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Aspartame was developed as a treatment for Peptic Ulcers.  As the story goes, the chemist licked his fingers and discovered an ultra sweet taste.  Suddenly, the former ulcer drug became the new sweetener kid on the block.  At 180 times sweeter than sugar and zero calories, Aspartame is now in over 9,000 products and brings in 1 billion dollars a year.

As of today, even though it is classified as a food additive rather than a drug, Aspartame accounts for a large percentage of adverse reactions reported to the FDA.  Some of the reactions include initiation or aggravation of diabetes mellitus, assorted types of headaches, depression, hypertension, arthritis, simulation of MS, etc.  The bitter truth is that this product can be very toxic.

Aspartame is scientifically known as 1-ASPARTYL,1-PHENYLALANINE METHYL ESTER.  Phenylalanine and Aspartic Acid are amino acids normally supplied by the foods we consume and are regarded harmless because they occur in combinations with other amino acids.  Separated out, these two amino acids enter the central nervous system in high concentrations causing neural damage.

Known as excitotoxins, these two acids show a particular hazard to the developing nervous system of children.  The damage is not detectable at the time, but may later result in disturbances in the neuroendocrine function of adolescents.  The most dangerous toxin is the Methyl Ester that goes into the blood stream as Methanol or better known as wood alcohol.  It is metabolized into Formaldehyde and Formic Acid.

The EPA lists Formaldehyde as a carcinogen while the FDA lists it as GRAS (generally recognized as safe) thus making it legal to go into food.  Despite real alarms raised by researchers and consumer advocates, the real coup was selling a weight conscious America a product designed to fight weight gain yet actually causes obesity.  America has more than doubled its overweight population from the mid 80’s to a staggering 54%.

When you consume Aspartame, there is a reflex in the brain which is the reaction to the sweet, the Cephalic Phase Response.  In response to the sweetness on the tongue, the brain programs the liver to prepare for new energy (sugar).  Since no real nutrient is available, the liver will produce signals that result in the urge to eat, and so the cycle repeats over and over.

Why would you ever want to ingest this product with numerous odd problems associated with it in addition to the weight issue?  Mother Nature has provided natural sweeteners and, of course, sugar.  Do your research.  Step away from toxic chemicals.  Go to www.nationaljusticeleague.com and look at the lawsuits filed because of Aspartame.

Until next time, as always,

Dale
The above views are of the author only.

When surveyed, 80 percent of Americans were dissatisfied with the cost of health care. When asked about their own care, 57 percent said they are satisfied with the cost. This is the “I’m OK but you’re not OK” perception of life. Sadly, people will give up being okay just because they think others are not.

This shows how effective the government-media cartel has been in disparaging the best health care system on the planet, bungled as it is, as it attempts to make people believe there is such a crisis that the government must step in and provide universal health care. People have become so mind-numbed they can’t tell the reality of their experience from the unreality (lies) of the media propaganda. The government wants complete control over your health care because that gives it complete control over you.

The government should exist to benefit its citizens. The power hungry politicians, who fear nothing more than intelligent, free, self-reliant citizens, corrupt the system until the citizens exist to benefit the government. The people are conned into voting to tax themselves more, and to give up their freedoms and rights, in return for the false sense of security they receive from an ever increasing and intrusive government.

This past election (2006) was a classic case of people’s minds manipulated to the point of irrational behavior. This brought about the good result of “Throw the bums out” effect. Now if we can throw the bums out every election until we get to the point that no one serves more than one term we might have a chance to save our Republic (No It’s not a democracy).

Take care, visit often, and please use our therapists. I believe they are the best!

Dale

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Hello to all!

I hope you have had a wonderful summer as we are in its waning days. Here in the midwest our days are shorter and the evenings are cooler, a great time of the year for an evening campfire.

I have covered a variety of topics in my previous posts. This time I am going to present two products that are available through the office or via the Internet: Raiza Creme and Karl’s Formula.

Raiza Creme recently became available in the United States. This mysterious creme was discovered in Barcelona, Spain in 2003. It was sold in plain white jars with no markings. A wealthy altruist had it analyzed. Over 500 volunteers were recruited to beta test it. The results were astonishing! You can see unretouched photos of real people and real results as well as read more about it at www.RaizaCremeIndiana.com.

Karl’s Formula has a similar mysterious beginning. In March 2006, the formula was made available to volunteers to beta test. This time, my wife was one of the volunteers. She faithfully applied the formula as instructed. I, on the other hand, chose not to participate. After I was sick three times and my wife had not had any illness, I decided to try it, too, in January of this year. I have not been sick since. Can this formula stop a cold or flu? Now’s the time to give it a try and find out for yourself. You can read more at www.karlsformulaindiana.com

For a limited time and while supplies last, I am offering free samples of both Raiza Creme and Karl’s Formula to my clients. Just stop by the office.

If you mention this post to me, I will give you a 50% discount on your next full body massage. This offer is for new and current clients and available until the end of 2007. Please tell your friends and family about these offers.

In a few weeks, I will write to you and share insights into the truth (or lack thereof) about aspartame, flu shots, and Hillary Clinton’s healthcare initiatives.

As always, all commentary and views are strictly those of the writer.

To your good health,
Dale

The question of natural therapies for cancer came up between colleagues a few days ago. Some of the comments did not surprise me. One therapist even said, “They have a cure for cancer. It’s just not economically feasible to bring it to the public.” A lot of people feel that way.

Cancer is one of the most common killers in this country and one of the most feared. Regrettably, it also remains at the top of the FDA’s list when it comes to regulation, scrutiny and harassment for natural cures and successful therapies. Researchers have the general feeling that developing or testing natural therapies for cancer is a losing proposition.

History has shown time and time again that the more successful the natural therapy is again cancer, the more fierce and ruthless the response will be from the FDA, the pharmaceutical industry, and established medicine. Because of this response, many in the natural products industry are hesitant to commit more research funds to potential products. With the boot of the FDA hovering over its head, a company would be better off marketing an energy drink to millions than to address a small segment of cancer patients. We lose in the end. Write your legislator today to support funding for natural therapies!
Public Water Systems…

Roughly two-thirds of the drinking water in the US is now fluoridated. Individuals in this country consume an average of over 5 mg of fluoride daily compared to a little over 1 mg 50 years ago. Fluoridated drinking water is supposed to contain between 0.7 to 1.2 mg per liter but higher levels are common. Practically every food now contains fluoride. Plants get it from the soil and water as a lot of truck farms irrigate with public water systems. It’s found in fish and animal bone. The primary source for nearly everyone is fluoridated water - not only out of your tap, but also in food and drinks that have been processed using fluoridated water.

A few facts the general public has not been told follow:

* Fluoride is more toxic than lead.

* Fluoride does accumulate in the body.

* It’s neurotoxic and damages brain development in children.

* It lowers IQ in humans.

* It’s carcinogenic.

* Fluoride is an endocrine disrupter.

On November 9, 2006, the American Dental Association issued an alert advising parents to avoid using fluoridated water when reconstituting infant formulas Research showed that this practice caused infants to have the highest daily fluoride dosage per unit of body weight among all groups of the US population. Make your judgment for yourself after getting all the facts.
Until next time,

Dale

Winter has come to a close and spring is at hand. During the transitional period, we see a lot of people ill. That extra environmental stress takes its toll on the immune system making it harder to deal with all the pathogens. It doesn’t help that our Vitamin D stores are lower from not getting the necessary sun exposure during the winter months.

Studies over the last 70 years have linked low levels of Vitamin D with a long list of debilitating maladies. New research shows Vitamin D levels have a direct influence on whether you succumb to the flu, a cold, or some other form of infection. Vitamin D is the body’s natural antibiotic and antiviral compound and is one of the safest and most effective tools for your protection.

Vitamin D is not really a vitamin. It has more characteristics of a hormone, and it isn’t even a single substance. There are two forms - D2 and D3. The first comes from plants. The other is found in animal products, particularly eggs and fatty salt water fish. The form you make in your skin, D3, uses cholesterol as its raw material. Unfortunately, the “war on cholesterol” has deprived the population of critical nutrients for optimal health.

Probably what surprises me the most with Vitamin D deficiency is the fact that it stems from something as simple as lack of sunlight exposure. Instead what appears to be happening is even stronger promotion of sunscreen and increased propaganda of the dangers of sunlight. The public has been brainwashed into believing that exposure to the sun, at practically any level, is dangerous. So the solution would be to use another pharmaceutical product? It is interesting to note that a sunscreen of SPF8 reduces Vitamin D production by 95 percent. So get 20 minutes of summer sun exposure at the beach and put 20,000 IU’s into your body!

In addition to sunlight, fats from animals and animal products are one of the primary sources of Vitamin D and several other crucial nutrients. The unfounded fear of cholesterol has made consumption of animal products off limits. As a result, we are seeing an escalation of health problems linked to deficiencies in these nutrients. Make sure your vitamin supplement gives you at least 800 IU of Vitamin D per day as D3 and get out in the sun, but don’t burn.

Practically everything we have done over the last hundred years has systematically reduced our exposure to the sun and Vitamin D intake. To make matters worse, our dietary preferences have changed. Meats, fats, salt water fish and many vegetables have fallen out of favor. Based on the false premises that cholesterol is the cause of heart disease, meat consumption has declined. Margarine has replaced butter. Beans and legumes are foreign to the last couple of generations as are green vegetables unless you count iceburg lettuce smothered in ranch dressing.

When you combine all these factors, a clear picture emerges. Vitamin D levels play a very significant role in our overall health. Don’t deprive yourself of this vital nutrient!

Till next time,

Dale, Associate MTs

The views of this blog are of the author only.

Top of the New Year to you!

As you know, the flu season is in full swing. Remember that your flu shot is manufactured in the spring when researchers try to determine which of as many as one hundred strains will rear its ugly head the following winter. Remember, these viruses are constantly mutating so the effectiveness of the shot is a question mark at best. Did you know that less than half of the public is interested in getting a flu shot and less than a third of health care workers get vaccinated. Either way, the numbers don’t set well with the pharmaceutical companies.

This past holiday season, I caught a bug and was in bed for five days with a fever, cough and congestion. For the past 10 months, my wife has participated in a beta test for a product called Karl’s Formula. I have been ill twice during that timeframe and she has not even had a sniffle. I started using Karl’s Formula in January and plan on using it regularly. I had another example of how this formula can help ward off illness when I felt a cold coming on the other day. I used the formula and by the next morning I had no symptoms remaining. This product will be available to the public soon at Associate MTs.

News… A recent study of 75 men and women already diagnosed with arthritis in their knees has shown that walking barefoot reduced the load on their knees by nearly 12% compared to walking in ordinary street shoes according to Rush Medical College in Chicago. People with neuropathy in their feet should be extra cautious about walking barefoot.

More news… Recently researchers took blood samples and pressure readings in 1,717 8th grade students in Texas, California, and North Carolina. Almost a quarter of them had high blood pressure. Almost 20% were at risk of being overweight and about 17% had high total cholesterol levels. Keep in mind that these were 14 year olds.

Last, but not least… Cholesterol is a modified fat called a sterol. It is actually more like a wax than a fat or oil which gives it special properties. Most cholesterol is manufactured by your liver. The more you work at eliminating cholesterol, the harder your liver and other body systems work at bringing it up to its average. There has not been a single controlled study that shows lowering cholesterol on its own saves lives.

Until next time, remember that the views expressed here are of the author and not of a physician. Enjoy!

I’m glad you’re visiting.  This blog will have health information for the lay person.  It will also have information regarding essential oils, supplements, and alternative health options.  Please remember that these are my thoughts and they are not endorsed by any physicians or healthcare practitioners.  In the months to come, we will cover alternatives for aspirin therapy, cholesterol problems, and joint/arthritis problems.  Thank you for stopping by.  Please come again.  New information will be added monthly.

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