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In This Issue:
* Did You Know ...?
* Featured Topic: Avoid Toxic Overload and
Organ Failure with This
All-Natural Liver Saver
* A Word from Our Sponsor: How to Stop
High Blood Pressure
Before It Stops You ... Dead
Did You Know...
... that the world's most incredibly sweet, decadent
and satisfying food is actually good for you?
Once considered the "bad guy" in the world of food,
chocolate has turned into a national health-food
phenomenon. Read on to find out why and how
chocolate is considered the "No. 1 longevity food
in the world."
Chocolate is formed out of raw cacao seeds, the
product of a fruit grown on the cacao tree (theobroma
cacao). Cacao trees are exotic -- growing
naturally in the shade of tropical rainforests in
South America and the West Indies. According
to researchers, "The raw cacao bean is one of
nature's most fantastic superfoods due to its
mineral content and wide array of unique
properties."
No wonder experts like nutritionist David Wolfe, author
of Naked Chocolate, are extolling the
benefits of the world's most popular comfort food.
Its benefits are far-reaching:
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* Chocolate
is good for sufferers of asthma,
as it contains the anti-asthmatic
compounds theobromine and theyophilline.
* Cocoa, a component of chocolate,
contains flavonels, antioxidants that
increase blood flow to the brain.
* Cacao also contains high levels of
sulfur and magnesium, increasing your
focus and alertness.
* Chocolate can actually make you
happier, longer. That's
because cacao enhances the amount of
time the happiness-inducing compound
anandamide stays in your system.
* Chocolate decreases your anxiety
and stress levels. A clinical
trial demonstrated that dark chocolate
reduced the production of stress
hormones in as little as two weeks!
* Chocolate is good for your teeth; the
theobromine compound contained in
chocolate kills the bacteria that
cause cavities.
* Chocolate contains zinc, a key mineral
that contributes to the health of your
immune system, liver, pancreas and skin.
* Chocolate ensures your blood stays
healthy, as it contains the key mineral
copper.
* Chocolate is considered by many
nutritionists to be the best food for
your heart. A study conducted
by the German Institute of Human
Nutrition found that chocolate
consumption lowers the risk of
cardiovascular disease, in part due to
chocolate's ability to reduce blood
pressure.
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In addition, a 15-year study involving men ages 65 and
older, scientists studied the eating and exercising
habits of 470 men, tracking their chocolate intake
as well. Their results? "The men in the
group that consumed the least cocoa were
twice as likely to die from a heart attack than
those in the group that consumed the most cocoa."
Additionally, "Men in the study who consumed the
most cocoa were less likely to die of any
cause."
 Just
because chocolate is good for your health doesn't
mean you should indulge in the rich, calorific,
sugar-laden chocolates that are widely available.
Many commercial chocolate bars contain ingredients
such as refined sugar or unhealthy sweeteners, trans
fatty acids and artificial flavors. The key to
gaining the most benefit from the world's No. 1
longevity food is to choose chocolate that is ...
==> organic
==> dark (as
opposed to milk chocolate)
==> raw
==> stone-ground and/or
cold-processed
... with a minimum of additives that
can negate the health benefits.
Such chocolates are available at raw-food and
natural-food stores, as well as online chocolate
retailers like Sacred Chocolate.
Featured Topic:
Avoid Toxic Overload
and Organ Failure with This All-Natural Liver Saver
By Michael Cutler, M.D.
 The
key to overall health ... is your liver?
Absolutely. This amazing 4-pound organ --
located beneath your lower ribs and on the right
side of your stomach -- performs more than 500
bodily functions and chemical reactions each day
to keep you in tip top shape. In fact, your
liver: â†"â†"â†"
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Eliminates toxins ... Your liver
filters harmful toxins from foods ...
alcohol ... and medicines from nearly
100 gallons of blood every day.
Then it allows healthy nutrients to pass
to your cells.
* Breaks down fat ... Thanks to
your liver's ability to manufacture a
full quart of bile daily. Bile is
that yellowish-green fluid that breaks
down fat. Think of it as the soap
detergent you use to get rid of grease
from your dirty dishes.
* Regulates blood sugar levels
... Helps prevent unhealthy spikes and
dips that can throw your body out of
whack -- and trigger scores of health
problems.
* Keeps your hormones in balance
... Your liver produces more than 13,000
hormones and essential chemicals --
including testosterone, estrogen and
cholesterol -- for optimum body
function! Plus, it oversees the
function of an additional 50,000 enzymes
you need every day.
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However,
most people today do virtually nothing to
protect this all-essential, but often overused,
organ. You could be open to possible liver and
kidney damage if you are over 40 ...
regularly take over-the-counter medicines ...
use prescription drugs ... drink 2 or more
glasses of beer, wine or hard liquor each week
... or drink less than 6 to 8 glasses of
distilled or purified water each day.
Just look at the tremendous amount of harmful chemicals
we absorb that accumulate in our tissues when the
liver, digestive system and skin cannot eliminate
them:
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==> Crop
poisoning with pesticides and herbicides
==> 5,500 chemical food additives
==> Foods which are genetically
altered, refined, frozen, fried,
irradiated, hormone-filled,
etc.
==> Auto exhaust, lawn sprays, household
cleaning products,
cosmetics, etc.
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The main two organs of detoxification of these
chemicals are the intestinal tract and the liver.
The intestinal tract is the first line of defense
against harmful chemicals. When its lining
becomes easily permeable (leaky gut syndrome) then
harmful chemicals are allowed into the body.
The liver has two stages of detoxification of
chemicals: they become water-soluble and get
excreted via the kidney, or else they become inert
to go out with the bile via the intestines. It
is in the intestines where these toxic chemical
by-products or acid body wastes could get reabsorbed
via the intestines.
The body can deal with toxic chemicals in 3 general
ways: remove them from the body, bury the
toxins in body fat or deposit them in organ tissues.
Here is a list of symptoms that may correspond to organ
toxicity:
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* Poor
digestion
* Constipation
* Overweight
* Skin conditions/allergies
* Dark circles under eyes/puffiness
* Recurring headaches
* Food allergies
* Fluctuating blood sugar
* PMS
* Poor sleep
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One main nutrient shown to help improve your liver
function and flush toxins from your body is milk
thistle. This flowering plant, native to
Europe, Africa and the Middle East, may aid in
preventing and repairing the liver from toxic
chemical damage ... help lower your cholesterol
levels ... and reduce your insulin resistance.
In studies reported by the Agency for Healthcare
Research and Quality (AHRQ), milk thistle has been
associated with speeding up liver detoxification and
bile production. Plus, this all-natural plant
can aid in the treatment of liver conditions such as
hepatitis, cirrhosis and cholangitis (inflammation
of the bile ducts).
Some other excellent nutrients available to defend your
ailing liver include:
==> Soy Lecithin -- to remove excess fat and
cholesterol that can clog
your
liver
==> Turmeric Root -- helps remove toxins from
the liver and stimulates
bile production
==> Dandelion Root -- to gently filter toxins
from your liver and kidneys.
These healing nutrients are just some of the safe and
natural substances you can use to help clean,
improve and maintain peak liver performance.
Another important way to fight liver, kidney or
colon issues is with nutrition. I recommend
you consume whole, natural foods, with as
little uncooked vegetables as possible.
This is the secret that combats the whole
range of digestive issues.
Eat whole grains, eat your broccoli, spinach, leafy
vegetables raw, eat your fruits daily, and make sure
that you are not touching the fast foods or
microwavable kinds of food. Eat foods that
look like they came out of the garden, and let your
taste buds adapt to this better tasting lifestyle.
It takes time to get used to it, but the prevention
and positive medicinal effects on your digestive
system will show the benefits very quickly.
The fact is, your body is fighting a constant battle
when it comes to detoxification. Without
optimum liver, kidney and intestinal function you
could be open to developing life-threatening
conditions or find yourself at the mercy of donation
after organ failure. It's important to
seriously consider the outside food and nutrition
you put into your body, in order to reap the
benefits of an inner healthy detox and excretory
system.
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Michael Cutler, M.D., is a board-certified family
physician with more than 17 years of clinical
experience. He is a graduate of Brigham Young
University and Tulane Medical School. Dr.
Cutler's practice focuses on integrative solutions
to health problems, and behavioral and nutritional
medicine. For more information, visit
http://tinyurl.com/LiverKidneyCleanse2.
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