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.  

Stay Fit While Watching T.V.

I've got a tip that I've been using for years that feels great, helps to keep you fit and keeps your core muscles toned:  sit on your exercise ball while watching television.  I have read research that shows that sitting for long periods of time may actually switch off the back muscles, and that can set you up for low-back pain down the road.  But sitting on an exercise ball engages those muscles.  You should try it.

It may look strange, my kids may have laughed at me over the years, but I don't care, it feels great!  I think it's a natural remedy for keeping the abdominals and back muscles strong and flexible.  Now my kids hop on it for fun and for strengthening.  My daughter is a swimmer and it helps keep her over-worked core muscles strong and elongated.  And my son recently hurt his back in a skateboarding accident and he has been stretching out on it.  He says it helps his lower back when he lays face up with his head almost touching the floor and gently rocks back and forth.

Prolonged sitting and sagging and slumping may be almost as bad for your back muscles as an injury. When muscles aren't used, they can actually waste away in much the same way as they do after a back pull or sprain.  So why not make TV time toning time by plopping your buns on a ball.  As an extra bonus, it will help you stay awake, so you won't snooze through the cliffhanger ending.

It also feels good to bounce on it while in the sitting position.  I've heard that this bouncing motion is quite beneficial, internal organs are actually slightly lifted which is good for us.  Doing crunches and ab work is easier as well, the spine doesn't press into the hard surface of the flooring. 

Remember to periodically fill up your ball with air as it gradually leaks out.  It's best to keep it filled to the optimum size for the best results.  Check online for various exercises or rent a DVD for a routine that will keep you strong and fit.  You can then replicate these moves while not so mindlessly watching your favorite show.  Regular exercise can also help in the prevention of osteoporosis.

So make the most of your regular "couch potato" time and make it your "fit ball" time instead.  Tell me about ways that you keep yourself feeling fit and on the ball.  I always love to hear about other reader's exercise methods.

 Antioxidants are compounds such as vitamin A, C and E, as well as beta carotene.  They inhibit oxidation int he body and may help to prevent damage to healthy cells.  As a result, antioxidants have been touted as cancer fighters and hear disease prevention tools.  The exact mechanism through which antioxidants work is not entirely understood, but most of the medical community agrees that consuming antioxidants is beneficial to human health.

THE ABC'S OF VITAMINS

     Thirteen compounds have been classified as vitamins.  Of these, the five most important for disease protection, according to the Harvard School of Public Health, are vitamins B-6, B-12, D and E and folic acid.

     VITAMIN A helps you see in the dark.  It stimulates production of white blood cells and regulates cell growth and division.

     The body can manufacture vitamin A from beta carotene, which is found in carrots and many other fruits and vegetables.  Vitamin A can build up in the body, so it is possible to take too much.  Excessive amounts can increae the risk of hip facture and some birth defects.  The recommended daily intake of vitamin A is 5,000 IU for men and 4,000 IU for women.

    B VITAMINS There are eight B vitamins, of which the most important are B-6, B-12 and folic acid.  All three play key roles in recycling homocysteine (a protein breakdown product) into methionine, one of the building blocks for new proteins.  Adequate amounts help to prevent strokes.

    In addition, folic acid has been shown to reduce the risks of colon and breast cancers (especially for those who drink alcohol), and to prevent birth defects such as spina bifida.

     The recommended daily intake for folic acid is 400 micrograms per day.  For vitamin B-12, it's six micrograms.

     VITAMIN C is a powerful antioxidant that can neutralize harmful free radicals (which cause aging and cancer).  It helps make collagen, important for healthy bones and teeth.  Vitamin C has shown col-fighting potential, but there is as yet little evidence to indicate megadoses are helpful.  The recommended daily intake is 90 milligrams for men and 75 milligrams for women.

    VITAMIN D  helps ensure the body absorbs and retains calcium and phosphorus, critical for building bones.  It also keeps cancer cells from growing and dividing.

    Fatty fish such as tuna and salmon are good sources as well.  Sunlight is critical to the formation of Vitamin D.

    The recommended daily intake for vitamin D is 5 micrograms up to the age 50; 10 micrograms to age 70; 15 micrograms for people older than 70.

    VITAMIN E is the family name for eight antioxidants.  It can help prevent heart attacks and strokes.  Nuts and tomatoes are good natural sources.  The recommended daily intake is 15 milligrams from food, or 33 IUs of the synthetic form.

     Since we don't always get all of our vitamins that we need from our diet and the foods we eat, a vitamin supplement is good insurance for our bodies.  Many of the vitamin blends on the market today help us achieve an anti aging diet.

    It seems that new daily recommended amounts, minerals, vitamins and different blends are developed regularly.  Are there any vitamin products that you feel are effective and a proper blends of the RDA?  Post comments on this subject, we love to learn more on this important topic.



    

PHYTONUTRIENTS IN THE DIET

Phytonutrients are a natural substance found in foods of plant origin, which play a potentially beneficial role in the diet and in the prevention and treatment of disease.

While there are many phytonutrients that have been identified, there are probably thousands more that remain to be discovered.  The best known phytonutrients are carotenoids, flavonois and isoflavones.  Carotenoids include yellow, orange and red pigment in fruits and vegetables.  Dark, green, leafy  vegetables are rich in the carotenoid, beta carotene, but the usual yellow color is masked by the chloraphyll, the green pigment in the vegetables.  Flavonoids are reddish pigments, found in red grape skins and citrus fruits, and isoflavones can be found in peanuts, lentils, soy and other legumes.   You're familiar, no doubt, with vitamins, now we have "phytomins", which are less familiar, but equally important, health-promoting substances in food.

Phytonutrients are also known as phytochemicals.  Nutritional antioxidans are abundant in these compounds.

Researchers are busily uncovering a host of beneficial compounds in plant foods.  While these phytonutrients aren't essential  by traditional definitions, they apparently reduce risks of diseases of aging.

For example, the isoflavones in soy products may reduce the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, and several types of cancer.  Certain flavonoids in blueberries may actually reverse nerve cell aging.  And a wide arroy of compounds in fruits and vegetables may protect cell components against oxidative damage as well as vitamin C or E.

Phytonutrients have provided the impetus for plant and nutrition scientists to work together because foods will continue to be the primary source of these compounds.

While nearly all plant foods contain health-promoting phytochemicals, the following are the most phyto-dense food sources:

  Soy
 Tomato
 Broccoli
 Garlic
 Flax Seeds
 Citrus Foods
 Melons: Cantaloupe, Watermelon
 Pink Grapefruit
 Blueberries
 Sweet Potatoes
 Chili Peppers
Legumes:  Beans and Lentils

Make sure you include these healty foods to your daily diet.  Some are natural remedies for lowering cholesterol and for lowering blood pressure as well.  Do you know of any other beneficial foods that have improved your overall well being?  It will be fascinating to see what other phytonutrients science will discover in the future to help us.  Research Xanthones to see what's been discovered recently and how they can help with inflammation problems.

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.
 

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.

Thai Go Mangosteen Juice has 11 powerful anti aging ingredients that help the body fight off free radicles.  These powerful anti oxidants work in conjunction with the xanthones found in the mangosteen fruit to suppliment our anti aging diet and promote over all good health.  Blueberries are known to:

prevent strokes

prevent cardiovascular disease

reduces diabetis complications

fights cancer

fights alzheimer's

improves eyesight and memory

If you want to start your daily regiment of Thai Go Mangosten Juice click here.

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.

 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.

Last night on the news I saw a very interesting broadcast on their medical moment.  They reported that if a woman took 400Mcg of folic acid for a year prior to becoming pregnant that it would reduce her chances of an premature birth by 70%.  That is an astonishing statistic.  I don't know of any mom who would not eagerly take folic acid to prevent an early delivery.  Here are the two keys of this discovery.  First of all, you have to take it for a year PRIOR to conception.  Now that isn't difficult for people who are planning for the event.  The problem is UNPLANNED pregnancies.  The only solution is that any woman who is of child bearing age should take a multi vitamin with 400 Mcg of folic acid.  This will assist in the nutritional well being of the mother and the fetus.  You can get Folic acid as a supplement here or you can get it in a multi vitamin here. 

To really round out your daily health and nutritional regiment, add Thai Go Mangoteen Juice.  Hypertension is a common problem in the third trimester of pregnancies and mangosteen juice is known to be a natural remedy to lower blood pressure and cholesterol.  Mangosteen juice is also known to prevent osteoporosis.  The xanthones in mangosteen juice are super charged anti oxidants and fight off the free radicals.  If you leave a piece of steel in the weather it will rust.  The cause of the rust is the oxidizing process.  The process of free radicals is very similar.  Thai Go Mangosteen Juice will help in the aging process in your body by eliminating the free radicals. 

I look forward to you comments.  Please respond to this and other post in this blog.     

 

If you have rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis then you know that inflammation is linked to both of these painful and dehabilitating diseases.  Did you know that blood indicators or inflammation is linked to many other serious diseases?  Not only is inflammation linked to coronary artery disease and kidney stones, inflammation is also linked to diseases such as..........   Allergies Anemia Aortic Valve Stenosis Arthritis Alzheimer’s Disease Asthma Breast Cancer Chronic Heartburn Colon Cancer Crohn’s Digestive Disorders Fibromyalgia Heart Attack & Strokes Hormonal Imbalances Kidney Stones & Failure Lupus Osteoporosis Pancreatitis Parkinson’s Periodontal Disease Psoriasis Respiratory Disease Rheumatoid Arthritis Uterine Cancer ...and much more. It is common knowledge that inflammation is what causes aging.  It causes wrinkles and its why you grow old.  Some say age gracefully.  I say forget it, I am going to fight it every step of the way.   You can buy a host of over the counter drugs to fight all types of inflammation or you can vist your doctor and get yet stronger medications that may bring you relief, but at what cost?  Are the side effects worth it if you can find a healthy alternative?  Now you have an option.  Xanthones are a super charged antioxidant that are contained in the fruit of the mangosteen.  Xanthones are probally responsible for providing more immediate relief than any other phytonutriants. "This is probably the most famous use of all the qualities found in the mangosteen: it is by far the most powerful anti-inflammatory I have ever seen in 30 years of practice. Research has proven this to be true, along with folk medicine history." Dr. Kenneth J. Finsand The anti-inflammatory properties of mangosteen have been compared in strength to one of the most potent anti-inflammatory prescription drugs, Dexamethasone. In his words, "this drug knocks the socks off Vioxx in terms of potency." Dr. Frederic Templeman [NOTE: Since making the above statement about Vioxx (Dexamethasone), that drug was pulled from the market as of September 30, 2004, due to its possible adverse side effects, see below.] Why would you take a drug when you could use a natural whole food? Xanthones in mangosteen reduces inflammation in every cell in the body. As an antioxidant, mangosteen is very high among plants. The mangosteen's anti-inflammatory xanthones are probably responsible for providing more immediate relief than any other phytonutrients found in the fruit. If you want to purchase mangosteen juice you may contact me thru my web page or order Thai Go Mangosteen Juice on my web page.

One of the most significant finds of the Xanthones found in Mangosteen fruit has been in regards to the benefits for some types of cancer, and deserves special mention.

Mangosteen contains more than 40 natural compounds that were discovered through many scientific studies to have very potent healing properties. These compounds are called Xanthones. Alpha-mangostin and gamma-mangostin are two of the most-studied of the Xanthones found in Mangosteen. But there are other Xanthones and natural compounds in the Mangosteen that also provide powerful health benefits.

Garcinone E has been studied for its cancer-fighting properties. Scientists in Taiwan tested Garcinone E against human cancer cell lines for primary liver cancer, stomach cancer and lung cancer. It was also compared to anti-cancer chemotherapy drugs Flouraurcil, Cisplatin, Vincristine, Methotrexate, Mitoxantrone and Taxol®. In this study, Garcinone E was found to be more effective than all the drugs tested except Taxol®.

There are also Polysaccharides in Mangosteen. Polysaccharides are potent anti-cancer compounds that block a mutated cell's ability to stick to healthy cells, thus helping the body stop the spread of cancer.

There are also high levels of Catechins in the Mangosteen. Catechins were shown to be five times more effective as antioxidants than vitamin C, one of the most potent antioxidants that are found in food. It has been proven that Catechins help prevent the formation of cancer-causing compounds by blocking co-carcinogens, raising the body's natural detoxification defenses and directly suppressing cancer growth.

Mangosteen also contains Quinones, which were found to have significantly inhibited or stopped the growth of malignant cells from human colon carcinoma. Quinones are also known for their anti-bacterial properties.

Polyphenols are also found in the Mangosteen. Polyphenols were shown to be more potent antioxidants than even vitamin E, considered one of the most powerful known antioxidants.

There are Stilbenes in Mangosteen. Stilbenes protect plants from fungi. But Stilbenes, even when ingested, maintain their anti-fungal properties. They are also strong antioxidants.

The presence of these compounds in the Mangosteen makes it a virtual medicine chest of natural healing compounds found in nature.

Midlife Weight Gain

Many wonder as they age if they will gain weigh and if their metabolisms will slow down....

Unfortunately, yes, the human metabolism does slow down.  Fortunately,  weight gain is not inevitable.

As we age, we need fewer calories to maintain the same weight, about 400-500 less by the time we reach the age of eighty.  This, and the tendency to decrease phycial activity in mid-life, contributes to weight gain.  The average women will gain one to two pounds per year.

In mid-life, how and when you eat may be as important as how much.  One study shows that people who consumed six small meals had faster metabolisms and lower weights,  than those that ate the traditional three large meals.  And, as always, if less of your calories are from fat, you will tend to be slimmer.

Regular exercise is a way to boost your metabolic rate and conteract the slowing due to aging.  The risk of heart disease, breast cancer, osteoporosis are decreased as is the incidence of high blood pressure. 
One need not be a marathon runner, even a brisk walk around the neighborhood can have amazing health benefits.  Don't forget to take your four-legged friend with you....you will both feel so much better after some fresh air!

It's never too late to begin an exercise regime....to improve your diet.....to shed those extra pounds you've been carrying around......to take a new lease on life!   Share ways that you've fended off the "inevitable" midlife weight gain.  I'd love to hear inspirational stories, tips and comments on this topic.

Feel free to go to my web page and look at some products that may help you in your quest to shed those extra pounds once and for all.

Calcium:  Help to Treat Osteoporosis

Calcium and Magnesium are two of the most abundant and important minerals that the body needs.  And they are dependent upon each other for proper utilization in the human body.

Studies confirm that regular exercise combined with supplementing the body with calcium and other nutrients can help reduce future risk of osteoporosis in teen and young adult white and Asian women and can help maintain good bone health.

Often overlooked in today's sunscreen-obsessed society is the importance of small daily doses of sunshine.  The sun helps promote healthy vitamin D levels and in turn aids in the absorption of calcium which stengethens our bones.

Calcium Mangnesium SynerPro will benefit the body providing nutrients that support the structural system and aids in the maintenance of teeth, bones, tendons and skin.  It will also help support the maintenance of a blanaced pH and may offer benefits to the circulatory sytem.
 
A combination of a healthy, calcium rich diet of fresh fruits and vegetables, bone-strengthening exercise such as walking and weight-bearing workouts, outdoor activity and a suppllement of a calcium/magnesium product will help prevent and slow down bone loss.

I have osteoporosis in my family herigage, so anything I can do to strengthen my bones I am interested in!  My mother is taking a perscription, Fossamax, to help building her bones.  I wonder if it would've helped her to take a calcium supplment and to have been more active in her younger years.  My grandmother who is 92 and has a slight curve in her spine and roounding of her shoulders,  proclaimed recently that "she's surprised that she doesn't have osteoporosis!"  I suppose it's too late for heavy duty perscription therapy!

Please contact me for more tips on bone building and osteoporosis prevention!  Let me know if you have any comments or suggestions that have helped you.  You may visit my website to learn more.

Here are some of the reasons to drink Thai Go Mangosteen Juice and how it can effect the systems of the human body:

Sea Buckthorn:  Aids in liver protection, anti-ulcer properties, helps with general digestive disorders, used in several skin disorders including eczema, increases wound healing, reduces damage from radiation from the sun, assist in repair and prevention of DNA cellular damage, provides cardiovascular benefits, lowers cholesterol levels and lowers triglyceride levels, helps prevent atherosclerosis and heart disease, prevents infection, boosts the immune system, increase energy, improve vision and eyesight, promotes longevity and exhibits anti-aging properties.

Blueberries:  Enhances memory, aids in the repair and prevention of damage to DNA cells, keeps urinary tract healthy, improves cardiovascular function, improves vision, helps control inflammation.

Red Raspberries:   enhances memory,  helps repair and prevent damage to DNA cells, provides cardiovascular benefits, reduces platelet clumping, improves elasticity of arteries and improves circulation, anti-cancer benefits including prevention and anti-tumor, improve eyesight and vision.

Mangosteen:  anti-ulcer properties, helps with general digestive disorders, anti-diarrhetic, inhibits histamine releases and reduces inflammation, treatment of skin disorders, prevents damage and assist in repair of DNA cells, decreases inflammation and decreases arthritis and joint pain, provides cardiovascular benefits, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, helps to lower blood pressure, prevents infections, boosts the immune system, has anti-cancer and anti-tumor properties, is an anti-fungal, anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-parasitic.

Grape Skin:  prevents neuropathy, reduces inflammation, increases wound healing, prevents damage and aids in repair of DNA cells, promotes urinary tract health, improves eyesight and vision, promotes longevity and exhibits anti-aging properties, has anti-cancer properties, reducs platelet clumping, improves elasticity of arteries and improved circulation, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, decreases high blood pressure.

Wolfberry:  aids in liver protection, skin disorders, increase wound healing, aids in repair and prevention of damage to DNA cells, prevents gum disease, strengthens muscles and bones, aids in kidney function, lowers cholesterol and triglyceride levels, decreases high blood pressure, prevents infections, boosts the activity of the immune system, have anti-cancer qualities, increases energy, improves vision and promotes longevity and exhibit anti-aging qualities.

Green Tea Extract:  Helps with general digestive disorders, helps control inflammation, repairs and promotes DNA cell health, aids in kidney function, provides cardiovascular benefits, increases energy.

Apple Extract:  promotes growth of probiotics, controls inflammation, provides cardiovascular benefits, boosts the activities of the immune system.

If you're ready to enjoy the wonderful benefits of drinking Thai-Go Mangosteen Juice, drop me an email and I will show you how.  mangosteenmd@mynsp.com or you may visit my web site or call me at (877) 316-9067.