NATURAL HEALTH & BEAUTY

For a multitude of reasons our postings have become irregular of late….but, in the interim we have been meeting more old friends – some of whom, with age, have developed a condition known as Sleep Apnea. Not only that, we’re shocked at the amount of money they’d had to shell out to buy the pipe-like contraptions that are medically advised!

We decided to do some research to find a natural solution for Sleep Apnea and we did find one.

Now, here is a bit of information on Sleep Apnea. A common but serious sleep disorder also known as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), it is characterized by prolonged, heavy snoring. But the accompanying health issues which result from Sleep Apnea can far exceed the disturbance that snoring causes.

Research shows that sleep apnea can have far more serious consequences than just fatigue. A 2004 study found that men who suffer from OSA are five times more likely to develop cardiovascular disease, regardless of their age, body mass index, and blood pressure or smoking habits.

People with sleep apnea actually stop breathing during their sleep, with each episode lasting a minute or longer. So part of the reason a person with Sleep Apnea feels fatigued during the day is because their body hasn’t been getting enough oxygen during sleeping hours.

The word “apnea” literally means “without breath,” and that’s a good way to describe how a significant percent of all middle-aged men and women in North America spend their nights.

The most common Sleep Apnea treatment is called nasal continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) in which a device supplies a stream of air through a small plastic mask secured over the nose. This is usually effective, but it’s somewhat cumbersome and can be hard to get used to.

The natural solution for Sleep Apnea relies however on a completely different approach, and is definitely worth looking at. Try this program – it has worked for many and comes with a money-back guarantee!

A bonus! Be sure of an uninterrupted night’s sleep for your partner since it’s a natural solution for snoring, as well.

Many practitioners of natural healing all over the world use honey for healing. Dr Sears, a renowned medical practitioner in North America, writes on diverse topics – here are some excerpts from his article on the uses of honey.

Ayurvedic practitioners in India have used honey for nearly 5,000 years.

Ayurveda is a holistic health system that evolved in ancient India. The term combines two Sanskrit words to mean “knowledge of life.” It’s the oldest system of medicine in the world. And it is still practiced widely in India, where the government recognizes it.

In the South Indian state of Kerala, he visited the original Ayurmana or “ancient healing house”, and watched the Ayurvedic masters use honey for nearly every skin treatment they created.

They mixed it with other natural ingredients like lemon, milk, rice and fruit juices to lighten freckles, cure skin rashes and acne, and remove wrinkles. Even Ayurvedic facial scrubs for everyday use have honey in them.

Honey, milk and oatmeal mixtures were also commonly used as facial beauty scrubs in ancient Egypt.

Dr Sears says even modern medicine is beginning to recognize honey’s benefits.

It is used mostly to heal wounds from burns and cuts, especially in New Zealand and Australia.

Scientists theorize honey helps skin because it encourages your skin to make hyaluronic acid (HA). HA fills out your skin because it absorbs 3,000 times its weight of water. At the same time, honey prevents the stringy kind of collagen that creates scar tissue from building up.

Instead, it forms a different type. A delicate, mesh-like collagen structure that can bring your skin’s surface back to normal and allow it to heal.

You can also use honey for other skin problems like diaper rash, haemorrhoids, psoriasis, eczema and dandruff.

And it’s antibacterial, too.

Honey works well against bacteria for two reasons. The first is that its sugars bind to water molecules and deny bacteria the moisture they need to grow.

The second is a secret ingredient added by bees. It’s an enzyme called glucose oxidase. Researchers think it stops bacteria effectively because it helps you produce hydrogen peroxide, a natural disinfectant.

Honey is deadly to the so-called “superbug” bacteria that cause hospital infections. A study took bacteria strains resistant to antibiotics and exposed them to dilutions of honey. Formulas of only 40 percent honey killed ALL the harmful bacteria.

Even the newest bacterial threat, gram-negative bacteria, can’t stand up to honey. The researchers used only a 30 percent dilution on the five known gram-negative strains and killed all of those, too.

And now plastic surgeons use honey to fix skin grafts in place and prevent complications, such as graft loss, infection and graft rejection.

Another reason honey is so good for your skin may be that it’s also an antioxidant.

Antioxidants protect skin from UV radiation damage, and aid in skin rejuvenation.

Darker honeys have high ORAC values. The ORAC scale was designed to help compare the antioxidant power of different foods. The higher the ORAC value of a food, the more power it has to stop free-radical damage and help fight off health problems.

Different kinds of grapes, for example, can have ORAC values of up to 1,200. But a study at the University of Illinois found that some of the darker honeys can measure as high as 1,630 on the ORAC scale, giving your skin’s health a big boost.

Scientists are even developing new alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) skin treatments from honey.

These acids from fruits and plants work with the slight acidity of your skin to help exfoliate it naturally. AHA helps remove old skin cells by dissolving the fatty deposits that hold them in place, which allows new healthy skin to emerge.

With all the ways your skin can benefit from honey, it’s a good idea to keep some in your house.

Dr Sears keeps a jar of raw, organic Manuka honey from New Zealand in his pantry, but any of the darker honeys are good for skin care.

If you get a cut or a scrape, you can follow these steps:

• apply honey directly to the wound;
• cover the wound with a bandage or dressing;
• change the dressing and add more honey as necessary because the honey will diffuse into the wound;
• change the bandage if it sticks to the wound instead of the honey.

To make an Ayurvedic exfoliant for your skin using honey, mix:

• Two tablespoons of rice powder (or amla powder, if you can find it)
• One tablespoon of milk (for dry skin, use plain yogurt instead)
• Five drops of lemon juice (for oily skin)
• One teaspoon of honey
• One half teaspoon of sugar

Stir this mixture into a paste, apply it to your skin and leave on for up to 10 minutes. Rinse with fresh, clean water.

More useful information on improving facial skin texture

A mouse study out of Australia has provided the first concrete evidence of a link between vitamin D deficiency and decreased lung function. In fact, this study shows that vitamin D deficiency actually alters the very structure of the lungs, resulting in lower lung volume.

Although this was a mouse study, it follows right along with previous human studies showing a link between vitamin D deficiency and the severity of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD, one of the most common lung diseases, makes it difficult to breathe. This particular study was able to show a direct causal link between vitamin D deficiency and lung function. The results raised concerns about the increased prevalence of vitamin D deficiency.

Equally concerning is the misguided, way too low, vitamin D recommendations from the Institute of Medicine (see the February 2011 issue of Nutrition & Healing for Dr. Wright’s take on the IOM’s conclusions).

A new assay hitting Europe is able to determine early vitamin D deficiency by measuring blood levels of 25-hydroxy (25-OH) vitamin D. What’s so special about that? Vitamin D testing is known for being pretty inaccurate. Testing 25-OH vitamin D is the most accurate type of vitamin D test. Tech company Abbott, which developed the assay, says this means more opportunities for preventative and therapeutic action.

In the meantime, Dr. Wright has previously stated that sunlight is the very best source of vitamin D (the rays start a chain of reaction within the human body that results in the production of vitamin D). Of course, he also says that many don’t get enough sun these days, so supplementation is key. And, it’s Vitamin D3 that is essential.

Both Dr Wright and Dr Al Sears recommend 4,000 International Units of Vitamin D3 daily for adults and teens, 1,000 IU for infants and small children, and 2,000 IU for everyone in between. Of course, it’s always best to consult with a doctor skilled in natural medicine in determining proper supplement dosage.

Roshmi & Jay
The Natural Health & Beauty Website
http://www.youngagainforever.com

Blueberries are an amazing source of antioxidants. Real ones can be amazingly good for your health.

Now, we’ve been warned by the Health Ranger from NaturalNews.com that a number of well-known “blueberry” cereals, pastries, bagels, breads and bars are NOT made with real blueberries at all! Instead, the blueberries are faked using artificial colors (Red #40, Blue #2), partially-hydrogenated oils and liquid sugars like High Fructose Corn Syrup.

Such fake blueberries are made with chemicals - stay away from them. Always read the ingredients labels and avoid buying any foods using Red #40, Blue #1 or Blue #2.

If you’re a regular reader of our blog you know already that it IS possible to stop the cycle of eyesight deterioration. However, this one is for those who are not in the  know!

It is possible to strengthen the eyes (and in some cases, reverse loss of vision),  by using special eye exercises, and eyesight building techniques.

Inevitably, various questions will pop up in your mind as you read this. I list below answers to the most commonly asked questions:

Q: How can the Rebuild Your Vision Program improve eyesight problems?
A: Internal muscles control the eyes’ focusing abilities. Due to various environmental and genetic factors, the use of eyeglasses and contact lenses, and the natural aging process, these muscles can become weak and distorted, causing blurred vision.

Eye exercises designed specifically can strengthen and retrain the eye muscles in the same way as any other muscle system can successfully be subjected to training. Firstly, the exercises strengthen the eye muscles. Then the eye muscles are re-trained to alter their point of focus, so the lenses can refract light in the correct manner, to  enable sight without the aid of corrective lenses.

Q: How does the Rebuild Your Vision Program retrain the eyes?
A: Re-training is achieved through a specific series of  optical drills and exercises that stimulate the integral muscles of the eye in a manner that would never be achieved through normal daily use. In addition, the Rebuild Your Vision package also includes special techniques to prevent further impairment of vision in the future.

Q: How long does it take to see an improvement?
A: Rebuild Your Vision is a 30-day program, with each daily session lasting 25 minutes. Many people notice vision improvement in a few weeks, followed by further gains over the course of the following months. After completion of the first 30 days, advanced levels of the program, included in the  program, can be practiced for further on-going improvement.

Q: Will the eye exercises help my particular vision problem?
A: The eye exercises were specifically developed to improve visual acuity in the following vision problem areas:

1)Aging Vision(Presbyopia)
2)Farsightedness(Hyperopia)
3)Nearsightedness(Myopia)
4)Astigmatism

Q: My deterioration is rather advanced. Can the program help me?
A: The program can help improve all levels of faulty eyesight pertaining to the above conditions.

Q: Do the same exercises work for all eyesight problems?
A: Specific exercises have been customized for specific conditions. Complete instructions and support are available with the package.

Q: How is Rebuild Your Vision different from other programs?
A: Orlin Sorensen has focused on developing the most effective program for nearsightedness, farsightedness, aging vision, and astigmatism. The program is unique in several ways:

a).It provides you with exercises tailored for specific conditions.
b).It includes the most cutting edge optical exercises and vision techniques.
c).It includes more optical exercises and drills than others.
d).You receive unlimited personal support.
e).We have used the program ourselves & know that it delivers excellent results.
f).The Rebuild Your Vision program is extremely cost-effective & can save you a lot of money.

Q: Is there any proof that it works?
A: Rebuild Your Vision has actual, before-and-after results documented by objective and knowledgeable authorities, such as an optometrist and the U.S. Navy. You can read testimonials from actual users here:
http://www.youngagainforever.com/better_vision_naturally.htm

Q: What do I do with my current glasses while my vision is  improving?
A: The program recommends setting clear multi-level goals.  The first goal is to prevent further deterioration of your vision and reduce your dependency on glasses or contacts.  This can be effected in the first few days of the program with simple techniques. The second goal is to improve your  vision to an extent that you can see without using your glasses at all.

Q: Can I maintain my vision improvement permanently?
A: After you achieve your desired goals of vision improvement, you’ll need to do some maintenance, between 20 and 40 minutes per week, for the first few months. After that, maintenance sessions twice a month  are required.

Q: Can they ship internationally?
A: Yes! They have a very strong customer base worldwide, including the UK, Singapore, and Australia.

Q: Is the program suitable for children?
A: Yes, the program can be very beneficial to children.  However, the child should be at least 10 years old. Please consult your optometrist or ophthalmologist before beginning your child on any vision improvement program.

Q: Will I get my money back, if it doesn’t work for me?
A: The Rebuild Your Vision Program works very effectively! Orlin Sorensen, the founder of the program, confidently gives you the strongest, stand-by-the-product guarantee; use it for 180 days, risk-free. If you are not happy for any reason whatsoever, simply drop it in the mail and we will refund you 100% of the purchase price (including shipping & handling). You incur NO RISK at all. No other programs offer such a guarantee!

More related info at:
http://www.youngagainforever.com/better_vision_naturally.htm

Our last few posts have been about special offers too good to keep to ourselves! It’s embarrassing, but this post, too, is  to tell you that our favourite  natural tooth cleaner (shred and liquid only) is available at 50% discount till Jan 19 2011. Buy ANY shred or liquid Tooth Soap® and you’ll get one for FRE.E (which translates to 50% off your purchase; if you buy 4 you’ll be charged for only 2).

We love this product and use it ourselves, so were quick to take advantage of this special offer.

Natural Tooth Cleaner - 2-for-1 Special Offer

Choose from all of your favourite flavors: Peppermint, Spearmint, Cinnamon, Ginger, Citrus, Plain Jane, Juicy Grape, Fruit Punch, and more!

Here is the fine print…

1.  This offer is ONLY available on Tooth Soap® Shreds or Liquid, in any flavor you choose.

2.  This offer is ONLY available until midnight January 19th, 2011.

3.  This offer cannot be combined with any other offers.

4.  This offer cannot be applied to previously placed orders.

5.  This offer is not valid on wholesale orders.

6.  Quantities are limited so shop early.

Here is your coupon code: SHREDME

MAKE SURE TO CLICK “APPLY”, SO THAT THE DISCOUNT WILL BE APPLIED BEFORE YOU CHECK OUT!

Natural Tooth Cleaner - 2-for-1 Special Offer

WHY USE NATURAL TOOTH CLEANERS? Research proves that brushing with soap deep cleans teeth and gums thoroughly, removing oils and other contaminants from the teeth, allowing for re-mineralization of the teeth to occur from the healthy foods we eat. Commercial tooth pastes contain teeth-damaging abrasives.

TOOTH SOAP INGREDIENTS: Specially formulated soap made from saponified organic extra virgin olive oil, and coconut oil. NO added glycerin, dyes, sweeteners, silicates (sand), fluoride, stabilizers or other materials that can damage teeth.

Rarely does something drop into your lap at no cost! But this terrific introduction to meditation e-course is really great value. Have you realized yet that there are meditation and breathing exercises you can use to reduce stress as well as improve your health, energy level and enjoyment of life?

These exercises are simple and yet tremendously powerful.  Doing these exercises on a daily basis, as simple as they are, will change your life.  And the funny thing is that many, many people are not aware of them at all.  These exercises help you to:

* Develop control over your mind and body.

* Supercharge your energy level and feel great everyday.

* Work with the power of your subconscious mind to move you
toward what would really truly fulfill you in your life.

Each lesson provides an exercise, inspirational message or tip to help you calm the mind and reduce stress.
This meditation e-course is available f.r.e.e now:

You will discover:

** Greater connection with your true self

** Greater access to your unconscious resources and abilities

** Improved management of emotions

** Broader horizons - new sense of direction and purpose in life

** Improved ability to make good decisions based on values

** More happiness and passion for life

** New perspectives on problems and blocks

** Saying goodbye to negative emotions

** More loving relationships with colleagues and those you care
about

** Improved mental power – energy, vibrancy and mental focus

** Vibrant health and happiness

So if your health and happiness is important, get this f.r.e.e. e-course on meditation asap here:

This is a great gift you can give yourself for the new year - and it’ll cost you nothing - unless you want the full package.

We have been meditating daily for the last few years and know its benefits firsthand. We highly recommend this e-course as an introduction to meditation.

To your health,

Roshmi & Jay
www.youngagainforever.com
The Natural Health & Beauty Website

Over the last few years, the number of questions we get from people with digestive problems has surged. So much so, that we decided to offer a method of eating recommended as a solution, including ‘food combining’.

So if you have acid reflux, heartburn, gastritis, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic constipation or diarrhea, or have been diagnosed with diverticulosis, diverticulitis, Colitis or Crohn’s Disease (IBD), or stomach ulcers, this could be your solution to permanent relief.

It’s a simple eating system designed to dramatically reduce the acid pH measure in your entire body – not just in the stomach. It does so by increasing the ratio of alkaline forming foods eaten, and by showing you how to combine foods in a way that radically decreases the amount of acid digestive juices in the stomach and small intestines required to break down foods.

One of the basic components of this system is the science of food combining. Food combining was first introduced into the US in 1911 by Dr. William Hay, a New York surgeon who used it to cure his Bright’s Disease (a kidney disease, often fatal at that time). In fact, among the many thousands of lives it claimed was that of Teddy Roosevelt’s first wife, who died of Bright’s Disease at just 22 years of age.

Technically, most digestive problems are not diseases at all, they are classified as maladies. Such maladies are brought on by eating the wrong foods or by eating them in the wrong combinations. People with sensitive stomachs will always be sensitive and need to be ultra-careful. But this eating system can provide permanent relief in a scenario where there is no real ‘cure’. It’s a way to make all symptoms disappear permanently,  give sufferers relief from discomfort and  pain  - and imbue them with a lot more energy.

Our strong recommendation is that anyone who wants more energy, sounder and longer sleep, relief from migraine headaches and pain from gastritis and acid reflux to stop fast, should learn more about this permanent relief from digestive problems immediately.

Note that now for 3 days, till 8th December 2010, you can buy it at a discount - the lowest price ever of $29.97. It makes sense to check it out now rather than later, and is an ideal gift for a sufferer.

Frankly, it may not take a full day for most people to feel a major difference in their bodies. Often it takes just one meal!

Imagine tucking into all the goodies during the holiday season in a manner that will cause no digestive regrets! Yes, it is possible if you regularly follow this food combining system.

To your digestive health,

Roshmi & Jay
http://www.youngagainforever.com
The Natural Health & Beauty Website

You must have seen people with deep grooves in their faces, and promised yourself that you’d never let your face look like a dried-up prune. Fortunately, we do have some control over the changing texture of our skin as it ages, even though we may not be able to completely put off the wrinkles and expression lines as they develop.

We’ve just came across a new stratagem that has proved very effective for some people in preventing wrinkles, although we have not tried it ourselves as yet (but intend to).

This involves applying fish oil directly to your wrinkles. This makes sense to us, as we all know that fish, especially those that are rich in Omega 3 fatty acids, are great for the heart as well as the brain. So why not for the skin too? However a word of caution, take care while applying near the eyes that none of it gets in the eye. Leave the fish oil on for about 20 minutes, then wash off the excess. Lastly, don’t apply any face cream or makeup on the area for at least 30 minutes or so.

Years will drop away from your face with regular application of fish oil on your wrinkles. But to hasten the process you must also do the facial exercises we’ve written about in a previous posting.  We repeat them here for your benefit to ensure you look your best before the festive season.

Face Exercise #3 of 40: Cheek-Fat Curl

This exercise targets the Circular Orbicularis Oris muscles around your mouth, while also strengthening your Mantalis and chin muscles. This exercise strips the fat away from your cheeks, toning and firming your muscles and skin to uncover a sculpted face.

Face Exercise #5 of 40 : The Jaw-Liner

The Jaw-Liner exercise focuses on your lower facial muscles. This exercise trims your sagging jowls and double chin to build a sleek, defined jaw line and youthful neck.

We’d suggest you do all 40 facial exercises to eliminate wrinkles if you want amazingly fast results

Towards banishing wrinkles fast,

Roshmi & Jay
www.youngagainforever
The Natural Health & Beauty Website

We think it’s wonderful the way public initiatives have expanded to creating awareness of specific health issues. Growing a mustache to raise awareness about prostate cancer is a novel idea to draw attention to this potentially dangerous cancer that affects men only. ‘Movember’ (Mustache + November), which started in Australia 7 years ago, has gained global momentum, branding November as the ‘prostrate cancer awareness month’.

The prostate is a walnut-sized gland that produces the seminal fluid that nourishes & carries sperm during ejaculation. The gland is located at the base of the penis and in front of the rectum, just beneath the bladder. Even if cancer does not develop, most men experience continued enlargement of the prostate throughout life. In time the enlarged prostate can cause uncomfortable urinary symptoms or significantly block urine flow. Doctors aren’t sure exactly what causes the prostate to enlarge. It may be due to changes in the balance of sex hormones as men grow older.

Prostate cancer is potentially dangerous because research has shown that men are 40% more likely than women to die from cancer because they put off visiting the doctor. Initiatives such as Movember highlight the positive benefits of regular check-ups and prevention strategies (including a PSA - prostate specific antigen – test, if required), which can help prevent the problem before it occurs.

Prostate cancer prevention strategies include diet, nutrition and life-style changes.

In this context and in solidarity with “Movember” we append below a message received from Dr Al Sear’s about his breakthrough prostate formula.

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“Your chance of keeping good urine flow and healthy prostate function by the time you’re 80 years old is just 1 in 10.

Are those the odds you’re willing to live with?

Dr. Sears’ new and improved Prosta-Vive helps keep your prostate its healthy size, letting you enjoy a powerful flow every time you need to go.

When Japanese researchers ran studies on just one of the nutrients in Prosta-Vive, they found:

* Residual urine decreased by 92%

* Urine force and flow improved by 86%

* Need to urinate at night dropped by 85%

* The feeling of strain during urination dropped by 56%

Every man needs prostate support. If you need support, don’t wait. Give yourself the support you need for daily, long-term support.

Dr. Sears’ formula goes above and beyond the traditional herbs used for prostate support. And it’s fully guaranteed.”
Unquote

Check out Prosta-Vive for a healthy prostate

Here’s to Movember & prostate cancer awareness,

Roshmi & Jay
http://www.youngagainforever.com
The Natural Health & Beauty Website

Do you suffer from back pain? Chances are you do, even if only an irritating ‘heaviness’ around the lower back which occurs too consistently to ignore. Back pain has nothing to do with your age; more likely it has something to do with the number of hours you spend sitting on your behind. All the hours sitting behind your desk, in your car and in front of the television, may not seem long, but they can add up to six to eight hours a day in the seated position.

The bad news is that your body wasn’t designed to spend so much time sitting down. Long periods of sitting, exert enormous pressure on your hip flexors, and can be a major cause of lower-back pain.

Your hip-flexor muscles are the muscles at the front of your hips and pelvis. Stretching your hip-flexors several times a week can help prevent back pain. Here’s a simple stretch for the hip flexor muscles:

• Start by standing up straight with both feet flat on the floor. Put your hands on your hips and keep your back and hips in alignment

• Place your right foot forward, maintaining the same straight alignment

• Push your hips forward, without actually bending the knees, while maintaining your erect posture. Push your hips forward slowly until you feel tension in the muscles on the front of your left hip. Hold till the count of 10

• Repeat the sequence on the other side by reversing legs - putting your left foot forward to create tension in your right hip-flexors.

Simple, isn’t it? This is just one exercise that works to stretch the hip-flexors, but some people can do with a little extra help. We’ve seen a number of our readers losing the back pain and improving their stamina, flexibility and energy by doing 5 simple but remarkable exercises. Read the testimonials about the Tibetan yoga rejuvenation exercises.

It’s important to remember that back pain is often an issue with muscles and bones that aren’t in your back. Time and lack of use shorten your muscle fibers making them more and more inflexible, pulling your bones out of alignment. Shortening of muscles in the legs, hips and torso causes build up of excessive pressure on nerves and tissues in the human skeletal system. One of the most affected areas is the back. That’s the reason stretching exercises should be the building blocks of any regular exercise program.

Equally important is to select exercises that do not over-stress or weaken ligaments and tendons. Care in this area will prevent lower back pains from developing as well. The 5 select and simple exercises, of the Tibetan rejuvenation yoga program, which will also help eliminate lower back pain, are our favored way to go.

Here’s to a stronger back - and it’s many benefits…

Roshmi & Jay

Try doing as many household chores as you possibly can to remain healthy, flexible and young.

Making beds, mopping the kitchen floor, cleaning the loo, scrubbing down the bath, vacuuming cat hair off the couch – these are the everyday chores that we tend to whinge and whine about. Stop right now! These are the very actions that could add years to your life and keep your joints flexible, apart from forcing some movement into sedentary lives. The average person can burn over 250 calories in an hour of medium intensity household tasks such as these. Manually washing clothes, dishes or utensils will tone up your arms; kneading dough exercises your wrists and fingers and will keep them flexible; reaching for items stored on the top shelves makes you stretch your muscles and improve balance.

And if you would like to do a little bit more for your health than depend only on everyday household chores we suggest that you try the Tibetan rejuvenation yoga exercises – 30 minutes a day of low intensity yoga which you practice at your own pace and at the level you feel comfortable with.

Here’s to starting regular autumn cleanings in addition to spring cleanings.

Roshmi & Jay

One of our greatest fears as we get older is about the condition of the eyes. How long can we sustain our vision?

Few treatments exist for a condition that is likely to affect as many as 10 million plus seniors in North America – age-related macular degeneration. And, even more worrying is the fact that such treatment is available only for the advanced forms of the condition.

Under the circumstances, some hope for prevention of onset of macular degeneration is offered by the results of a study funded by the National Eye Institute. One of the findings of this study is that high blood levels of the amino acid, homocysteine, may contribute to age-related macular degeneration. In addition, the report also mentions the possible benefit from taking folic acid, vitamins B-6 and B-12. These vitamins are known to reduce blood levels of homocysteine.

Most reports are circumspect when reporting their findings and far from free with their recommendations. But reading between the lines one can safely deduce (without being Sherlock Holmes) that upping your daily dose of Vitamin B complex may be one route to putting off the onset of macular degeneration as long as possible.

Of all the senses, eyesight is one of the most precious – do everything possible to ensure better vision naturally, as long as is possible.

To your better eyesight,

Roshmi & Jay
http://www.youngagainforever.com
The Natural Health Website

Welcome !

Fitness author Jon Benson shared this letter with me, and gave me permission to share it with you.

The ‘Lean Look’ is the order of the day, and the info here promises to make it possible. Read on..

To your health,

Jay

http://www.youngagainforever.com

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Five Surprising Things That Make You Leaner

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Want to be leaner?

Good deal… here’s 5 tips that will help you along…

TIP 1

Ditch The Starch

Starches, such as rice, potatoes, some root vegetables, oats, etc. are often considered “health foods.”

While they can be healthy, they can also pack on stomach bodyfat if you eat too much of them.

As you may know, my “Every Other Day Diet” System (EODD) actually encourages you to eat starches, and even sweets,

several days a week TO GET RID of excess weight.

Weight Loss

(Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals)

Well… how does THAT work?

Simple:  Timing is everything.

And we take a “weekly” approach to foods rather than a “daily approach”. This keeps your metabolism guessing. If

your body cannot figure out what you’re up to, fatburning is that much more powerful. And you can get by with

eating starches… at least at specific times on specific days.

But if you’re not going to do EODD, then you’ll have to wing it. And the best way to wing it is to simply cut

starches out entirely for 4 to 8 weeks. Then slowly add them back a few days per week.

This is nowhere near as effective (or as fun) as the EODD method, but it will get you pointed in the right

direction.

TIP 2

Can The Sodas

This one is really hard for me. I’ve been hooked on diet-soda on and off for years. When I go to get into top shape

(like I am now) I have to get rid of the diet-sodas… yes, DIET-sodas. Need I say “real” sodas too? They are

loaded with sugar.

Why diet-sodas? A recent study revealed that people who drank diet-sodas actually increased bodyfat when compared

to those who drank sugar-sodas. What the… ??

Yep. Your body cannot be fooled by aspartame and chemicals. Sorry, but that’s the truth.

Here’s a personal story:  When I cut out the diet-sodas, my bodyfat drops like a rock in a pond of clear water.

And that’s what you need to be drinking:  A quart of pure water per 50 lbs of bodyweight a day.

I mix it with lemon and a bit of Stevia (an herbal sweetener) and make lemonade. It’s wonderful!

TIP 3

Stay Hungry

Arnold’s first movie was “Stay Hungry” (well, after “Pumping Iron” that is). You cannot rest on your butt and stay

hungry. You cannot think you’ve “arrived” and stay hungry.

It takes a special person to be hungry… and an even greater one to stay that way.

I want you to stay hungry in two ways:  In how you workout and literally… stay a bit hungry before you go to bed.

Not “starving”… just a bit hungry.

For your workouts, I have a great solution. If you pick up EODD you’ll get a limited shot at “7 Minute Body”… my

combination of “7 Minute Muscle” and “The 7 Minute In-Home Workout” in one book… and for more than half off…

but that’s a very limited deal. Gotta have EODD… you’ll need them both…

Lose Weight

(Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals)

You see, progression — “forced” progression — is the best way to stay hungry. 7 Minute Body forces you to

progress without thinking about it. Progression is built into the System.

As for as staying hungry at night? Check with your doctor and if he/she okays it, take 500mg of potassium and

1000mg of magnesium/calcium a few hours prior to bed. This helps with the hunger pangs. Also, keep hard-boiled eggs

in the fridge. If you get really hungry, eat one with half the yolk (toss the other half) It keeps me full for an

hour at least.

TIP 4

Cardio Clarity

Hours and hours of cardio a day is not the answer. However, you can do “light” cardio (i.e. brisk walking, or

riding the bike at 60% of your max) just to burn off calories. That’s okay… and personally I don’t find it that

boring if I’m watching a TV show. It does not interfere with my main fatloss exercise (weight training… YES!) and

it burns off about 400 calories an hour.

What does work is early morning fasting cardio… but you only need 9-15 minutes. I explain the GXP Protocol

(Modified) in the 7 Minute Body book, available only if you pick up EODD, and you can get it at more than half off.

Lose Weight

(Some of you may see a survey here on how best to help with your bodyweight goals)

TIP 5

Get Raw At Night

Raw veggies with your last meal and as a snack will really help your fatburning along. I started with red peppers

because they’re sweet. Now I eat virtually every veggie raw at night without thinking about it. Give this a shot.

The fatloss is well worth it.
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Jay, we hope you found Jon’s article interesting.

To your good health,

Roshmi & Jay

PS from Jay:  Jon is still giving away “Radical Fatloss Blueprint” along with EODD for a few more days. And he is

giving a lucky few the chance to pick up the Supplement-Kit that comes with Radical Fatloss for almost 100 bucks

off… the video and details are here:

Lose Your Fat

A balanced diet, with accent on the nutritional properties of the foods you eat, is an essential keep-healthy measure. It’s not enough to ensure that all food groups are included, you must also make sure that your daily menu ensures your body gets adequate doses of all the vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to keep it functioning at optimal level.

If you follow some well thought out guidelines for healthy eating your body will never starve, should you even decide to go on a drastic diet to lose weight or detox.

* Always keep a supply of nutrition-packed foods in your refrigerator at all times

* Do not skip meals. Eat smaller quantities to lose weight, but never skip a meal altogether

* Eat five or six small meals during the day instead of three large ones. An apple, a few almonds, a stick of celery or a cup of sprouts, all count towards a small meal and deliver low-calorie nutrition

* Have your first meal within an hour of waking to kick start your metabolism

* Have a glass of water first thing when you awake

* Eat a variety of foods from all food groups

* Include both cooked and raw foods; a ‘living food’ such as sprouts, is a nutritional power house

* Ensure that you have daily intake of adequate levels of calories, proteins and nutrients

* Sipping water between meals keeps you hydrated and away from snacking on high-calorie junk

* Eat ‘living foods’ like germinated sprouts to get a really concentrated dose of nutrients daily

Research data backs up the claims of countless nutritionists and living foods experts who support the dietary merits of germinated nuts and seeds. However, all nuts and seeds should be soaked for at least 12 hours to start the germination process. The period of germination is when all the vitamins, minerals, proteins and essential fatty acids (EFAs) component in nuts and seeds begin to activate and multiply.

It follows that the healthiest sprouts are the ones you germinate yourself, as the ones from the super- market may be well be past the date they would qualify as “living food”. It’s quite simple if you follow a few basic steps.

Sprouting 101:

* Soaking: Different seeds require different periods of soaking. A soak of at least twelve hours is required to ‘activate’ the seed. The mung beans we sprout require 12 hours of soaking

* Rinsing: Water is a key ingredient in the process of sprouting and de-hulling

* Draining: Drain sprouts thoroughly after rinsing. Water-logging leads to crop failure

* Air Circulation: Keep the air circulating around the germinating sprouts; use a sprout-maker

* Greening: Not all sprouts need to be greened. All sprouts are packed with flavor and nutrition

* Cleanliness: This is uncooked food - so ensure that both seeds and sprouting device are clean

* Storage: Sprouts will keep for up to 6 weeks in your refrigerator packed in an air-tight container. Never refrigerate wet sprouts

* Fresher is better, so start off the growing cycle more frequently for continuous supply

The only downside to having ‘living sprouts’ on your menu on a daily basis is to keep a continuous supply growing - if only they would sprout quicker! But, now that problem, too, has been solved - someone has actually come up with a way of making sprouts grow fast in an all natural way. Learn how to grow sprouts at super-speed to keep your larder sprouts-filled and over flowing.

Whether looking for a guilt-free snack or a delicious side to go with a grilled lamb chop, Jay and I always have a bag of freshly-germinated sprouts in the refrigerator. Without doubt, sprouts are the perfect bridge between good health and satisfied palate.

Get going now to have a delicious sprout salad to accompany your holiday roast - or sprout omelletes to start the day.

To grow the best living plants at home, use this magnetic secret:

Visit complete health then click on “Shop Online”.

Then click on “other products”.

Among the other products, click on “light spikes”

Watch the amazing video. The coupon code, while supplies last, is “light”, which will give you a huge $30 discount!

Happy sprouting,

Jay & Roshmi

Daily dry skin brushing is said to be one of the best ways to keep the body circulation going and to eliminate toxic wastes from the system.

The human body has a number of ways of eliminating the waste matter it generates. Sweating is one of the most effective means at its disposal to rid itself of toxic wastes. The skin – the largest body organ – is also the primary area through which the sweating-cum-elimination process is conducted; the skin is also the route through which beneficial elements like sunlight are drawn into the body. So the need to maintain an absolutely clean and unclogged skin surface, at all times, cannot be over emphasized.

We all use one or more of the many cleansing formulae in the market designed specifically for the skin to be kept clean – any number of soaps, bath gels, body washes etc are available, and we’re not against them. But, such applications do leave a residue on the skin surface, and such residue does build up over time. It is necessary to scrub this residue off, to remove all the dead skin cells and the debris left from dried up sweat. Then only can the skin breathe and renew – and work.

The best way is through dry skin brushing - more on the technique of dry skin brushing on our site.

Not only does this simple technique unclog the pores of the skin it stimulates the elimination of toxic wastes from the lymphatic system. However, a few things to remember: the brush has to applied to dry skin, wetting the skin will not have the same effect; and it is preferable that the ’brush’ used for the purpose be made of a natural fibre.

Coincidentally, on a visit to North East India, Roshmi noticed that every bathroom was equipped with a strangely shaped loofah - a naturally dried pith of a local gourd; on enquiring, she was told that a daily rub down with this implement is as routine for them as brushing their teeth. No doubt it’s the secret to the smooth flawless skins of the women of that area.

To your health,

Jay
www.youngagainforever.com

Hello there!

One reliable source of natural health information that I rely on, is Dr Ben Kim.

He sent me an interesting article on the important benefits of coconut oil, and he asked that the advice be shared with others.

So here are the basic points:

A significant risk factor for developing poor blood

circulation anywhere in your body is being too heavy

for your physical structure.

There are a number of health issues related to being overweight.

If you need to get lighter to improve blood flow,

get healthier, and look more attractive, you might want to try including

some coconut oil in your diet.

Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acids that

can serve as an almost immediate source of energy,

and that might actually speed up your metabolism.

When people consume one to three

teaspoons of coconut oil before each meal, they

tend to move towards their optimal weight.

Of course, working towards your healthiest weight

requires that you eat healthfully and that you are

physically active.

And a little coconut oil before meals will curb your hunger.

Coconut oil is also extremely effective as a

moisturizer, hair conditioner, and as a soothing,

healing ointment for cuts and wounds.

For detailed information on what causes weight gain,

and how to very effectively lose weight, visit slim and trim.

To your good health and vision for life.

Roshmi & Jay

The Natural Health & Beauty Website

www.youngagainforever.com

Welcome back!

Here is another reason to practice dental hygiene,

other than to have a dazzling smile!

Did you know that infected teeth and gums can

accelerate heart disease?

Intensive research has been underway on the subject

after more and more studies began to connect periodontal

(gum) disease and heart disease.

Researchers studying the connection between oral health

and cardiac health have turned up the following facts:

* The rate of heart disease was found to increase

proportionate to tooth loss

* Intensive treatment of periodontal disease may

reverse atherosclerosis or hardening of the arteries.

* Bacteria associated with gum disease can enter the

bloodstream and cause serious infections in people with

heart defects and artificial valves

However, it would be wise to bear in mind that although bad oral

hygiene is unlikely to be the primary cause of heart disease,

it may rapidly exacerbate a pre-existing condition.

So, why take a chance?  Following good oral hygiene will help

your heart and your teeth and gums most certainly!

A proven product that thousands are switching to is toothsoap.

Once used, nobody goes back to toothpaste, because of the

remarkable results it gives. Roshmi & I highly recommend it!

Best of all, at present you will automatically get a 30% discount
at the shopping cart – no code to enter.

And here’s a positive twist that we were unaware of!

A happy user claims toothsoap helps with weight control!

“The main reason I am sending this to you is

about brushing my teeth.  After eating I brush,

[with Tooth Soap], after dinner I floss and brush,

I believe it curbs your appetite.  When your mouth

is clean your cravings go away.  I have given this

tip to so many people and they always tell me later

they never thought of it but it helps. It is soooo

simple. Happy Trails,”  F.

However, if you want more scientific information on what

causes weight gain, and how to safely achieve rapid weight

loss, visit our weightloss page.

To your good health and vision – for life.

Roshmi & Jay

The Natural Health & Beauty Website

www.youngagainforever.com

Welcome to our blog!

We subscribe to numerous natural health news-

letters to glean useful information for our subscribers.

Here are two items that are pertinent to Summer.

Skincare tip

Tomato paste and coconut or olive oil

Eat a couple of tablespoons of tomato paste daily.

But be sure to heat it to release its full benefits, and

have some olive or coconut oil with it to ensure that

the vitamin A is fully digested.

Scientists seem to agree that tomato heated and

mixed with oil really can help protect your skin

from sun burn and wrinkles.

For more info on skincare, visit

 http://www.youngagainforever.com/anti-wrinkle-treatment.htm

Weight loss tip

Honey, Garlic & Vinegar

Eaten separately, each of the above is a powerhouse of nutrition.

When combined, they are a natural formula for weight loss.

Dr Chen Li-Shen, nutrition expert and researcher involved

with the Chinese studies, explains:

‘When the substances in garlic and vinegar mix in the

body, there is a spontaneous chemical reaction between

their active essences and substances caused by our

natural digestive processes… each releases powers in

the other that would remain untapped if you took just

one or the other.’

So, although garlic and vinegar on their own have great

health benefits,  mixing  the two together causes your body

to burn fat faster.

Add honey as the healthiest natural sweetener

in the world, and this combination is a potent fat burner.

For more info on weight loss, visit

http://www.youngagainforever.com/weight_loss.html

We trust that you will use the above to benefit your health

and appearance.

To your good health and vision – for life.

Roshmi & Jay

http://www.youngagainforever.com

The Natural Health & Beauty Website

Hello! Please excuse my asking this personal question, but

are you as slim and attractive as you would like to be for this Summer?

Now, why would I ask you this?

Simple: Because right now, if you are overweight, whether you believe me or not, there is a ton of deadly ‘plaque’ inside your intestines, not to mention harmful ‘parasites’ (mostly worms!) that are making and keeping you fat!

The fact is: 99.9% of all people living within the United States, and about 91% of everyone else living outside of America, are infested with this JUNK.

And it’s put there on purpose! Truly.

That’s right! Someone deliberately put both plaque and parasites in your bowels to make you fat and eventually so sick you may die prematurely.

Here is why someone would do this to you and your family:

the FATTER you are, the more likely you’ll keep eating THEIR foods

by becoming fatter, you are more likely to try diets (the ones that don’t really work anyway) which only make THEM richer!

by being overweight, you stand to have some serious troubles later on that will result in you needing a doctor; and perhaps hospital stays, medical services, as well as expensive DRUGS.

this pattern will continue — and THEY will get RICHER - while you just get FATTER and SICKER (the whole time they’re just laughing at you!)

WORSE: your children will inherit this same pattern from you -(meaning these same doctors, food companies, and drug manufacturers will continue to get even richer - this time off of YOUR KIDS!)

But now one lady doctor has come forward and has blown the lid off the whole scheme to keep you fat, make you sick, and pass this pattern on to your children.

She’s discovered a clever, simple, yet very natural way to FLUSH out both the plaque and the deadly little parasites from your guts once and for all!

People using her “TOP SECRET Fat Loss Secret” have literally lost 50lbs or more without, within reason, changing a single calorie in what they’re eating!

Her public revelation has triggered death threats on her life!

Learn all about her medical based weight loss secret

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Once you read this amazing secret for yourself imagine what you will be able to do!

Never again be held prisoner inside your own fat body — instead get a firmer, leaner, sexier you fast with this amazing breakthrough!

So, if you want to lose weight, visit the doctor’s website

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To your good health and vision for life,

Roshmi & Jay

The Natural Health & Beauty Website

http://www.youngagainforever.com