In This Issue November 23rd, 2007 | Volume I, Issue #8
- Breaking Health News :: 6 ways to clog-proof your heart
- Men's Health Issue of the Month :: The Heart – Erection Connection: Why good heart health keeps your other essential equipment in good working order
- Women's Health Issue of the Month :: Calcium and Weight Control
- Ask A Sex Therapist: Frustrated with problems reaching orgasm
- Depression fighters for SAD season
- Get a move on! It’s never too early for these joint health suggestions
- Health Product of the Month :: ProFollica
* Note to Readers: If you are interested in any of the products referenced in this newsletter, just click on the product name to visit the product website for more information.
Brought to you by the Infinity Health Center (www.infinityhealthcenter.com)
Breaking Health News
6 ways to clog-proof your heart
When it comes to heart health, fat and cholesterol are the traditional enemies. But in recent research, it’s been shown that there are new ways to combat heart troubles and clear your arteries for a long, heart-happy life.
Your best bet: make use of both the old and the new wisdom on preventing clogged arteries. Here’s the Infinity Health Center’s top 6 picks for heart health, chosen for effectiveness as well as the almost effortless ways you can implement them into your own lifestyle:
Got calcium?
One of the best ways to fight “bad” or LDL cholesterol is to raise your levels of HDL or “good” cholesterol. One marathoner explained that HDL acts like a sort of Drano to your arteries, sweeping away the plaque that would otherwise build up and create a blockage that leads to serious strain on the heart or heart attack. Though this has been conventional wisdom for quite a while, the new surprise is one of the ways you can raise HDL levels – with calcium. The American Journal of Medicine just reported on a study in which patients who took 1,000 mgs of calcium a day had a 7 percent rise in their HDL levels. Try popping a calcium supplement like Reef Rocks from Nature’s Drugstore, which may promote the restoration of favorable levels. Even the lead researcher in the study, Ian Reid M.D., said that a supplement is probably a better way to get this much calcium, since there isn’t as much research yet on calcium-containing foods.
Build more lower-body muscle
People like the marathoner just mentioned above tend to have great HDL levels because of their killer training schedules. And unfortunately, there’s no getting around the fact that to have optimal health, you’ve got to exercise. Now researchers are finding out that aerobic exercise isn’t the only way to achieve better HDL numbers. An Ohio University study found that weight training does it, too – in far less time. In the study, men who did even a fairly minimal lower-body routine consisting of squats, leg extensions and leg presses brought their HDL levels up 19 percent. Just 3 sets of 6-8 reps on each exercise, twice a week, made a big difference. You may be able to build and maintain muscle even better with a daily hit of GenF20™, which has been developed to try to release natural growth hormones. Studies have shown that injectible human growth hormones are quite effective for these purposes, and herbal formulators have tried to design a supplement with the goal of doing same thing -- help you build muscle like a teenager while fighting fat storage. Win-win!
Double up on fruits and veggies
Choose the most colorful produce you can find, and enjoy twice as much of it. The antioxidants not only keep your heart happy, but fight the whole litany of age-related ailments as well. Antioxidants work by scavenging or grabbing up all the oxygen fragments (free radicals) that would otherwise damage cells and tissues – including heart tissue. It’s not as tough as you think to work more fruits and veggies into your diet – especially if you have snacks like berries, baby carrots and citrus wedges ready to go. Try for 2 servings of veggies with each meal, which could be a double hit of broccoli, peas or asparagus, or a bit more salad (steer clear of iceberg, and choose one of the darker leaf lettuces).
Make fats your friend
Fats? Friendly? That sounds crazy, since many kinds of fat like saturated and trans fats actually accelerate aging and put you at much higher risk of heart disease. Yet the American Heart Association recommends fat in the diet for lowering your risk of cardiovascular problems – as long as it is the right kind of fat.
Turns out that most Americans are severely lacking in these “good” fats – the monounsaturated fats such as those found in olive oil and fatty fish (like salmon). What’s more, the fish oils contain high levels of a very important fat called Omega-3 fatty acid. While other foods like flaxseed and walnut oils also contain Omega-3, researchers have now found that it is the fish oil type called DHA that is best, since the plant-source Omega-3 is not readily converted to DHA in the body. The most reliable sources of this healthy fat are marine sources, such as salmon and other fatty fish, or the marine-source supplement Omega Daily™, made from extracts of the New Zealand green-lipped mussel. Omega Daily™ may well be a superior source of DHA, which is the fat that is shown to reduce risks of heart disease, macular degeneration and even Alzheimer’s. Nutritionists are strongly recommending a proper Omega-3 supplement such as Omega Daily™.
Enjoy these former no-nos
Many of the items formerly on your “avoid” list have just attained new star status in the fight against aging and heart disease: chocolate, wine, and tea are now on the definite “indulge” list. All three contain high levels of antioxidants, and all three have been extensively studied for their role in preventing the risks of all sorts of age-related illnesses. A few caveats, though. The chocolate has to be at least 70% dark cocoa powder to make the impact you crave, so that means no milk chocolate or truffly cream-filled varieties (most high-end chocolate bars have the cocoa content displayed prominently on the label these days). The wine should be a nice red, since reds contain 20% more antioxidants than white wines. With both chocolate and wine, savor! But don’t overdo. Too much of these good things have the opposite effect you’re trying to achieve. With green tea, however, go ahead and have as much as you want, up to 5 cups a day. The antioxidants and other compounds in green tea keep your heart healthy and your body slim. Sorry, black tea and herbal teas don’t count.
Choose foods that remember where they come from
Make just one simple rule for yourself, and watch the pounds and the health risks drop off: choose real food instead of processed. Any time a food’s natural, original form is hard to determine, you consider steering clear. Example: a protein candy bar in all its rectangular, obscured-origin glory often has an ingredient list so long it barely fits on the glitzy wrapper – but a serving of edamame or beans packs a protein punch in tasty simplicity. Hyper-flavored snack chips? Or a few fresh slices of real sweet potato, lightly sea-salted? White bread vs. whole-grain? Your choice – just know that processed foods accelerate aging and clog arteries, and the more processing the worse for you.
The other benefit of our Top 6 list? These are all suggestions that will make you feel great! Make a commitment to yourself and to your future health today, by implementing these few easy ideas. And keep your heart in top condition for years to come.
Men's Health Issue of the Month
The Heart – Erection Connection: Why good heart health keeps your other
essential equipment in good working order
Sorry, men, but we just found the best reason ever to take care of your ticker: compromised heart health and bad cardiovascular-health habits can wreck your love life!
Truth is, clogged arteries and a less-than-fit heart are very common causes of impotence. As you know, good blood flow is absolutely essential to a good, strong erection – and if your body is struggling just to keep the main channels open, guess which organ gets put on “non-essential” status? Even a minor amount of strain due to less-than-perfect cardiovascular condition can affect erections.
And though you may feel you’re in “good enough” shape, consider this: immediately after consuming a heavy, high-fat meal, men’s testosterone levels plummet about 50%.
In fact, all health issues can adversely affect your penis – so good health is a must. Take control now by making these changes, and whenever you feel a bout of procrastination coming on, remember that your sex life is at stake here.
Forget the fast food – or any other fatty, heavy foods, both in general and especially before a sexual encounter.
A little alcohol, no butts – excess alcohol gives you a sad case of Brewer’s Droop, which means you’re just too drunk to get it up, as you know. But overdone consistently or chronically, alcohol interferes with your ability to perform and enjoy sex in general. The nutrition in the natural herbs in a once-a-day tablet of Provacyl™ may help to overcome some of the loss of sensation and ability that alcohol may cause, and Maxoderm™ is a good fix for the occasion when you’ve had one (or several) too many. Your best bet is to enjoy cocktails in some semblance of moderation. Smoking, on the other hand, isn’t one of those things you should try to moderate – you should just quit. Smoking is one of the worst enemies of the penis, since nicotine constricts blood vessels and capillaries, and reduces sensation in the extremities. Help kick the habit with natural help like you will get from CigArette. Nicotine gums and patchesmay cause trouble for you in bed. An herbal-based system should be free of such side effects. CigArette gives you nutritional and aromatherapeutic support that may help you overcome your cravings.
Supplement with good fats – like the good stuff in Omega Daily™. The Omega-3s and DHA in Omega Daily™ can help protect your heart and other organs; it’s now known that the right balance of omega-3s are essential for good heart, brain and even reproductive health. As you’re taking Omega Daily™, add a tablet of VigRX Plus™ to promote better functioning of your entire male system.
Lose the spare tire – because weight loss isn’t just good for your heart and your looks, but less abdominal fat means your penis will actually look larger. It’s true! Excessive fat layers in that area cover up the base of your penis, so less of it is exposed outside the body. Get crackin’ man! You might just have a bigger rod than you thought. Meanwhile, use VigRX Plus™ or Provacyl™ to try to make the most of the erection you can show her.
Still not convinced? Next time you settle in for a CSI marathon or full day of televised sports, remind yourself that the more time you spend with your couch, the less time you’ll spend with your lady.
Women's Health Issue of the Month
Calcium and Weight Control: The simple body fat burning solution
When it comes to weight management, the key is to make it is simple as possible. After all, it’s so very easy to have a few more bites of this and an extra snack here and there. Calories pile on without you even noticing! What’s not so easy is getting rid of the stored fat once it’s there. If you’ve ever obsessed over one of those evil little charts that shows how long you have to run to get rid of one slice of cheesecake, you know.
Good news is, there really is a new discovery in weight management, and so far the outlook is very good. And it’s something that’s been there all along: calcium!
According to numerous studies, calcium seems to have an ability to adjust your body’s fat-burning system, and the calcium stored in fat cells actually regulates exactly how your body burns up fat. It appears that the right amount of calcium, the equivalent of 3 to 4 servings of dairy a day, keeps weight down by reducing body fat. Calcium not only helps prevent fat storage, but it seems to raise metabolism, which burns even more calories. Medical journals have reported on studies that show a very high calcium diet is even more effective than prescription weight-loss drugs in reducing pounds. One study even showed that simply by eating 2 cups of yogurt a day, obese patients who made no other changes, lost an average of 10.56 pounds in the course of a year.
For most of us interested in weight loss, however, 10 pounds in a year isn’t exactly the schedule we have in mind. Most need quicker and more dramatic results – we want to get to our goal sooner, and we want to stay motivated along the way.
But 3 to 4 servings of calcium-rich dairy products a day? That’s a tall order for many women whose only dairy encounter is likely to be the milk in a latte. That’s why supplements are so important for women – and not just for the weight-loss benefits but also for preventing osteoporosis and bone loss. Reef Rocks Coral Calcium from Nature’s Drugstore is an excellent choice for women of all ages, since the 1500 mg dose is more than sufficient to meet nutritionists’ recommendations of at least 1200 mg a day. Another benefit of Reef Rocks is that it contains magnesium, which is a good mood regulator and a way to stave off episodes of “emotional eating” that occur during times of stress or upset. Reef Rocks also has vitamin D and 73 trace minerals, which may help decrease binging and craving that is brought on by a mineral deficiency in the diet.
Other good sources of calcium in the diet are dark leafy green veggies like broccoli and spinach, almonds and calcium-enriched juice and cereal. For dietary sources of calcium, always make an effort to choose low-fat items.
That definitely helps get weight management on track. While it is true that calcium-rich diets result in a greater weight loss than average, many women wish to increase their weight-loss potential even further. The Weight Loss Kit from Nature’s Drugstore may be a great way to help accomplish that, by helping you do the two most important things required for any weight loss plan: burn more fat, and crave less food. The Weight Loss Kit is a 2-part system that has an all-natural, plant extract based formula for each of those essential elements. Of course, good diet and appropriate exercise must be part of any weight-loss regimen, and you should check with your doctor to make sure that each component of your plan is right for you.
If your concern is with pounds that have crept on over the years, or if you’re concerned that you’re losing muscle instead of fat (which is very common in extreme or crash diets), consider a product like GenF20™ which is designed to help stimulate the release of growth hormone . Doctors use subcutaneous delivery of human growth hormone for such effects, and herbalists are trying to achieve these results by oral methods. A hormonal regulator helps you burn body fat while retaining your lean muscle, and will even help build more muscle if you’re working out. And as for those pounds that people say are just inevitable with aging, GenF20™ may address those, too, if it re-sets your hormonal balance with the same levels of growth hormone you had as a teen. That means all systems work better and more efficiently, including metabolism.
In the battle of the bulge, we say anything that makes your life easier and safer is better! Consider calcium and the other supplements we’ve mentioned here for an easier ride to SlimTown.
Ask A Sex Therapist
Question of the Month: Frustrated with problems reaching orgasm
Ella Davis, Sex Advice Columnist
Question: Im having problem reaching orgasm never used to be problem but lately is. dont know why we have been together 3 yrs and have sex 3 or 4 times a wk but he doesnt like to play and seems to be wam bam lately thus i end up very frustrated and usually finish off by myself. How can i get him to play? he can be prudy doesnt like sex toys etc?
Answer: You NEED to talk to him about this. He probably doesn’t know that you are frustrated, or is distracted because of something in his life. Let him know that you love being intimate with him, he is an excellent lover, but lately he seems to be somewhere else. Too often women just take lame sex and lay awake unsatisfied while their partner dozes into his own little world. This is not fair for you, and it is an unnecessary strain on your relationship.
Every relationship has its ups and downs, but in these times it is often better to have no sex and bond in other ways than to have “blah” sex. Try this if you want to get him to play…Put a note on your front door when he comes home with a lipstick kiss on it saying “look in the hall closet in your jacket pocket”, then leave another note in the pocket saying, “you’re getting closer, check my underwear drawer”, have a pretty new pair of underwear with a note tucked-in saying “I hope you’re feeling frisky because I am hot and wet already, come find me”. You will be in the bath tub with bubbles all around you waiting for him with a seductive smile on your face.
Bonus Feature #1
Depression fighters for SAD season
‘Tis the season to be miserable? That’s what millions of sufferers of SAD – seasonal affective disorder – would say. The medically recognized condition SAD is more common in locales far from the equator, where the proportion of daylight hours varies dramatically with the seasons. The combination of more time spent in darkness and deprived of UV sunlight plus more time spent idle and indoors spells an almost debilitating funk that can last for months.
SAD can manifest in many of the ways usually associated with depression, such as weight loss or gain, collapse of energy levels, sleep disturbances, mood changes, disruption in usual social patterns and feelings of hopelessness.
If you’re prone to seasonal blues, take steps right now to lessen the effects. Do it now, while you still feel like it!
Get more light – Take advantage of every bit of sunlight you can by spending time outdoors each day, even if it’s cloudy (UV light penetrates cloud cover). If possible, reorient your work space to face toward a window. Keep curtains and blinds open. Consider purchasing a full-spectrum lamp to use after sundown; many pharmacies and online suppliers carry them.
Get exercise every day – Just by moving your body more, you’ll create an internal chemistry that tells you you’re happier! As little as a 20-30 minute walk outside each day helps. If you have to work out in a gym, consider going early as possible so as not to miss out on real sunlight, and to help reset your internal clock.
Supplement – with calcium/magnesium like Reef Rocks to help attain better mood regulation (magnesium is a good muscle relaxant, too!) and GenF20™, composed of ingredients that may help regulate both moods and sleep. GenF20™ might assist with energy levels, too, which is particularly useful when winter blahs sap your enthusiasm.
Laugh – Laughter is good for the soul, and just as good for the body. Scientists have found that laughter releases the feel-good chemical dopamine into the brain. Look for humor in books, movies and every day life. Seek out people who make you laugh.
Do what you love – even when you sorta feel like you don’t love it so much. SAD can make you lose interest in your hobbies, interests and even sex. Sometimes just jumping in there and doing it even when you feel low will end up boosting your mood tremendously. Men, pop a VigRX Plus™ daily to try to keep your mojo flowing, women take a daily Provestra or HerSolution tablet, which may support your libido. Sex is a good thing that releases all sorts of other happy-happy hormones into your body for better mood, better sleep, better self-image. Just do it!
Bonus Feature #2
Get a move on! It’s never too early for these joint health suggestions
Think joint problems are an issue for the elderly? Think again. Of the millions of people of all ages who are active, many currently suffer or will later suffer from intermittent or constant joint pain that limits mobility and enjoyment of their activities. Joint pain can come in many forms, including stiffness, inflammation, swelling or feelings of hot or cold, and ranges from a mild irritation to a full disruption of movement.
Whether you’re currently a sufferer of joint pain, or you’d just like to keep your joints in tip-top condition for all your sports or activities, here’s our checklist of joint-health musts:
Lose weight – Nag, nag, nag. If it seems like losing weight is the answer to nearly every complaint you might have, that’s because IT IS! Regarding joint pain, the Centers for Disease Control says that for overweight people, losing as little as 11 pounds reduces the risk of knee osteoarthritis by 50%. See our suggestions in the article above regarding Reef Rocks Coral Calcium and weight loss, as well as the page at Nature’s Drugstore regarding the San Slim kit. Reef Rocks can’t cure medical conditions, but it boosts the calcium level so as to help keep joints functioning properly. The San Slim kit can be a great way to support your weight loss regimen along with good eating habits and physical activity.
Omega-3 – It’s becoming almost universally accepted that a diet rich in Omega-3 or sufficient supplementation of high-quality marine-source Omega-3 is a key to healthy joints and full mobility. One of the best supplements available currently is Omega Daily™, made from pure mussel extract, a unique substance that has many health benefits beyond the help to joints. If you’re at all concerned about joint pain or loss of mobility due to joint degeneration, definitely read through the info at www.OmegaDaily.com
Get your C – Vitamin C and other antioxidants are very helpful in preventing osteoarthritis and other joint inflammation. Make sure you get your daily 100% of C through citrus fruits, juice or supplements.
Take a walk – This low-impact exercise is ideal for those with mild forms of joint pain since it helps burn calories, reduce weight, keep you flexible and support bone strength.
See a doctor – if you have swelling or pain around a joint for more than 2 weeks. Ask for a specific diagnosis if you get a general one like “arthritis.” The sooner you can get treatment, the less joint damage there may be.
You can do a lot to protect your joints now, before you experience difficulty. But remember, joint pain doesn’t mean the end of your active life. Many joint pain sufferers have found relief and even a total reversal of their symptoms without surgery or chemical painkillers, just by incorporating some healthy-living suggestions into their lives.
Featured Product of the Month
ProFollica: Effective and fast
This month, Infinity Health Center took a look at ProFollica, a “hair re-growth” system. ProFollica meets our requirements of being 100% natural, free of side effects and completely guaranteed or your money back. But to be honest, we began our study of ProFollica expecting disappointment – in fact, the first guy we put on the story was Wendell, a young man of 28 who has already experienced significant hair loss. He pretty much just rolled his eyes when we asked him to look into ProFollica.
“The only thing worse than premature balding is feeling completely stupid when you try yet another ineffective product,” Wendell said. He’d been through the drill before. But he agreed to check out ProFollica, almost acting like he was just humoring the editorial staff for suggesting it.
Within the month, Wendell was back, shaking his head in disbelief. His head… that looked to be much less of the thinning mess than before! No longer the skeptic, he was excited and jabbering away so fast we could hardly understand him.
Slow down, bro, we said. What’s the deal with this ProFollica stuff?
Wendell explained that he’d found dozens of men who were customers of ProFollica, every one of whom had attributed the stop in their hair loss and even the re-grown hair to the product. In the meantime, he was trying ProFollica himself. All the men had a similar story: they had seen other products make claims of hair restoration, hair regrowth and so on, and never found one that worked naturally and without side effects.
In addition, ProFollica was affordable and painless compared to prescription treatments, surgery, weaves and other hair loss solutions. The men believed that ProFollica accomplished the results that the men had always hoped they could get.
But why? Why is ProFollica effective when other “natural” products are not?
It turns out that ProFollica is a system of 3 separate parts, all working together. There’s a shampoo, a gel and a nutritional supplement, all rich in the ingredients that block DHT, increase circulation to the scalp for healthy hair maintenance and regrowth, and revitalize clogged and dormant hair follicles.
Wendell explained that DHT is the acronym for di-hydro-tesoterone, a form of testosterone that is the main cause of male pattern baldness. If you have high levels of DHT, you’ll have hair loss. The good news is that there are potent natural substances that grab and “lock up” DHT so it can’t cause trouble for your scalp, in the form of either constricting hair follicles or clogging them with sebum. So ProFollica is formulated to try to use those natural substances to keep your healthy hair follicles functioning at their best, while working to improve and restore the follicles already affected by DHT. In addition, where DHT has caused excess sebum production that plugs up pores and prevents them from growing hair, ProFollica’s natural essences may clear all impurities and restore your hair-growth potential to like-new.
We asked Wendell to show us the notes he had on the men he’d talked to. Very impressive (you can see many of the comments for yourself at www.ProFollica.com). Then we asked, what other proof have you got?
Wendell just ran his hand through his hair. Definitely more of it.
“I’m sold,” he said.
All of us at IHC agreed – this ProFollica stuff is the Real Deal. And absolutely the pick for this month’s Featured Product.
See more about ProFollica at www.ProFollica.com.
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