• Calcium is critical for healthy brain function.
• Magnesium contributes to optimal brain function in many ways, including memory, learning, mood, stress management,sleep.
• B-complex vitamins are some of the best vitamins for memory, energy, mood, learning, and more.

All of these known brain support nutrients and more are found in Dr Wallach’s 90 for Life pack:

• Gives you the complete B vitamin nutrients that are renowned energy and mood boosters. They also boost mental clarity and alertness.
• Supplies essential minerals that work like the spark plugs in your car. Without these essential minerals you could have the best physical structure, the best certified organic clean food being consumed every day BUT you’ll be going nowhere fast without the spark of life that minerals provide!
• Builds your immune system with essential amino acids and probiotics.
• Helps you get better sleep at night with good amounts of magnesium
• Relaxes muscles, and builds body strength with all the nutrients your body requires every day to repair itself. With our current farming practices our foods cannot provide all the essential nutrients your body needs every day to build healthy cells.
• Contains vitamin C, essential in synthesizing the neurotransmitter dopamine which helps to manage your stress levels.
• Good source of calcium which regulates neurotransmission and suppresses nerve excitability. If we don’t get enough of this mineral our body will start to mine it from our bones and teeth.
• Minerals can assist daily detoxification of stored chemicals in the body. Toxic overload can make you feel very fatigued so using a plant derived mineral supplement every day can help reduce your toxic load.

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Drink                                                                            

1. In orange juice
2. With lemon in iced water
3. In tomato juice

Anti-bacterial

4. Gargle for a sore throat
5. Mouth wash – kills bacteria that cause tooth decay
6. Use to kill bacteria on tooth brush

Anti-oxidant

7. Cheri-Mins on bananas & apples
8. Minerals reduce spoilage on tomatoes

Spray Bottle – oral care

9. Mouth spray – kills throat bacteria
10. Spray on tongue to kill the bacteria that cause bad breath

Spray Bottle – skin

11. For a skin toner
12. Closes pores
13. Restores the PH of the skin
14. Improves skin condition
15. Helps remove spots and blemishes
16. Helps reduce scarring on scrapes and cuts
17. Use on scalp – nutrition for your hair
18. Underarm deodorant – kills odour causing bacteria
    

Recipes

19. Use Plant Derived Minerals instead of salt
20. Use as a spray on food you would salt e.g. vegetables
21. Use Cheri-Mins in jelly
22. Use Cheri-Mins in frosting, ice cream

Plants

23. Use 1-2 tsp. in water for cut flowers and they will last longer
24. Mix 30ml in 1 litre water for house plants for a greener bloom
25. Mix 15ml in 1 litre water for garden plants
    1. Mould resistant,
    2. Bigger fruits and vegetables
    3. More resistant to bugs (less pesticides)

Other Uses

26. Use as an eye wash (mix 1 to 10 with water)
27. Spray on hemorrhoids
28. Spray in your nose to help relieve hay fever
29. Mix with shampoo
30. Use in drinking water dish for pets
31. Use in kitty litter box to reduce odour
32. Use in aquarium for turtles and fish (cleaner water and cleaner pets)

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Believe it or not, there are some excellent products out there that could help to improve your situation and the way you feel. If you select the right supplements and treatment options, those aches and pains could become a thing of the past. The last thing anyone wants is to become immobile due to discomfort, and so it is vital that you take control of the situation now and work towards improving bone and joint health before it’s too late.

Common joint and bone issues

There are lots of common bone and joint health issues that you might encounter during your lifetime. Some of the things most likely to affect you include:

• Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis is one of the most frequently diagnosed joint disorders in the world. It tends to occur when the cartilage between two joints begins to wear down, and the bones rub together.

• Gout

Gout is caused by blood levels of uric acid that are too high. It’s a painful condition that usually affects one joint, and it tends to manifest in middle age. The most common areas to find gout include the toes and other joints on the foot and ankle.

• Bursitis

Bursitis is classed as the swelling and irritation of a bursa. That’s the fluid-filled sac that acts as a cushion between the tendons, joints, and muscles in your body. There are many causes, but the most common include changes in activity levels, gout, and other infections.

While there are many other bone and joint conditions out there, the ones listed above are some of the most likely ones to affect you if you don’t take preventative measures as soon as possible.

The secret sauce is Gluco-Gel

Out of all the bone and joint health-related products on the market today, none perform as well as Gluco-Gel. This is the “Secret Sauce” in Dr Wallach’s Healthy Bone and Joint pack, and the capsules are specially formulated to support and promote healthy bones and joints.

In the Tangy Tangerine, you benefit from vitamin K2 which assists in transporting calcium around the body. In the Osteo FX, you benefit from vitamin D3 and other co-factors which are vital to uptake calcium properly.

The Osteo FX product package has a combination of nutrients which work synergistically to support healthy bone and joint structure and growth. So, it’s essential for those who wish to maintain optimum health and ensure they don’t suffer aches and pains all day long. The Gluco-Gel is designed to support the regrowth of cartilage and connective tissue in the body which makes it ideal as a preventative supplement and an ongoing treatment.

These capsules are the best way to get your daily dose of gelatin, and they contain collagen which is the primary building block of cartilage, ligaments, tendons and other connective tissue. While it’s vital that everyone uses these products alongside a healthy diet and regular exercise routine for the best results, one capsule per 5kgs of body weight has been proven to produce noticeable improvement in bone and joint health ins a short amount of time.

What results can you expect?

People who use Gluco-Gel products claim they notice improvements in their bone and joint health within only a couple of weeks. Some of the benefits reported include:

• Painless joint movement
• No more aches and pains
• Reduced swelling
• And much more

If you’re pregnant or breastfeeding at the moment, it is sensible to consult your health care professional before using Gluco-Gel, and the same goes for people with illnesses who take other forms of medication. However, for those with a reasonable level of health, these supplements should not cause any unwanted or unexpected side effects. You can purchase Gluco-Gel products online, and prices start as low as $29.70 for 120 capsules. So, it is not the most expensive item you will buy this year, but it could make you feel like a whole lot more comfortable.

Maintaining a healthy routine

While  the Healthy Bone and Joint pack works wonders for your joints and bones; it is still essential that people who take the pack maintain a healthy lifestyle. That is how you will achieve the best outcomes and ensure your body benefits from this time-tested protocol. If you have any issues when it comes to planning a healthy diet. Dr Wallach recommends eliminating the 12 Bad Foods that cause inflammation in the body to get the most rapid recovery with your nutritional supplement program.

To get the most rapid result, you need to take one Gluco-Gel capsule per 5kgs of body weight (Dr Wallach’s body weight dosage), but you also need to keep your joints and bones as active as possible. While running and other high-impact exercises are not suitable for people with joint and bone health issues, there are plenty of activities that work well. For instance, swimming is always a popular choice for people who have arthritis and similar conditions because the water takes some of the weight and helps to limit the impact on the affected areas of the body.

The Healthy Bone and Joint pack formulated by Dr Joel Wallach contains everything a person might need to improve their health and get back to normal. Each pack includes:

• Tangy Tangerine 420g canister
• EFA Plus – 90 capsules
• Osteo Fx – 357g canister
• Gluco Gel – 240 capsules
• CM Cream – 2 oz

The Osteo FX and Tangy Tangerine products are the most popular items on the market at the moment, and the latter contains no less than 77 organically-bound, non-GMO trace minerals. Osteo FX contains extra calcium and magnesium, as well as all the bone, joint, tissue rebuilding minerals and co-factors. This product can also assist you to have better sleep with its generous serving of magnesium. Both are gluten-free.

For more information about the benefits of Gluco-Gel and the associated products, feel free to take a look around this website or get in touch with our team. Our research shows that a significant percentage of people who take these supplements manage to increase mobility and decrease pain and discomfort in a matter of weeks. Try it out for yourself!

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The cold hard truth is that unless your cleaning products are eco-friendly such as ours, they probably contain a whole range of different chemicals and toxins that are not only poor at cleaning but could be causing damage to your health.

What’s dangerous about my household cleaner?

From synthetic fragrances to the chemical substitutes used to clean your home, we’re going to look at a couple of toxins that lurk in your everyday cleaners and why you should immediately stop using them.

• Bleach – We’ve all heard of bleach and some of us might even use it. It can be bought and used separately or might be contained in a mix. It’s an irritant that can leave some nasty damage to our bodies and if you combine it with wastewater (stuff that you flush down drains and toilets) it can form toxic compounds that will cause respiratory issues.

• Optical whiteners – Ever wondered how some cleaning products make your clothes and surfaces so shiny and white? Well, it’s probably not because they’re clean, but because of optical whiteners. These are chemicals designed to absorb UV light and help items appear brighter and whiter.

• Stabilizers – These are included in cleaning products to increase their shelf life and make them last longer. However, stabilizers are often made from ethylene oxide or polyalkylene oxide which can cause dermatitis and skin, eye and lung irritation.

• Synthetic fragrances – Any cleaning product that is advertised as a certain small most likely uses a dozen to a hundred chemicals just to create a smell similar to what is being advertised. Many of these chemicals are not evaluated for safety and the combinations can even be carcinogenic if inhaled or put on your skin.

This is just a small list of toxic chemicals that could be in your cleaning products. Every time you purchase a use a regular cleaning product, you run the risk of harming not just your own health, but the environment around you. It could cause respiratory problems, asthma attacks, dizziness or even headaches if you’re exposed to these toxins for too long.

What does Nature Direct do differently?

Simply put, we’re a chemical-free eco-friendly home cleaning solution for the masses. We want to offer affordable and pure cleaning products to everyone so we can show that being more environmentally conscious doesn’t have to be expensive. We use absolutely no toxic chemicals, no artificial colourings, fragrances or stabilizers.

Our products are friendly to the environment as well, meaning you don’t have to worry about flushing any of the wastewater that is a byproduct of using our products. This means they are completely safe for septic systems and also aquatic systems, meaning you won’t cause long-term health effects to fish or pond life. We also don’t believe in animal testing, so you can buy with confidence knowing that all of our products are pure and made with good intentions in mind.

Why use Nature Direct products?

• Easy care for your septic tank – Good septic tank care involves knowing what you can and can’t put down your drain. With eco-friendly and chemical-free cleaning solutions, you don’t need to worry about making your septic tank vulnerable and compromising the entire system by using Nature Direct home cleaning products.

• Protect your own health – With less cleaning products to pollute the air around you, you’ll naturally create a friendlier and healthier environment for you and your family. You can protect your health and put yourself at less risk of developing a condition in the future related to the toxins that could be lurking in your cleaning products.

• Clean the air in your home – Conventional cleaning products are the biggest suspect when it comes to polluting the air in your home. These volatile organic compounds have been associated with many health issues such as liver and kidney damage. They linger in the air for a long time so they can affect you for long periods of time, but you’ll have peace of mind with clean air in your home if you use Nature Direct chemical-free home cleaning products range.

• You know what’s in your cleaning products – We list every ingredient and are completely transparent about what we put into our cleaning products. For instance, to get a nice fragrance we typically use essential oils that also come with antibacterial properties, enhancing both the smell and cleaning property of our products.

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Ben: The ketogenic diet is technically a high fat, moderate protein, low carb diet. Basically, it’s high fat, low carb, but you have to have a small amount of protein. Typically, the ketogenic diet is something like 60 to 80 percent fat of your calories coming from fat, something like maybe 10 to 20 percent of your calories coming from carbohydrates and then maybe 20/25 percent or so of your calories coming from protein.

So it’s high fat, low carb diet. They say moderate protein, but basically, the most important components are lots of fat in the presence of a little bit of carbs. When the body is in this kind of environment, where there’s a lot of fat around, but there’s not a lot of carbs, it’s forced to derive energy from fat. It’s forced to become a fat burner and that’s what we’re looking for for several reasons.

Number one, you get a lot more energy from fat. Fat, gram for gram, contains twice as much energy as carbohydrates. Number two, when you’re generating energy from fat, you don’t have to deal with all of the byproducts of sugar. When Sugar burns; it’s very dirty. If you take sugar and you put it in a saucepan and burn it, it’ll flame, but it’ll leave this kind of crusty, hard cookie caramel stuff behind. Well, that same thing happens inside the body, albeit at a molecular level, you get molecular crustys.

These molecular crustys are very reactive. In fact, they create a by-product called Advanced Glycosylated End products, advanced glycosylated end products (A-G-Es or AGES) and if you’re a diabetic you’ll actually have these little advanced glycosylated end products measured. Have you ever heard of a test called the haemoglobin A1C test? The haemoglobin A1C test is a test for how much caramelizing your body’s sugar and proteins are doing. It’s a marker of Health for diabetics.

So, sugar is a dirty fuel, fat is a clean fuel. Sugar is an inefficient fuel, fat is an efficient fuel and even better, and this is where the term ketogenic comes from, when fats are burned for energy, not only do you get a cleaner fuel and not only do you get more energy gram for gram, but you also get something called ketones. Ketones are a by-product of fat burning and these ketones are extremely energy friendly. These ketones are very easy for the muscle to use, for the brain to use, for the heart to use and for the liver to use.

So, not only do you get all of the benefits of fat burning, as opposed to sugar burning, cleaner energy, more energy plus you get to burn your fat. Most of us are walking around with a bunch of fat. We have a lot more fat stored on us than we do sugar. There are small amounts of sugar, but we have a lot of fat, for the most part, so not only do you get more energy, not only do you get more efficient and cleaner energy, but you get to burn the energy on your body. This is why the ketogenic diet, a high-fat diet, is actually counter-intuitive. It’s really a way to lose fat. This is so interesting to me. You eat fat, you lose fat. For decades there’s been this cultural idea that “I can’t eat fat because it’s going to make me fat.

Well, as it turns out the more fat you eat in the presence of low carbohydrate, this induces the body to be a fat burner. This is a very interesting phenomenon because it seems like, “Oh, I’m going to eat fat, I’m going to get fat.”  No! If you eat fat when there’s not a lot of carbohydrates present, over the course of time your body will shift over from burning sugar to burning fat and this is why the ketogenic diet or the high high-fat is a fat loss diet. That’s why I say eat fat, lose fat. How cool is that, right? Eat fat, lose fat.

Now getting back to the ketones, where the term ketogenic comes from and I don’t want to get into science, but it’s kind of interesting, ketones are a very high-energy compound. Fat itself is going to be high energy relative to proteins and carbohydrates. Like I said, it’s got twice as much energy as carbohydrates and protein, but even better when you burn fat, you get these ketones, which are like super mega high-energy compounds that are used specifically by the heart, by the brain as well as by muscle and by the liver. So when you eat fat in the presence of low carbs, you become a fat burner, you lose body fat, you get a more efficient and cleaner source of fat and as a bonus you produce these wonderful high-powered compounds called ketones, which are even better for energy than straight fat is. That’s a lot of benefits, right?

Q: What’s the difference between the keto diet and the Paleo diet?

Ben: The Paleo diet is a high-protein diet and the ketogenic diet is a moderate protein, high-fat, low carb diet. The Paleo diet is similar except the focus in the Paleo diet is more on protein than it is on fat. The Paleo diet is a high-protein, moderate to high-fat, low-carb diet. Both of them, both the Paleo diet and the ketogenic diet understand the importance of keeping your carbohydrates down.

The Paleo diet puts the focus on protein and the ketogenic diet puts the focus on fat. The reason I prefer the ketogenic diet to the Paleo diet is because with the Paleo diet, eating a lot of protein can be counterproductive to losing weight because the body is very efficient at turning protein into sugar and then into fat.

So if you’re going to go Paleo or you are going to go high-protein, but you’re not working out or you’re not using that protein to build tissue, you’re not repairing from surgery or for some reason you’re not utilizing the protein, you can end up not losing weight, you can end up getting fat and you can end up raising your blood sugar. For diabetics or for people who want to lose weight, it’s important to recognize that if you’re going Paleo and if you’re going high-protein, you’ve got to use that protein.

You can’t just sit there and eat hamburgers and steak and eggs and fish and all these high protein foods and then sit around on the couch and watch TV. You’re not going to lose the weight and the likelihood of keeping your blood sugar high or raising your blood sugar is also going to be high. I prefer the ketogenic diet because the ketogenic diet shifts your metabolism over into fat-burning in a way that the Paleo diet doesn’t.

Q: Who should do the ketogenic diet?

Ben: Everybody benefits from the ketogenic diet. It’s the way we’re supposed to eat, in my humble opinion; high-fat low-carb, that’s the ideal way for human beings to eat. The body loves ketones. The body prefers to run, to derive its energy, to do its processes via ketones. It is the ultimate way to eat for everybody and as I said, I’m not sure if I mentioned this earlier, but babies are in ketosis and babies are in a high growth stage. Obviously, that’s the time when nature has mandated that we’ll be at maximum growth, is when we’re babies. Breast milk, as it turns out, is incredibly ketogenic and babies that are nursing are in ketosis.

The ketogenic diet is the ideal diet for everybody. But if you’re dealing with cancer, if you have diabetes, if you have weight to lose, if you have liver problems, the ketogenic diet is extra important, and for brain health issues, it is the ultimate way to eat. By brain health issues, I’m talking about dementia, I’m talking about Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders, and I’m talking about seizures. In fact, the ketogenic diet was actually developed as an anti-seizure diet and to this day, if you have what are called refractory seizures, that is seizures that are non-responsive to pharmacological anticonvulsants, like Dilantin and Tegretol, the mainstream medical model will recommend the ketogenic diet for you for seizure disorders.

You have to ask why is it that the ketogenic diet is used to treat seizure disorders. Why is it that the ketogenic diet has anti-cancer benefits? Why is it that the ketogenic diet has anti-aging benefits? Well, it turns out, that in addition to the production of ketones, which are the body’s preferred source of fuel, the ketogenic diet is a calm-you-down diet. It’s a way of calming down the biochemistry of the body. It’s a way of cooling things down. Cancer is a high energy state. Seizure disorders are a high energy state. Aging is a high energy state, even diabetes itself is a high energy state, in the sense that the body has a problem being responsive to insulin, so sugar tends to build up.

The ketogenic diet has a calming effect on the body. This calming effect creates a situation where there are multiple benefits. That’s why I say, the ketogenic diet, while it’s especially important for people who want to lose weight, or have diabetes, or have seizure disorders, or dementia, or movement problems, it is a perfect diet for everybody because it calms you down. The ketogenic diet has anti-anxiety benefits, it has benefits for women who are dealing with hot flashes and menopausal symptoms, the ketogenic diet can help you sleep better, it can help you have better sex, the ketogenic diet can help you think more clearly and that’s on top of the benefits for losing weight, for helping stabilize blood sugar for brain health and as an anti-cancer and anti-aging diet. What more do you want? It’s the ideal way to eat.

Q: What would you say to people who say I have cancer and I’m worried about the acidity of it?

Ben: What acidity? What are you talking about, acidity? There’s no acidity. In fact, the ketogenic diet, will, because it’s a slow calm-you-down diet is an anti-acid diet. I’m not sure where you get the idea that you’d be more acidic with the ketogenic diet, but that’s not even the point because cancer and acid are related in the sense that acid is a toxin or acid is a by-product of toxicity. So it’s not acid per se that’s a problem, it’s the acid that is a by-product of toxicity and the way we alkalinize – the best way to alkalinize is to keep toxins out of your body, especially sugar, and to make sure you’re oxygenating.

Oxygen is the way nature has mandated that we alkalinize our body. Oxygen is alkaline, carbon dioxide is acid. As you’re inhaling oxygen, you’re alkalinizing and as you’re exhaling carbon dioxide, you’re removing acid, so you’re also alkalinizing. Respiration is the way we’re supposed to maintain our blood ph. The ketogenic diet is not going to have a negative effect on acidity and how I would respond to people who are worried about that I would tell them, “The ketogenic diet is the ultimate anti-cancer diet because it slows and calms the body down and you get to have fat.” We also love fat because we evolved in a world where fat was a beneficial food group. Fat is super high energy. As I say fat has more calories, more energy per gram, twice as much energy per gram than protein and sugar. We evolved to be sugar cravers and we evolved to be fat cravers because of their high energy, the amount of energy that is contained in them, but especially fat because it’s got so much more energy than sugar or protein.

Q: That’s good news for all of us who like to eat fat stuff.

Ben: Well, now here’s the thing. We’re not talking French fry fat, we’re not talking potato chip fat, we’re not talking processed fat, we’re not talking hydrogenated batter deep-fried fat. We’re talking good fats. We’re talking lard and we’re talking eggs and we’re talking butter and cheese and yogurt, organ meats and fish.

These are high-quality fatty foods and so when you’re selecting your fats, you’ve got to make sure that they’re whole fats, they’re not cooked, they’re not processed fats and they’re fats that are found in foods that are healthy foods. You have to be careful with the kind of fats you choose, although that being said, fats are definitely, definitely, definitely, the most powerful of all three food groups, fats, proteins and carbohydrates.

Q:  What do people do if they have trouble digesting fats?

Ben: Okay. If you want to go ketogenic, but say you have your gallbladder removed or you have a liver problem or you’re not producing enough digestive enzymes, all of these will make it difficult for you to go high-fat. If you decide you’re going to up your fats, remember the ketogenic diet is like 60 to 80 percent of your calories from fat. Say you’re getting 40% your calories from fats, now you want to double it, you want to go ketogenic and you notice you’re not comfortable. Well, there are a couple things you could do.

First of all, you definitely use digestive enzymes, particularly a digestive enzyme called lipase. L-I-P-A-S-E and that’s found in most digestive enzyme supplements, most digestive enzyme formulations. Lipase will help your body process fats. Bile salts, B-I-L-E, bile salts can also be used to help your body process fats. Apple cider vinegar can help, and apple cider vinegar is also a source of short-chain fatty acids so apple cider vinegar itself is ketogenic.

In addition to apple cider vinegar helping you digest your fats, your protein and your food in general, apple cider vinegar itself is ketogenic. Lecithin is  a kind of food derivative that you can get at a health food store, and that can also help you process your fats. Anything you do for liver health because the liver is your main fat processing organ that can also help you process fats. The B vitamins are important for the liver. Essential fatty acids, EFA’s, are important for the liver. There’s an amino acid called glutamine, which is very important for the liver. An amino acid called arginine an amino acid called taurine, those both have liver benefits. Keeping your sugar down, that will also help you, if you have liver problems that can also help with help you process fats and help support liver health.

Q: In the past, we’ve talked about the importance of moving our lymphatic system. Why is it extra important if you’re on the ketogenic diet?

Ben: The lymph is where fats are transported. The lymph is the circulatory system for fats. Fats have to travel through the circulation and they don’t really go through the blood as much as they go through the lymphatic system. The lymphatic system can be thought of in fact, as a circulatory system for fats and fatty vitamins. The lymphatic system is also a circulatory system for toxins. As toxins build up in the body, and particularly in the lymph, fat digestion can be compromised. So anything you can do to support the movement of fluid through the lymph is going to help your body if you’re going ketogenic and you’re dealing with an excess of, or an increased amount of fats.

Moving the body is how the lymphatic system moves, how fluids move through the lymph. The lymph is part of the circulatory system meaning it circulates around the body. It goes around in a circle. The circulatory system goes through the heart and goes through all the organs and comes back to the heart and goes through all the organs. It forms a circle. The blood part of the circulatory system is moved by a pumping action that is the heart. That’s the function of the heart – to pump blood through the circulatory system.

The lymph doesn’t have that same responsiveness to the heart. It depends on us moving and it depends on our lung movements or respiratory muscles in order to move. If you’re going to go high-fat and you’re sedentary, or if you’re going high-fat and you’ve got lymphatic congestion from toxicity, the excessive amounts of fats may further clog up the lymph and they may make it more difficult for lymphatic fluids to travel.

So moving your body is always important for lymphatic movement or lymphatic circulation, but it’s extra important if you’re loading your body up with fat. It’s also important to move the lymph around after you eat. The lymph gets super loaded and if you’re eating fat it gets extra super loaded after meals. After meals, and particularly after fatty meals, it becomes important to go take a walk or do some kind of movement, so you can facilitate the circulation of fluids through the lymphatic system after you’ve flooded the lymph with foods, especially with fatty food material.

Okay, so let me say one more thing. Probiotics, good bacteria, are very underappreciated when it comes to fat metabolism. One of the functions of probiotics is to help the body process fats and to eliminate fatty substances through the bowels. So making sure that you’re not doing anything that compromises your gut bacteria, taking antibiotics if you can avoid it, and by the way, fish have antibiotics, meat has antibiotics, eggs have antibiotics and dairy as antibiotics. So not only avoiding drug antibiotics but if you can avoid eating antibiotics, eating food that contains antibiotics, that’s important for gut bacteria. Using probiotic supplements, that also is important, and then also using fermented foods that contain good bacteria, that can help support probiotic colonies inside the intestine.

Also, fiber acts as a source of nourishment for good bacteria in the gut. Making sure that you’re getting enough fiber and as we said earlier, that’ll give you the bonus of producing short-chain fatty acids, which themselves are ketogenic. Eating fiber not only supports digestive health and not only supports the health of probiotics but eating fiber can ultimately also help you produce more ketones via the activity of short-chain fatty acids, which are produced as bacteria, feed on that fiber.

Q: When you say eating fiber, it’s more fiber through vegetables, instead of taking the scoops full of powder, right?

Ben: Absolutely, absolutely. The scoops full of powder are, they’re a pale, pale substitute for regular fiber. When you eat fiber from vegetables you not only get the fiber, but you get all the other stuff in the vegetables. You get the phytonutrients and vegetables also contain nitrogen and nitrogen is also important for the gut, for intestinal bacteria, for gut bacteria. Vegetables provide you not just… Vegetable fiber provides you not just the fiber, but it also provides you with the nitrates and the nitrites, which are important for the bacteria.

Eating vegetables is really the best way to go. I love vegetable juices because you can get a lot of vegetables in vegetable juice. You get a lot more vegetables, I can anyway. I can eat a lot more vegetables in a juice than I can in a salad; much quicker, you can guzzle it down, you don’t have to sit and chop and you don’t have to sit and make your salad and you can drink it on the go, you can drink it in the car, you can drink it when you’re doing your work.

Vegetable juices are just an amazing nutritional substance because of their handiness, their potability, not to mention their incredible nutritional value. I’m not talking V8 here. I’m talking about juicing vegetables, and not just juicing vegetables because ordinary juicers, you’ll lose the fiber, right? I’m talking about juicing your vegetables in a high-powered blender like a Vitamix or a Nutribullet or a Ninja. The Vitamix or the high-powered blender type, they’re not really juicers, but high-powered blender type mixing devices. Those allow you to juice and you keep the fiber. So low calorie, high-fat, low carb, moderate protein.

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You see, one of the little-known secrets of the cosmetic industry is that many popular makeup products on the market are full of toxic chemicals. These range from things that can alter your hormone production to chemicals that induce skin allergies, and everything in between.

Consequently, you don’t want to put any harmful chemicals on your skin at all. But, how do you ensure that you’re using safe, chemical-free makeup? Well, this is where Youngevity mineral makeup comes into play as it’s only made from natural ingredients that are safe for the skin – and the whole body as well.

What’s inside Youngevity Mineral Makeup?

Our mineral makeup has been around since 2007, and it took years of testing and retesting until we developed the perfect blend of natural ingredients. Every single product from our range is made up of 100% pure minerals. While each product may have a slightly different ingredient set, we promise that all of them have the following:

• No harsh chemicals
• No dyes
• No preservatives
• No animal testing
• No irritants

Alongside this, our Youngevity Mineral Makeup is non-comedogenic, fragrance-free, talc-free and bismuth-free.

As for the minerals we use, you will find a blend of seven different things inside our popular foundation range. That’s all there is to it, which is a vast difference compared to other brands who have a list of ingredients that could fill up half the Bible.

This is what you’ll find inside our mineral makeup foundation:

Mica

This is a natural mineral that’s mined all over the world and turned into a powder. It helps to reduce the appearance of wrinkles by reflecting light, so they stay hidden!

Titanium Dioxide

We use this mineral as it has anti-inflammatory properties to reduce skin irritation and redness. It can also be used to filter UVA and UVB rays, which are very harmful to the skin. As a bonus, it has SPF and waterproof properties to give a matte look.

Iron Oxides

This helps to keep our mineral makeup long-wearing and high in quality. It also keeps your skin cool by blocking out harmful infrared rays. We also use iron oxides as colorants in the Youngevity Mineral Makeup range.

Zinc Oxide

Our makeup includes zinc oxide as it’s a natural sunscreen agent for the skin. Plus, it boasts antiseptic qualities and also helps our makeup stick to your skin – even when you’re sweating or wet.

Ultramarine Blue

Simply put, this is a type of clay that’s undergone serious heat treatment until it has blue and yellow pigments. So, we just use it to give an accurate hue in some of our color shades!

Sericite

This is mica in its purified and uncoated form. It’s a fluffy mineral that gives our mineral makeup a lovely silky texture.

Kaolin Clay

Lastly, we use this clay to help absorb oils and provide a long-lasting effect.

We do use other natural ingredients in some of our different mineral makeup ranges as well. But, for our foundation, these are the seven things that make up our product.

What do other brands use?

Obviously, we can’t go through every single brand out there and point out all the dangerous ingredients they use. But, we can take a look at one of the biggest global makeup brands; MAC.

Pretty much everyone you know uses a MAC product, and their foundation is very popular. In comparison to Youngevity Mineral Makeup, there are well over 25 different ingredients in their foundation. Only seven of these are naturally occurring, and there are 7 harmful chemicals in there as well.

To put it simply, there’s a lot of junk in this foundation, and a lot of it isn’t good for you at all!

What harmful chemicals are in makeup?

Different brands use a host of different things, but a few common chemicals keep propping up all the time. These include:

• Parabens (propyl, isopropyl, butyl, isobutyl)
• DBP:
• Polyethylene glycols
• DMDM Hydantoin
• Oxybenzone
• Quaternium-15
• Ceteareth
• Petrochemicals
• Toluene
• Retinol

The sad thing is, this barely scratches the surfaces of chemicals used in mainstream makeup ranges. A lot of these things can disrupt hormone production, damage the central nervous system, and cause reactions on the surface of the skin. Then, you have things like parabens that are often found in breast cancer tissue.

Summary: Choose A Safe Makeup

If you want to be 100% certain that you’re not slapping on loads of harmful chemicals, then choose Youngevity Mineral Makeup. Our range of products is only made with organic ingredients, including natural minerals that can enhance your skin.

Purchase one of our Mineral Makeup Sample Towers – Light to Medium or Medium so you can work out which foundation colors are right for you, and when you purchase the full product receive a credit back on your sample tower.

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