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[N83]Natural Supplements For Anxiety

by Don Pond, Don

We, as a society, are faced with serious health challenges as a direct result of our 20th century diets and lifestyle.

What has happened to us? Can it be fixed? How can we regain our natural health?

The human body is basically self-repairing. We have allowed ourselves to get in the way of a natural miracle by assaulting our bodies with anxiety, stress, the overuse of prescription medications, addictions and foods lacking in nutrition. We have prevented the natural regeneration of our cells by depriving them of the very nutrients that are necessary--the vitamins, minerals and enzymes--these cells rely on to repair and maintain themselves.

Can you picture how much better your life would be if...

* you had an abundance of energy?
* your weight was proportionate?
* you felt a keener sense of mental alertness?
* you maintained a vibrant, totally balanced body?
* you could deal with stress?
* you actually felt younger?
* you really looked younger?
* you aged gracefully?

Did you picture yourself simply enjoying a healthy life ...Naturally?

It all comes down to one basic statement: "We are what we eat!"
Think about it, and say it again, out loud this time... WE ARE WHAT WE EAT!!

OK, do we have your attention?

What's wrong with what we eat?

And now let's look at what we actually are eating! (No, this isn't going to be a lose weight, go on a diet lecture.) Just read on:

Our nutritional needs are no longer met by the majority of the foods available to us today. The assistance of natural supplements is vital. Even in our fresh fruits and vegetables the once naturally occurring essential nutrients are no longer present in sufficient quantities to perform the functions our bodies demand of them.

Let's face it, there are 6 billion people trying to be sustained with food grown in the same soil over and over again. We are led to believe that today's chemical additives are replacing these missing ingredients, but in reality, this only assures the survival of a very durable, however nutritionally deficient, crop. We need to intervene; we need to turn to nature instead of the pharmaceutical laboratories to provide our bodies the natural health and nutritional supplements they require.

Herbal products treat most conditions...

Fortunately, herbal natural supplements are available to overcome the challenges we are facing. As is evidenced by the demand for Hoodia, natural weight loss products have become a preferred method of weight control. Our tobacco addictions can be combated with another natural health product, Nicocure. Provillus has become the leading natural hair loss remedy for both men and women. We can fight acne with Acnezine, hemorrhoids with Venapro and prostate symptoms are successfully managed with Prostacet. And these are a small sample of the natural herbal remedies used by the health conscious public today.

There are natural skin care products by Revitol. Menopause discomforts are treated by Menozac. Herbal natural products are available for sexual enhancement while herbal supplements provide a reasonable alternative to surgery or injections for cosmetic treatments. Herbal cures or supplements can be found for practically any condition you care to treat or avoid today.

We don't have to wait for the scientific community to come up with another chemical that gives us a false sense of security concerning our health.

Let's be responsible!

There is, of course, a need for prescription drugs. Medical research has made giant strides in controlling, and in some cases virtually eliminating, some diseases from society. Practically any condition can reach a degree of severity that requires the need for a prescription medicine. Surely anyone would agree, however, that a naturally well maintained body is far less likely to ever reach the stage where it is beyond the control of herbal cures and would require the need for prescription drugs.

We must take over responsibility for our own well-being; that includes embracing natural health products and making healthy lifestyle choices. This is a simple concept; everyone has the ability to attain a balanced body and live fit and healthy lives.

Having the ability does not mean optimum health is handed to us on a platter, we have to desire it and make the proper choices. We can decide to believe aging is an incurable disease and accept growing old and becoming sick, OR we can decide to reverse the effects of self-neglect and refuse to allow our later years to slip into physical decline.

A naturally healthy body is energetic, can combat stress and defend itself from illness. A naturally healthy person is fit, has sexual desires and is mentally sharp.

Without a doubt, it is in our best interest to rely on herbal natural supplements and herbal cures whenever possible. Any person who has ever read the list of side effects that always accompany a prescription would have to agree with that. However, as stated, there will be instances arise when we must treat a condition with a prescription medication. Please review the herb information on the herbal safety page, herbal remedies are effective and potent; do educate yourself on the relationships between them and any drugs you may be required to take.

Ideally, integrating natural remedies into your ongoing treatment with the guidance of a licensed or well trained naturopathic doctor would give you the advantage of harnessing the power of alternative medicine.

What's your decision?

Will it be natural beauty and skin care products? Will it be weight management through a natural weight loss diet plan? Will it be herbal natural remedies instead of resorting to the pharmaceutical industry and their never ending supply of man-made chemical compounds?

If you are ready to take a stand for yourself, for your loved ones, for the only body that you will ever have, herbal natural supplements would be an intelligent place to start.

High blood pressure, high cholesterol levels, and ever increasing stress are all factors related to the leading cause of death for both men and women, heart disease. Luckily, heart disease is a problem you can do something about. By taking nutritional supplements, making changes in the food we eat, exercising most days of the week, drinking in moderation, and eliminating tobacco use, we can prevent or lessen the effects of heart disease.

After choosing to live a healthier life, it may seem very overwhelming. However, lots of people feel this way. As a result the American Heart Association is urging people to prevent heart disease by identifying their individual risk factors. Each risk factor indicates whether or not you may develop a certain health condition. In heart disease prevention, there are two types of risk factors, those you can control, and those that you can't control. Risk factors that you can control include: diet, exercise, and the supplements that you take, whereas risk factors that you can't control consist of age, race, gender, and your family's history of heart disease.

There are a few, specific supplements that should be taken to increase your health and lower your chances of developing heart disease. You should take a quality heart formula multivitamin, garlic, and a fish oil supplement that provides Omega-3 fatty acids. CoQ10 is also a good way to give complete heart health support. The heart formula multivitamin will provide your heart with the exact nutrients needed to prevent heart disease.

Since the human heart cannot function without adequate amount of vitamins and minerals, it is logical that a multivitamin specifically formulated for heart health would work best. The cells and tissues that make up the heart must have vitamins C, A, and E, and also B1, B6, B12, and folic acid in order to function. These B vitamins are very important because they help to lower homocysteine levels, which is a potential cardiac risk factor. Healthy hearts also need a daily amount of magnesium in order to function correctly. They also need alpha lipoic acid, which is a fatty acid that provides protection against high cholesterol and blood pressure. Along with magnesium and alpha lipoic acid, lutein and lycopene keep our arteries free from buildup, which can later lead to heart attacks or strokes. Unlike other multivitamins, which contain herbs and other nutrients that can interfere with prescription medications, a heart formula consisting of the above vitamins, minerals, and nutrients will work with medications to treat heart disease and provide the nutrition that our hearts need.

Garlic supplements have a very long and successful history of preventing premature death from heart attacks. Garlic can also help lower high blood pressure and cholesterol, naturally and effectively. The best garlic supplements contain allicin, which is a compound that lowers harmfully high cholesterol levels. Since allicin is very stable when dry, a properly prepared garlic supplement preserves allicins health producing action until the garlic mixes with the fluids of the intestinal tract. A supplement prepared with enteric coating can also help prevent against garlic breath. In order for a garlic supplement to be the most effective, it must be made from fresh garlic, enterically coated, and provide a daily dose of at least 4,000 mcg allicin. By taking this once daily supplement that delivers 4,000 mcg of allicin, you can significantly and effectively lower your high blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Not all fish oil supplements are made the same, some can be harmful, but rest assured there are companies out there who supply fish oil supplements which are naturally loaded with Omega-3 fatty acids and certified free of harmful contaminants and heavy metals. This Omega-3 is a powerful nutrient that is known to prevent heart disease and protect the heart. Research has proven that Omega-3 can reduce the risk of arrhythmias, lower the levels of triglycerides, slow atherosclerosis, and keep blood pressure levels low. With just 600-1800 mg of fish oil, you can get all of the above heart disease prevention. However, you must make sure the fish oil supplement that you take is free from contaminants and is guaranteed fresh. The manufacturer of the fish oil supplement should be able to provide documentation of purity in their product. The supplement should contain no detectable dioxin, which is a widely used toxic preservative, DDT (a toxic insecticide), PCBs, or heavy metals such as mercury or lead. Before you buy any fish oil supplement, ask the clerk if you can open the bottle and smell the contents. A fishy smelling fish oil supplement means it may contain heavy metals and could be rancid, which is not going to help your heart at all. It may actually hurt it.

CoQ10 is part of our energy producing system by working directly with our mitochondria in each cell. The mitochondria generate 95% of the energy that the body requires and are more abundant in places that require more energy. Because of this fact, the heart has a large number of mitochondria in its cells, each needing CoQ10 to help them produce the most energy that they can. Because CoQ10 levels can become dangerously depleted by medications for high cholesterol levels, it is important to take at least 100 mg - 400 mg of CoQ10 each day. Otherwise, the good that the medications are doing to lower cholesterol levels will be negated by the lack of CoQ10 levels. Even if you have already been diagnosed with Congestive Heart Failure (CHF), CoQ10 can still help you by slowing down the destruction that occurs. CoQ10 is also known for healing the heart muscles damaged by heart attacks.

There are some types of CoQ10 products that are better than others. The quality of manufacturing has a lot do with which CoQ10 product is best. Make sure to take a CoQ10 supplement that has been used in research conducted by a prestigious university, which the supplement will tell you right on its label. The main requirements for a good CoQ10 are: it must be easily absorbed during digestion, it must reach the mitochondria in the cell, it must be proven effective in studies, and it must be safe and free of impurities. Although CoQ10 is recommended for people with moderate or high risk factors of heart disease, people with low risk factors can take CoQ10 ever day to reduce their risk of cancer, prevent gum disease, and help certain nerve cells work more effectively. By following all of the above recommendations, you can help to keep your heart healthy and strong. All the supplements suggested in this article can be found at your local health food store or Internet health food store.

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