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There is no secret to losing weight

Decades have passed with the continual cycle of the latest fad diet or “weight loss pill” bursting into public awareness then fading away in a few years. Breathless testimonies of amazing results then silence. Super secret diet details claiming to finally have cracked the code to weight loss. Those desperate to lose 10, 20, 50 pounds spending hard earned money to access this “miracle” breakthrough. Secret ingredients, water pills, paid pre-planned delivery programs, slimming pills, exclusion diets, fat burners, special food combinations.   If it seems confusing, that is not an accident. Only by telling you the answer to weight loss is outside your control, can they sell you their product or program. The reality is that the answer to...

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Immune Senescence – or how your aging immune cells put you at risk

Immune Senescence is the decline of effectiveness of our immune system as we age. This puts us at greatly increased risks of chronic diseases of aging such as cancer, autoimmunity and chronic infections. Aging brings decreased levels and activity of T cells and Natural Killer Cells. Production of these crucial white blood cells from our bone marrow slows, and our Thymus gland, where T cells mature, shrinks as we age until it basically stops functioning by the time we are in our 70’s. So we have immune cells that are less vigilant and less effective. This is one of the reason latent virus infections can re-emerge in late life, such as the varicella-zoster virus, which caused chicken pox as a...

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Cardio Forte is back in stock!

The most complete and cost effective cardiovascular support formula is back in stock. What’s even better? This version is has been upgraded from the original formulation based on ongoing research. We have doubled the CoQ10 amounts to 200mg a daily serving from 100mg. We also added the powerful antioxidant PQQ, which helps support mitochondrial health, the powerhouses of every cell. We have dropped GPL-Carnitine to make room for these upgrades. Most need to buy multiple bottles of supplements to get CoQ10, Pomegranate, Olive Leaf Extract, Resveratrol, PQQ and Nattokinase, spending well over $100. But we have put them all in one formula for $29.95!

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Inflammation 101: Discovery, Prevention, and Treatment

How much silent inflammation do you have? Did you know there are blood tests that you can purchase yourself that can measure the actual amount of inflammation you currently have in your body? They are not meant to diagnose disease, but to give you actionable information about how aggressive you need to be in reducing the risks that come from elevated inflammation levels. Some of our favorites: C-Reactive Protein – Systemic inflammation, broadest measurement. Optimal levels under 0.55 men/1.50 women. TNF Alpha – Chronic Fatigue, cancers, breakdown of bones, depression, IBD, insulin resistance, RA Interleukin 6 – Fibromyalgia, autoimmune disorders, cancers, Alzheimer’s, depression, atherosclerosis Again, elevated levels of these tests above are not used to diagnose any disease…but to get...

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6 Foods That Improve Gut Health

The human gut contains a whole host of beneficial microbes, known collectively as gut flora, that helps to regulate fat storage, hormone and glucose levels, and nutrient absorption. A poor diet can lead to an imbalance in these microbes, leading to bloating, inflammation, skin problems, and mood changes. Thankfully, some foods can supercharge your gut flora and promote proper balance, helping you to lose weight, reduce bloat, and feel your best. Lentils Lentils and other high-fiber legumes are rich in soluble fiber, which aids in digestion and reduces the risk of constipation and hemorrhoids. Lentils are an especially good choice since they also contain prebiotics that feeds healthy gut bacteria. Keep in mind that since most adults don’t get enough...

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