We shouldn’t take ‘old wives’ tales’ seriously, should we? Those so-called remedies that keep us clear of getting sick and cure us of ills? We should put our faith in science and evidence-based research when it comes to treatments, right? Well, in general, it’s probably a good idea to ignore hearsay and follow medical and scientific advice, yes, of course; but, having said that, there’s often no smoke without fire.

And the old wives’ tale that you should eat an orange or drink lots of orange juice when you feel the sniffles coming on… well, there’s a lot of truth in it. Why? Because oranges are packed full of Vitamin C and that very super-vitamin is fantastic for fighting colds and flu – and, beyond that, boosting your body’s immunity to bacteria and viruses. Great to know in these troubled times, surely; when we could all do with as strong an immune system as possible to fight the effects of infection.

Also referred to as ascorbic acid, Vitamin C’s a water-soluble nutrient that’s a proven antioxidant and, in part because of that fact, it plays many essential roles in the body, including supporting the immune system. But just how does it manage to do that?

How does Vitamin C boost immunity?

Let’s face it, there are a lot of people out there who believe they can supercharge their immunity – especially if they’re ill – by taking a hyper-dose of Vitamin C. In fact, a name no less prestigious as Linus Pauling, the Nobel Prize-winning chemist responsible for identifying DNA’s double helix, hailed super-doses of the super-vitamin for combating both minor and serious illnesses. So, why is taking Vitamin C such good news for your immune system and for getting over colds, flu and illnesses quicker than would otherwise be the case?

1. An awesome antioxidant

Evidence corroborates the widely held belief that Vitamin C, if taken regularly, is capable of reducing the length of time you suffer from a cold’s symptoms, by a day or even more. And this is because of its antioxidant abilities. But what does this actually mean?

Well, antioxidants can provide support to the immune system because they naturally protect the body’s cells from harmful free radicals. Plus, Vitamin C’s antioxidant abilities means it can also strengthen the immune system and guard the body from free radical damage. But it doesn’t work as an antioxidant on its own; in the body, it works hard to regenerate other significant antioxidants, including Vitamins A and E, while it happily combines with the latter to deliver a double-vitamin-pronged antioxidant defence.

Although, in terms of taking vitamin C just as a cold or flu begins to develop, in order to lessen the symptoms and stop the illness in its tracks, research results mostly suggest that daily supplementation (pre-illness, if you will) is a better bet.

2. An excellent protector of cells

When harmful bacteria and viruses find their way into the body, Vitamin C again steps up to the plate by enhancing production of white blood cells; the very cells that play such a critical role in the immune system. Moreover, the vitamin also proves it’s such an effective cell protector by helping the production of collagen (a critical component of bones, muscles, tendons, body tissues, blood vessels, skin and teeth.

And here’s another way this super-vitamin helps boost immunity – it’s collagen that forms and repairs connective tissues inside your digestive system to keep your gut healthy and strong and, of course, a healthy gut leads to a healthy immune system, given it’s in the gut where the microbiome (arguably the basis of the body’s immune defence) resides.

3. Aids the respiratory system

Evidence also points to Vitamin C being able to ease not just the severity of, but also the likelihood of, experiencing respiratory symptoms. Additionally, it appears that the more Vitamin C consumed, the more effective and efficient the body’s lungs function – not least when a person’s suffering from an illness affecting the respiratory system.

Vitamin C supplements

Now, here comes the catch with Vitamin C… unfortunately, on its own, the body doesn’t produce enough of this nutrient itself, which means you must get it from other sources. Obviously, the natural way to boost your Vitamin C levels is to seek out foods rich in it and add them to your diet; yet, as noted above, the fail-safe way to ensure your immunity benefits from a regular Vitamin C top-up is via supplementation. We stock an extensive range of naturally-derived Vitamin C supplements at The Finchley Clinic, including these popular examples:

Lipolife Liposomal Vitamin C SF Unflavoured (250ml) – offers an absorption rate eight times higher than standard oral Vitamin C supplements

Epigenar Liposomal Vitamin C (60 capsules)  – offers high bioavailability, an absorption rate of almost 100%

True Food Vitamin C (180 tablets) – a particularly gentle-on-the-stomach supplement; also contains citrus bioflavonoids, for additional immune support.

OK, so I’ll keep this super brief. The following offerings are for you to review (with an open mind please) and make up your own mind.

1. The truth about vaccines – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cHWeJ0f_o3A&t=6222s. I am surprised this video has not been banned, given that the similar full length film Vaxxed got banned almost everywhere, and is now more or less an underground movie.

2. Unreported informatio on COVID19. Del Bigree interviews family doctor, Dr Scott Jensen, then an unamed respiratory doctor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxuHUgtLdfk/. Again, I am surprised it hasn’t been banned for political reasons.

View the above and come to your own conclusions rather than allow me to tell you how to think.

My Suggestion: Immunity, Immunity, Immunity. (Better Than A Vaccination That Doesn’t Even Exist Yet).

The WHO policy of test, test, test is OK. But I believe that Immunity, Immunity, Immunity is a better mantra to adhere to. Here is my list of my favourite products for building immunity : 

1. Vitamin C – supports all aspects of immunity. 1gram (1000mg) 3 x per day may be considered a serious protection dosage, though even 1g is far better than nothing.

2. Vitamin D3 with K2 (you need BOTH nutrients for best results) – also supports all aspects of immunity. Amazingly, even Public Health England are recommending continuous use of Vitamin D supplements, albeit in rather feeble dosages. (Personally I think they should be called Public Illness England, as they know a lot about illness – far more than me, but for me they don’t seem to know that much about wellness).

3. Zinc  – supports immunity and helps prevent viral replication

4. Selenium – supports immunity and helps prevent viral replication

5. Colostrum – very nurturing and nourishing to the immune system. Regrettably though, not suitable for vegans.

6. Galangal Formula  – a multi herb formula consisting of Galangal, Oregano, Guarana, Korean ginseng, Thyme, Maca, Cayenne, Lemon balm. Designed to help maintain a virus free environment in the body.

7. Camu Formula – a mixture of Korean ginseng, Wheatgrass, Ginger, Brazilian ginseng, Licorice, Elderberry, Thyme, and Camu (the last of these ingredients by the way contains over 30 x more Vitamin C than oranges) . Formulated to give a big boost to the immune system.

** It is no coincidence that the above two products contain a couple of overlapping ingredients. Supporting immunity and preventing viremia are interlinked. As explained in previous newsletters regarding these two products “These formulae have been developed because we were dissatisfied with currently available products. Using our test system (Vega Biokinesiology), we find that single herbs “power score” (a measure of efficacy) 5-20, currently available herbal formulae power score 15-30, and our formulae power score 35-50. We therefore believe that our formulae are up to three times more effective than existing herbal formulae.”

8. Cat’s Claw Bark 120 Vegicaps or Samento 30ml – wonderful natural antimicrobials as covered by previous newsletters. Yes, I do generally favour polyherbal products as explained above, but this herb is special.

9. Last but not least – Oxygen Elements Max (for best results take a couple of hours away from Vitamin C Supplements). 7 drops 3 x per day for health / prevention as per the label. Consider 3-4 x this dosage if you get an infection  at least that’s what I take on the very rare occasion I get a cold, and it does the trick for me very quickly).

There is much more I would love to be able to tell you. Regretably EU regulations (yes they still apply in the UK) prevent me from being able to, and what I am writing here goes as far as I dare.

Be well, and next time I am determined to write my next newsletter on another subject before the current conversation gets tedious.

Mark G. Lester
Director – The Finchley Clinic Ltd

Unfortunately we exist in a world in which much of what we want to publish on the web site about what our products actually do is illegal. It comes primarily from EU regulations designed to “protect” the consumer, in other words the drug companies who campaigned for the regulations. (Remember George Orwell and the concept of “doublespeak”?).

The damage this has done to consumer choice (indirectly, since nobody is going to purchase something if they don’t know what it is or what it does), freedom of publication and public health has been horrendous. Even what I write in newsletters is on the border, but I have the genuine defence that  these are not “advertisements” but articles providing legitimate opinion, discussion, and in many cases simply repeat dispassionately deducted science published elsewhere.

So this brings me to Samento, our single best unknown natural antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal herb. Since we are not allowed to publish anything about the benefits of Samento, I am going to refer those who are interested to http://www.samento.com.ec/sciencelib/sammain.html where there are a massive range of articles on the almost endless benefits of this wonderful South American herb. This web site has nothing to do with me, and I don’t know who owns the domain. I’m just grateful it’s there so that others may learn what I was first told by my own mentor around 20 years ago. You’ll find there the article “SAMENTO USERS SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES” in which there is one testimonial (again I don’t know the person myself) stating ‘About three years ago (this person) started taking Samento, and he now takes 4 drops of the liquid Samento each day. His lungs are pain free, and he feels more energetic….”My lungs cleared up completely…I’ve been taking it for three years and haven’t had a cold (since).”‘

You’ll find another article entitled in which the writer (who’s first language is not English, hence the slightly strange phraseology) states “A deeply erroneous notion has been established in medical literature, of non-medical origin, that herbs are appropriate only for milder or chronic conditions and that serious medicine is accomplished with a scalpel and antibiotics, cortisone drugs, etc. Nothing could be more wrong than that and the proofs are countless, but undoubtedly the most impressive is the treatment of the influenza infection with Samento. There are dozens of patients in our therapeutical practice that recover from the flu – not symptomatically but definitively – within 2 days (48 hours). Conventional medicine does not dispose of any such treatment against influenza. Moreover, in our practice there hasn’t been a single patient who hasn’t managed to recover from the flu within 48 hours. In one case a 3-year-old child was cured just in 24 hours. The child’s temperature was 40^oC in the morning and after taking one well measured dose of Samento, that is to say in 4 hours, it returned to normal” – look for the article entitled “The Healing Range of Samento” to read it in full. 

I’ve obviously cherry picked a couple of examples here from an enormous library of information based on current concerns. On my own web site, the testimonials we have, and there aren’t that many (for the reasons explained largely above) are mostly focussed on candida  / fungal overgrowth and gut health than viremia, as that’s one of the main areas of concern which we deal with. But I think its a great all-round antimicrobial. Obviously there is a commercial element to this newsletter, as we do sell Samento here. Don’t take my word for it though, follow the link at the top of this newsletter, read the articles, decide for yourself.

Is Samento a cure for coronavirus?

There have been no clinical trials of Samento for COVID19 or as far as I am aware even specifically the family of viruses known as coronaviruses, or on RNA viruses which is the family of viruses that coronaviruses come from (which by the way include the common cold). So I really can’t make that claim. So the most I can say is firstly that it’s antiviral in general terms, secondly its an immune booster and thirdly it is considered to be a “master” herb (a herb which contributes all aspects of wellbeing). Once again you can see this for yourself if you visit the web site I mentioned at the start of this article.  You can increase the effect if you take it along with it’s sister product which is Banderol. Although Samento works splendidly by itself, there is evidence that the two together are more powerful still, as described in this article https://www.townsendletter.com/July2010/sapi0710.html which focusses on Lyme Disease, which is caused by a bacteria (not a virus).

Other antiviral herbs?

Our favourite wide spectrum antiviral is Galangal Formula – basically because I like polyherbal products i,e. products which don’t rely just on one single herb. However the following are also considered to have antiviral effects:

Cat’s Claw Bark 120 Vegicaps (this herb comes from the same family as Samento)
Barberry 30ml
Cumanda
Graviola 120 Vegicaps
Oregano Oil 30 capsules
Takuna 30ml
Pau d’Arco (Lapacho) Extract 120 Vegicaps

Again, it would not be ethical to claim that we have proof or knowledge that they will help with COVID19, and we cannot publish any reviews we receive from customers claiming that it helped or cured them with any specific virus. So regrettably there is no point in phoning us to ask “which herb will cure the coronavirus”. But in this newsletter I have shared as much I can that is compatible with basic integrity and probably the law. 

It’s been a month since I wrote my first article on Why I’m not too worried about the corona virus. Since then, things have got incredibly silly. Apparently so far this winter five thousand people have died from the flu and at the time of writing and 10 people have died from the corona virus in the UK. Yes, you heard that right!

Yet the government, the media and the narrative generally is one of absurd panic. Nowhere within this pandemonium has anyone bothered to mention that silly little thing called your immune system. Apparently none of us have got a hope in hell of evading the virus if they go within 100 meters or someone else who has it. Presumably this is because none of us have an immune system any more. It was there until now, but now that modern medicine has come along, it’s all disappeared, so we’re all going to die. We have to wait for some as yet uninvented poison to be injected into our bloodstream (known as a vaccination) to come along in order to miraculously protect us, so we can all go back to our ordinary lives, without lifting a finger to do anything that actually makes us healthier, and less vulnerable to microbial invasion in the first place.

Well, call me “Mr How-Come-Nobody-Else-Mentioned-Something-So-Damn-Obvious” if you like, but I think we do have an immune system and we can support it. When it’s strong, it will protect us. This is what we should be focussing on, not trying to avoid contact with a microscopic virus, which is virtually impossible to avoid indefinitely. So below is some good, solid advice for those who want to use a good, reasonably priced natural anti-viral and immune supportive / immune nourishing supplement, and the dosage I would suggest.

Flood Your Tissues With Oxygen!

In the article mentioned above, I spoke about the benefits of the liquid oxygen products for fighting viruses and for making our immune systems stronger. What I didn’t go into in that article is how much Oxylift or Oxygen Elements Max is needed in my non medical opinion to have a worthwhile anti-viral effect. With both of these very similar products, the dosage on the label suggests taking 7 drops 3 x per day. This dosage is fine for general health. But whenever I get a hint of a cold or flu (not that it happens very often, because of what I am already doing on an ongoing basis), I immediately go up to 20-30 drops 3-4 x per day, taken in water or juice (it’s too strong to take neat, so don’t try it!). This knocks the potential virus out almost immediately, so I find I only need to take this dosage for one to three days. Some people may need to do this for longer, but this does the trick in my case.

I don’t claim any one product is the be all and end all for everyone, and if you view the “Immune System” category of our web site you’ll notice we have a lot of products that help maintain robust immunity.  But although it may not work for everybody, this is what works for me, and it is my belief (based on my research and understanding of Oxygen Therapy), that it will help with protecting all of us against all viruses. If it works for me, there’s a pretty good chance it will work for you too. At the risk of repeating myself, below are the results of some tests carried out on Oxylift soon after it was launched, which the supplier was kind enough to share with me at the time, against a range of microbes that we would be best off not having in our bodies.

What else do I recommend for supporting immunity and preventing viremia from undermining my health?

I take Vitamin D3 with K2 most of the year, and Vitamin C (a couple of hours away from any oxygen products) and Antioxidant Supreme. The result is that I basically never seem to get colds, flu’s and other viruses any more (as a teenager and a young man I got them a lot!).

Vitamin C Immune Boost

Another way of getting an almost immediate anti-viral and immune building boost is with a Vitamin C IV (intravenous drip) at our sister company, Health Fusion Clinic, in Barnet, Hertfordshire. Visit the web site or call them for more information. If you search for any of the talks by Dr Thomas Levy, Dr Andrew Saul, and other integrated / open minded / not in the pay of the pharmaceuticals doctors on YouTube, you will see incontrovertible evidence of the anti-viral effects of Vitamin C. Vitamin C supplements are amazing too, but IV Vitamin C is the absolute gold standard.

Be well, and don’t panic! The human race is not about to be wiped out.

Mark Lester
Founder / Director / Overall Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd

It sells a lot of newspapers: fear. We’re all going to die! Run to the hills! Or if you’re already on a hill, run from the hills! If you’re halfway up or halfway down, just run!

Aside from the panic, here is the problem as I see it. Mainstream medicine has what I regard as an obsession with fighting disease. Unfortunately mainstream medicine is focussed on fighting disease and almost completely ignores the concept of promoting health. The result is that microbial challenges are much more serious than they otherwise need to be. I watched the Andrew Marr show this morning, on which the Chinese ambassador said that so far 2% of those diagnosed with the virus in China had died, and (if I remember correctly), half of those diagnosed had been “cured” and released (which is itself a pretty weird claim, since there is no medical treatment for the virus, which is why people are being isolated in the first place), and the rest were in quarantine.

So we know that 2% died, or put another way, 2% probably had a weak immune system and were susceptible to death from viral infection. But is this really so unusual? My grandfather for example died of a cold, which is also a virus. This was shortly before his 91^st birthday. The coroner wrote that the case of death was “old age”, which I think most people would agree was reasonable. But having lived a long and healthy life, I think its fair to say that the real cause of death was age related loss of immunity – not from the virus itself.

As for the immune system: I believe that if only they would immediately put those diagnosed with the corona virus on a high dosage of Vitamin C, which Dr Tomas Levy M.D. (author of the highly recommended book “Vitamin C and Infectious Diseases”) describes as “an absolute anti-viral” we’d be looking at a molehill, not a mountain. Whether one takes a good oral Vitamin C product like our best selling Tapioca Vitamin C, or for those who want absolute maximum absorption, Liposomal Vitamin C, or by the absolute medical gold standard, which is the direct IV (intravenous route) available at Health Fusion Clinic that alone would reduce the death rate to virtually zero. Linus Pauling, who won the Nobel Prize for Chemistry twice, but was then discredited by the establishment for daring to become interested in nutrition, biochemistry and health recommended taking 18g of Vitamin C per day as soon as you get the first signs of a cold or flu, and claimed it could usually be stopped dead in its tracks if you did this. Of course this isn’t going to happen, as mainstream medicine is not interested in building health, it’s dominated by a culture of fighting disease, and in a way that is financially supportive to some of the most powerful institutions in the world: big pharma. Call me Mr Cynical, but that’s my view.

Going back to the immune system: Those who are concerned could (and should) add selenium and zinc for extra measure for further certainty as these nutrients are both involved with preventing viral replication and those with immune system deficienices are notoriously low in these nutrients. Personally, if it were me, I’d take a robust dosage of Antioxidant Supreme which contains zinc and selenium together with all the other most fundamental nutrients needed to keep the immune system in a tip-top state.

It’s also interesting that these pandemics never seem to break out in July. It’s always in winter, and this is at least partly influenced by our low vitamin D levels (along with its sister nutrient K2) at this time of the year. So I’d recommend everyone to take our high strength Vitamin D3 with K2 tablet every day or Liposomal D3 / K2 for those who prefer a highly absorbable liquid, throughout the winter.

Finally, where it comes to anti-virals, I do have to mention the liquid oxygen products which we provide – Oxylift or the extremely similar Oxygen Elements Max, which is basic a rival brand product to Oxylift. From the small amount of research I have seen, conducted by Kappa Laboratories, in Miami Florida, these products also appear to be “absolute anti-microbials”. Here are the test results of Oxylift against 6 harmful micro-organisms over 14 days.

* Note: Please take Oxylift or Oxygen Elements Max at least two hours away from Vitamin C supplements for best results.

I’m not saying the above suggestions are the be all and end all, but the products above do provide a massive umbrella of protection for your immune system, and for your body to fight infection in a healthy and natural way. For a full range of products, please visit the Viral Management and Immune Health categories of the web site.

With Best Wishes

Mark Lester
Director / Owner / Clever Cloggs
The Finchley Clinic Ltd
www.thefinchleyclinic.com

Let’s face it, when it comes to the ‘alphabet soup’ of vitamins, it can be a little difficult telling all those vitamins apart. Of course, it’s a good idea to top up your intake of as many of them as possible – in their natural states, if you can. But, now and again, it’s also worth focusing on not just the obvious Vitamins A, B, C and D, but the less talked-about vitamins. For instance, are you getting enough Vitamin B12? Because if not, you really should be.

Each and every one of us needs our fair share of Vitamin B12. It’s necessary to maintain satisfactory energy levels, good brain function and support for the nervous system. In particular, though, if you have to take antibiotics with any regularity; if you often have sleeping issues; if you suffer from celiac disease; if you struggle with digesting gluten and absorbing nutrients; if you often take antacids; if you’re a pregnant woman; if you’re of advanced age; if you smoke; or if you’re a vegetarian or a vegan… if you’re any of those things, you’re advised in particular to make sure your body’s B12 levels are maintained. Basically then, when it comes down to it, everybody needs B12.

What does B12 do?

So, in more detail, here’s exactly why Vitamin B12 is so crucial for the human body’s wellbeing:

• Energy booster – B12 naturally boosts energy because it helps stimulate the body’s adrenal glands, ensuring support for metabolism via production of red blood cells
• Improves melatonin release – by supporting how and when the body releases melatonin, B12 helps achieve good sleep, as well as reinforcing other critical functions in the body, such as those in and related to the nervous system
• Supports brain health – maintaining high levels of B12 should help ensure healthy brain function, a balanced mental state and a good mindset; in fact, research has suggested that B12 deficiency could pave the way to brain shrinkage
• Increases production of red blood cells – by boosting red blood cell levels, B12 supports total wellbeing, simply because the more red blood cells you have, the more oxygen can be efficiently transported to all the cells and tissues in the body where it’s needed
• May help avoid megaloblastic anaemia – a blood-related condition, megaloblastic anaemia causes fatigue in its sufferers, due to red blood cells not developing as they should and, thus, the body not being able to transport oxygen properly and effectively.

It ought to be pointed out, too, that, although increasing your body’s B12 levels has not been found to cure sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease, there does – according to preliminary reports – appear to be a link between B12 deficiency and the debilitating disease.

 The benefits of B12 supplementation

Now, as already noted, the ideal way for us human beings to consume Vitamin B12 is through our diet, but doing or getting things that are ideal for us is, of course, not always easy. Sometimes, sadly, it’s not even possible. Indeed, research has proved that for as many as 30 percent of all adults over the age of 50, it’s not possible for them to obtain – or, specifically speaking, absorb – B12 via food or drink alone.

The answer? For these people – and for many of whom, for one reason or another, have to live everyday with dietary restrictions – the best bet of getting the B12 they need is through naturally-derived, reliable and well-regarded supplementation. And a good example of such a supplement is VeganSafe B12, available through us at The Finchley Clinic. Why? Well, not only because – yes – it’s entirely suitable for vegans and vegetarians, but also because it contains the two bioavailable, coenzyme forms of B12, methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin.

What’s the big deal about this? Well, as the European Food Safety Authority has acknowledged, combining adenosylcobalamin and methylcobalamin ensures the best and safest, naturally-occurring supplement of B12; the body is able to recognise, metabolise and put to use these two B12 forms quickly.

To be clear, Vitamin B12 occurs in four different forms; not just the naturally-occurring methylcobalamin and adenosylcobalamin, but also hydroxocobalamin and cyanocobalamin. To its credit, hydroxocobalamin is also a natural form of B12; yet, the body isn’t able to use its benefits as quickly as the core ingredients of VeganSafe B12. Conversely, the final form of B12, cyanocobalamin, we advise to avoid at all costs.

This is because it’s not naturally-occurring in the least, being a synthetic form of B12 that often serves as an ingredient in low-end supplements, as well as in fortified food. Even worse, it comprises a cyanide molecule that the body is forced to metabolise in order to get any limited goodness from it at all.

VeganSafe B12 – the benefits rundown

So, just to underline the fact; we highly recommend VeganSafe B12 as a great source for topping up your body’s B12 levels because this supplement can:

• be absorbed throughout the body easily, requiring no conversion in your liver
• be consumed by vegans and vegetarians (it’s also GMO- and gluten-free)
• nutritionally aid the body’s nervous system, adrenal system and cardiovascular function, as well as help boost energy
• aid the body in increasing red blood cell production and support cell growth/ replication and DNA production
• help sufferers of poor sleep achieve a healthier sleep-wake cycle
• delight taste buds thanks to being a delicious liquid-based supplement – no need for injections!

Antioxidants. What’s the big deal? The likelihood is you’ve heard of them and consumed a fair number of them in your food and drink over the years, but do you know what they actually are, do you believe they’re as good for you as you’ve been told and – most importantly of all – are they genuinely as good for you as all that?

Antioxidants – what are they are?

Let’s start at the beginning. Antioxidants pop up in many different kinds of foods and beverages. Superfoods – foodstuffs containing plentiful health-giving properties – are rife with them; as are red wine and chocolate, believe it or not. Even some skincare products are sold on the back of the fact their ingredients include antioxidants; not surprising as the clever molecules are said to help slow down the ageing process, as well as potentially help fight illnesses and diseases.

Generally speaking, a broad spectrum of different molecules is covered by the term ‘antioxidants’; they’re basically molecules that, once inside the body, protect other non-antioxidant, but important molecules from the process that’s oxidation.

What’s so crucial about this? Well, left to the damage that oxidation would wreak upon them, these molecules wouldn’t be able to carry out the critical processes they need to in the millions of cells contained in the human body… if it weren’t for the intervention of antioxidants.

Oxidation – the lowdown

Simply put, oxidation is a chemical reaction that sees the tiny, but critical particles that are electrons transferred from one molecule to another – usually the molecule that’s seeking the extra electron is a free radical, a molecule with one or more unpaired electrons, which makes it highly unstable. So, this oxidation process inevitably ensures the structure, performance and efficacy of molecules in the human body, irrevocably change.

Now, it’s fair to say that oxidation isn’t always bad news when it occurs in the body. Indeed, when glucose (food) is oxidised in the body’s cells by oxygen (via air from our lungs), it produces not just carbon dioxide as a side-product but, critically, energy and water; thus, providing all-important fuel for the cells and, in turn, the body.

Still, there’s no question that, too often, the oxidation process can cause great harm in the body’s cells – which is where antioxidants come in. How is it they prove so beneficial when oxidation happens? Because they effectively prevent the process taking place – donating one of their electrons to a chaos-causing free radical, as they do, and stabilising the molecule so it doesn’t ‘steal’ an electron from another all-important but non-antioxidant molecule.

For their part, free radicals don’t just pop up out of nowhere; some do occur naturally in the human body. Although, you may be wondering why the body creates such potentially harmful molecules for itself? Well, the fact is the number of free radicals present in the body can dramatically increase due to certain lifestyle choices and environmental factors – smoking and alcohol consumption, pollution, poor diet and stress all tend to see free radical volumes spiral upwards; so much so, they can overwhelm the body’s capacity to deal with them all and, inevitably, require a boost in its antioxidant volumes.

All antioxidants aren’t equal

And yet, like it or not, it’s not as simple as merely that. More antioxidants in the body should be good news, sure; but it depends on the ‘quality’ of the antioxidants, make no mistake. Because, unfortunately, too often the types of antioxidants you might look to consume via food or drink to boost your antioxidant levels will be synthetic versions of the naturally-occurring ‘real thing’ and won’t do your body anything like as much good; if at all.

To be clear, some antioxidants are naturally created in the body, while other natural and very beneficial antioxidants can be gained by eating healthy foods (specific fruits and vegetables, eggs, grains and nuts, for instance). Conversely, synthetic antioxidants are added to other foods as either preservatives or to falsely convince the buyer that their presence will ensure eating the particular food is just as good for them as eating something rich in natural antioxidants.

Antioxidant supplements

The trick then is recognising which foods – or, indeed, supplements; if you wish to try the supplement route – are rich in natural antioxidants. And the answer, in terms of food, is to put your trust in natural foods (see the list above) – when it comes to supplements, though, it can be a little less clear.

What you ought to do is to seek out a supplement that makes clear its ingredients only contains naturally-occurring antioxidants; don’t take any chances here. Such supplements are definitely armed to help you in your fight against free radicals, but you’ve got to be sure they’re genuinely reliable antioxidant supplements.

For example, here are three supplements renowned for their antioxidant prowess, available through us at The Finchley Clinic:

Cell Fuzion – an advanced, natural antioxidant formula designed to protect and energise mitochondrial function and protect against DNA damage

Liposomal Glutathione – a primary detoxifier for the body and a potent antioxidant in a highly absorbable European manufactured liposome

Megahydrate Powder – one daily dose of this naturally-derived antioxidant has more antioxidant power than hundreds of glasses of fresh vegetable and fruit juices and other foods rich in antioxidants, all to prevent free radical damage.

MSM + Silver Water Drops, Commonly Used for Healthy Eyes and Ears.

Just a quick note to let everyone know that MSM + Silver Water Drops, which we previously sold as MSM Water is now back in stock. We’ve changed supplier, and the new one is both less expensive and a better product, as it contains the additional ingredients N-Acetyl-L-Carnosine (which you could write an entire book on for its antioxidant and anti-aging properties), and Colloidal Zinc (10ppm).

More information on MSM + Silver Water Drops For Eye Health

The optical tissue normally allows fluids to flow through the membrane wall, which acts like a filter, supplying nutrition and cleaning out particles, keeping your eye clear so your vision is good. When the membranes become tough like leather, fluids are trapped, and particles start to build up. If the build up continues, it will seem as if you are looking through frosted glass. Our eyes should also be flexible, so the muscles can change the eye´s contour and focus. When the eye membranes and muscles become tough, the eye cannot focus properly and vision becomes blurry.

When treating irritated eyes, most eye drops and medications deaden the nerves and cover the pain, but the problem is not solved and the discomfort returns. We in turn buy more eye drops to relieve the discomfort. MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is natural sulphur that resides in the body. MSM eye drops can help to soften the membranes, allowing fluids to pass through the optical tissues. When our optical membranes become permeable, nutrients are able to penetrate through the optical tissues and provide nutrients needed for the body to heal itself.

The second main ingredient is Colloidal Silver which is a natural non toxic antimicrobial. Biomedical research has shown that Colloidal Silver can help combat bacteria, virus or fungal infections. Also resistant strains fail to develop when using silver as a treatment.

MSM+Silver Water Drops placed in the eye may help to soften tough, leathery tissue, equalize pressure, repair damaged membranes, clear up red spots and broken blood vessels and help remove floaters and other eye particles. For legal reasons, we urgent all customers to discuss its usage with their doctor prior to applying this product to their eyes.

MSM + Silver Water Drops For Ear Health

MSM + Silver Water Drops may also be used in the ear to help break down wax for easy removal. It may also be helpful for ear infections, but for legal reasons, we urge all customers to discuss its usage with their doctor prior to using it in the ears.

Suggested Usage

1 drop applied to the area of concern every 2-4 hours until relief is obtained, following discussion with your doctor.

MSM For skin health

MSM + Silver Water Drops was developed for external usage mostly for the ears and eyes. For skin problems we can also recommend MSM Lotion which is very sootthing, and can be helpful for things like ezcema, as well as beautifying the skin generally.

MSM For Pain and Inflammation

For MSM products designed to be used internally for arthritis, inflammation, pain and so on please view the MSM category of the web site. There is also a book which you can purchase (not from from us though), which is highly recommended entitled “MSM, The Natural Solution for Pain”.

The human body operates as a well-oiled machine; most of the time. Unfortunately, now and again, things don’t always run quite as they ought to and our bodies could do with some help – whether that’s a bit of a tune-up or a resetting. Or both.

A part of the body that’s crucially important – and quite remarkable – is the gastrointestinal tract, often loosely referred to as ‘the gut’. It encompasses the organs that digest and detoxify all the food and drink we consume and, from that, excretes the waste we don’t need (whose presence in the body would otherwise make us ill and harm us, in the short- and long-term). This ensures nutrients in our food and drink that do us good can be used around the body to build and keep healthy muscle, bone, the brain and other critical body tissues.

And, of course, it shouldn’t be forgotten that the gut’s also where the basis of the body’s immune system’s to be found. Indeed, the six-feet-long colon, a u-shaped section of the intestines, is where much of the gut’s bacteria resides – not just toxins and ‘bad bacteria’, but also so-called ‘good bacteria’/ probiotics, the presence of which is critical for keeping the body’s immune system working effectively.

Do you need a gut cleanse?

Sometimes, though, and often for a combination of different reasons, the gut can become overwhelmed with toxins absorbed from our food and drink – and the gut’s ‘good bacteria’ becomes outnumbered. When this occurs, obviously help is needed. An excellent answer is a gut cleanse; or, if you rather, a colon cleanse, as it’s also called. In fact, experts suggest that cleansing the gut should be a regular activity, as opposed to relied on as a quick-fix every now and then. This is because the gut can benefit greatly from decent care and maintenance.

Doing it for the first time, though, a gut cleanse boasts an extra incentive over and above a much-needed clear-out of gunk – it presents an excellent opportunity to begin new, healthier dietary and lifestyle habits. All of which should aid the long-term aim that is maintaining levels of beneficial probiotic bacteria and smoother digestion – and all-round fitter and healthier living.

The three stages of a cleanse

So, what does a colon cleanse entail? Well, the first step is, for several days, eradicating all toxin-filled foods from your diet, the likes of dairy, gluten-rich foodstuffs and meat. Instead, replace them with foods that are much more agreeable to your gastro-intestinal system – fruits are ideal.

The next step is the cleanse itself, which involves flushing your system clean of all unnecessary waste, toxins and, then, this is followed by the final step, topping up or, indeed, building back up your gut’s natural need for beneficial organisms – ‘good bacteria’/ probiotics.

Signs you might need to cleanse your gut

Is something in your gut off-balance? If so, your body more than likely will send you a signal via a symptom of some kind – this is, after all, how the body tries to naturally communicate with us when something’s amiss. In which case then, you might want to consider a gut cleanse if you find yourself experiencing one – or definitely more than one – of the following symptoms:

• Bad sleep hygiene
• Body aches
• Constipation
• Headaches
• Low energy
• Mental fog
• Poor appetite

Colon cleanse benefits

So, in more detail then, here’s a rundown of what can a colon cleanse can do for you:

• Aid emotional balance – gut inflammation tends to increase any anxiety and stress you may be feeling and, of course, the former naturally can happen due to bad diet; a colon cleanse can ease and help cease gut swelling, aiding emotional balance
• Steer your immune system in the right direction – detoxing your gut of harmful toxins helps it heal itself and so can play a critical role in improving your immune system, while topping up your ‘good bacteria’ count via consuming probiotics is the icing on the cake
• Keep constipation at bay – Doing away with processed foods in your diet, such as certain meats and sugar, will reduce the compacted waste in your gut and, in turn, reduce the constipation you feel, from time to time; a colon cleanse doesn’t just ensure you do this, but sees you focus instead on consuming water and fibre-rich foods, further aiding the flushing out of your system
• Help fight obesity – research proves that gut flora (‘good bacteria’/ probiotics) can help lower obesity rates, so giving your gut flora a helping hand via a colon cleanse can only be good news if you want to fight the flab
• Boost brain health – research has found that a number of probiotics can positively influence brain activity, so in the final stage of your colon cleanse activity when you refuel – or, if you prefer, re-tool – your gut microbiota, be sure to seek out brain-health-friendly probiotics, if you can
• Increase absorption of nutrients – insufficient absorption of the all-important nutrients from your food into your gut due to ill-health can leave you at risk of developing gut-related illnesses and conditions; the likes of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), malabsorption syndrome, leaky gut and Crohn’s disease. Granted, this is something of a worst-case scenario, but regular colon cleansing can help your body steer clear of poor gut health, for sure.

Colon cleansing supplementation

Now, if you’ve read this far, you’ll have learned all about the ins and outs of colon cleansing, as well as read advice on the three stages you might want to follow, but you may remain a little daunted by pulling together all that’s necessary to start your first cleanse and, subsequently, daunted at the prospect of launching yourself into it. That’s understandable. Yet, we’ve more to share with you here because, at The Finchley Clinic, we can offer you an all-ready gathered-together kit of products, to get you off and underway with your cleanse.

The Global Health Center (GHC) Colon Cleanse kit, then, comprises the extremely powerful and well-reviewed supplements Oxy-Powder (an oxygen-based colon cleanser) and Latero Flora (a hugely beneficial strain of ‘good bacteria’), to cleanse your small intestine, large intestine and the colon of any toxins residing in them, as well as impacted faecal matter.

And the combination of these supplements is specifically designed to flush out and neutralise toxins in your gastro-intestinal tract and help restore its all-important probiotic levels, in order to lead to healthy digestion, improved well-being and boosted immunity. Good luck – and happy cleansing!