Focus on Amino Acids: Glutamine

There are dozens of different amino acids in the world, and around twenty that are used in the human body. They are vital in many bodily functions, and are sometimes prescribed in the hope that they will help patients lose weight, find increased energy, improve mental fatigue and better tolerate stress. Today we are looking at a common non-essential amino acid supplement in depth: glutamine.

The Basics

The scientific name for L-glutamine amino acid is (2S)-2,5-Diamino-5-oxopentanoic acid. Its molecular formula is C5H10N2O3, which translates to 5 atoms of carbon, 10 of hydrogen, 2 of nitrogen and 3 of oxygen. All those common substances put together play an important role in our body! It is the most abundant free amino acid in our body, and is founding healthy blood samples in concentrations of 500-900 micromol per liter.

Functions

Amino acids are all involved in the synthesis of different proteins within the body. The body makes its own glutamine -- the major source of this is the muscles. Around 90% of all the glutamine in the body comes from a person's muscle mass, which leads some to believe that if you have lower muscle mass, you may also be deficient in L-glutamine and require amino acid supplements. In addition to protein synthesis, L-glutamine:

• Is a source of cellular energy, as glucose is
• Produces ammonium in the kidneys to help regulate your body's acid-base balance
• Provides nitrogen in anabolic processes

When are glutamine amino acid supplements necessary?

If you suffer from a catabolic illness or injury, you may need to derive l-glutamine from your food or supplements -- your body may not be able to make enough on its own. 10-15 years of study have been performed on glutamine, and it is considered useful for treating burns, injuries, and helping with the side effects of cancer treatment.

Supplements and food sources

Supplements are one of the richest sources of L-glutamine, and unlike with some supplements, higher dosages do not seem to result in reduced effects. You can also supplement your L-glutamine intake by eating foods like:

• Beef, chicken and fish
• Milk and other dairy products
• Cabbage
• Beets
• Spinach
• Parsley
• Beans

Depression: Helping Yourself Through

Depression is a cruel disease. Other illnesses simply don’t rob you of your very motivation to get better the same way that depression does. You feel that nothing will ever change, so there is no point trying. One of the key things to understand is that depression can be caused by simple imbalances in your hormones and the nutrients within your body … while it makes life at large seem idiotic and pointless, your life isn’t usually the cause of your depression. If drugs only make you feel worse (as they do for many depression patients) and you're undergoing natural treatment of depression, today we are looking at some strategies to help make this period of your life nothing but a memory.

Early treatment

This is critical … while we hear this about many illnesses, it is especially true in depression. When you think or feel a certain way, neuronal pathways in the brain are activated. The longer they stay activated, or the more repetitively they are activated, the easier it becomes for signalling to work on that pathway in future. If you fail to get help early, you are literally teaching yourself to be depressed. If you know what the doctor is going to say and you don’t like it, there are plenty of natural treatments for depression that you can try.

Nutritional Supplements

When you are depressed, you don’t necessarily eat right -- and this only contributes to the cycle. Break it with effective nutritional support for depression.

Do something you love

Depression takes all the color out of activities, I know… I've been there too! But it is essential when you are feeling depressed to do things that you like doing, that once inspired you and energized you. This is a key step in the natural treatment of depression.

Set realistic goals

Understand that you are ill -- although it might not have been caused by a virus, the way your body reacts is not completely under your control when you are depressed. If you can’t do the ironing AND make dinner, don't stress. Don’t be afraid to ask for help if you need it -- that's what loved ones are there for.

Avoid alcohol and drugs

The term "self-medicating" is very much a misnomer with depression. Alcohol frequently makes the problem worse -- when you are hung over the next day, it often triggers a massive bout.

Exercise

Exercise is one of the most potent natural treatments of depression -- it is both preventive and cure. Make sure it is an activity you like -- take an mp3 player walking, go swimming and enjoy the calm and quiet underwater, or find a nice outdoor spot for some individual yoga.

Why Your Adrenal Glands Could be the Cause of Your Weight and Mood Problems

Okay, I'd just like to qualify the above statement a little. Your adrenal glands aren't actually tiny villains sitting above your kidneys, plotting to make your life hard! However, when we expose our adrenal glands to constant stress (from our environment), adrenal fatigue can result. If you've tired the poor little guys out, you are probably experiencing poor concentration, low moods, low tolerance to noise and stressful situations, and often difficult to shift excess weight. We explain the process of adrenal fatigue, and look at alternative health products and lifestyles to cure it.

What do the adrenal glands do?

The outer layer of the adrenal glands produces cortisol. The center of the gland produces adrenaline.

These hormones help our body go into a fight-or-flight state when faced with a stressful event. However, this state takes precedence over all other metabolic functions -- basically, if your stress hormones are constantly kicked in, they prevent the rest of your body from working properly.

Events that affect your adrenals

The stressful events that trigger the adrenal response (and overtake all your other functions) are prevalent in modern life. This is why there have been plenty of alternative health products developed to compensate! These events can include:

• Death of a loved one
• Relationship troubles
• Work stresses
• Financial trouble
• Reliance on stimulants like caffeine and sugar
• Skipping meals
• Illness and infection

The functions these events impair

We mentioned that other metabolic processes are shunted to the side when stress occurs. These processes can be things like:

• Normal healing
• Bone growth
• Hormone production, including melatonin, serotonin, dopamine, thyroid hormone, etc
• Digestion
• Mental function -- electrical transmission in the brain
• Immune function

DHEA - Where alternative health products come in

DHEA is the antidote to cortisol, if you will. It is the hormone that helps us calm down after something stressful occurs. When cortisol is produced in large amounts, consistently over time, we lose the ability to make normal levels of DHEA. Taking an alternative health product containing DHEA can help you overcome low mood and energy levels, decreased sex drive, anxiety, weight that can’t be shifted (a stressed body wants to hang onto its energy stores!), and even allergies.

Inflammatory Depression

Depression is now seen to be in the top three illnesses affecting the aging population. The leading cause of death people younger than 35 in some areas of the world, according to a recent Australian study, is actually suicide. Untreated chronic depression is linked with a whole host of other diseases, including dementia, Alzheimer's and coronary heart disease. New schools of thinking are starting to suggest that inflammation could play a part in developing depression. Today we are looking at the rationale behind that thought, and the alternative health products that can reduce inflammation in your body to help reduce your risk of becoming depressed.

Chris Meletis, a naturopath, points to a growing body of evidence that the natural mood enhancers that are often prescribed to treat depression (Specific Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors or SSRIs, for example) also have anti-inflammatory properties, and these may actually be the reason that people feel better after taking them.

Evidence for the above

Male patients with increased early life stress have shown an enhanced inflammatory response to psychosocial stress later in life. (Published in the American Journal of Psychiatry, September 2006)

Patients with bipolar disorder were also found to have higher serum levels of the inflammation marker C-Reactive protein. (Published in the Programs of Neuropsychopharmacological Biological Psychiatry October 2006).

Possible remedies through alternative health products

Melatonin is a critical part of this equation, and alternative health products that provide glandular support to the pineal gland may be of special use in treating depression. We know that going without sleep makes us feel depressed, and we also know that going without sleep decreases our melatonin levels. It is a fact that melatonin is involved in regulating the anti-inflammatory response, as well as being responsible for circadian rhythms. Alternative health products that provide the support the pineal gland needs to function properly could help depressed patients feel better with much more natural substances.

Drug free treatment of depression

You can give those alternative health products a boost along their way to your better health by doing the following:

• Stop eating foods that produce an inflammatory response -- trans fats, refined carbohydrates and gluten are the number one offenders. For some people, dairy, eggs, soy and nuts may also be.
• Eat plenty of essential fatty acids -- if you don’t eat fish, get these through a natural health supplies store.
• Eat plenty of fruit, vegetables and fresh herbs and spices such as garlic, oregano, turmeric, ginger and green tea.

Oo, Baby! Five Benefits of Colostrum

Colostrum is a yellowish, thin milky substance produced by new mothers of every mammalian species in the first days after they give birth, before their breast milk comes in. It is enormously rich in immune factors and growth factors, and packed with nutrients. We don’t need to stalk new mothers in hospital and replace their babies with ourselves, however -- sources from goats and cows are almost as effective as human colostrum. Today we are looking at five of colostrum nutritional supplement's most significant benefits.

Warding off colds, flus, irritable bowel syndrome and diabetes

Research by Immuron, an Australian company, is showing promising early results that suggest that hyper-immunized colostrum nutritional supplements (which are available when the cow has been immunized against certain pathogens), could help prevent diseases like irritable bowel syndrome, diabetes and even the gastrointestinal consequences of AIDS.

Athletic ability

Double blind studies at the Australian Institute of Sport by trainers (as reported on science program Catalyst) have shown that athletes who take colostrum increase their muscle strength by 5-10% over those taking a placebo, recover faster, and also miss fewer days of training due to minor illnesses like influenza.

Gastric diseases

Colostrum has been found by some studies to be especially effective against gastric diseases, especially bugs like Escherichia coli, salmonella, helicobacter pylori, and others such as clostridium and staphylococcus.

Potential stress effects

Some studies have suggested that colostrum can also have an effect on the brain for natural treatment of depression and low moods -- lambs that were tube fed colostrum as compared to saline (directly into their stomach, so taste was not a factor) reduced their distress bleating. The effects of colostrum can be seen in the hypothalamus, the insular cortex and amygdale.

Proteins and Vitamin A

Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant, and this natural source is one of the best ways to ensure you have enough of it. Protein is one of the most useful ingredients in milk itself (the fat we can live without!), meaning that colostrum nutritional supplements has a high concentration of what we want from milk, but not what we don't.

5 Kids That NEED Nutritional Supplements -- 3 That Don't

The debate over children's vitamins and minerals has raged over the past 15 years, since figures about the widespread use of children's vitamins have come to light. Not all kids need multivitamins, or even supplements of some minerals. However, there are some situations where the modern convenience of vitamins and minerals in pill, powder and liquid form really are necessary. We look at five types of kids who need nutritional supplements, as well as three types of kids that shouldn't necessarily have them.

1. The lactose intolerant child

Calcium is an essential mineral during childhood, when teeth and bones are being formed … and also when their strength is being tested by falls off fences! If your child gets an upset tummy from drinking milk or eating dairy, like many do, then calcium supplementation is appropriate.

2. The rainwater kid

If your family lives on well water, you must be enjoying the delicious taste of water straight from the ground! However, well water is not fluoridated, so cavities are a risk. Fluoride nutritional supplements can be inexpensive alternatives to fluoridated bottled water.

3. The hydroponic garden kid

Growing our own vegetables is becoming more common, with hydroponic bench-top setups making plenty of veggies tasty and easily accessible. However, if many of your vegetables come from hydroponic sources then you and your kids will be missing out on important minerals that usually come from the soil.

4. ADD kids

There is increasing evidence to show that an omega-3 rich diet can help with attention deficit disorder. If you want to support your child's brain naturally, omega-3 supplements like fish oil are a quick and easy way to do that.

5. Bedridden kids

If you have a chronically ill child, then the last thing they need is a vitamin deficiency to play further havoc with their health. We normally get Vitamin D from sunshine -- if your child doesn't get 10 minutes of sunshine a day for a few days, then vitamin D supplements may be appropriate.

Kids that don’t need nutritional supplements:

• Kids that don’t like some fruits or vegetables -- they'll get plenty of nutrients from others, or from juice, without nutritional supplements
• Children that have fluoridated water for drinking -- excess fluoride can cause tooth staining.
• You have a fussy eater aged over 4 -- kids over 4 are old enough to learn that if they don't eat their vegetables, they don’t eat anything.

Natural Goes Mainstream

Here’s something you simply can’t ignore…

As advocates of the natural health movement, we’re always on the lookout for pertinent information that supports our agenda. Well, you can imagine how our ears perked up when we read this article posted by Fox News. And because we’re always interested in getting natural medicine to go more mainstream, this one goes way up there on our “that’s WAY UP” list!

The following news report was written about Reiki Therapy…

At one of the top U.S. trauma hospitals, a nurse circles a patient's bed, humming and waving her arms as if shooing evil spirits. Another woman rubs a quartz bowl with a wand, making tunes that mix with the beeping monitors and hissing respirator keeping the man alive.

They are doing Reiki therapy, which claims to heal through invisible energy fields. The anesthesia chief, Dr. Richard Dutton, calls it "mystical mumbo jumbo." Still, he's a fan.

"It's self-hypnosis" that can help patients relax, he said. "If you tell yourself you have less pain, you actually do have less pain."

Alternative medicine has become mainstream. It is finding wider acceptance by doctors, insurers and hospitals like the shock trauma center at the University of Maryland Medical Center.

People turn to unconventional therapies and herbal remedies for everything from hot flashes and trouble sleeping to cancer and heart disease. They crave more "care" in their health care. They distrust drug companies and the government. They want natural, safer remedies.

"Herbals are medicines," with good and bad effects, said Bruce Silverglade of the consumer group Center for Science in the Public Interest.

Fifteen years ago, Congress decided to allow dietary and herbal supplements to be sold without federal Food and Drug Administration approval. The number of products soared, from about 4,000 then to well over 40,000 now.

Ten years ago, Congress created a new federal agency to study supplements and unconventional therapies. But more than $2.5 billion of tax-financed research has not found any cures or major treatment advances, aside from certain uses for acupuncture and ginger for chemotherapy-related nausea. If anything, evidence has mounted that many of these pills and therapies lack value.

Yet they are finding ever-wider use…

There’s much more to this story yet to come…stay tuned for our next posting to learn more about Reiki Therapy and its use at mainstream hospitals!

Testify for Natural Health

For many years, alternative health care was considered inferior to standard practice. However, over the past several decades, alternative health care has become widely accepted as a legitimate and highly beneficial approach to wellness. In fact, clinical studies in scientific research have proven that many alternative healthcare treatments are just as beneficial, if not more so, than standard synthetic drugs, and without the side effects. What does this mean for you? Well, the answer is fairly simple. It means that you can treat your body well, use natural and homeopathic ingredients and treatments, and still reap the same or better benefits you would if you paid a fortune to a pharmaceutical company.

You'll be astounded at the many benefits your body can reap through the intake of natural supplements. And because not all supplements are created equally, settling for second-best shouldn't be an option. Shop online for the best and most successful natural supplements on the market today, you’ll be feeling great in no time (and you’ll probably have saved some money to boot)!

There are countless testimonials proving people who embark on a holistic regimen for healthcare experience a dramatic increase in vitality and a decrease in symptoms. But you don't have to take our word for it. If you're interested in experiencing the benefits a natural approach to health care can have on your current state of mind and state of physiology, consider embarking on an alternative supplement intake program.

In the past, we’ve also discussed the fact that you can use alternative medicine, holistic approaches to healing, and all natural supplementation in the prevention of disease as well. In short, you don't have to wait until you're sick to begin a holistic supplement preventative program. As such, you should consider spending some time researching the many available holistic approaches to health and well-being.

If you've reached the point in your life where your health is becoming issue, or perhaps you've tried all the other approaches and nothing seems to work, consider changing gears and looking into the natural alternatives. You'll be astounded at the many benefits your body can reap through the intake of natural supplements.

I feel like anything is possible thanks to The Way Up

I used to be so limited by my own insecurities that I always played it safe. I would never rock the boat in my personal or professional life. I needed constant reassurance and validation in everything I did. All my life I felt like there was something more out there that I was missing and I couldn’t put my finger on what I was doing wrong. I always played by the rules. I never went out on a limb. I really wasn’t living my life, but I didn’t see that.

Passed over for a big promotion at work for the third time in four years, I decided I needed to find out what was holding me back. I talked to my medical doctor and he diagnosed me with an anxiety disorder. He prescribed me several different medications over the course of a year, none of which really seemed to help. They just made me sleepy and almost worthless at times. I had difficulty functioning some days. It was awful.

Then, one day I was searching anxiety disorders on the Internet and came across this site, The Way Up. The information on this site was so helpful in showing me that I am not alone and that I can address my symptoms of anxiety without taking medications that bog me down and interfere with my ability to function efficiently and effectively. Dr. Priscilla Slagle’s free e-book changed my life. I learned that there is something I can do about my condition. Not only can I reshape my way of thinking and allow myself to express my thoughts and opinions about how something works, but I am now questioning things—questioning the relevance of certain rules that are in place and coming up with new and innovative ways to address inefficiencies in the office.

Last week, I was promoted to a middle management position. I know that it is largely due to the wealth of information I obtained through The Way Up, and the incorporation of Dr. Slagle’s advice in my life. I have changed the way other people see me, and how I see myself. I feel like anything is possible thanks to what I have learned through this wonderful site.

Whether you need help addressing symptoms of depression or anxiety, or natural herbal supplements and nutritional supplements, or reading material that will help you focus on ways to positively change your way of thinking, and thus, your life, you need to check out The Way Up. It is the best move I have ever made.

The Way Up changed my life

I thought that having depression was just something I would have to live with for the rest of my life. The majority of the people on my mother’s side have struggled throughout their lives with the illness. Some were even institutionalized. I even used to joke that living with depression proved I was my mother’s daughter.

For years, I followed the advice of different doctors. I took the pills. I read the self-help books. I joined support groups. I talked about my problems and set goals for myself and made up plans to achieve those goals. I was convinced that depression was like diabetes and that by simply taking a pill or two every day, I could keep my symptoms at bay and function normally. What I didn’t realize is that there is more to depression than simply managing the symptoms through medication and counseling. You can talk about things until you are blue in the face, but if you don’t make positive changes in your life, you are doomed to keep repeating the same patterns and be stuck in a perpetual rut.

One day, I was researching depression online to find out if there were any new, better medications out there. The drug of the day wasn’t making me feel like I thought I should, and I was certain that there had to be some medicine out there that would fit the bill. I ran across The Way Up and I am so thankful for stumbling onto that site. Dr. Priscilla Slagle literally saved me from a life of medication after medication and doctor’s visit after doctor’s visit. I had no idea that I had so much power within myself to change my life for the better. Thanks to her wonderful free e-book as a resource, as well as the incorporation of nutritional supplements and natural herbal supplements, I have been able to claim my life as my own. I no longer depend on prescription drugs and consultations with doctors to determine my self worth. I am free to trust myself and my own decisions, without the crippling doubt and discontent in my life that for so long defined me.

The products available through The Way Up are reasonably priced and I have always received the best service when making purchases through the site. In fact, the wonderful assortment of amino acid supplements and alternative medicine approaches I have incorporated into my daily routine have made a tremendous difference in my overall wellbeing. To anyone who is ready to break the cycle of depression in your life, I highly recommend this site and I think Dr. Slagle is a genius!

Finally found answers after 15 years of battling depression

Since my early adolescence, I have been on some medication or another to treat my persistent bouts of depression. The condition can be debilitating and devastating. I remember my freshman year of college. My depression was so intense that it was crippling. I couldn’t force myself to get out of bed some mornings and I was crying and angry all the time. My grades plummeted and I was placed on academic probation. That was about five years into treatment. During my college years, I came to the conclusion that no matter how many pills I took and no matter what kind they were, I was always going to have to live with some degree of melancholy in my life. It wasn’t until about a year ago that I found The Way Up and I have never looked back. It was through this amazing site that I learned that coping with my feelings of worthlessness and hopelessness and/or masking them with traditional medications was not the answer to living a better, more fulfilled life. The answer was to investigate what my diet was lacking and how my attitude influenced my overall mood and general wellbeing. Dr. Priscilla Slagle saved me. She literally changed my life forever and I couldn’t be happier. She not only showed me The Way Up; she showed me the way out from under the depression and its perplexing, complicated symptoms and introduced me to a new way of thinking and living. I have learned so much from Dr. Slagle’s Web site, including what type of alternative health products work best for me, including alternative health supplements and natural health alternatives. I have learned all about the natural treatment of depression and low moods, the natural treatment of health conditions, drug free treatments for depression and the value of natural herb supplements, nutritional supplements and amino acid supplements. The free alternative medicine newsletters are especially interesting to read. I have learned so much from them, as well as from Dr. Slagle’s free book on natural treatment of depression.

I don’t remember a time in my life when I was happier than I am right now. I have a loving, kind and generous husband, a beautiful 2-year-old boy and a second child on the way. I am a stay at home mom and I am working on publishing my own line of children’s books. If it hadn’t been for Dr. Slagle, I don’t think I would be working on my current project. Before I adopted a new attitude and a new outlook on life, I probably would have simply thought it was too grand an undertaking with two little ones and a household to maintain. Now I welcome the challenge. I am “me” for the first time in my life. And I always knew I could be.

Finally found a way out from under depression

For years I struggled with depression and anxiety. I would dwell on things that were out of my control and blamed myself constantly for situations that I could not change. I took Zoloft for about 5 years before I realized there was a better way to deal with my condition. I found The Way Up and the way out from under my depression and I am never looking back. Dr. Priscilla Slagle saved my life. She helped me change the way I think in order to go through life in a more positive way. Because of the informative newsletters, the free access to her e-book and the natural herbal supplements and nutritional supplements available on her site, I am feeling more positive than I ever have and I can embrace change with newfound confidence. Dr. Slagle’s free book on natural treatment of depressions introduced me to a new way of thinking that I had never considered. She is truly an inspiration and has helped me transform myself and realize my full potential. Now I use a drug-free treatment to handle my depression. I have incorporated nutritional supplements, such as amino acid supplements, alternative medicine approaches and other suggestions from the Web site, which have really made a difference in helping me become more centered and grounded, and have virtually eliminated my low moods.

I tried the traditional therapy route with a treating psychiatrist and a psychologist to talk about my problems, but that approach just did not completely address the real issues I was going through. Being nutritionally deficient has a major impact on how your body works and performs. Deficiencies can lead to all types of health problems, including depression. My psychiatrist and my psychologist never addressed those components to my depression, which hindered my recovery and my ability to reclaim my life. With free shipping and discounted high quality alternative health products available through The Way Up, I know that my products will arrive accurately and in a timely manner. The natural treatment of health conditions has made a real difference in my overall health and well being. I would recommend this site to anyone who has struggled with depression and cannot seem to get well again, despite trying traditional courses of treatment and therapy. The Way Up changed my life and it can change yours too. My one wish is that all people suffering from this debilitating illness can have the positive life-changing experience I have had, thanks to Dr. Slagle.

Treat your depression with natural remedies

Before there were trained medical professionals and pharmaceutical medications to treat depression and other mental health conditions, there were alternative therapies and natural treatments.  If you are looking for The Way Up, you will find it when you visit the Web site of Priscilla Slagle, M.D.  For more than 30 years, Dr. Slagle has worked closely with patients and clients who have lived with depression and mental illness to help them regain control of their lives.  Through the use of products like Vitamin B6, vitamins, adult natural health supplements, shark liver oil, squalene, shark cartilage, bovine colostrums, green-lipped mussel, Omega 3 and other natural medicines, you can not only combat mental health conditions, but also conditions as leaky gut syndrome, arthritis, candidiasis, fibromyalgia, chronic fatigue syndrome and more.

Dr. Slagle recommends only the highest quality products and the most significant and relevant reading material for her patients and clients.  When you visit her site, you can be certain that you will find information that is applicable to your unique set of circumstances.  Dr. Slagle’s book, The Way Up from Down, is a great resource that has changed many lives in a positive and profound way.  Changing your attitude and being more positive in your approach to dealing with life’s stresses and challenges, as well as adding natural products and supplements into your daily routine can make all the difference in the world when it comes to helping you reclaim your life.  Depression and other mental illnesses are very serious conditions and cannot be ignored.  They will not go away and must be addressed.  If you want to learn more about alternative therapies and find out whether holistic treatment approaches could be the right thing for you, then you should investigate the variety of resources available through The Way Up.  It could be one of the most important steps you take toward making a full recovery.  If you are headed down a dark path and feel like you are all alone, it is important that you first realize that you are not alone.  Then, it is equally as important for you to understand the power of positive thinking. And by reviewing the information available on the Web site, you will learn how you can move forward and get ever closer to embracing the new you, free of the pain and heartache of depression and mental illness.  Check out the Web site today.

 

Allowing Natural Health Care to Make a Difference in Your Life

Medical science has uncovered many different things through research and development. It is now known that diet and exercise play an important part of overall health and wellbeing. What we eat translates into how our bodies perform and when we eat bad things, our bodies are unable to perform at its peak. When we partake of a poor diet of fatty, greasy, heavy foods it can result in our body becoming laden down and becoming sluggish. In turn, when we eat a high-fiber diet rife with fresh fruits, lean meats and healthy vegetables, we are giving our body everything it needs to be tip-top and feel lighter and leaner. With alternative health products, science has found an untapped resource that is finally being researched and appreciated for all the benefits provided.

One such supplement is acidophilus complex, which is used to treat people with allergies to many things. There are four important microorganisms in acidophilus and these organisms contribute to the maintenance and growth of beneficial to the gastrointestinal tract. The organisms are compatible with each other and play an important and vital role in control and combating bacterial, yeast and viral infections. This alternative health care product can make the difference in the lives of many people suffering from chronic conditions that some other medications may not have helped.

L-acidophilus has played a very beneficial role in many ways. Acidophilus plays an important role in the production of enzymes which digest certain proteins, digesting fats and dairy products. Produced are substances which act like natural antibiotics which can kill or alleviate disease-causing bacteria. Acidophilus also inhibits the growth of more than 20 toxin producing microorganisms. This alternative health supplement has the capacity to make people feel better and as a result improve their quality of life.

Scientific testing has shown that acidophilus will resist come of the most commonly used antibiotics. The acidophilus products sold by The Way Up are free of common allergens, milk, casein, sugar, maltodextrine, gluten, sucrose, maltose, artificial sweeteners, artificial colorings, yeast, soy, acasia, corn and contains no preservatives at all. The medication can be taken by mouth without clumping or caking or it can be purchased in a powder form which can be conveniently dissolved in water or any other beverage. Acidophilus is a unique supplement which can even be tolerated in the most sensitive person. Taking the right alternative health products can mean the difference in the health and happiness in the lives of many people.

Natural Healing is Making a Comeback

There is a big debate going on about just what is natural healing. There used to be Eastern Medicine. Now there is Western Medicine. Natural healing is part of both types of medicine, but Western medicine takes into account the body and often forgets part of healing also holds a spiritual, emotional, and mental component.  

So just what is natural healing? Some say it is the use of natural products or methods to induce healing. The debate is primarily about synthetic medicines and treatments versus natural medicine and other natural ways to treat disease. Western medicine has a place in society and at the same time, that does not mean we should collectively forget about natural products or treatment methods that have been available for centuries. 

 

With the technological advances, these alternative methods have been pushed to the back of the bus. Many insurance companies will not pay for natural healing. So where does that leave people who are interested in finding treatments? One place that they can seek help is to tap into the abundant resources found in books today. Acupressure, homeopathic medicine, natural hormones, herbs, reflexology, vitamins, and natural pharmaceuticals are all alternative ways to heal the body and are the subject of numerous books.

 

One of the biggest conflicts between natural healing and Western medicine hinges on all the additives and new medications that we consume. The strongest argument is that the new medications and the food additives used by doctors and sellers have a cumulative effect, adding to the build up of toxins in the body. People desire to return to the basics for many different reasons. One train of thought is that natural will be better over the long run. Others think that there are natural products that do the same thing as the expensive medications, so why not go natural. 

 

With the growth and progression of increased learning around biochemistry, physiology, and chemical process methods, the big pharmaceutical company are cashing in on an industry that put billions of dollars in their pockets. The bad new is, big pharmaceutical companies have lots of money to throw into advertising and money to give to doctors that will use there methods and drugs.

 

The good news is that some medical practitioners believe in the natural healing methods. They are finding ways to get insurance companies to pay and are working closely together with natural healers to push natural treatments and substances as opposed to synthetic drugs.  While the odds are not in favor of natural healing, there are volumes of information available and scores of health care providers that work with people who know natural healing is more powerful and positive then the Western medical community will admit.     

Holistic Help

For many years, alternative health care was considered inferior to standard practice. However, over the past several decades, alternative health care has become widely accepted as a legitimate and highly beneficial approach to wellness. In fact, clinical studies in scientific research has proven that many alternative healthcare treatments are just as beneficial, if not more so, than standard synthetic drugs, and without the side effects. What does this mean for you? Well, the answer is fairly simple. It means that you can treat your body well, use natural and homeopathic ingredients and treatments, and still reap the same or better benefits you would if you paid a fortune to a pharmaceutical company.

 

Holistic medicine is gaining popularity at record speeds. The same medical treatments used by our ancestors are being returned to again thanks to the high cost of drugs and the many negative side effects reported there from. Unfortunately, too few people know about the option of holistic treatment for their ailments. We dedicated ourselves to bringing you information about the amazing potential of natural and holistic remedies.

 

It's important that you know there are natural treatments for a great many other common ailments. From the common cold to more severe illnesses like cancer and liver disease, there is a holistic treatment that can dramatically improve symptoms thereof. It's also important to remember that herbal remedies and other holistic treatments have been used for centuries. The basis behind the use of holistic medicine is ancient. In fact, holistic remedies have been around far longer than the advent of modern medicine. For this reason alone, many people find comfort in knowing that their holistic remedies have a long-standing history.

 

There are countless testimonials proving people who embark on a holistic regimen for healthcare experience a dramatic increase in vitality and a decrease in symptoms. But you don't have to take our word for it. If you're interested in experiencing the benefits a natural approach to health care can have on your current state of mind and state of physiology, consider embarking on an alternative supplement intake program.

Supplements at a Fair Price

Chemicals fill all of our foods; we lack the basic building blocks that we need to live a healthy and wonderful life. Supplements are not new to the market nor are they a product that you can only buy from a select few; however, we think that you may want to come see us for all of your supplement needs in the future.  Many so-called health products or businesses are actually no more than a scam store that is selling generic, mostly non-organic supplements that actually can do you more harm than good.  We pride ourselves on not being like them -- we give you what you want when you want and it’s exactly what you want because we will not allow the other chemicals into our supplements. 

How many of the companies out there will suggest books for you to read and research before getting started on their supplements?  We have recommending reading for illness as well as for general nutrition. This is like having your own library all in one.  Best part is there is no influence from us on the book author or company to sell them -- we just suggest and you buy from a totally different source.  We are not here to get rich of your purchase of EXTRAS like many of our competitors; we are here to make you healthy and wise about your body. 

We even have our own nutritional doctor at your service.  Dr. Slagle is available by appointment to answer all of your needs and concerns.  What concerns do most parents have?  Children, of course.  We carry supplements for children as well and we will help you make your child as healthy as possible and hopefully make their adult life and childhood a healthy and fulfilling one.  From Vitamins to sun block we can help your child in any situation. 

We are so confident in our products that we offer you a no cost news letter telling you about the products and services we provide as well as some great ideas for your health.   We are currently running specials for orders with a 10% discount on orders above $150 as well as free shipping in the United States on orders over $85.00. There are also several other discounts available for Canada and overseas orders.  We would not recommend anything to you that we would not use ourselves so please feel free to look around and ask us any questions you have and hopefully we can be your source for all of your health needs.

 

The Natural Way to Mental and Physical Wellness

There is a website where you can purchase products and catalogs to help you achieve a life of mental and physical wellness the way nature intended. This site comes to you from a doctor in California who has been practicing holistic wellness for many years and offers only the products she believes in. You will find that the information you receive as well as the products you purchase from the site will start you on the road to reducing stress and living a lifetime of happiness.

You can browse among products for children, protein powders, essential fatty acids, amino acids, minerals, vitamins, as well as gastrointestinal products and information. There are numerous herbal products such as Berberbine Complex, Control X, and PMS Herbal just to name a few. Choose from a long line of homeopathic products where among this list you will find items such as Allergy Combination for general allergy relief, Calms Forte which is a non-habit-forming sleep aid, and the list goes on. Enjoy the wide selection of different specialty products such as 4Site, Brevail, DMG15 Plus, and Ultra Moisturizer with sunscreen.

All this is just the surface of the wonderful products that are first put to the test to make sure they will deliver what the product claims then recommended to you first-hand by a knowledgeable doctor who has devoted her life to aiding the natural wellness of you and your family. You will find these products offer you a happier life with less stress and you will enjoy paying discounted prices as well as other incentives when you shop online.

Shop from a company that knows the products they offer and that have you and your family’s best interests as well as health in mind. The company will stand behind the products you purchase and has the knowledge to support natural wellness and answer questions or concerns you may have as you begin the road to a happier and healthier life. With the money you will save when you purchase your natural wellness products, you can enjoy focusing on the more important things, such as time with the ones you love and you will be improving your mental and physical health at the same time. Take comfort in the fact that this online shop has your health and wellness as well as that of your family’s in mind when they offer the products that are qualified to be sold on the site.

The Benefits of Natural Hormone Replacement Therapy

For ladies who are going through menopause, there is the traditional medical treatment using synthetic hormones and for some women, the side effects are crippling. Any number of side effects may deter a woman from taking needed hormones to make the menopause transition and easier experience. It is for ladies like these that Alternative Medicine can alleviate the need to take the synthetic hormones and drastically improve the menopause process.


Synthetic hormones have been linked to cancer and many other serious health conditions. During the year of 2000, there were some 46 million prescriptions for Premarin written in the United States alone. This is a staggering number and many of these women may not even know about the viable options Alternative Health Products.

Every woman who takes a synthetic hormone replacement will metabolize it differently and their body will react in its own unique way. Some women involved in a scientific study found an increase of female cancers and as a result some even had to have a hysterectomy. It is imperative that if you are going through menopause that you check into all the treatments available, become educated about the medications and if necessary, check into the use of the Natural Treatment of Health Conditions. If you do this, you may save yourself from becoming another statistic as a result of synthetic hormones affecting your body in an adverse way.

The statistics surrounding the use of the hormone replacement Prempro are very frightening. A case study was done over five years and 100 women per 10,000 experienced a significant side effect of using the medication. There were 8 more cases of breast cancer, 7 more cases of cardiovascular events, 8 more cases of pulmonary embolisms, and a less likelihood of colon cancer and broken bones. Given the startling results of the study it is a good idea to check into all types of hormone therapy and give serious credence to the benefits of Nutritional Supplements and Alternative Health Products.

If you are a woman and currently experiencing significant side effects from traditional hormone therapy, you should ask your doctor about which Alternative Health Product he or she recommends. You may find the right combination available that will protect you against all the ravaging health conditions that may occur from the use of synthetic hormones. Also, checking into the various types of Nutritional Supplements available from The Way Up can help you take control of your health and protect yourself at this most delicate time of life.

Don't Close the Door on Alternative Medicine

For some reason, we have it drummed into us that natural remedies are somehow inferior. For some reason, we believe if you haven't paid an arm and a leg for something, it's just not good enough. The good news is, this is simply untrue. Countless reports and medical research has proven that a holistic approach to medicine is just as beneficial as is the ingestion of synthetic drugs.

You may be wondering what this means for you. The answer is that you can now save money, treat your body in a more healthy manner, and heal many of your ailments through the utilization of natural alternative medicines. What could be better than living pain-free, without ever ingesting a man-made synthetic chemical that can produce a host of negative side effects? What could be better than knowing you have treated your body with the utmost care through the utilization of natural resources?

A natural holistic approach to healing has been embraced for centuries. It has only been recently, when the drug companies started making billions of dollars each year, that mainstream America began to believe that you can't get better unless you use drugs. It is guaranteed that most pharmaceutical companies will frown upon the use of alternative treatments, not because they don't work, but because they're less expensive, and the utilization of natural resources in healing would mean no money for the pharmaceutical companies.

No, we don't necessarily believe that drug companies are part of some vast conspiracy, and yes, drug companies do produce legitimate treatments for a host of chronic and serious illnesses (we in no way advise you to stop taking a medication without first consulting a physician). However, we do think it's important that before you begin taking medication regularly, you discuss the alternatives with your physician. You might be surprised at the number of holistic alternatives that can provide you with the same benefits as a synthetic drug.

You may also find it interesting to note that you can use alternative medicine, holistic approaches to healing, and all natural supplementation in the prevention of disease as well. Basically, you don't have to wait until you're sick to consider spending some time researching the many available holistic approaches to health and well-being. You may also consider consulting a physician that specializes in alternative medicine. Remember, when it comes to your health, the best thing you can keep is an open mind.

Combatting Depression and Anxiety

Stress, anxiety, and depression have become epidemics not only in the United States, but all over the world. Unfortunately, our current environmental factors combined with our Standard American diet and our many food additives and preservatives, as well as our mounting stressors, have left us powerless against the throes of depression and anxiety (and a host of other mental disorders). The good news is that you don’t have to resign yourself to living with depression or anxiety and you can take control of your mental health.
There are several factors that have a dramatic impact on the way our brains function. The human body and the human mind is a delicate balance of systems. When these systems are interrupted or imbalanced, we experience the symptoms associated with depression and anxiety. While it is normal to occasionally have the blues, it is not normal to have the blues every day, nor is it normal to have regular panic attacks or hyperventilate for no physiological reason.
If you are regularly experiencing symptoms of depression or anxiety, you may be deficient in one or more of the vital nutritional components that are imperative for proper brain function. You can think of your mind like a phone cord, if the wires of the cord are frayed or broken, communication is interrupted. The same can be said for your brain. If you’re brain is missing out on one of the nutritional cords that is required to communicate emotion, you will experience an interruption in communication. This can wreak havoc on your ability to think rationally.
You can combat this communications breach by engaging in a regimen of nutritional supplementation. Taking the right supplements on a regular basis can help to prevent and reduce the effects of depression and anxiety. Many people find that a healthy combination of exercise and nutrient supplementation will actually cure depression.
You will notice an improvement in your systems in a relatively short period of time. Within about three weeks you should feel noticeably better. However, you should remember that supplements will not guarantee a healing from depression and anxiety. Be sure to consult your doctor for advice on alternative methods for treating your symptoms.
It’s also important to note that if you experience these symptoms, but have not been officially diagnosed, you should consider making an appointment with your doctor to discuss your situation. Sometimes, symptoms of depression and anxiety are caused by other ailments, drug integrations, and so on. Your doctor will help you determine the cause and the best course of action for you.