Monthly Archives: February 2018

Detoxification, Green Magma, Healthy Gut

The marvel that’s Green Magma: great for detoxification and gut health

It’s all too easy to take vitamins and minerals – in other words the nutrients we consume from healthy foods – for granted. Too often, they don’t seem fun, they don’t seem dynamic and the foods from which they derive don’t seem the exciting, tastiest options come lunch or dinnertime. Taste is subjective, though, of course (and many highly nutritious foods – exotic fruits and delicious vegetables – are, generally speaking, very tasty, indeed), but what’s objective is the importance of nutrients. And what they do for our bodies.

Indeed, it’s all too easy to take this for granted; it’s all too easy, for instance, to take for granted the fact that critical nutrients play a much-needed role in detoxifying the effects of harmful micro-organisms in our bodies. Too often we don’t find that exciting, yet for the good of our health, maybe more of us should. After all, there are nutrient-packed supplements on the market that are highly impressive in the good they can do us thanks to their detoxification capabilities.

 

Green Magma ingredients and nutrients

And one such supplement is Green Magma. Derived from barley grass, it was originally developed by the Japanese scientist Yoshihide Hagiwara, who brought together and encapsulated into this single supplement the many nutrients and phytochemicals of barley grass to boost the body’s energy levels, increase its resistance to disease and improve the health of its skin, nails and hair.

More specifically, this fat-free dietary supplement comprises a trio of main ingredients – barley juice powder, maltodextrin (from tapioca) and brown rice; which means it’s a rich source of the likes of Vitamins A, C and K, folic acid, potassium and chlorophyll, as well as amino acids and enzymes.

So much for what Green Magma contains, but how are these ingredients actually captured from their natural source and Green Magma supplements manufactured? Well, it all comes down to a process of ‘juicing’ and spray-drying barley grass; thus, protecting its nutrients (once they’re fully in powder form) from deteriorating. Additionally, maltodextrin and brown rice are blended in with the supplement’s other crucial ingredients to add texture and prevent them all from falling victim to oxidation.

 

Green Magma benefits

So, in greater detail, here are some of the terrific benefits consumers of Green Magma can take advantage of by incorporating it to their everyday diet:

  • Detoxification – environmental pollutants and other toxins can easily and quickly be consumed by and absorbed into the body in the course of everyday life; the more toxic your insides become due to these chemicals the less impact your immune responses will make and the less successfully will cell division be completed, but possessing so many antioxidant properties (thanks to all its nutrients), Green Magma can help your body to fight back

 

  • A rich mix – it could be that Green Magma offers the vast majority of all the nutrients your body needs; indeed, even in single servings, it possesses greater amounts of calcium, magnesium and Vitamins, A, B1, B2, B3, B6 and C than many types of vegetables, while it’s such an effective antioxidant because it also naturally comprises a whole host of chemicals with dynamic antioxidant properties, including alpha-carotene, beta carotene, catalase, selenium, superoxide dismutase, 2-0-glycosylisovitexin and Vitamins C and E

 

  • Chlorophyll – the chemical that ensures vegetables (and, come to that, many plants in general) appear green, chlorophyll has a history throughout civilisation of being relied on for ensuring blood remains healthy, but in Green Magma (unsurprising perhaps, as it’s a key ingredient in this supplement), it primarily operates as a natural and potent detoxifier

 

  • Cardiovascular function – according to a relatively recent study published in peer-review journal ‘Diabetes and Metabolism’, barley grass supplements (including Green Magma then) may well promote ordinary, good cardiovascular function.

 

Green Magma supplements

Now, it is true that, yes, the dietary supplement market is awash with several different products purporting to contain barley grass – and, thus, they claim to offer its so many beneficial attributes – yet, it’s only actually Green Magma that comprises the active, young barley grass plant that’s so potent. To wit, the following Green Magma products are all available through The Finchley Clinic – and at present they’re at special offer prices too…!

Green Magma (300g) – regular supplementation with Green Magma may improve digestion, increase energy and aid detoxification; manufactured using patented processing methods.

Green Magma (150g) – a less copious version of the green barley juice-derived supplement; for best absorption, mix one teaspoon of Green Magma powder into a glass of water or non-acidic fruit juice (approximately 160ml) 1-2 times per day, then drink the solution 20 minutes before or two hours after a meal.

Green Magma (250 tablets) – the supplement in tablet form; users are advised to take six tablets with water 20 minutes before a meal, twice daily.

 

Daily Vita Plus, Multivitamins & Minerals, True Food All Man, True Food Wise Woman

The real deal: why you should always buy natural, not synthetic, vitamins

If there’s anything that’s vital to the normal functioning and good health of our bodies then it’s undoubtedly vitamins. As is widely known, we gain many of the vitamins we need via our daily diet or the likes of sunshine (that is, from external sources). And, in some cases, of course we consume them in the form of tablets, capsules or liquids – often over the counter or, increasingly nowadays, from online sellers. Indeed, a sign of just how important these specific chemicals are to our bodies is what happens when we’re deficient in them; in short, vitamin deficiency can result in a wide range of hazardous issues and conditions –from anorexia to obesity, depression to fatigue and even digestive and blood disorders to organ malfunction. Basically; very bad news.

So much for why we all need vitamins, but which vitamins should we be consuming? Now, when we ask this question, we’re not talking about Vitamin A or Vitamin B or Vitamin C or so on (we should all be getting a good spread of the ‘alphabet’ vitamins); we mean instead the make-up of these vitamins. How the vitamins are prepared for us in consumable form.

This question comes into play especially if you rely on the likes of supplements, tablets and capsules for your vitamin intake, in addition to gaining them from your natural diet (perhaps you feel you struggle to get all the vitamins you ought to receive from your diet alone?). The point is the issue that arises here is the fact not all vitamins are not created equal, like it or not. That’s to say, too many you tend to consume in this format are synthetic and far from wholly, genuinely good for you. Yes, really.

 

Natural vs synthetic vitamins

Synthetic vitamins are simply those manufactured synthetically and aren’t derived straight from natural resources. What’s the big deal, you may ask? After all, science can work wonders nowadays and, in any case, haven’t synthetic vitamins been around a long time? Yes, they have, but that doesn’t mean they’re not a definite second best and could, in fact, do your body harm instead of good. The fact is, chemically produced in a lab, as they are, synthetic vitamins are crafted to mimic their genuine, natural counterparts – those that are derived directly from plant material that actually contain the vitamin(s) you’re seeking. Hence natural vitamins actually contain vitamins; very technically speaking, synthetic vitamins don’t.

In scientific terms then, most synthetic vitamins don’t contain the transporters and co-factors you get in natural vitamins, as the former have been ‘isolated’ in order to be mass-produced. Indeed, the US-based Organic Consumers Association recognises the fact synthetic versions aren’t the ‘real deal’ to such an extent that, as they’re isolated vitamins, it simply won’t class them the same way and claims they oughtn’t to be used in the same way as natural vitamins1.

Unlike their isolated, distant cousins then, natural vitamins tend to come complete with other vitamins, as well as minerals and enzymes (especially when you consume them as ‘normally’ as possible from food) which aids the body to metabolise them properly and be ready to use them without confusion and trouble – because this is exactly the way in which it expects to consume vitamins. Conversely, synthetic vitamins often can’t be used by the body right away (thus, wasting time while you expect these vitamins to be doing you good) because the body has to wait to build up or receive minerals to help metabolise them or, possibly worse, use minerals pre-existing in your body to do this, thus potentially helping you develop mineral deficiencies.

Frankly, the simple truth is that synthetic vitamins contain chemicals that, blended and created in a laboratory, were never really meant to be consumed by humans. That’s right; by taking too many synthetic vitamins you could be poisoning yourself. A good example of this is with synthetic fat-soluble vitamins (like Vitamins A, D, E and K). Why? Because, by their nature, they deliver a higher, more concentrated helping of a particular vitamin than is the case when you consume it in its healthy natural form, ensuring then that a good proportion of it’s liable to sit and build up in the body’s fatty tissue and inevitably cause toxicity. Not good.

 

How to spot synthetic vitamins

Fair dos, when you’re in a shop or buying online, it’s far from always easy to discern whether you’re properly buying ‘natural’ or not – and this is certainly true when it comes to vitamins. So, to avoid purchasing vitamins in their synthetic forms, try to steer clear of the following:

  • Aminobenzoic acid (PABA or para-aminobenzoic acid)
  • Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
  • Calcium D-pantothenate (Pantothenic acid)
  • Choline chloride/ choline bitartrate (Choline)
  • Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
  • dl-alpha tocopherol/ dl-alpha tocopherol acetate/ succinate (Vitamin E)
  • Irradiated ergosteral/ calciferol (Vitamin D)
  • Pteroylglutamic acid (Folic acid)
  • Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
  • Retinyl palmitate (Vitamin A)
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
  • Thiamine mononitrate/ Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1)

 

Also try to avoid:

  • Carnauba wax
  • Magnesium stearate (or stearic acid)
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
  • Titanium dioxide (it’s carcinogenic!)

 

Natural multivitamin supplements

So, evidently, naturally derived vitamins are the way to go. But what if, as mentioned briefly above, you feel you’re not getting all the health-giving vitamins, minerals and nutrients from your usual diet (for whatever reason; perhaps because of allergies or complications you have with certain foods)? Well, help is at hand with naturally-derived vitamin supplements. Yes, there certainly are some – indeed, many – of them on the market; you just need to look for them. Indeed, every vitamin supplement we sell here at The Finchley Clinic is naturally-sourced, you can be sure of that. Speaking of which, the following three multivitamin supplements are all good examples:

Daily Vita Plus – Lemon (Vegetarian) – Great for general health, provides a full range of vitamins (A, B5, B6, B9, B12, C, E, biotin, choline biatrate inositol, niacin, riboflavin and thiamin); note that vitamins in liquid form (like this supplement) are much easier to swallow and absorb into the body than tablets or capsules.

True Food All Man (180 capsules) – a complete, thoroughly food-based multivitamin and multi-nutrient formulation for men of all ages, which provides daily support for those leading busy 21st Century lives.

True Food Wise Woman (180 capsules) – the female-focused version of ‘All Man’, this supplement also provides a complete spectrum of food-based essential vitamins and minerals for high bioavailability.

 

Reference:

  1. Clement B. ‘Nutri-Con: The Truth About Vitamins & Supplements’. The Vitamin Myth Exposed. 2005 December 31.
Antioxidants, MegaHydrate, MegaHydrate Powder

MegaHydrate: the mega antioxidant supplement

Over the past few decades it’s been drilled into us just how important it is to make sure we’re hydrated. Now, we tend to think this means making sure we don’t feel thirsty and have enough water in our bodies to sate a potential lack of H2O. But you probably weren’t aware of the importance of making sure the individual cells of your body are properly hydrated, were you? This is where MegaHydrate comes in.

An excellent and, therefore, popular supplement, MegaHydrate boasts one of the highest antioxidant potentials on the planet. It was created specifically to boost cellular hydration by reducing the surface tension of water within the body, which really means hydrating the cells in the body. The science behind enables a more efficient elimination of toxins and metabolic by-products on a very specific level within the cells – as well as a boost in the delivery of nutrients to the cells.

In fact, MegaHydrate (which is not only available at The Finchley Clinic but, at present, on special offer through us) is claimed to be more than one hundred times more potent than many plant-based antioxidant sources – including the likes of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, green tea extract, and grape seed extract. How so? Well, containing as it does silica hydride, MegaHydrate has something of a secret weapon, for that appears to be the only antioxidant compound that doesn’t transform into a pro-oxidant after donating its electrons, instead combining with other hydrogen atoms to form a harmless gas or with oxygen and hydrogen to form water.

 

Brilliant benefits

So much for the science, but what about MegaHydrate’s benefits? What specifically does it do for your body…?

  • Boosts negatively-charged hydrogen ions – as a super-concentrated source of these ions, MegaHydrate has a very low oxidation reduction potential (ORP). A low ORP means that the antioxidant is extremely likely to donate electrons and act as a more potent free-radical quencher.

 

  • Could slow ageing – because of its hydration capacities, MegaHydrate may increase moisture in all body parts, giving us a more youthful, vital appearance. This also means that the hair, skin and fingernails may seem more lustrous and shiny.

 

  • Drives up absorption of hydrating elements – MegaHydrate was developed to offer the same benefits as the waters found in high elevation regions of the world. In some elevated areas of places such as Pakistan, Ecuador and Germany, people seem to live longer and with a better quality of life well into 100 years of age. This is because of the water structure of the frozen glacier water of these regions of the world. MegaHydrate mimics these waters in both its structure and health effects. This form of water does not have to work to be absorbed by our cells, but enters into them easily, allowing quicker hydration and nutrient uptake. Good things move into our cells easier, and toxicants also move out easier.

 

  • Counteracts caffeine and alcohol – We may be unaware of it, but caffeine overload can lead to anxiety, insomnia, dehydration, stress, dizziness and headaches. MegaHydrate can help counteract the negative consequences associated with excessive caffeine and alcohol intake.

 

  • Improves negatively-charged ion levels – negative ions have been shown to boost our sense of well-being and overall health. Hydrogen ions are key to the body’s energy balance. Without enough hydrogen ions from the plants and water we take in, the cells cannot effectively counteract the creation of free radicals in the body, leading to cellular damage and potentially shorter cell life.

 

  • Promotes the ‘zeta potential’ – through its principle ingredient, silica hydride, MegaHydrate augments what scientists call “zeta potential” in our blood cells. This compound boosts the charge, as well as stability and space between the blood cells. With more zeta potential, we get more surface area for blood cells. More surface area in these cells allows more room for toxicants such as bacteria, fungus, viruses and pollutants to be expelled. Cleansing waters can reach our cells better due to the increased surface potentials. Studies confirm this heightened zeta response in cells upon taking MegaHydrate.

 

  • Improves total antioxidant levels – studies show that one serving provides more antioxidant content than many of the popular superfoods: including wheat grass, green tea, leafy greens and other vegetable and fruit juices. Heightened antioxidant activity may be a key factor in promoting a multitude of health benefits such as longevity, better memory, better energy levels, improved sight and hearing and reduced chances for chronic disease development.

 

  • Delivers oxygen – the negative hydrogen atoms in MegaHydrate push cells apart, instead of drawing them together. This spaciousness increases fluidity in the lymph system and pulls more oxygen into cells. It also has been found to aid the liver in toxin removal.

 

MegaHydrate – something of an anti-ageing pill, it’s a supplement that’s undoubtedly one of the most powerful antioxidant supplements available anywhere in the world, thanks to being as much as 800 percent more effective than other known products or foods; an amazing remedy for anti-ageing and boosting energy levels throughout the body.

MegaHydrate (Powder) – the same great supplement as the standard above version, only in powder- not, capsule-form; indeed, for those requiring a higher dosage, Megahydrate powder works out much better value for money than the capsules.

Aloe Fuzion, Aloe Gold Natural, Banderol, Immune health

Help your body protect you: how to boost your immune system

The immune system’s a wonderful thing – it’s your body’s very own built-in protection system. It fights the good fight against a plethora of harmful organisms and toxic chemicals that you consume thanks to the food you eat, the water you drink and the air you breathe in. And yet, to do this to its maximum potential, to keep your body as safe as it can, it needs you to properly support it so it can function to its optimum level. How? Well, the following are all ways in which you’d be wise to invest time and effort to aid your immune system:

    • Eating healthily – some foods steal energy and destroy your immune system. Foods to avoid include processed foods and those with unnatural chemicals like added flavourings, refined sugars, and neurotoxins like MSG. Avoid soda, which is one of the top five foods that destroy your immune system. Instead, look for organic fruits and vegetables that are rich in antioxidants, B vitamins and vitamins A, C, and D. Some excellent choices are blueberries, garlic, kale, broccoli, spinach, lemons, eggplant, pomegranate, and avocado. For fruits and vegetables, it’s important to buy organic. If organic isn’t available, give your fruits and veggies a good scrub to eliminate removable residue. Raw, vegan foods are ideal, but if you do choose a vegan lifestyle, make sure to include extra B12 in your diet.

 

  • Getting exercise – yes, that’s right; exercise is one of the best methods to boost immune system vitality. It improves your overall health, increases oxygen intake and lung capacity, and gets your metabolism going. On top of that, it promotes a healthy heart and good circulation. Find the best exercise routine for your lifestyle; keep in mind that consistency is a must.

 

  • Stress management – stress does more than make you anxious or angry, it aggravates your immune system and increases inflammation. Look for ways to reduce stress at home and at work. One way to avoid stress is by not holding onto problems. Get it out, talk to someone who will listen. Meditation is another great way to manage stress and can help you reach mind and body harmony and mental discipline.

 

  • Nutritional support – even natural foods do not provide all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients we need. Over-farming, fertilizers, and pesticides have drained much of the nutrient content from the land. As organic farming picks up, nutrients will return, but it will take time. But, even before the soil was depleted of nutrients, alternative health practitioners recognized that people needed herbs and tonics to supplement their diet and support their health and immune system, especially as they aged. Here are a few of the best.

 

  • Echinacea – traditional medicines have used Echinacea for centuries and research indicates it supports a healthy immune response and helps fight off colds and flu.

 

  • Oregano oil – a study by the Georgetown University Medical Center reported oregano oil was great for fighting off harmful organisms.

 

  • Ginseng – this adaptogen helps the body respond to stress and keeps your immune system functioning normally.

 

  • Lemon – high in vitamin C, lemon is one of the most potent fruits you can take to fight illness. Many people recommend taking the juice of one half lemon in a cup of warm water every morning to encourage good health.

 

  • Garlic – studies show people who eat garlic regularly have fewer colds than those who don’t.

 

  • Probiotics – friendly bacteria, aka probiotics, help keep harmful organisms from taking hold. Studies suggest two of the best strains are Lactobacillus helveticus and Bifidobacterium bifidum.

 

Alternative ways to help the immune system

In recent years, researchers have taken special interest in aloe vera. Studies show some aloe species contain two powerful substances that help the immune system – acemannan and aloctin A. The active components in aloe vera fight harmful organisms and have antioxidant effects that protect cells from damage. Aloe Fuzion – a high-quality immunity boost supplement, as well as the other following products, is available through The Finchley Clinic:

Aloe Fuzion – a highly concentrated formula that contains the most bio-available, certified-organic aloe with the highest amount of acemannan made today. Acemannan is the active ingredient that supports the immune system, soothes irritation, and encourages a healthy gut environment. Aloe Fuzion is aloin free and does not act as a harsh laxative, unlike many whole leaf aloe products.

Aloe Gold Natural – rich in sulphur and 200 other nutrients, it helps to maintain healthy digestion, provides important nutrients to the cells lining the gut and helps maintain healthy skin and immune function.

Banderol – this supplement may not just help support the immune system but can also be used for candida management and microbial defence; also used by people with Lyme disease and the co-infections associated with it.

Men’s health, Prostrex

Men’s health matters: diet and supplement tips for good prostate health

Sadly, it’s a common problem; too many men aren’t proactive in taking care of their health, not least when it comes to their prostates. A compound tubuloalveolar exocrine gland that’s part of the male reproductive system, its specific role is to secrete a milky white fluid into semen, which seems like a simple enough job, but of course, the prostate gland is notoriously associated with poor male health, especially cancer (indeed, in developed countries it’s estimated that as much as three percent of elderly men die from prostate cancer every year).

Fair dos then, it’s imperative that men look after their bodies – especially their prostates (checking in the region regularly for any abnormalities is essential) – and this is often recommended in the form of good, regular exercise. Additionally, though, diet comes into play here. For instance, did you know that consuming a number of different herbs can aid male-specific health; in particular, prostate health, vitality and sex drive? The following are all good examples then of prostate health foods:

 

  • Pine Bark – relied on as a natural therapy by civilisations from different eras and it’s no surprise too, as recently it’s been discovered pine bark not only supports prostate health1, but more specifically, may promote ‘desirable sexual response’ and accentuate both quantity and quality of sperm2

 

  • Pumpkin seed – particularly rich in prostate health-supporting minerals like iron, potassium and zinc, pumpkin seeds (thanks too to their antioxidant qualities) are, thus, great for the prostate; indeed, a study suggests that pumpkin seed extract may help urine to flow normally among men suffering with enlarged prostates3

 

  • Pygeum bark – to aid normal, painless urination, it’s important to try and return an enlarged prostate to its normal size, something (according to several studies) chemical compounds found in pygeum bark may well be able to help with4

 

  • Saw Palmetto – it’s believed that Native American societies relied on this herb to specifically benefit their urinary and reproductive health, which makes sense because research suggests it could inhibit enzymes in the body from nefariously acting to enlarge the prostate5 and it may contribute to ensuring testosterone levels remain balanced and normal

 

  • Smartweed – a terrific source of antioxidants (in order to protect all parts of the body from free radicals)6; research also suggests that smartweed supports good prostate health and soothes tissues to help decrease their swelling7

 

  • Stinging nettle – for children, stinging nettles are potentially painful plants to be avoided, yet their many nutritional benefits have long been understood to be of significant value, not least for prostate glands and urinary tracts8; indeed, chemicals in nettles can prove useful in discouraging testosterone to transform into the androgen hormone dihydrotestosterone, which contributes to prostate enlargement

 

  • Turmeric – popular with millions of people for its high volume of antioxidants (great for fighting the activity of harmful free radicals in cells); research also suggests turmeric may aid urinary health in those with a history of prostate issues9.

 

Prostate health supplements

So, be in no doubt about it, the prostate gland is like any other part of the male body; it requires consideration, attention and care to maintain its normal functioning and good health. As noted then, whether via consumption of the likes of the above herbs or any prostate-favouring nutritious foods, the most natural way to go about this is through a sustainable, sensible, balanced diet.

However, a bit of help from a reliable, easy-to-access source never goes amiss either and – to that end – you may well find the following naturally-occurring supplements (both available from The Finchley Clinic) are fine ways to get the nutritional value necessary to support and protect your prostate that your everyday diet presently lacks:

Prostrex – a blend of premium herbs (many of those mentioned above) to assist your body in regulating proper prostate balance; thus, helping men of all ages launch and maintain a natural, targeted approach to prostate and urinary tract health.

Saw Palmetto Complex – a synergistic mix of ingredients that aims to support healthy functioning of the prostate and urinary tract; comprising saw palmetto, as well as beta sitosterol, celery seed, l-alanine, l-glycine, lycopene, selenium, zinc and Vitamins A and B6.

 

References:

  1. Neuwirt H., Arias M. C. and Puhr M. ‘Oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPC) exert anti-proliferative and pro­apoptotic effects on prostate cancer cell s’. Prostate. 2008 Nov 1; 68 (15): 1647­ 54. doi: 10.1002/pros.20829.
  2. Ledda A., Belcaro G. and Cesarone M. R. ‘Investigation of a complex plant extract for mild to moderate erectile dysfunction in a randomized, double-­blind, placebo-­controlled, parallel-­arm study’. BJU Int. 2010 Oct; 106 (7): 1030­3. doi: 10.1111/j.1464­410X.2010.09213.x.
  3. Hong H., Kim C. S. and Maeng S. ‘Effects of pumpkin seed oil and saw palmetto oil in Korean men with symptomatic benign prostatic hyperplasia’. Nutr Res Pract. 2009 Winter; 3 (4): 323-7. doi: 10.4162/nrp.2009.3.4.323. Epub 2009 Dec 31.
  4. Wilt T., Ishani A. et al. ‘Pygeum africanum for benign prostatic hyperplasia’. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2002; (1): CD001044. PMID: 11869585.
  5. Pais P. ‘Potency of a novel saw palmetto ethanol extract, SPET-085, for inhibition of 5alpha-reductase II’. Adv Ther. 2010 Aug; 27 (8): 555-63. doi:10.1007/s12325-010-0041-6. Epub 2010 Jul 10.
  6. Yang X., Wang B. C., Zhang X., Yang S. P., Li W., Tang Q. and Singh G. K. ‘Simultaneous determination of nine flavonoids in Polygonum hydropiper L. samples using nanomagnetic powder three-phase hollow fibre-based liquid-phase microextraction combined with ultrahigh performance liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry’. J Pharm Biomed Anal. 2011 Jan 25; 54 (2): 311-6. doi: 10.1016/j.jpba.2010.08.026. Epub 2010 Sep 28.
  7. Yang Y., Yu T., Jang H. J., Byeon S. E., Song S. Y., Lee B. H., Rhee M. H., Kim T. W., Lee J., Hong S. and Cho J. Y. ‘In vitro and in vivo anti-inflammatory activities of Polygonum hydropiper methanol extract’. J Ethnopharmacol. 2012 Jan 31; 139 (2): 616-25. doi: 10.1016/j.jep.2011.12.003. Epub 2011 Dec 13.
  8. Tanagho E. R. and Mcaninch J. E. Smith’s general urology. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2008.
  9. Hejazi J., Rastmanesh R., Taleban F. A., Molana S. H. and Ehtejab G. ‘A Pilot Clinical Trial of Radioprotective Effects of Curcumin Supplementation in Patients with Prostate Cancer’. J Cancer Sci Ther 5: 320­324. doi: 10.4172/1948-5956.1000222.
Floratrex, Immune health, Probiotics

Floratrex: the ultimate probiotic solution?

How much do you know about your body’s intestinal tract – otherwise known as the gut? Are you aware, for instance, it’s naturally home to thousands of micro-organisms? So much so that, taken together, all these microscopic, living entities are referred to as the gut flora (or the gut microbiome)? Well, now you do – and it’s in your interest to be aware that it’s important for not just your intestinal health, but your overall body’s health that this gut flora (mostly made up of bacteria) achieves and retains a balance between ‘good bacteria’ and ‘bad bacteria’ – or, of course, that that mixture of bacteria is weighted in the favour of the ‘good’.

 

Powerful probiotics

Otherwise known as probiotics, these ‘good bacteria’ don’t just reside in the intestines, colon and stomach, but also the mouth, oesophagus and the naval cavity, which ensures they account for more than three pounds in weight (equal to the weight of your brain) in your body. Or, at least, they should do. You see, unlike ‘bad bacteria’, which can cause all sorts of problems throughout the body, probiotics can do all sorts of good, primarily because they absorb so many nutrients and play a pivotal role in converting them into energy for the body – the likes of calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, potassium and zinc, to name just a handful of them. No wonder your body needs as many of them as possible then.

More specifically, academic studies have, in recent years, underlined the importance of probiotics to general health. For instance, a 2007 study conducted at Duke University in the United States discovered that probiotics are generated by the appendix to contribute to the fight against harmful organisms in the body, while research conducted in 2004 found that colic among infants was reduced among those who consumed them. Plus, it’s believed that around 90 percent of autistic people may experience probiotic imbalance and another recent study recorded that probiotics, owing to their effect on neurotransmitters, may even be relied on by the brain to help control emotions and mood1.

 

Fantastic Floratrex

Increasing the number of probiotics in your intestinal system and throughout your body then is of undoubted importance. The most natural way to go about this, of course, is through a sensible, balanced, healthy diet, rich in foods that are packed full of probiotics. However, it’s only fair to say that for some people, ensuring they get enough of (the right) yoghurts, kefir, kombucha, sauerkraut and dark chocolate isn’t particularly easy. Which is precisely why there’s a good number of probiotic supplements on the market – and one of the very best, not least because it’s so comprehensive, is Floratrex.

Boasting 50 billion colony forming units (CFUs; the unit that measures the viable number of fungal or bacteria cells per sample), Floratrex terrifically contributes to populating the digestive track with a vast blend of probiotics, as well as prebiotics (the food ingredients that actively induce the growth of beneficial bacteria). Developed by Dr Edward Group of the Global Healing Center, it’s a supplement that seeks to deliver customers a dynamic and large selection of good bacteria strains (as many as 23 separate ones) together in an all-in-one, full-spectrum, digestive and intestinal health probiotic formula – and it’s entirely suitable for vegetarians and vegans too. For all those reasons then, we’re only too happy to stock it at The Finchley Clinic and recognise the great supplement it is for all those looking to improve their gut flora.

 

What Floratrex can do for you

So, in a little more detail, the following are five excellent reasons why you should consider taking Floratrex:

  • Digestive support – the digestive system operates, machine-like, in a complex way, it’s aim being to convert the nutrients from the food you eat into energy for the body; probiotics plays a critical role in this process because they promote nutrient absorption, which means then, that a probiotic-packed supplement like Floratrex can be of substantial help in making sure your body develops the energy it needs and becomes and remains as healthy as possible

 

  • Improves immunity – believe it or not, that intangible-sounding entity in your body that’s the immune system majoritively resides in your gut (possibly more than 70 percent of it, in fact); this means that the intestinal tract is effectively the front-line of everyone’s immune system and, to that end, it’s probiotic levels have to be topped up to keep it in good shape

 

  • Promotes gut balance – as noted, full as it is with both ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria, the gut requires as much help as it can get in ensuring the two kinds of bacteria are balanced out to keep hazardous micro-organisms at bay; Floratrex is tops, indeed, at replenishing the probiotics your gut needs for this

 

  • Magnificent mix – quite simply, one of the most advanced and comprehensive gut health supplements you’ll find anywhere, Floratrex is packed full of goodness for your gut; thanks to (yes) it’s 23 separate, hugely beneficial bacterial strains

 

In summary

Finally then, just to be clear, purchasing and regularly consuming Floratrex will enable and ensure:

  • The intestinal microbiome is boosted with 23 of the most beneficial probiotic strains

 

  • the optimisation and balancing of your intestinal flora

 

  • the aiding of nutrient absorption and synthesis of B Vitamins

 

  • the promotion of normalised digestion and the processing of hard-to-digest foods

 

  • immune system cells in the intestinal tract can be properly supported

 

  • bowel regularity is encouraged and maintained

 

  • further population of the gut flora without the need to turn to dairy, gluten, soy or wheat through an entirely vegan-friendly formula delivered via easy-to-swallow capsules.

 

Reference:

  1. Bravo J. A., Forsythe P., Chew M. V., Escaravage E., Savignac H. M., Dinan T. G., Bienenstock J. and Cryan J. F. ‘Ingestion of Lactobacillus strain regulates emotional behavior and central GABA receptor expression in a mouse via the vagus nerve’. PNAS. 2011 September. 108 (38) 16050-16055. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1102999108.

 

MegaHydrate, MegaHydrate Powder

MegaHydrate: boosting hydration and eradicating free radicals from your cells

You’ve no doubt heard of the importance of making sure your body’s rich in antioxidants (via eating highly healthy foods or taking specific supplements), given their ability to combat and eradicate the hugely harmful toxins known as ‘free radicals’ from the body. But among all the ways to ensure you get a high concentration of antioxidants, what’s the actual best way to go about it?

Well, have you ever heard of MegaHydrate? This naturally-derived, non-synthetic supplement is specifically manufactured to be one of the most effective antioxidant sources on the planet – which means it’s likely to help deliver a variety of significant health benefits.

And what makes MegaHydrate so potent is that it’s more than 100 times as powerful and, thus, effective at eliminating free radicals than simple plant-derived antioxidants like the Vitamins C and E and grape seed and green tea extracts (although, of course, MegaHydrate is a naturally-derived and non-synthetic supplement itself).

Indeed, the people behind the supplement put, to a large extent, MegaHydrate’s impressiveness down to two things. First, it’s a highly-concentrated source of negatively-charged hydrogen ions, ensuring its oxidation reduction potential (ORP) is low, which means it’s pretty much guaranteed to donate electrons within the body’s cells, thus, enhancing the fight against free radicals.

And, second, there’s the fact MegaHydrate contains the chemical silica hydride; the manufacturers claim this is the only antioxidant compound in existence that doesn’t seek to become a pro-oxidant following the donating of its electrons as it does its all-important work. Instead, it merges with other hydrogen-based atoms to create a gas that’s totally harmless or with hydrogen and oxygen atoms to simply produce water. As such, in no way could it be said to contribute to oxidisation in cells, following completion of its antioxidation work; all in all, then, ensuring it’s a highly effective antioxidant.

 

MegaHydrate benefits

In more detail then, for those who purchase and use MegaHydrate regularly, it can afford them the following health benefits:

  • May help slow down ageing – owing to its advanced hydration properties, the supplement’s likely to increase moisture throughout the body, resulting in a healthier, more youthful appearance on the outside; not least for skin, hair and fingernails

 

  • Enables faster hydration in cells – the waters in streams, rivers and lakes located in high elevated areas around the globe, such as Ecuador, Pakistan and the Alpine region of Europe, are famed for their health benefits, the thinking being that these benefits are due to the specific structure of frozen glacier water; as such, MegaHydrate is specifically manufactured to mimic this water structure and reap its benefits because this ‘type’ of water doesn’t need to be absorbed into cells but seamlessly enters them, which enables rapid hydration, faster uptake of nutrients and quicker eradication of toxins in the cells

 

  • Boosts hydration among low water drinkers – as people age they tend to drink less water because they naturally lose the desire to do so as much; however, as ageing adults replace drinking water with tea, coffee, soda and energy drinks, they’re actually ensuring they became less hydrated and may encounter negative effects, something that MegaHydrate can obviously help redress

 

  • Increases oxygen content in cells – instead of driving cells together, MegaHydrate’s make-up of negative atoms pushes them apart, enabling more fluidity in the lymph system that results in more oxygen filling the body’s cells; this too has been noted to be able to help the liver in eradicating toxins

 

  • Combating the effects of caffeine and alcohol – the always popular tea and coffee are full of caffeine, yet this chemical’s a stimulant and liable not just to contribute to dehydration, but also bring on headaches and dizziness, as well as insomnia, anxiety and stress (in worst-case scenarios); MegaHydrate’s effective, though, in combating the effects that can be caused by high consumption of both caffeine and alcohol

 

  • Drives up zeta potential in cells – MegaHydrate’s singular among supplements in that it’s so effective in boosting the charge and stability within cells, as well as the space between blood cells (what’s called ‘zeta potential’), the result of which is there’s more surface area for blood cells and for the goodness from the supplement’s hydrating water, as well as more space to aid the exclusion of harmful toxins like bacteria, fungi, pollutants and viruses

 

  • Increases antioxidant levels – so potent are Megahydrate’s antioxidant properties that it’s possibly even better in this respect than superfoods like fruit juices, green tea, leafy vegetables and wheat grass; don’t doubt it, the importance of antioxidants and their free-radical-combating activities are underlined by the fact experts have linked them to improved energy, memory, sight and hearing and reduced likelihood of developing chronic disease

 

  • Preservative for juices – finally, MegaHydrate can also be deployed as a preservative when keeping fresh fruit and vegetable juices in the fridge; adding a mere, single capsule of the supplement to any juice should maintain the latter’s nutritional goodness (or ‘redox potential’) for as long as a week.

 

MegaHydrate supplements

So, where can you get your eager hands on MegaHydrate? Why, through us at The Finchley Clinic, of course. Indeed, the following three versions of the supplement are currently all available at special offer prices:

MegaHydrate – as noted, this naturally-derived, dietary supplement offers profound anti-ageing and energy boosting properties and, as an antioxidant, is claimed to be 800% more effective than other products and foods.

MegaHydrate Powder – a powder form of the supplement, which is actually better value for money than the original, as each bottle contains 50g compared to the 18g per bottle the above version offers

Crystal Energy – a great supplement that’s intimately associated with MegaHydrate and ideal to take along with it; by adding Crystal Energy to the water you drink, it will ensure the water actually alkalises the body, thus augmenting the hydrating and antioxidising effects of MegaHydrate.