Detox Supplements: Vitamin D by Paul A. Stitt and Jerry M. Galas

Is It The Fountain of Youth?

Vitamin D: Is It The Fountain of Youth?513vBoraPXL._SL160_ Detox Supplements: Vitamin D by Paul A. Stitt and Jerry M. Galas

This first-of-a-kind book explores the possibilities that vitamin D has to offer.  Readers will learn how to see the effects of vitamin D first-hand as it aids in the prevention of diseases and numerous other health conditions.  This book also studies the way in which vitamin D has been neglected by the medical field.  It then provides a simple plan for a healthier lifestyle, detailing the multitude of discoveries that support vitamin D’s ability to help you lead a better, more nutritionally sound life.

About the Author

Paul A. Stitt is a biochemist.  He is a renowned writer and speaker on nutrition and food science.

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Detox Supplements: Down Syndrome and Vitamin Therapy by Kent MacLeod

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This book is an absolute necessity for parents and doctors alike.  It explains:

  • How and why antibiotics can cause harm to your child
  • Safety issues surrounding vaccinations
  • Reasons that children with Downs Syndrome should not undergo anesthesia unless absolutely necessary
  • The connection between Down Syndrome and Alzheimer’s Disease
  • Why a certain drug known to be a life-saver could be deadly to Down Syndrome children
  • Five ways to help your child’s digestion
  • Common nutrient or dietary deficiencies that could cause your child’s health to deteriorate

About the Author

Kent MacLeod is a world-renowned authority on nutrition and its influence on children with Down Syndrome.  He lectures across North America and Europe on this and other developmental disorders, focusing primarily on nutritional supplementation and its benefits for those suffering from these conditions.

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Detox Supplements: Earl Mindell’s Supplement Bible by Carol Colman and Earl Mindell

Earl Mindell’s Supplement Bible51FYSKJSBVL._SL160_ Detox Supplements: Earl Mindells Supplement Bible by Carol Colman and Earl Mindell

Lots of natural alternatives to traditional medications have come onto the market lately.  Among them are natural fat blockers, hormones, and antidepressants.  But how do you know which ones are for you?

In this book, Earl Mindell guides you through the new and sometimes confusing world of natural supplements.  You will learn:

  • How to build muscle and exercise more efficiently using supplements
  • Get a natural lift with Saint John’s Wort and 5-HTP
  • Lose weight naturally
  • Improve your sex life
  • Improve your brain’s ability to function
  • Use supplements for natural hormone therapy

About the Author

Earl Mindell, R.Ph., Ph.D. is a best-selling author, pharmacist, and herbalist.  He also teaches nutrition at Pacific Western University.

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Finding Your Health Diet: Free Video

August 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

This clip discusses the answer to the question “What is the healthiest diet?”, saying that we know it’s a plant-based diet, but how much emphasis is on starches versus vegetables. Two medical giants, John McDougall MD and Joel Fuhrman MD, discuss and debate the question.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Intriguing discussion about what a healthy diet should really include.

Instructional Rating: 4

Some interesting theories and ideas about the role of starch and vegetables in the diet.

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Vegan Lifestyle Video: Finding Compassion

August 23rd, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

Rev. Heng Sure, PhD, talks about compassion, humanity, friends and family.He gives personal examples of examples of compassion that he has experienced in his own life, and describes the human experience and need for compassion using the principle of ubuntu: people become people through other people. He suggests taking this further, and applying it to all creatures through a vegan lifestyle.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting talk about veganism from the angle of compassion for living creatures.

Instructional Rating: 3

Some interesting ideas and theories worth exploring.

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Vegan Recipes Cooking Demo: Free Video

August 21st, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

This video provides cooking demos with Chef Tanya, raw chef Jennifer Cornbleet, Ann Esselstyn, Sabrina Nelson. They talk about the benefits of raw food diets. This is a 10-minute excerpt from the cooking demos portion of the Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2007. In this demo, raw vegan chef Jennifer Cornbleet presents an easy, tasty raw recipe, involving making a pasta substitute with zuccini and a sauce of tomatoes, red pepper, and sundried tomatoes.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting raw food cooking demonstration.

Instructional Rating: 5

Good raw food recipe well demonstrated and explained.

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Practical Meditation Free Video: How to

August 20th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

This video gives a history of meditation practices, East and West. including Christian meditation, such as the Jesus Prayer, Jewish Kabbalah forms of meditation, medical studies of meditation, and practical instructions from a variety of traditions, featuring the Buddhist methods of “stopping and contemplating,” which are the two branches of Chan/Zen meditation. Also includes meditating with vizualizations. This is a 10-minute excerpt from the talk given by Buddhist Rev. Heng Sure, PhD, at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2007.

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting talk by Rev. Heng Sure about practical meditation and its benefits.

Instructional Rating: 3

Useful information about meditation.

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Joel Fuhman Video: Nutrient Density & Your Health

August 20th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

Joel Fuhrman MD talks about diets that don’t work, and nutrient density as the key to healthy eating. He points out that portion-controlled diets don’t work, as they result in weight loss that is maintained for over 5 years in only 3 out of 100 cases. He advises seeking volume and nutrients first, and warns that animal proteins, sugar and caffeine all feed toxic hunger.

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting talk about the necessity of a diet rich in nutrients.

Instructional Rating: 4

Contains a lot of useful and educational information about nutrition and diets.

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Women’s Health Tips: Free Video

August 20th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

This clip shows Dr. Popper addressing women’s health issues. She points out that women not only are responsible for their own health, but often control diet and health issues for children and families. Her talk includes information about weight loss, osteoporosis, breast health, hormone replacement and how to reverse aging, explaining that these issues are all related to the same lifestyle habits. This clip is a 10-minute excerpt from Dr. Popper’s presentation at the Healthy Lifestyle Expo 2007.

Overall Rating (1-5): 3

Entertainment Rating: 3

Interesting talk by Pam Popper about issues surrounding women’s health.

Instructional Rating: 4

Contains good educational material on the topic of women’s health.

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Are Humans Naturally Vegetarians?

August 19th, 2008 | No Comments | Posted in Health Video Reviews

This 15 minute video is a collection of clips of experts in health, diet and nutrition from the 2007 Healthy Lifestyle Expo. They discuss, amongst other things, whether man is a carnivore, the use of drugs to treat illnesses, prevention rather than cure, childhood obesity and diabetes, polluted diets, and the role of the parents in providing a healthy diet.

Evidence that man is not a carnivore:

  • teeth not designed for tearing and ripping flesh
  • need to chew food, unlike carnivore aimals
  • saliva contains enzymes, unlike saliva of carnivore aimals

Overall Rating (1-5): 4

Entertainment Rating: 4

Interesting collection of clips on a variety of health-related topics.

Instructional Rating: 5

Some useful material on various health topics - wide-range of information here.

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