Anybody that has any skin sensitivity at all should stay far away from these products. Many reports have been published about the very irritating properties of these agents. Some soap has concentrations of up to 30% which are very irritating and dangerous. These chemicals cannot be metabolized by the liver so they twill build up in concentrations in the body and ultimately cause toxicity in many people.

Studies show that these agents penetrate into the eyes, brain, heart and liver. They are retained in body tissue. These studies also show evidence of preventing young children’s eyes from developing properly and contributing to cataract development in adults. The bottom line is that because of the penetrating power of these agents they are believed by many experts to be known carcinogens.

There are many body care lines on the market that do not use these chemicals, or if they do use them they use them in far smaller quantities. Yes, they often cost a little bit more and are sometimes harder to find, but isn’t your health and well being worth it? Or you can use the conventional products half the time and use the more expensive natural products the other half. This will at least cut your exposure to these toxins in half.

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The biggest negative I hear on valerian when it is used alone is that it taste bad and causes bad burps. I have experienced this myself and must admit that aspect of valerian I can do without. The development of this odor comes from the drying process when the herb undergoes a chemical decomposition which is actually what produces the active ingredient within the valerian called valerenic acid. I have found that when valerian is mixed into a formula with other natural sleep aids it dilutes the bad taste enough to make valerian very usable and not taste bad at all.

Whenever I recommend valerian I recommend a good potent extract of the active ingredient which is the valerenic acid. Look for formulas that contain extracts of 0.8% of valerenic acids. These are the strongest and most effective valerian formulas available. And if you are looking at an all inclusive natural sleep aid with valerian as one component make sure to find one that supplies the valerian in the pure extract form. This is often the way to determine if the sleeping aid is a strong formula or a weaker formula. If all or most of the herbal ingredients are specified as herbal extracts and list the percentage of active extract than you are probably looking at a good product.

From my experience when valerian is combined with other natural sleep aids it works much better than when it is taken by itself. Don’t get me wrong, many of my clients do respond well to valerian root by itself, but more likes it affects when it is combined with other ingredients in a nice synergistic natural sleep aid.

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Magnesium is a critical part of a healthy diet, and many of our over processed food these days have very little. You would not think so, but human magnesium deficiency is surprisingly common, with only 32% of people of the United States meeting the United States recommended daily allowance.  Low levels of magnesium in the body have been linked to the development of a number of chronic illnesses such as asthma, diabetes, and osteoporosis.

The foods that are the most abundant with magnesium are generally your green vegetables such as spinach and broccoli. Nuts, seeds, peas and beans are also high in magnesium. Whole grain breads are a good source, but when flour is refined to white when processed, the magnesium in the whole grain is removed. If your drinking water is “hard”, meaning high levels of minerals than it can also be a good magnesium source, but “soft” water is very low in all minerals.

I regularly recommend magnesium for my clients that are having any type of anxiety or stress, which seems like just about everyone these days. The nice thing about magnesium is it seems to have a calming influence on the body without making people feel totally zonked out and too tired to function. If you ever feel overwhelmed with life sometimes should definitely try magnesium supplementation.

Magnesium is also commonly used in conjunction with other natural sleep aids as an effective insomnia cure. For some people magnesium alone will do the trick to induce better sleep, but I have generally found that for better sleep it is most effective when combined with other natural supplements like melatonin, theanine, valerian root, passion flower and hops only to name a few. Because of its ability to relax the nerves and muscles it really can be an effective and safe way to help get a good night sleep.

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I was at a nutritional supplement seminar last week and all the guest speakers were ranting about all the toxins in our environment and how it was such a bleak picture for humanity. Then last night on Letterman I saw the man who is blowing the horn regarding the two Texas sized plastic garbage area that is out in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.

With so many people out there saying the sky is falling with concern about all the chemicals and toxins in our environment, I just want to remind people of one undisputable fact among all the environmental hysteria. The fact is that human life expectancy continues to go up year after year. In the year 1900 the average human life expectancy was around 50 years old and today it is almost 80 years old.

I am not saying the environment does not need to be protected and I am not saying that we should not be doing much better to keep out only planet clean. But fact are facts and the fact is that we keep living longer. If the world is really so toxic and dangerous than how can this be possible? I sometimes think people just like to have something to worry about.

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Jojoba goes on like any other pure oil, meaning it is oily. But the amazing thing is that within 5 minutes of putting it on it has almost entirely absorbed into your skin. This is because it is so similar to the oils in our skin that it very easily absorbs and nourishes.

It can be used as a base oils for adding with other oils. Some people may choose to add a little vitamin E oil, tea tree oil, or lavender oil for example.

People also use jojoba as a natural moisturizer and conditioner for hair. Because the oils in our hair are the same as the oils in our skin jojoba is an amazing nutrient for hair. You can just apply the oil directly to your hair for great hair repair.

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So what else can hair dyes do to you?  If you believe many of the scientific studies that have been done over the past 20 years, hair dyes may be carcinogenic.  Why?  Hair dyes are applied directly to the scalp, nearest the root.  This is where the blood supply is the richest in the entire human body.  It is also where the blood supply may carry any carcinogenic components right into the blood stream.

 What makes hair dyes harmful? In a word: chemicals. To achieve luscious shades of chestnut brown or mahogany, permanent hair dyes must contain both color and a developer. The developer actively lifts the outside covering (or "cuticle") of the hair, allowing easier access for the color to penetrate. Sounds simple--except that the developer contains a not-so-simple (or healthy) combination of peroxide and ammonia, which not only alters the molecular structure of hair and damage it, but may cause allergic reactions. While these chemicals are not carcinogenic, they can be very dangerous to those with chemical sensitivities. Permanent dyes also contain tiny but potentially harmful petrochemicals (like coal tar), which, like developer, penetrate the hair shaft to deposit color.

Now that I have scared you off hair color forever let me give you a great alternative to the vast majority of hair color products on the market. The product is called Naturtint, and it has significantly less chemicals and no ammonia. In a perfect world it is probably be not to use hair color at all, but if you need to use them give Naturtint a try.

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One softgel of Krill Oil supplies 90 milligrams of Omega 3 fatty acids. From my perspective that is almost worthless to take. What a joke. These companies making these claims should be ashamed of themselves.

Two softgels of a typical Omega 3 product contain 690 milligrams of Omega 3 fatty acids. So by just following the recommended dosage on the bottles you will be getting more than 7 times the Omega 3 by just continuing to use the good old fashioned fish oil.

The sad thing is that many usually reputable supplement companies are advertising this scam. Most notably is Schiff with its MegaRed product. What a bunch of junk that product is! Do your homework and don’t get fooled!

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Protein is the main nutrient that our bodies need to help preserve lean muscle tissue, and most people do not eat enough. Instead they overload on fats and carbohydrates. Of fats, carbohydrates or protein, protein is the one that will not make you fat. Instead protein will work to maintain and even rebuild lost muscle tissue and in turn help to speed up your metabolism.

How much protein should you consume daily? A good rule of thumb is 1 gram per every pound of bodyweight. So a small lady would consume around 100 grams a day, while a large man might consume 250 grams per day. To make it simple, instead of having one chicken breast and a huge heaping serving of rice, have two chicken breasts and a little portion of rice. Orient each meal of the day towards more protein and you will begin to see great improvements in your metabolism and overall health.

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In 90% of the cases prostate enlargement is benign and not cancerous. Saw palmetto berries are4 amazing effective for treating this annoying problem. Saw Palmetto is cheap and without side effects. Don’t let your doctor immediately try to get you on some prescription medication with potential side effects. Try Saw Palmetto for a month first.

I recommend a standardized extract. They usually come in little soft gel capsules. Natures Way makes a very effective and popular Saw Palmetto extract. If you are experiencing severe symptoms I would double up on you dosage for a few weeks until your symptoms diminish and then go down to a one a day maintenance dosage.

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Our doctors have the answer! They prescribe Viagra and Cialis as if they were candy, because they get huge kickbacks from the pharmaceutical companies. Why don’t the doctors want to treat the underlying cause of the problem? Because testosterone in what is a bio-identical hormone, it is naturally occurring and therefore not patentable. Without a patentable drug there is no money in it for the drug companies. So who’s best interest is your doctor looking out for?

I am 45 years old now and have been using 200mgs of testosterone each week for 3 years now. I honestly feel like I am in my 20’s again. My muscle mass is as good as it was in college, my sex drive has never been better, and my energy level is fantastic! And the best thing is I see no evidence of any decline in the years to come. How do you think these movie stars stay so young? Have you seen pictures of Stallone at 60? I have recommended this hormone replacement to many men I know with unbelievable results. This is the best anti-ageing program available for men.

Men, don’t sell you short. You can feel young again if you just do a little homework on this subject. If your own doctor is to hard headed to help you there are hormone replacement specialist online that can answer questions for you. You only have one life to live, it will be the best decision you ever made! YOU CAN FEEL GOOD AGAIN!

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