Grape seed extract is used for conditions of the heart and blood vessels such as atherosclerosis, high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and poor circulation.  Other ailments that benefit from grape seed extract are nerve and eye damage caused by diabetes, and macular degeneration and swelling of the eyes after an injury or surgery. Grape seed extract is also used for cancer prevention and wound healing.  Grape seed extract is available widely from health food stores or you can get it in Thai Go Mangosteen Juice.  The up side of this is that you not only get the benefit of grape seed extract, you get the benefits of the xanthones in the mangosteen juice and several other ingredients that help in you battle against anti aging.  

Mangosteen juice is a tropical fruit juice beverage made from the flesh, seed and rind of the mangosteen fruit.  Thai Go Mangosteen Juice also contains ingredients from ten other healthy ingredients.  Mangosteen, www.www.mywwGarcina mangostana, is a native to countries such as Malaysia, the Philippines, and Thailand.  Now the are also cultivated in Brazil and India for American importers.  They bottle mangosteen juice because it contains unprecedented amount of antioxidants and xanthones.

Snack on This!

For speedier afternoon thinking, which snack should you choose---a ripe banana or a chunk of cheddar cheese?

Gor for the banana.  Why?  High-carb/low-fat foods test better than low-carb/high-fat diets when it comes to giving you a mental edge.

COMBO EFFECT

Both low-carb/high-fat and high-car/low fat diets appear to perk up people's moods, but when it comes to things like brain processing speeds, high-car/low-fat foods beat others to the punch.  Makes sense.  Carbs are a critical source of the type of energy that brains need to perform.  Fat on the other hand (espcially saturated fat), seems to bog down the mind.

GO BANANAS

Need more reasons to eat bananas?  Besides making your wits quicker, theyll also:

   - Provide you with a healthy dose of vitamin B6, a nutrient credited with helping fend off Parkinson's disease.

    - Reduce your risk of kidney cancer.

    - Help keep your blood pressure steady, because they're full of potassium.

Do you know of any snacks that help think fast?  Any natural remedies for helping with memory and quick recall?  Foods and the benefits of fruits seem to be the best way.  There are many nutritional antioxidants available and supplements as well.  Post comments and add to this blog to help expand our awareness of ways we can all help to keep our minds sharp and quick and with that mental edge.

Oxidation occurs when free radicals attack your cells, often causing damage that cannon be repaired.  The bad news is that there are many forms and sources of free radicals such as air polution, infection, poor diet and even the by products of exercise causes free radicals.  Oxidation is the essential component of all indentified diseases including cancer and it is the main culpurt in the aging process. 

We do not have to get dreaded diseases and we dont have to grow old!!!!  How do we avoid it you might ask? 

The antioxidant theory of aging postulates that the aging process is the result of cumulative "oxidatie stress",  damage done by fre radicles, theiffect of this damage is experienced in human geings as the aging process.  Therefore, raising blood and tissue levels of antioxidants through mangoseen supplementation is a valad means of intervening.

While none of us and eliminate the aging process, thru a healthy anti aging diet we can enjoy the benefits of xanthones and other antioxidants.  I would never be one to say that modern medicine does not have value and certainly has its place in our lives however, I also belive that holistic health and wellness and holistic healing has its place too. 

For the most part, doctors seem to always pull out that prescription pad and prescribe some pills or potions to cure us.  Often the cure really is as bad as the original problem especially if you factor in cost and side effects. 

If your interested in trying Thai Go Mangosteen Juice go here.

THE MORE YOU CHEW, THE SMALLER YOUR WAISTLINE?

Packing your sandwiches with lots of crunchy bits could be good news for your waist.

That's right. When your diet is stuffed with difficult-to-chew foods you increase your odds of a smaller mid-section.  So snack on lots of crunchy cabbage, cucumber slices and sprouts in those wraps and subs.

JAWS OF LIFE

Soft, creamy foods may be a comfort, but the foods we're genetically designed for---the hard and crunchy ones our ancestors thrived on---are better for our waistlines, studies show.  So give your jaw a little workout at each meal.

CRUNCHY AND NUTRITIOUS

The benefits of "hard" diets probably have something to do with what is usually found in hearty, chewy, crunchy foods---less fat and calories and more fiber.  It's certainly true for chewy eggplant and mushrooms, hearty broccoli and cabbage and crunchy apples, carrots and leaf lettuces.  And yes, raw is best.

Remember the old adage, to chew our food thirty times?  There has to be something to it, don't you think?  I know some people who seem to wolf down their food with barely a couple of chews.  How can the stomach digest this efficiently? Stomach acids and digestive juices can only do so much to process these foods we consume.  Try to eat in a conscious manner, taking your time, savoring each bite...this will aid in the digestive process and no doubt will help trim your waistline.

Any other tips for us as to how to help us use food more efficiently in our systems?  I love to hear of natural remedies, ways to aid in our overall wellness.
Post your comments, new ideas are always appreciated.

A GOOD REASON TO GET 4 WHOLE GRAINS

Want to keep your blood pressure below the 140/90 danger point?  Get at least four servings of whole grain foods a day.

Hypertension risk starts to drop with just one to two servings of whole grains daily, but getting four makes the greatest impact.

WHOLE GRAIN HEROES

For maximum benefits, younger arteries, better bowel function, lower cancer risk, etc., you'll need six servings of whole grains daily.  Not consistently reaching that goal yet?  Use for as a stepping stone and research shows you'll enjoy better blood pressure on your way to six. 

4 IN A FLASH

It's easy to get four---or more---whole grains into your day.  Start early with a whole-grain cereal like shredded wheat.  Then, use two slices of a whole-grain bread in your sandwich at lunch, air pop some popcorn for an afternoon snack, and have a scoop of brown rice with dinner.

ANTI AGING BENEFIT

Choosing whole grains rather than processed grains can make your "real age" 1.2 years younger if you are a man and 2.3 years younger if you're a woman.

WHY IS CALCIUM IMPORTANT?

      Calcium is a mineral that is essential for life, yet the majority of Americans do not get adequate calcium on a daily basis.   Calcium plays an important role in building stronger, denser bones early in life and keeping bones strong and healthy later in life.

     About 99 percent of the calcium in our bodies is found in our bones and teeth.  In addition to building and maintaining healthy bones, calcium allows blood to clot, nerves to send messages, muscles to contract and other body functions.

     Each day our bodies lose calcium through skin, nails, hair, sweat,urine and feces.  The human body cannot produce calcium on its own.  That's why it's important to try to get enough calcium through the foods we eat.  When the diet does not have enough calcium for our body's needs, calcium is taken from the bones.

READING FOOD LABELS

     To determine how much calcium is in dairy, soymilk and other foods that have calcium, check the nutrition facts panel of the food label for the daily value (DV) of calcium.

     Food lables list calcium as a percentage of the DV.  This amount is based on 1,000 mg of calcium per day.  For example:

     30% DV of calcium equals 300 mg.
     20% DV of calcium equals 200 mg.
     15% DV of calcium equals 150 mg. of calcium

Usually only foods that come in packages or containers have food labels.

SOURCES OF CALCIUM

     Food remains the best source of calcium in the prevention of osteoporosis.  Dairy products are high in calcium, while certain green vegetables and othe rfoods contain calcium in small amounts.

     For people who have trouble digesting dairy products because of lactose intolerance, lactose free dairy products and lactase enzyme pills are also available.

     Calcium-fortified foods and calcium supplements are helpful for people who are unable to get anough calcium in their diets.  Some juices, breakfast foods, soymilk, ereals, snacks, breads, and bottled water have calcum that has been added.  If you drink soymilk that is fortified with calcium, be sure to shake the container well as calcium can settle to the bottom.

   Adults under age to need 1,000 mg of calcium and 400-800 IU of vitaimn D daily.
   Adults 50 and over need 1,200 mg oc calcium and 800-1,00 IU of vitamin D daily.

     When available, choose a supplement of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) over vitamin D2 (ergocfalciferol) to protect bone health.

     People who get the recommended amount  of calcium from foods do not need to take a calcium suppliement.  These individuals, however, still may need to take a vitamin D supplement.

SUBSTANCES THAT INTERFERE WITH CALCIUM ABSORPTION

     There are several substances that can interfere with the body's ability to use calcium, including:

     oxalate
     protein
     phytate sodium
     caffeine

     Foods with high amounts of oxalate and phytate reduce the absorption of calcium contained in those foods.  Spinach, rhubarb and beet greens are examples of foods that are high in oxalate.  While these foods can be an important part of a healthy diet they are not good sources of calcium.

     Legumes, such as into beans, navy beans and peas are high in phytate.  You can reduce the phytate level in beans or legumes by soaking them in water for several hours, discarding the water, and then cooking them in fresh water.

     100% wheat bran is a food that provides fiber, but is also high in phytate.  It is the only food that appears to reduce the absorption of calcium in other foods eaten at the same time (for example, eating wheat bran cereal with milk).  If you are taking calcium supplements, you may want to take them two or more hours before or after eating any foods wih 100% wheat bran.

      A diet that is too high in animal protein, sodium and caffeine can decrease calcium absorption.  A person's daily calcium needs increase when they get too much protein and sodium.  You can offset the calcium loss from caffeinated drinks such as coffee and tea by adding milk or extra calcium to your diet.  If you consume any foods or drinks that may interfere with calcium absorption, you may want to take your calcium supplements at a differenet time of day.

CALCIUM SUPPLEMENTS

     The amount of calcium needed for a supplement depends on how much you obtain from your food.  If you eat enough calcium from the foods you eat, you don't need a supplement.  Taking more than you need does not have added benefits.

     Calcium exits in nature only in combination with other substances called compounds.  Several different calcium compounds are used in supplements, including calcium carbonate, calcium citrate, calcium lactate and calcium phosphate.  These compoudns contain different amounts of elemental calcium, which is the actual amount of calcium in the supplement.

     It is important to read the product label cafefully to determin how much elemental calcium is in the supplement and how many does or pills to take.  When reading the label, pay close attentionto the "amount per serving" and "serving size".

A SIMPLE WAY TO ADD CALCIUM TO MANY FOODS

     A single tablespoon of non-fat powdered milk contains about 50mg of calcium.  Try adding some to:

     Puddings
     Homemade cookies
     Breads or muffins
     Soups or gravy
     Casseroles

About two to four tablespoons can be added to most recipes.

COMBINATION PRODUCTS

     Calcium supplements are also available in combination with vitamins and other minerals.  Although vitamin D is necessary for the abrosption of calcium, it does not need to be taken at the same time as a calcium supplement.

     Minerals such as magnesium, phosphorus and vitamin K are also important for bone health, but are ususally obtained by eating a well balanced diet.

PURITY

     Calcium supplements prepared from unrefined oyster shell, bone meal or dolomite may contain lead of other toxic metals.  Choose supplements that are known brand names with proven reliability for these types of supplements.

ABSORBABILITY

     The body easily absorbs most brand name calcium products.  They need to dissolve in the stomach for calcium to absorb.  Chewable and liquid supplements dissolve well because they break down before intering the stomach. 

TOLERANCE 

     Side effecfs from supplements, such as gas or constipatoin may occur.  If increasing fluids and fiber in your diet does not sovle the problem, try another type or brand. 

     When staring a new supplement, it may be better tolerated if you start with a smaller amount, then gradually add more calcium each week.

CALCIUM INTERACTIONS

     Calcium supplements may reduce the absortion of the antibiotic tetracylcine.
     Calcium should not be taken at the same time as iron supplements.
     Thyroid hormones should not be take within four hours of calcium.
     
SUMMARY

     Most studies show that low calcium intake is associated with low bone mass, bone loss and higher fracture rates.  Getting enough calcium is one of the many things people can do to help reduce bone loss.  People who get plenty of calcium during their lifetime may still be at risk for bone loss and osteoporosis due to a variety of factors.  These factors include vitamin D deficiency, genetics, physical inactivity, smoking, alcohol abuse and certain medications and medical disorders known to cause bone loss.
 

THE BEST SCHOOL LUNCHES--THEY HELP KIDS GRADES, TOO!

School's in full swing, and for a lot of parents, the most challenging school-year task isn't picking up the kids from practice or hunting down the project supplies...it's packing lunches....weeks and weeks of lunches.

Why bother? Because so many school cafeterias still serve meals that are fat and sugar fiestas---the kind that are producing high blood pressure in kids as young as twelve. 

If you can pack a healthy lunch on most days, it's worth it---and not just for your kids' bodies, but also for their grades.  A mid-day fuel-up includes whole grains, fiber and protein (a combo that digests gradually), supplies the brain with a stready stream of energy--the exact opposite of the sugar rush and follow-up energy crash that high-carb junk foods produce in kids.  The trick, of course, is to create nutritious but delicious lunches that kids will eat, not toss or trade.

But how?

FIRST:  Get them to pitch in---if they help choose the contents, they're more likely to chow down.

SECOND:  Don't worry about every lunch being a perfectly balanced meal.  Monitor their intake over a week's time, and if it's balanced, they'll be O.K.

THIRD:  Ask them to bring home anything they don't eat, no guilt trips.  It's a good way to judge what works at lunchtime---and what doesn't.

Here are some ideas:

Add fun with shapes:  For young ones, use large cookie cutters to make star-shaped sandwiches on birthdays, snowmen in December and different shapes for holidays and special occasions.

Make do-it-yourself stacks:  Forget those highly processed lunch kits, put whole-wheat crackers, a favorite cheese or two, and lean meat in separate bags, add mustard packets and let kids make their own snack stacks.

Pack an edible forest:  Full of nutritional antioxidants: vegetables....and they're much more fun when they're really broccoli "trees", carrot "logs", "bell-pepper-strip canoes", cherry tomoato "boulders", and cucumber-slice "bridges", all ready to dunk into salsa, hummus or yogurt dip.

Make it a brunch:  There's nothing wrong with a box of multi-grain cereal, a container of berries and a thermos of milk for lunch if that's what your kid really wants. 

Change up the bread:   For a kid with a sweet tooth, how about low-fat cream cheese with apple slices on cinnamon-raisin bread?  For a teen, try turkey and cheddar on rye with chutney.

Pack some Xanthones:  The benefits of mangosteen juice are becoming well-known.  Bursting with phytonutrients and nutritional antioxidants, this great tasting juice will leave kids (and adults!) clamoring for more.

Make quick kebabs:  Thread wooden skewers with cubes of turkey, cheese, grapes and dried apricots.  Wrap in tight plastic.

Make it a sub, or a burrito:  Fill a thermos with sliced-up meatballs and tomato sauce.  Pack a sliced wheat roll for a hot sub sandwich on the first cool day.  Or fill the thermos with chicken-and-bean taco filling, pack whole-wheat tortillas and a bag of shredded lettuce and cheese.

Always throw in some fruit:  Fresh is best, but stock up on fruit cups, too.  Raisin boxes are great, too.

Tuck in a "real" dessert:  Restricting treats entirely can make kids obsess over them.  Choose desserts with redeeming qualities:  whole-grain Fig Newtons, banana oatmeal muffins, a few dark chocolate kisses that are rich in the same protective antioxidants as in apples and grapes.

Getting kids in the habit of eating plenty of fruits and vegetables will benefit them for years to come.   Healthy habits started when young will endure throughout a lifetime.

Know of some tasty, nutritious, kid-friendly snacks that others might benefit others?  Please post recipes, ideas and snacks on our blog.  We're always looking for fresh, new ideas.

HOW TO FIGHT FREE RADICALS WITH ANTIOXIDANTS

What is one of the causes of cancer?  Free Radicals.  Tens of millions of cells divide every minute in the human body.  These cells normally have a maturity level and will stop growing/dividing when they reach that maturity level.  When a cell's DNA has been altered strange behaviour begins to occur.

This DNA mutation is the root cause of all cancer.  The DNA controls the recipe of cells and also the instructions the cell needs to reproduce correctly and not cause harm to the body.  Then the cell's DNA is altered the cells begin to go haywire and they do not stop reproducing when they reach their maturity level.  It's not that they reproduce or divide faster they just never stop reproducing.  The only way to stop the spread of cancer once a mutation has occurred is to kill the mutated cells.

Mutation of cellular DNA is not a natural occurrence.  There must be an outside factor that causes the mutation.  Typically this mutation is caused by Free Radical damage to the cell.  If you want to reduce your risk of cancer you need to cut down on free radicals in your body.

Free Radicals enter the body through many different routes.  Below are just a few of the things that increase the amount of Free Radicals in our system:

* Breathing

* Air Pollution

* Exercise

* Computer Monitors and TV's

* X-Ray and Radiation

* Smoking and Second Hand Smoke

* Exposure to the Sun

* Tap Water

* Alcohol

*Chemotherapy

* And Many More......

As you can see by the above list, it is impossible to get rid of free radicals, so we are left with one alternative to combating them:   ANTIOXIDANTS!

We can't be 100% certain that we're protected and won't get cancer, but antioxidants are proven to be effective in battling free radicals.  I'm amazed by the huge amount of proven testimonials from people who have great results from mangosteen juice, particularly Thai-Go mangosteen juice with eleven elite ingredients.

I've read about brain tumors shrinking and disappearing, about total remissions, and even saw an interview from a Vetranarian who gave it to a dog with multiple tumors and the dog was totally cured (no possibility of the placebo effect there).

If you've been exposed to this juice, no doubt you, too, have healing stories to share.  Please share with us any stories from youself, your friends or loved ones.  We'd love to hear more.

WHO ELSE WANTS ARTHRITIS RELIEF?

 

+First of all, what is arthritis? It is a disorder that causes pain, stiffness and   swelling in or around joints.

+More than 7 million people in the United States alone suffer from the effects of arthritis.  It is second to heart disease as a cause of work disability.

+Arthritis effects around 40 million people in the U.S. with almost 50% of all people 65 years and older.

+Arthritis experts expect nearly 60 million people will suffer with arthritis by the year 2020.

+Arthritis can be prevented in some case by risk-reduction actions.

+If treated early, arthritis can be controlled to a point that will reduce the risk of disability.

WHAT ARE THE TYPES OF ARTHRITIS?

There are two types of arthritis that are most common:  rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.  Both of these disorders affect people in different ways.

Rheumatoid Arthritis occurs when the body attacks joints.  Inflammation is sent into the joints to fight a problem that does not exist causing pain and other symptoms.  It is most common in adults from the age of 25 to 50, but can be found in everyone, including children.

Osteoarthritis affects more than 21 million Americans, and it is the most common type of arthritis.  It can also be called "degenerative joint disease" and most often affects the weight-bearing joints.  The osteoarthritis results from joints becoming damaged, whether from long-term "wear and tear" or a previous injury.  Osteoarthritis ususally is diagnosed in people over 40 years of age.  Nearly everyone 70 and older has osteoarthritis in at least one joint, but not everyone develops symptoms.

What can one do to help alleviate the pain and swelling associatd with arthritis? What is a safe, natural, effective way to obtain relief?  Who else wants arthritis relief?  Would you be willing to try a delicious, nutritious, inexpensive, effective, fast-acting, proven, readily available supplement?  Some people get so discouraged that they get to the point that they say, "What have I got to lose?".  Well, I'm here to tell you that you have got nothing to lose and so much to gain. The product I'm about to reveal to you will likely bring you relief from arthritis, and also from a host of other ailments.   The reason for the improvements?  Xanthones!  Where can we get access to Xanthones?   Mangosteen.  Where can we obtain mangosteen?  In an amazing blend of eleven elite ingredients in Thai-Go juice.  Check out this link to read more about this particular product, try it for 60-90 days, see how you feel.  To learn more about the mangosteen fruit in particular, visit www.medpub.gov to conduct your own research.

Don't forget to come back and post comments after you read up on the scientific research or after you try the products.  I'm sure you wll tell everyone you know about this juice my friend calls her "Go-Juice".

Thai Go Mangosteen Juice contains 11 anti aging ingredients.  Not only do you benefit from the benefits of the xanthones in the mangosteen fruit, you get all the holistic benefits of grape which include:

reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels

prevents cardiovascular disease

fights arteriosclerosis

has anti-viral properties

fights urinary tract infections

promotes brain cell function

reduces histamine-induced inflammation

protects and rejuvenates liver cells

prevents tumor growth


If you want to add Thai Go Mangosteen Juice to your daily holistic diet click here.

DISCOVER THE POWER OF XANTHONES

Which mangosteen juice is harvested from the healthiest fruits and nutritional supplements from around the world and is combined into one delicious, nutritious juice?  Thai-Go, of course!  It is replete with healthful bioflavonoids and powerful antioxidants. 

As you have probabaly read, antioxidants scavenge the free radicals that the body accumulates.   They are a byproduct of energy production, are produced from tobacco smoke, ultraviolet light and radiation.  Free radical damage has been linked to many common concerns from wrinkles (yikes!) to cancer and heart disease (bigger yikes).  Did you know that Thai-Go delivers a punch of antioxidant protection?  The USDA recently said that "Eating plenty of high ORAC fruits & vegetables can help slow down the agiing process in the body". 

Recently I read a research paper that states that "Thai-Go beats XanGo better than 2 to 1.  It also beats MangoXan by 3 to 1 in Oxygen Radical Absorbance Capacity (ORAC) tests in an independent laboratory study.

This Mangosteen Juice boasts a prorietary whole fruit formula, harnessing a concentrated rush of xanthones and a powerful blend of next generation phytonutrients.  Research shows xanthones possess potent antioxidant properites that may help maintain intestinal health, strengthen the immune system, neutralize free radicals, help support cartilage and joint fuction and promtoe a healthy, seasonal respiratory systesm. The result of these eleven elite ingredients is a heavenly, delicious beverage that brings a wealth of incredible benefits. 

I don't know if you've yet tried it, but it is a delicious blend with a predominant flavor of grapes, with no preservatives.  Why some of the other mangosteen juices contain preservatives such as sodium benzoate, I'm not sure.  They're all sold in glass bottles....perhaps it's the length of time in in the warehosue?  Send your comments, opinions to me  Have you tried either, any or all of the popular mangostee juices on the market?  Would you like to have a sip (or more?!) or the healthiest best tasting in the world?  Take the 90-day challenge and tell us about your results and exerpiences.  Post comments here or email me on my website.  I truly have no doubt that Thai-Go will be the one that exceeds all others---and your expectations.

                                           Nature's Three

Our highly processed, white-flour diet has made America a nation of constipation ("Constipation Nation").  As unpleasant as that is, the real damge comes from a lack of proper toxin removal from the body.  A clogged, dirty bowel can lead to reabsorption of unhealthful matter into the cells, and buildup of this can cause all sorts of unpleasantness.

Nature's Three is a bulk fiber supplement made from psyllium (as recommended  by Dr. Oz on the Oprah Show), oat fiber and apple fiber.  It provides 1 gram of soluble fiber and 1 gram of insoluble fiber per serving to help maintain a healthy "flow" of material through the colon.  Soluble fiber combines with liquid to help create bulk in the wasted, while insoluble fiber is like a scouring sponge, scleaning the intestinal walls as it moves along intact.  Both are essential to proper waste removal and good bowel health.

I think everyone would agree that fiber is important to the proper functioning of the human body.  It is even more so with our often poor diet in this country.   Did you see any of the recent Oprah programs featuring Dr. Oz and this recommendations on fiber in the diet?  He suggests adding psyllium to a morning juice blend to keep things regular.  This can be bought in bulk at health food stores, but the NSP product is the perfect combination of the 3 fibers.  Please post comments if you've tried this or other fiber supplements.  Visit NSP's website to learn more about this fiber and how it can benefit you and your health.

                               Discover the Power of Xanthones

      If there is one drink (besides your favorite cup of hot coffee!) you should reach for in the morning, it should be Thai-Go.

      Bioflavonoids are responsible for giving fruits and vegetables their bright colors.
In the body, bioflavonoids enhance vitamin C absorption and help maintain collagen and capillary walls.  They also aid in the body's defense system.  In fact, in bioflavonoids, Thai-Go is 3.1 times stronger thanits closest competitor in stimulating the immune system.

      Antioxidants scavenge the free radicals that the body accumulates.  Free radical damage has been linked to many common concerns from wrinkles to cancer and heart disease.  Thai-Go delivers a PUNCH of antioxidant protection.  The USDA stated "Eating plenty of high ORAC fruits and vegetables, such as spinach and blueberries may help slow down the processes associated with aging in both body and brain." 

     By comparison, spinach has an ORAC value of 1,260 while blueberries rate 2,400.  Thai-Go has an ORAC value of OVER 100,000.

     In formulating Thai-Go, NSP scientists drew from Mother Nature's arsenal of protectors.  The ingredients highest in antioxidant activity were selected for this elite formula.

     In case you were wondering what ORAC stands for, it is:  "Oxygen Radical Absorbancy Capacity".  This is the power an individual ingredient has to neutralize free radicals.  Using this instrument, NSP scientists  measured many combinations of ingredients before the final selection of a proprietary blend of eleven fruits and herbs that test high on the ORAC scale.

    The most powerful fruits and herbs were selected for Thai-Go.  Some mangosteen juice products are just that:  soley mangosteen.  While it's not disputed that magosteen is beneficial and the most plentiful ingredient, ten others were selected for maximum benefits. 

     All of my friends and relatives that I've introduced to this juice continue to be amazed by their results.  I always love to hear from others who have benefited from mangosteen.  Has it helped you with your arthritis, has it lowered your blood pressure, or have your noticed an increase in energy?  Any comments, stories or inquiries would be appreciated.  Of course, should you wish to try Thai-Go, come to my NSP website.  You can purchase a one month supply for only $51.95 by becoming a memeber (at no cost).  This is a small price to pay for an your health.  What is more important to you than your health?

REASONS WHY YOU NEED THAI-GO!

Well, besides the reasonable cost, delicIous taste, money-back guarantee, experience of Nathure's Sunshine products, and much more, I would like to suggest some of the health benefits that have been attributed to Mangosteen:

1.  Powerful antioxidant protection.  Whether you are healthy (like me) or ill (like so many others), you need to protect yourself from the free radical damage caused by pollutants from food additives, pesticides, air pollution, cigarette smoke, and huNdreds of other toxin sources.  (Independent study ranks Thai-go better than twice the ORAC antioxidants capacity of the closets competitive mangosteen juice!).

2.  Prevents aging effects (I like this!).

3. Promotes higher engergy levels---feel less tired (one of the first benefits I realized after trying Thai-Go mangosteen juice.....with 10 other great ingredients).

4. Circulatory system health:  it strengthens/protects heart, lowers inflammation in the arteries that harden them (artherosclerosis), in fact it may help lower cholesterol/LDL blood fat.  As a result, lower blood pressure!

5.  Anti-depressant effects due to its positive influence on serotonin levels.

6.  Better mental alertness and brain health....no doubt something we could all use!  This is due to better blood circulation.

7. Helps some allergies, it's a natural histamine blocker.

8.  Powerful immune system stimulant.   In fact Thai-Go provides up to 3 times the nearest competitor!  Not bad!

9. May help lower blood sugar,...this is great for diabetics.

10. Helps the body cope with fungal, bacterial, viral, parasitic and other foreign invaders. 

11.  Anti-asthma effects.

12....and finally:  may help fight cellular abnormalities (tumors/cancer). 

If these reasons don't convince you, I don't know what will!  A quick search of testimonials, conversations wtih Thai-go drinkers, and most importantly your own experience will convince you.  Healthy or dealing with illness and disease, this product full of nutritional antioxidants is what you need on a daily basis. 

Please share your experiences with Thai-go or any other mangosteen juice product.  I drink 2 "shots" per day for optimum benefits, this seems to be the optimum amount.  Please let me know if you have a testimonial to share after your experience.  Interested in trying this juice (and who wouldn't be???), please visit my website to learn more and give it a 30-90 day trial.  I'm pretty sure you will be amazed at the way you feel.

GREEN TEA FOR THE BRAIN

A chemical in green tea may bring dying brain cells back to life, say Israeli investigators.  It was shown that EGCG (epigallocatechin gallate), green tea's main antioxidant, revived animal neurons resembling those killed by Parkinson's disease.  Adding small amounts of EGCG to dying brains cells made them bounce back; they became healthier and grew new dentries (nerve appendages that carry mesages from cell to cell). 

Some studies show EGCG to be safe in high does, but it is advised to drink no more than firve or six cups of green tea each day.  More isn't always better.  Nutritional antioxidants are always a benefit in our modern day stressful lifestyles.

I myself try to drink 2 - 3 cups per day.  I have tried green tea and also "whte" tea.  It isn't actually white, but it is made from the young tea leaves.  Black tea is also made from green tea, the difference being that it's fermented. 

Some say that green tea can help with weight loss.  I'm wondering if any of you have had any results, improvements, or changes on health after beginning a regime of tea drinking?  I haven't tried the EGCG supplments but hear they can be quite effective, too.   Please send me any stories with results from your experiences with tea!  You may visit my website as well.

 Thai Go Mangosteen Juice has 11 elite ingredients.  Mangosteen Fruit Juice is of course one of the main ingredients.  Mangosteen is know to contain xanthones which are known to be natural antioxidants that fight off free radicals and slow down the anti aging process.  The benefits can and do vary from person to person but they can range from reducing inflammation and swelling, decreasing arthritis pain, prevention of osteoporosis, lowering blood pressure, and many others.  Thai Go Mangosteen Juice also contains apple as one of the 11 ingredients.  Apple also contains antioxidants that improve the immune system function, helps prevent heart disease, protects lung function, aids in digestion, protects the colon, promotes growth of beneficial bacteria in the digestive tract and help to detoxify the body.  You can get Thai Go Mangosteen Juice here or you can call me for more information at 877-316-9067.

     Phytochecmicals are specialized chemicals found in plants (Phyto is Greek for plant).  Plants actually produce phytochemicals to protect themselves from attackers, such as providing a bitter taste to a bug that nibbles its leaf.  Phytochemcials help protect good health and prevent disease in humans as well.

      Phytochemicals provide health benefits through a variety of mechanisms.  They can inactivate cell-damaging substances, stimulate the immune system, protect estrogen-influenced organs and maintain hormonal balance in cells, and provide antibacterial and antiviral actions.  Perhaps the biggest benefit phytochemicals offer is their ability to provide antioxidant protection.

     Phytochemicals are also responsible for the vibrant colors of the fruits and vegetables we eat every day, and they provide many of the health benefits associated with natural supplements.

     Following is a list of several phytochemicals and their food and supplement sources:

Phytochemcial           Benefit                                     Food Source

Capsaicin                  Creates an environment            Hot Peppers
                                 inhospitable to invaders,
                                 supports digestion.

Carotenoids              Protect the eyes, antioxidant     Fruits/Vegetables

Indoles                     Modulates estrogen                   Cruciferous Vegetables
                                metabolism, cell protecting

Polyphenols             Promote prostate health             Pumpkin Seeds,
                                Supports blood-lipid levels        Beans, Buckwheat   

Catechins                 Powerful, energizing                  Mangosteen, Tea,
                                antioxidant activity                     Wine, Cocoa
                                Supports immune system
                                Promotes energy

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These are just a few of the many phytochemicals to be found abundantly in
the colorful fruits and vegetables available to us.  Of course, we're not always able to eat a diet rich in these compounds.  Supplements availabe at NSP are an excellent way to ensure that you have a daily supply in your system.

If you have any comments, please let me know.  I'd love to hear of some of the other phytonutrient rich foods that you enjoy and supplements that provide these antioxidant actions.   Please visit my website to learn more about antioxidants, mangosteen and natural remedies.

Scientific data from credible sources all over the world is beginning to support that xanthones dramatically imporve cell to cell communication within human bodies. This can lead to the body's ability to defeat some of the world's most dangerous and leading killers. Based on scientific research, xanthones are the most powerful antioxidants yet discovered.

The best source of xanthones has been proven to be mangosteen which has been torn apart and heavily researched since 1855. Due to the amazing, life altering impact that xanthones have been proven to bring and provide to the human body, there has been a vast amount of renewed interest over the past 20 years.

Although xanthones exist in small amounts throughout various parts of the world, the concentrated source of xanthones, however, is best derived in its purest form from mangosteen fruit. Doctors and scientists abroad all agree on one thing; that our immune system is specifically designed to defeat disease and illness before it begins, at the source, however, the diets of most Americans over the past several years, and how we grow and raise our own food that we regularly consume, have dramatically weakened the strength of these systems.

One of the nation's leading practitioners, Dr Frederick Templeman, states, "By adding a simple supplement of mangosteen to our diets, we can provide our bodies with the material to restore the cells that can lead to the defeat of some of our society's most feared killers."

The reason you may not be informed about natural remedies such as the mangosteen fruit is because it's in the pharmaceutical companies' best interest to not let this information be known. They take in billions of dollars every year from the sale of drugs and some of those drugs are actually deemed as being dangerous to human beings! As a result, we have been held back from learning about this life changing information. The main industry in particular that would rather have you not get your hands around this information is the multi-billion dollar pharmaceutical industry.

Xanthones are not designed to treat, mitigate, or cure any illness, but rather to provide the body with the material and substance to support its own optimal health.