NaturalRemediesThe “old way” of healing

We are a “Wellness Center”We do not “practice medicine” here.

We practice holistic, healing, natural, nutrition, diet, and

common-sense approaches to wellness.

We offer no prescription drugs, no surgeries, no invasive or harsh therapies.

You will only find “a natural path HERE”.

If you are here for any other reason – You are in the wrong

place. We recommend you go and visit your general practitioner for prescription drugs – we will not

be giving you any here.

Dr. Steven T. Castille has a bachelor of science degree in chemistry, a master of science degree in engineering and technology management, and a doctorate degree in natural medicine. Dr. Castille is the owner and CEO of holistic wellness centers that focus on natural, self-help, and complementary methods for managing health and wellness.

Dr. Castille has been a research scientist for 30 years and his primary focus has been on the use of artificial intelligence systems for predicting oncological behav-ior. In 1998, Dr. Castille developed the first Diagnostic Decision Support System (CADDSS) to be used for predictive analytics in identifying nutrient deficiencies affecting the health and healing of a patient. CADDSS was developed as a thesis project at the Universisty of Louisiana Lafayette. Cancer is now the leading cause of death of Americans. Cancer takes a toll on the body: the physical effects of the disease and its treatment are unavoidable and expected. But it isn’t unusual for patients and their families to experience emotional, psychological and behavioral effects as well. Feelings of stress, anxiety and depression are common reactions after learning that you or your loved one has cancer, or throughout the treatment journey.

We are a “Wellness Center”We do not “practice medicine” here.

We practice holistic, healing, natural, nutrition, diet, and common-sense approaches to wellness.

We offer no prescription drugs, no surgeries, no invasive or harsh therapies.

You will only find “a natural path HERE”.

If you are here for any other reason –You are in the wrong place. We recommend you go and visit

your general practitioner for prescription drugs – we will not be giving you any here.

356-1251 Lafayette Office 896-4141 Carencro Office 662-3120 Sunset Office

PurposeOur purpose is to guide people into a better lifestyle that will facilitate healing of the whole body.

PhilosophyWe define natural medicine as nutrition. To heal the body you must begin at the most fundamental and basic level which is at the cellular level. In natural medicine, cel-lular repair always begins with an interventional nutrition plan. The foundation of our work as a well-ness center is based on the idea that your body can heal from most health conditions if given the right nutrients, at the right time, and in the correct amount.

In the case of most inflammation related disorders, a plant based diet can provide profound cellular recovery. Inflammation based disor-ders include most all of our modern diseases including diabetes, heart disease, cancer, and autoimmune disorders like fibromyalgia.

PrayerPrayer is our connection with the divine. It is our way of communi-cating, building, and defining our presence with God. Through medi-tation, silence, and prayer we can heal the mind, body, and spirit. This is the most powerful form of natural medicine and healing we teach – in order to heal the body we must si-lence the mind and allow the body to finds it balance and then natural healing can occur.

BalanceWe are a “WELLNESS CENTER”: It takes more than physical exercise to maintain good health. Balance is the key to leading a healthy lifestyle. Wellness is the dynamic process of becoming aware of, taking responsibility for, and mak-ing choices that directly contribute to one’s well being and that of the common good. It is the integration

of body, mind and spirit and the ongoing development of one’s own meaning in life.

Because the goal of achieving optimal health is achieved by way of “striking a balance” in relation to these 8 dimensions, the LITEON Natural Health and Wellness Cen-ters offer classes such as meditation, group fitness, stress management, cooking classes, emergency care courses and nutrition education.

At our wellness centers we offer a holistic and natural approach to healing and include services such as massage therapy, sound therapy, vibration therapy, FAR infrared sauna therapy, hydration treatments, aroma-therapy, ZERONA cold laser therapy, ionic foot detox, and more. We offer custom and clinical grade nutritional supplements to support our client’s nutrition and healing needs.

We have an onsite imaging (ther-mography) and a licensed clinical laboratory. Thermography medical imaging is a temperature gradient study that is used for the detection of inflammation and themperature changes in tissue. It is useful in the early detection of blocked carotid

arteries, breast and other type tu-mors and cancers, and circulatory problems. Our licensed clinical laboratory tests blood and fluids (urine) – comprehensive metabolic panels, cholesterol panels, etc. We also offer bone density scanning for risk of osteoporosis. Our clinical lab can test over 31 blood chemistries that range from liver, kidney and metabolic functions to lipids, elec-trolytes and other specialty analytes.

We offer routine health screenings such as vitamin deficiency screen-ing, blood pressure, height/weight measurements, waist circumference, body mass index, body composi-tion, and acid (pH) testing.

Because obesity is the second high-est risk factor for cancer and the number one risk factor to heart dis-ease we do place a strong emphasis on weight loss in our wellness cen-ters. More than one-third (34.9%) of all Americans are obese. Louisiana leads the nation with the sixth high-est obesity rate in America. Opelou-sas, LA was recently found to be the fattest city in America with 42.3% of its citizens being obese.

Frequently you will hear and see the terms Complementary and Alterna-tive Medicine (CAM) and Integra-tive Medicine. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is the popular term for health and wellness therapies that have typi-cally not been part of conventional Western medicine. Complementary means treatments that are used along with conventional medicine. As defined by the National Center

for Complementary and Alternative Medicine at the National Institutes of Health, integrative medicine “com-bines mainstream medical therapies and CAM therapies for which there is some high-quality scientific evidence of safety and effectiveness.”

Acidosis - an acidic pH is often called the “Real Silent Killer”. Saliva pH should stay close to 6.5 with a range of 6.4 morning to 6.8 in the evening. Urine pH should fluctu-ate between 6.0 morning and 7.0 in the evening. Calcium Complex to buffer acids. Use alkaline minerals like Adult-Food Based Multimineral. Digestive Enzyme Complex with meals. Cleanse as needed with Psyl-lium Husk + Organic Fiber Powder. Also, strengthen the lymphatic systems ability to accept acids using Whole Body Vibration.

A.D.D / A.D.H.D. - Mood Enhancer, Flax Seed Oil, Multi Minerals Cal-Mg-Zn, Vitamin C. Use the “Eat Right for your blood type diet”. Whey Protein and Childrens multi-vita-mins. Eliminate sweeteners, sugar, sodas, etc. Check for possible food allergies. If ADHD is involved, Niacin may also be needed.

Acne - Acidophilus Probiotic and Digestive Enzyme Complex. Colloidal silver, Zinc, and Tea Tree Oil externally. Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, CoQ10. Garlic as a natural antibiotic and Wheatgrass for the chlorophyl to cleanse

the blood, lymphatics, and skin. Use an Infrared Sauna to detox the skin and Whole Body Vibration to increase blood and lym-phatic circulation.

Age Spots - (also called Liver Spots) are results of waste build-up from free radical accumulation. pH 9.5 drops, Green Waters Alkaline Water, Milk Thistle, Antioxidant Complex, Adult Multi-Mineral + Vitamin E. Use L-Arginine to flush and cleanse the liver. Lecitin and Digestive enzymes to emulsify fat and increase digestion to reduce the burden on the liver. CoQ10 promotes tissue oxygenation and Selenium is a good detoxifier.

Allergies - Acidophilus Probiotic Complex to improve digestion. Immune Formula to boost the body’s natural virus fighting abili-ties. Pain and Inflammation Enzymes, Cal-Mg, Organic Garlic, CoQ10, and Grape Seed to reduce free radical damage. Vitamin C protects the body from allergens.

Alzheimer’s - Vitamin E, Mood Enhancer, pH 9.5 drops, Wheatgrass, Zinc, CoQ10,

and Folic Acid to aid in controlling homo-cysteine levels. Studies have shown high levels of homocysteine in this disorder. Lecitin to improve memory. Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral. Antioxidant Complex + Selenium as a powerful antixoi-dant to protect brain cells.

Anemia - Cheleated Iron, Vitamin B12 , Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Zinc, and add Wheat-grass to drinking water. (do not use iron if anemia is thalassemia - a blood disorder).

Anxiety / Panic Attacks - 5-HTP, Mood En-hancer, Cal-Mg, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, CoQ10, Ginkgo Biloba, Chromium Pico-linate. Use Melatonin, Valerian, and Sleep Aid to sleep at night.

Appetite Stimulant - Organic Grass Juice, Saw Palmetto, Wheatgrass and Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral.

Appetite Suppressant - Glucomannan ex-pands to sixty times it’s own weight to curb appetite and promote a sense of fullness.

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Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral, Spirulina, Organic Fruits & Greens Powder Blend.

Arteriosclerosis - The buildup of deposits inside the artery wall. Use pH 9.6 Drops, Green Water Alkaline Water. Amino Acid Complex, Omega-3, Food-Based Multi-mineral, Garlic, Wheatgrass, Vitamin C, Antioxidant Complex, and Selenium a pow-erful liver detoxifier. A Heavy Metal Detox program may be necessary.

Arrhythmias - electrical disorders that disrupt the natural rhythm of the heart. 100-300mg /day CoQ10 - strengthens the heart without exercise. Cal-Mg, Vitamin E, Cardiac Support, and Iodine Liquid Drops to activate the thyroid (thyroid helps to regu-late heart beat).

Arthritis - The “Eat Right for your blood type diet” usually improves arthritis. Check for food allergies. Digestive Enzyme Complex + Probiotic Complex are are essential for this condition. Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Quercetin with Bromelain, Glucosamine Complex with Chondroitin & MSM, Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Kelp, Food-Based Multimineral and Multivitamin, Flaxseed, Amino Acid Complex, Antioxidant Complex + Selenium. CoQ10, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3 for circulation.

Asthma - medical attention needed until nutrition rebuilds. Food-Based Multivitamin + Multimineral, CoQ10, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3. Vitamin C with bioflavanoids needed to protect lung tissue and keep infection down. Vitamin B12 and Kelp for minerals in bal-anced amounts.

Backache - Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Food-Based Multivi-tamin and Multimineral. Glucosamine Complex with Chondroitin & MSM. Green Waters Alkaline Water minimum 64 oz daily. Vitamin B12 aids in calcium absorp-tion. Shark Cartilage, Flaxseed Oil, Vitamin B Complex, and Vitamin C is essential for the formation of collagen.

Bad Breath /Halitosis - usually caused by poor digestion or poor elimination. Psyl-lium Husk, Digestive Enzyme Complex, Probiotic Complex, Wheatgrass, and Garlic as a natural antibiotic. Clean the colon with Organic Fiber.

Baldness - Eat plenty of soy to block nega-tive testosterone. Take Flaxseed, Hair-Skin-Nail, Biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B Complex. Ginkgo Biloba + CoQ10 to increase circula-tion in scalp.

Bladder Incontinence - check for bladder in-fection and balance pH. Probiotic Complex, Amino Acid Complex, Cal-Mg-Zn with D.

Bladder Infection (cystitis) - Cranberry Chewables, Organic Cranberry are the two primary supplements needed. Add Colloidal Silver and Organic Garlic as natural antibi-otics to soothe painful urination. Take 4,000 - 5,000 mg Vitamin C in divided doses of 1,000 mg to produce an antibacterial affect through acidification of the urine. Probiotic Complex, Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral. If re-occur-ring bladder infections check for Candida.

Blood Clots (Venous Thrombosis) - a blood clot in a vein and needs medical attention. Vitamin E, Grape Seed Extract, CoQ10, Wheatgrass (do not take Wheatgrass if taking blood thinning meds). Flaxseed, Organic Gar-lic, Lecithin, Cal-Mg, Vitamin C, and Vitamin B Complex.to speed up healing time and aid with bodily functions. Fasting decreases blood coagulation and may be beneficial.

Blood Count - to build red build cells: assist the liver and balance pH. An acidic pH pre-vents iron from absorbing (See Acidosis). Milk Thistle, Chelated Iron, Wheatgrass, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral.

Blood Pressure, High (Hypertension) - 39% of those with high blood pressure have a CoQ10 deficiency and weak kidneys. Organic Garlic and Valerian if stressed or nervous. Niacin and L-Arginine. Cal-Mg-Zn, Sustained Release Potassium, Flaxseed, Sele-nium, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Lecithin, Kelp to balance minerals, and Antioxidant Complex.

Blood Pressure, Low - Liquid Iodine, Sus-tained Release Potassium, L-Tyrosine.

Boils - referred to as furuncles by medical professionals. Toxic bowel and/or excess junk foods are causes of most boils. Vitamin E, Chelated Iron, Antioxidant Complex, Organic Garlic, Selenium, Colloidal Silver, Vitamin A, CoQ10, and Vitamin C as a powerful anti-inflammatory and to enhance the immune system.

Breast Cysts - can be caused by negative estrogen not processed by the liver. CoQ10 is a powerful anti-oxidant that helps to remove toxins from the body. Vitamin E + Kelp is a rich source of iodine. Iodine defi-ciency has been linked to fibrocystic breast.

Vitamin A, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C, Zinc, and Food-Based Multimineral which provides balanced mineral content for the body. Women’s Hormone Balance. Estrogen or birth control pills can make symptoms worse - switch to low-dose pill.

Bronchitis - Immunity Formula, Vitamin C, Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Organic Fiber to detox the colon, Colloidal Silver, CoQ10, and Pain and Inflammation Enzyme to reduce the inflammation. Garlic, wheatgrass for chlorophyl to detox the lymphatic system, Zinc, and Vitamin B Complex.

Bursitis - Balance pH levels.- see Acidosis. Flaxseed, Cal-Mg, Amino Acid Complex, Vi-tamin C, Vitamin E, CoQ10, Zinc, Glucos-amine, Food-Based Multivitamin, Antioxi-dant Complex, and a Probiotic Complex to aid in digestion. Manglier Tea.

CANDIDA - Candida Albicans, a single-celled fungus, is always present in the genital and intestinal tracts. If it is present in disproportionate quantities it can cause infection. Organic Fiber and Psyllium Husk for healthy bowel elimination, Digestive Enzyme Complex and Probiotic Complex to build good bacteria in the bowel. Colloidal Silver, Organic Garlic, Cal-Mg-Zn with D is often deficient in people with candida. Food-Based Multivitamnin and Multiminer-al, Selenium, and Vitamin C with bioflavo-noids. Eliminate all sugars, wheat, and dairy products for at least 2 weeks.

Carpal Tunnel - Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Flaxseed Oil, Lecithin, Vitamin B Complex, Grape Seed Extract, Kelp, and Zinc to aid healing.

Cataracts - Balance pH levels.- see Acido-sis. Vitamin E, Lutein Plus for eyes, L-Lysine. Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Zinc.

Cholesterol - Over 60% of cholesterol is produced by the body in the liver. Start with Organic Fiber + Digestive Enzyme

Complex. Red Yeast Rice, Green Tea, Se-lenium, L-Carnitine, Lecithin, Vitamin B Complex, Vitmain C, Vitamin E, Flax Seed Oil, and Or-ganic Garlic which lowers cholesterol and blood pressure levels. Fat Complex to absorb excess fat in the body.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome - B-12 + Thermo X to boost the body’s metabolism. Probiotic complex, CoQ10, Vitamin E, and Melatonin + Sleep Aid for a restful sleep. Amino Acid Complex Ginkgo Biloba improves circula

tion and brain function. Milk Thistle protects the liver. St. John’s Wart has antiviral prop-erties and is a good antidepressant. Mood Enhancer to improve mood.

Circulation - Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, and CoQ10. Ginkgo Biloba improves circulation and brain function. Wheatgrass for chloro-phyl which improves oxygen levels in the body. L-Carnitine helps to strengthen the heart muscle and and promote circulation by transporting long fatty acid chains.

Cirrhosis (of the liver) - Milk Thistle and Digestive Enzyme Complex are very impor-tant. Probiotic Complex. Garlic, L-Arginine, L-Carnitine, Lecitin, Wheatgrass, Cal-Mg, Amino Acid Complex.

Cold Sores (Fever Blisters) - L-Lysine, Vita-min E, and Mood Enhancert for stress relief. Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, Colloidal Silver, and Probiotic Complex.

Colic - Add Organic Fiber to your baby’s formula. Some studies have suggested that colic may improve in certain infants when fiber is added to their formula. Organic Fiber, a bulking agent that draws water into the stool, to the babies’ formula. Anywhere from one-half teaspoon three times a day to one-half teaspoon six times a day seems to do the trick. Start by adding small amounts of fiber to the formula, and build up to higher doses. Although not the answer for every baby, adding a little fiber is safe and worth a try. Mom should avoid chocolate, garlic, onions, caffeine, cow’s milk, cab-bage, corn, and eggs.

Common Cold - Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, Echinacea, Organic Garlic, Vitamin C.

Constipation - Organic Fiber, Psyllium Husks, Probiotic Complex, Digestive En-zyme Complex.

Dandruff - Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral, Essential Fatty Acids, Kelp, Selenium, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C with Bioflavonoids. May be caused by Can-dida - See CANDIDA.

Depression - Usually the thyroid is in-volved, see hypothyroid. St. John’s Wort, 5-HTP, and Mood Enhancer for mood

support. For nutritional support use Liquid Iodine. Cal-Mg,Vitamin C, L-Tyrosine, and Essential Fatty Acid. A liver cleanse may be necessary. For PMS related mood swings use Women’s Hormone Balance.

Diabetes - L-Carnitine, Spirulina, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B-12 needed to prevent diabetic neuropathy, CoQ10 improves circulation and stabilized blood sugar, Psyllium Husk is a good fiber source and fat mobilizer, Probiotic Complex, Digestive Enzyme Complex,Vitamin E, Organic Fiber to detox the colon.

Diarrhea - Activated Charcoal or Hydrated Bentonite, Essential Fatty Acid, Acidophi-lus Probiotic, Kelp to replace minerals lost during diarrhea, Colloidal Silver acts as a natural alternative to antibiotics, Organic Garlic, and Immunity Formula.

Diuretic - promotes the production of urine. Use parsley with Vitamin B-6. Watermelo-nes and cucumbers are good diuretics. See Lemon Cleanse to reduce excess fluids.

Diverticulitis - Digestive Food Enzyme, Organic Fiber, Psyllium Husks, Flaxseed, Vi-tamin B Complex are needed for all enzyme system in the body and for proper digestion.

Dizziness (Vertigo) - Ginkgo Biloba, Vitamin C, and CoQ10 to improve circulation to the brain. Zinc promotes a healthy immune system. Immunity Formula and Antioxidant Complex. Cal-Mg is important in maintain-ing regular nerve impulses. Melatonin helps to maintain equilibrium.

Dry Skin - Flax Seed Oil, Iodine Liquid, Leci-thin, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimin-eral, Vitamin E protects against free radicals, and Zinc is necessary for proper functioning of the oil-producing glands of the skin.

Ear Infection - Colloidal Silver, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Zinc quickens the immune response, Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, Organic Garlic as a natural antibiotic, and Vitamin E enhances the immune function.

Eczema - Balance pH - see Acidosis. Clean the bowels with Organic Fiber and Psyl-lium Husk, Wheatgrass is high in chlorophyl

which detoxes the lymphatic systems and benefits eczema.

Emphysema - a degenerative lung disease. Use Antioxidant Complex,Wheatgrass for chlorophyll, Essential fatty acids, Zinc, CoQ10, Amino Acid Complex, Organic Garlic, Vitamin C, and Cal-Mg which acts as a nerve tonic to protect nerve endings.

Endometriosis - Inflammation of the uterine lining. Pain and Inflammation Enzyme consistently for 90 days. Vitamin E, Iron, Vitamin B Complex promotes blood cell productivity and proper hormone balance.Cleanse the liver . See Lemon Cleanse.

Energy - low energy levels. Vitamin B-12, ThermoX, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral, Spirulina, Valarian for a rest-ful sleep. Liteon Natural’s Whey Protein is the foundation for great tasting, highest quality, all natural meal replacement protein shakes. Get lean, burn fat, boost immunity, stay focused, and feel energized all day long with Liteon Natural’s Whey Protein.

ESTROGEN DOMINANCE - Milk Thistle, Women’s Hormone Balance, Black Cohosh.

Fever - Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, Organic Garlic, Pain and Inflam-mation Enzyme, and Manglier Tea.

Fibromyalgia - Symptoms mimic Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. Research has associated Fibromyalgia with Magnesium, B-6, and Malic acid deficiencies. Cal-Mg-Zn with D, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Vitamin E, Flaxseed, and Organic Fiber to cleanse the bowels. Sleep Aid and Melatonin for nervous fatigue and for proper sleep.

Flu (Influenza) - For Children: Collodial Silver, Immune Formula, Vitamin C.For Adults: Immune Formula, Vitamin C, Organic Garlic, Collodial Silver, Food-based Multivitamin because all vitamins are needed for healing. Vitamin B Complex reduces stress caused by viral infection. Selenium boosts the immune response, en-hancing the body’s ability to fight infection.

Food Poisoning - Activated Charcoal (6 capsules to neutralize poison) and Probiotic Complex.

Female Problems - Excess estrogen and lack of progesterone can cause heavy bleeding during the menstrual cycle. See ESTROGEN DOMINANCE. Each month the ovaries pro-duce 2 negative oil soluble estrogens (Estra-diol, Estrone). They must first pass through the liver to be converted to a water soluble estrogen form (Estroil). If the liver can not break down these negative estrogens, they remain in our system. Flaxseed, Lutein, and Women’s Hormone Balance.

Gall Bladder - Green Water and Wheat-grass to help dissolve stones. If you have an attack, drink 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar in a glass of apple juice. This should relieve the pain quickly. If the pain does not subside, go to the emergency room.Gall Bladder mini-cleanse recipe : Drink 1 tbsp olive oil and juice of 1/2 lemon before bedtime. Repeat the drink first thing in the morning with 2oz apple juice. This is a mild cleanse that may take up to 30 days before passing Gall stones( which look similar to green peas) through the bowel. Its important to keep the bowel moving with Organic Fiber while cleansing the gall bladder.

Gingivitis (Periodontal Disease) - Use Or-ganic Garlic and Colloidal Silver to kill off bacteria infection and use Pain and Inflam-mation Enzyme to ease discomfort and sooth tissue. Echinacea helps to keep down inflam-mation and enhance immune function.

Glaucoma - (see a doctor first) Liver must be cleansed before real advancement is made. See Lemon Cleanse. Lutein Plus for eyes, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3, and CoQ10. Use Lecithin for a good source of choline and inositol, Essential Fattty Acids, and Vitamin B Complex. L-Arginine facilitates natural syntesis of nitric oxide, which promotes healthy blood vessels. Note: Avoid arginine

if you are pregnant or have cataracts, colitis, or a viral infection such as herpes.

Gout - Occurs when there is too much uric acid in the blood, tissue, or urine. Over-weight males are the often affected. Usually affects the big toe. Check for digestive system problems. Diet is very important for this ailment - Use the “Eat Right for your blood type diet”and Balance pH. Essential Fatty Acids, Vitamin B complex, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, and Vitamin E improves circulation. Amino Acid Complex because uric acid production increases if essential amino acids are lacking. Kelp and Wheat-grass contain complete protein and vital minerals to reduce serum uric acid. Grape Seed Extract and Antioxidant Complex are powerful antioxidants.

Hay Fever - allergic response to pollen. Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, CoQ10, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Zinc, and Organic Garlic to help reduce isinus in-flammation. Pain and Inflammation Enzyme.

Headache/ Migraine - 5-HTP has been shown in many clinical studies to have excellent results for tension headaches and migranes, L-Tyrosine for relief of cluster headaches. Vitamin B3 improves circulation and aids in the functioning of the nerves. Vi-tamin B Complex, Glucosamine Complex, Gingko Biloba improves circulation to the brain and Valerian is a good sedative to take during a headace.

Heartburn - Insufficient digestive enzymes is most common cause. Use Digestive Enzyme Complex, Probiotic Complex, Organic Fiber, Papaya Chewable, Cal-Mg-Zn, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Green Water Alkaline Water, Wheatgrass. Balance pH - see Acidosis.

Hemorrhoids - Probiotic Complex, Organic Fiber, Ca-Mg, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Psyllium Husks, to soften stool. Vitamin E, Shark Cartilage and Pain and Inflammation Enzyme. Vitamin D3 aidsin healing of mu-cous membranes and tissues. Also needed for calcium absorption. Infrared Sauna Treatments.

Hepatitis - Amino Acid Complex, L-Argi-nine, Lecithin, CoQ10, Vitamin C, Vitamin E , Antioxidanat Complex, Cod Liver Oil.Nutrition: Immunity Formula, Milk Thistle, Food-Based Multivitamin.

Herpes - see Cold Sores for type 1. For type 2 herpes virus, also add L-Lysine, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Zinc, Acidophilus Probiotic Complex, Or-ganic Garlic, Colloidal Silver.

Hiatal Hernia - Pain and Inflammation En-zyme, Vitamin E, Antioxidant Complex.

High Blood Pressure (Hypertension) - 39% of those with high blood pressure have a CoQ10 deficiency and weak kidneys. Or-ganic Garlic, Valerian, Niacin (Vitamin B3), L-Arginine, Flaxseed Oil, Selenium deficien-cy has been linked to heart disease. Vitamin E improves heart function. Vitamin E also acts as a blood thinning agent; use with caution if you taking prescription blood thinners. Vitamin C improves adrenal func-tion and reduces blood-clotting tendencies. Food-Based Multimineral for good nutrition.

Hives - an reactionary liver overload caused by either environmental exposure to toxins or traumatic / emotional stress. Valerian, Mood Enhancer, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Acidophilus Probiotic reduces allergic reac-tions and helps replenish “friendly” bacteria.

Menopause - - In the beginning stages the Women’s Hormone Balance is recommend-ed first. The key is finding the right amount of hormone herbs for your body in your current stage of menopause. If the Women’s Hor-mone Balance is too weak then add Black Cohosh. Vitamin E, DHEA, Effential Fatty Acid, Zinc, L-Arginine, L-Lysine, Cal-Mg.

Morning Sickness - Red Raspberry, Ginger, L-Methionine prevents nausea, and Vitamin B Complex.

Muscle Cramps - usually a deficiency of magnesium or potassium. Food-Based Mul-timineral, Cal-Mg, Lecithin, Zinc.

Nervousness - can be caused from a weak thyroid and /or mineral deficiency espe-cially magnesium. Mood Enhancer, Liquid Iodine , St. John’s Wort, Mood Enhancer, Cal-Mg, L-Tyrosine, and Vitamin E.

Osteoarthritis - Cal-Mg, Pain and Inflam-mation Enzyme, Omega-3, Glucosamine Complex, CoQ10, Vitamin E, Vitamin D3.

Osteoporosis - Vitamin C, Calcium Complex, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral.

Parasites (worms) - Organic Garlic, Colloi-dal Silver, Selenium, Acidophilus Probiotic to restore a normal intestinal flora, Essential Fatty Acid, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral, Zinc promotes a healthy im-mune system.

Parkinson’s Disease - Vitamin B12, Ginkgo Biloba, Digestive Enzyme Complex, Leci-thin, Cal-Mg + Potassium, CoQ10 allows cells to produce energy and may slow brain cell death.

Pneumonia - a very serious infection of the lungs that may be caused by a number of different infectious agents. Immune Formula, Antioxidant Comoplex, Vitamin C, Colloidal Silver reduces inflammaiton and promotes healing of lesions in lung tissue, Organic Garlic, Vitamin A, L-Carnatine to protect lungs from free radical damage, and CoQ10.

Poison Ivy / Oak - Vitamin C to prevent infection and spreading of the rash, Shark

Hot Flashes - Menopause - In the begin-ning stages the Women’s Hormone Balance is recommended first. The key is finding the right amount of hormone herbs for your body in your current stage of menopause. If the Women’s Hormone Balance is too weak then add Black Cohosh. Also, Cal-Mg-Zn with D and Food-Based Multimineral to prevent bone loss is suggested as well as extra Vitamin E. use Valerian and Sleep Aid for a restful sleep.

Hyperglycemia - see Diabetes

Hyperthyroid - Graves’ Disease - (overac-tive thyroid) Omega 3, Essential Fatty Acids, Lecithin, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids, Vitamin E, Antioxidant Complex.

Hypoglycemia - (low blood sugar) - often caused by poor digestion or food allergies. Digestive Enzyme Complex, Probiotic Com-plex, Organic Fiber, Amino Acid complex. Thermography to check for hypothyroid.

Hypothyroid - (see thyroid explanation) Liquid Iodine, Amino Acid Complex, Kelp, L-Tyrosine because low plasma levels have been associated with hypothyroidism. B-Complex because B vitamins improve cellu-lar oxygenation and energy and are needed for proper digestion, immune function, red blood cell formation, and thyroid function.

Immune System - Immunity Formula, Antioxidant Complex, Vitamin C, Digesting Enzyme Complex, and Organic Fiber.

Incontinence - (Involuntary urination) Pro-biotic Complex, Amino Acid Complex, Cal-Mg, and Zinc for improved bladder function.

Indigestion - Any of these products alone will stop indigestion and heartburn. Gluco-mannan and Organic Fiber to cleanse the colon and to aid in normal stool formation. Insufficient digestive enzymes is most com-mon cause. Use Digestive Enzyme Complex with each meal. Balance pH - see Acidosis.

Infertility - Selenium deficiency leads to reduced sperm count and has been linked to sterility in men and infertility in women. Vitamin E carries oxygen to the sex organs. Zinc is important for the functioning of reproductive organs. L-Arginine, L-Tyrosine, Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12, DHEA improves

libido. Essential Fatty Acids are essential for normal glandular function.

Insomnia - Calcium/Magnesium, 5-HTP plus one of the following: Mood Enhancer, Sleep Aid, Melatonin or Valerian.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome - Flaxseed Oil, Amino Acid Complex, Organic Garlic, Psyl-lium Husk, Organic Fiber has a cleansing effect, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B12, Probiotic Complex.

Kidney Stones - Balance pH, Green Water Alkaline Water, Wheatgrass, Food-Based Magnesium Complex, L-Arginine aids kidney disorders, Vitamin E, and Vitamin C. Pain and Inflammation Enzyme for pain, and drink fresh squeezed lemon juice with pure water.

Laryngitis - Colloidal Silver, Antioxidant Complex, and Organic Garlic as a natural antibiotic.

Leg Cramps - Cal-Mg, Calcium Complex, Food-Based Multimineral, and Digestive Enzyme Complex.

Lemon Cleanse - A no food fast for 3 -10 day that will flush and remove toxins, help high blood pressure, flush kidneys and liver, and help with sinus congestion or allergies. Recipe: 3qts. reverse osmosis purified water, 1 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice, 1 cup pure maple syrup, and 2 capsules Capsi-cum daily. Drink 8-12 glasses of the lemon mixture daily.

Lupus - Use the “Eat Right for your blood type diet”. Flaxseed Oil, Cal-Mg, L-Lysine, Glucosamine Complex, Vitamin C, CoQ10, Kelp, Probiotic Complex protects against intestinal bacterial imbalances. Wheatgrass is a good source of minerals for healing and oxygen for cell metabolism. Antioxidant Complex, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, and Vitamin E. Perform a weekly colon cleanse with Organic Fiber.

Lyme Disease - Flax Seed Oil, Organic Garlic, Kelp for essential minerals, Food-Based Multi-vtamin and Multimineral, Selenium as a free radical scavenger, Vitamin C, Vitamin E.

Memory - Gingko Biloba, Mood Enhancer, Flax Seed Oil, CoQ10 and DHEA.

ing capability. ThermoX incrases the body’s metabolism, Fat Complex binds to fat and reduces fat absorption in the body, and Glucomannan is an appetite suppresant. Use Probiotic Complex and Digestive Enzyme Complex to improve digestion. Organic Fiber clears the bowel and releases excess waste. DHEA inhibits enzymes that are involved in fat cell production, DMAE is an effective fat burner, Lecithin emulsifies fat so that it can be removed from the body. L-Arginine and L-Carnitine are amino acids that reduce body fat. Vitamin B Complex is needed for proper digestion.

Yeast Infections - See CANDIDA. Organic Garlic, Probiotic Complex and Diges-tive Enzyme Complex, and Immunity Formula. Eliminate all sugars, breads, and dairy prod-ucts for 2 weeks.

RECOMMENDED DAILY INTAKE

VITAMINS

Folate (folic acid) 400 - 1,200 mg.Niacin (vitamin B3) 10-50 mg. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 5-25 mg.Thamine (vitamin B1) 5-25 mg.Vitamin A 5,000-25,000 I.U.Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine) 5-50 mg.Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 5-50 mcg.Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 250-2,500 mg.Vitamin D 0-500 I.U.*Vitamin E (alpha tocopherol) 100-600 I.U.

MINERALS

Calcium 800-1,200 mg.Chromium 50-250 mcg.Iron 10-30 mg.Magnesium 300-400 mg.Selenium 50-200 mcg.Zinc 15-30 mg.

Note: I.U. = international unitsmg - milligramsmcg - micrograms

* If you drink at least a quart of vitamin D-enriched milk a day or you bask in the sun year-round, you may need no D supplementation. Otherwise, some extra D is in order: 200 I.U. per day in most circumstances; 400 I.U. per day fo rthe elderly in winter; 500 I.U. per day for women who are pregnant or nursing.

DISCLAIMER: The information provided here is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not to be construed as medical care or medical advice and is not a replacement for medical care given by physicians or trained medical personnel. The publishers of Natural Awakenings Magazine nor the staff at any wellness centers associated does not directly or indirectly practice medicine, dispense medical advice, diagnosis, treatment or any other medical service as part of their public services. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider(s) when experiencing symptoms or health problems, or before starting any new treatment.

Cartilage to reduce inflammation, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Vitamin A, Zinc.

Prostate Problems - Prostate Health, Saw Palmetto, Organic Fiber and Psyllium Husks for bowel cleansing and essential for keeping the prostate functioning properly. CoQ10, Organic Garlic enhances the immune func-tion, Selenium is needed for proper prostate function, Shark Cartilage inhibits tumor growth and stimulated the immune system, Wheatgrass with SOD destroy free radicals, Vitamin A is a powerful antioxidant that destroys free radicals, Vitamin E, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B12, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is a powerful anticancer agent, Vitamin D3, Acidophilus Probiotic has an antibacterial effect on the body. Zinc plays a role in the prevention of prostate cancer.

Psoriasis - Check for Food Allergies. Balance pH - See Acidosis. Use the “Eat Right for your blood type diet”. Wheatgrass, Hair-Skin-Nails, Spirulina, Flaxseed, Organic Fiber to cleanse the bowel. Use Vitamin A, Zinc, Selenium, Shark Cartilage, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin C is important for forma-tion of collagen and skin tissue, Vitamin E neutralizes free radicals that damage the skin. Kelp supplies balanced minerals, Leci-thin, and a Food-Based Multivitamin.

Rheumatism - Pain and Inflammation En-zyme, Digestive Enzyme Complex, Glucos-amine Complex, CoQ10.

Rosacea or Acne Rosacea - Wheatgrass Liquid, Antioxidant Complex, Immunity Formula, Vitamin E, Acidophilus Probiotic, Digestive Enzyme Complex, Betaine hydro-chloride (hydrochloric acid) 45 grains (1/2 tsp) per full meal.Sex Drive, Low Libido - Women: Women’s Libido, DHEA. Men: L-Tyrsine, DHEA,

Maca, L-Arginine.

Shingles - Immunity Formula, Wheatgrass Liquid, Antioxidant Complex, L-Lysine, Colloidal Silver, CoQ10, and Vitamin C to stimulate the immune system.

Sinusitis - Immunity Formula, Colloidal Sil-ver, Vitamin C. Use Acidophilus Probiotic to replace good bacteria in the colon - impor-tant if antibiotics are prescribed Flaxseed oil, Food-Based Multivitamin and Multimineral. Eliminate wheat, cheese, milk or dairy prod-ucts. See Lemon cleanse.

Smoking, Stop - St. John’s Wort, CoQ10 adds oxygen to the brain and protects heart tissue, Vitamin B Complex, Vitamin B12, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A.

Sore Throat - Strep - Gargle with Colloidal Silver, then swallow. Vitamins A, C, and Zinc. Immunity Formula and Antioxidant Complex. Organic Garlic.

Stress - 5-HTP, Mood Enhancer, L-Tyrosine, Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is essential to adrenal gland function, CoQ10, Cal-Mg-Zn, Ginkgo Biloba.

Sweating - check thyroid. Immunity For-mula and Antioxidant Complex.

Tendonitis - Glucosamine Complex, Pain and Inflammation Enzyme, Calcium Complex.

Ulcers (canker sores) - Probiotic Complex, Digestive Enzyme Complex, and Organic Fiber to clear the bowels.

Varicose / Spider Veins - Vitamin E, Vein Stop, and CoQ10. Increase circulation using Whole Body Vibration and Infrared Sauna Treatments.

Viral Infection - Rotate anti-virals for more effective results. Organic Garlic, Colloidal Silver, L-Lisine may be needed to break down the viruses protective coating. Vita-min A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Zinc.

Warts - Vitamin E, apply Tea Tree Oil to wart 3-4 times/ day, Immunity Formular, Antioxidant Complex, CoQ10, Selenium, and Probiotic Complex.

Water Retention - Support the heart if swell-ing in legs does not improve within 30 days. See Arteriosclerosis. CoQ10, Vitamin E, Cardio Support, Potassium, Organic Garlic, and Selenium to activate the Kidney.

Weight Loss - Raspberry Ketones, Green Coffee Bean Extract, WheTea to target ab-dominal fat, Green Water pH 9.5 Alkaline Water to raise the body’s alkalinity and decrease production of fat cells. BioLean to raise the body’s thermogenic fat burn-

have ancient roots—and there are good reasons why these health trends never really die. Soaking in mud rich in minerals like magnesium, sodium, and sulfur has anti-inflammatory effects, helping to ease muscle tension and joint pain. The way mud dries on the surface of the skin and traps in heat can also facilitate this process. Ionic foot baths, infrared saunas, and hydration body treatments are seriously re-laxing—releasing toxins, calming the nervous system, and improving the body’s chemistry.

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Infrared Sauna TherapyINCREASED METABOLISM AND WEIGHT LOSS Infrared Sauna Therapy can burn hundreds of calories by increasing your metabolism and core temperature. Far infrared heat also breaks down cellulite, trapped water, fat and wastes as part of the detoxification process.

A BOOSTED IMMUNE SYSTEM During a session, the infrared sauna will raise your body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response. The intense sweat-ing during Infrared Sauna Therapy will enhance your immune system and increase your overall health and resistance to disease.

DETOXIFICATION OF THE BODY Infrared Sauna Therapy is excellent for detoxifying the body. The infrared heat stimulates sweating, while penetrating deeply and releasing toxins that can then be eliminated by the body through the sweat.

RELIEF FROM PAIN Infrared Sauna Therapy has been effective in providing pain relief to those suffering from back pain, sprains, strains, bursitis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

RELIEF FROM STRESS Infrared Sauna Therapy has been shown to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, thereby reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body.

Liquid Vitamin TherapyINFRARED EFFECTS Reduces and balances the acid level, improves the nervous system, prevention of bacteria growth, normalization of blood cholesterol, speeds up repair of body cells, maintains warmth and promotes better sleep, promotes elimination of waste and harmful heavy metals out of human body

HYDROFUSION™ Hydrofusion™ is an exceptional technological breakthrough that creates a single blended energy from infra-red heat and steam. Hydrofusion™ optimizes skin cleansing and detoxification, resulting in more balanced, hydrated skin and increased nutrient absorption from skin care products. The secret behind Hydrofusion™: infrared heats the body causing the skin to perspire. The moisture cannot vaporize in the moist steam environment, thus forming a protective layer on the body surface. This condensation layer is absorbed back into the skin, increasing oxygen supply to the blood stream and tissues leaving skin soft, supple and rejuvenated.

CHROMOTHERAPY Hydration station™ uses Colorbath™ digital lighting technology (LEDs). These strategically placed chromotherapy LEDs blanket the whole body in atmospheric colored light. The chromotherapy generates a rich variety of mood enhancing programs, leaving clients in a state of harmony and balance. VIBRATORY MASSAGE The ergonomically designed bed features a patented vibratory system with adjustable rhythms. Vibration can be delicate or intense for relaxing or stimulating programs. Vibratory massage provides muscle relaxation, relief of minor aches and pains, and improves local blood circulation.

Water - Lymphatic Massage TherapyCOMBINATION OF HEAT AND MASSAGE Another benefit of water massage is the use of heat as a modality of treatment. The water is warmed to a temperature suitable to the patient’s sensitivity level. Heat has long been a therapeutic treatment choice of chiropractors and physical therapists in treating soft-tissue injuries and sports-related muscle strains. Heat and massage together may help reduce muscle tension and pain, increase joint range of motion and encourage blood flow.MUSCLE BENEFITS Just like using a traditional massage, an aqua massage can assist in relieving muscle pain, including pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. The massage will also improve circulation and relax muscles.

HEALTH BENEFITS Like other forms of massage, aqua massage is used to reduce pain and inflammation in sore, tense muscles and to encourage a state of overall relaxation. Other benefits of regular treatments may be improved sleep patterns, decreased muscle spasms, improved circulation and better body awareness, as in improved posture and alignment.

Whole-Body VibrationLOW IMPACT EXERCISE Whole-body vibration is a greaat alternative to strenuous exercise. Fatigue and lack of mobility are easily overcome, ensuring a higher quality of life for everyone. Whole-body vibration is great for athletes, individuals wanting to maitain health, or even the elderly, disabled, or individuals with limited mobility. Whole-body vibration research has shown an increase in serotonin levels after vibration.

Ion Foot DetoxIon Detoxification Therapy Avoiding disease and maintaining vitality as we age requires the maintenance of an alkaline environment throughout the body – which is virtually impossible to accomplish in our high-tech, high-stress, toxic society, unless we follow a detoxification program. Ionic Detoxification Therapy is a simple, relaxing treatment. How will it make you feel? Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each detoxification treatment. You will be able to think more clearly and have more energy. This treatment is especially beneficial to those who suffer from edema, inflammation, gout, osteoarthritis and pain.How does it work? Your feet are placed in a bucket of clean, warm, ankle-deep water. A small amount of sea salt is added to the water, in order to increase the conductivity. Then, an ionator is placed in the bucket of water along with your feet. This ionator creates a low-voltage, direct current to separate the water molecules into positive and negative ions by separating oxygen and hydrogen in the water. The ions travel through your body, attaching to and neutralizing oppositely charged particles, and osmosis pulls the neutralized particles out through the surface of your feet. Osmosis is a scientific term that is used to describe the movement of particles through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. In this case, the higher concentration refers to the ion field that is set up by placing the ionator into the water while running the unit. Once the unit is turned on, the water will begin turning color. By the end of the treatment, the water will be discolored and contain floating or sinking particles. This is a result of the toxins being pulled out of your body and into the water.

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Inside the EarsExcess earwax. Not enough essential fatty acids.

Behind the EarsSkin is cracked. Usually a zinc problem.

EarlobeSee the diagonal crease across the earlobe? Usually a sign of increased susceptibility to cardiovascular disease.

EyesCloudy appearance to the lens of the eye. Cataract. Fortunately, not far gone. Check for glucose-insulin tolearance, blood sugar or insulin abnormalities. Eliminate any refined sugar. Probably doesn’t metabolize lactose (milk sugar) well. Consider eliminating all sources of it. Bioflavonoids inhibit an enzyme, aldose reducatase, that’s reported overac-tive in the lens of diabetics, leading to cataracts. Think of riboflavin (vitamin B2), vitamin A, and vitamin C also. Bioflavo-noids work to slow down leaking of the retinal vessels. Magnesium is important.

ScalpDandruff, flakes all over. The person is eating too much refined sugar; eliminat-ing it would improve the dandruff a lot. Probably has insufficient essential fatty acids, too. Keep in mind B complex with emphasis on B6 and selenium.

Thinning HairHair is thinning too much. It could be the estrogen she’s taking. B complex, especially B6 and folate may help, but she may need to stop the hormones she is taking. Not taking hormones? She may have hypochlorhydria (low stomach acidity). If so her protein won’t digest well, and many minerals won’t be ab-sorbed efficiently, so her hair falls.

Redness in the ForheadSkin looks shiny and scaly, with a slightly yellowish, greasy appearance. Especially bad in the eyebrows, and extends down the nose. It’s on her cheeks and even her chest. Think of B vitamins, especially para-amino-benozoic acid, B6, and essential fatty acids.

Eyes (nondiabetic)“Floaters” or blood spots. Think of bioflavonoids, choline, inositol, and vita-min K. The white of one eye has turned all red suddenly on one side. Check blood pressure... it’s usually normal, but it’s best to be sure. This scleral hemor-rhage isn’t dangerous, just the result of a broken blood vessel. If it wasn’t trauma, consider bioflavonoids and vitamin K.

Eyes-child (dark circles)This child has had enough sleep, hasn’t been crying lately, and still has dark cir-cles beneath the eyes. He has horizontal creases in the lower lids. Sometimes those dark circles are called “allergic shiners”; the lines are called Dennie’s lines. Along with puffiness in the lower eyelids, these signs usually mean allergy.

Eyes-adult (dark circles)Adults may have dark circles beneath the eyes during pregnancy, hormone treatment, and when fatigured, such circles frequently indicate allergy.

NosePolyps inside? Allergy is probable but may also indicate salicylate sensitivity. Stay away from aspirin as well as artifi-cial food additives, many of which are salicylate based and foods containing naturally occurring salicylate.

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Cheeks and NoseDilated capillaries in the cheeks and perhaps on the nose. Could be over-coming alcohol. But if not, correla-tion is even stronger when the dilated capillaries are accompanied by general reddening of the facial skin, most pro-nounced in the cheeks and forehead, and scattered medium to large acnelike pimples, a condition called rosacea.

AcneFrom mild case to scattered pimples to deep cysts, all over the face and back. Very likely eating and sensitive to sugar and other refined, processed food, and not get-ting enough zinc or the right types of essen-tial fatty acids. In a bad case, there’s usually allergic involvement. An adult past 25 with acne almost always has food allergy.

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Accidents kill 4% of us.Diseases kill 96%.“We Are Not Getting Proper Nutrition”

“A deficiency of a vitamin or mineral will cause a body part to malfunction and eventually break down --- and, like dominos, other body parts will follow.”

- James F. Balch, M.D.

“Insufficient vitamin intake is apparently a cause of chronic diseases... Most people do not consume an optimal amount of all vitamins by diet alone. Pending strong evidence of ef-fectiveness from randomized trials, it appears prudent for all adults to take vitamin supplements.”

- American Medical Association

“I can get everything I need from food.” Do YOU?The USDA surveyed 26,000 Americans and found that not oneperson received the nutritional requirements set forth by the RDA (Recommended Daily Allowance). 96% of the US population dies of a disease - we are NOT getting proper nutrition.

Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

Nutrition deficienciesVitamins and minerals are “used” by the body. As they perform their function, they often use themselves up in the process, which is the case with most of the critical disease fighting antioxidants.

Even thinking uses vitamins and minerals. Exercise and stress use a lot of vitamins and minerals; the use of diuretics (substances that increase the discharge of urine) such as drugs, alcohol, coffee, tea and sodas --- washes vitamins and minerals out of the body creating deficiencies --- that can create a major health problem!

Tobacco and alcohol can also inhibit the absorption of vitamins and minerals, or accelerate the loss of them.

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Facial skinSlightly yellow cast to facial skin, no red tones at all. Certainly could be jaun-dice, on a rare occasion, but that’s usu-ally a deeper orange-yellow. More often it’s a deficiency of vitamin B12, usually due to a degree of low stomach acidity and vitamin B12 malabsorption.

TongueA persistent crack at either corner of the mouth, termed angular cheilosis, signi-fies B vitamin deficiency with emphasis on riboflavin. When there’s a very pale tongue, accompanied by paleness of the inner surface of the lower eyelids (easily seen when pulled down), check for anemia. If anemia is present, it’s most often iron deficiency, but could be a lack of other nutrients, too, as well as nonnutritional causes like internal bleeding.

Canker SoresThey keep coming back inside the mouth... Most often, allergies to foods.

Swollen Lymph GlandsMost often a food allergy, but check for serious disease.

Skin TagsScattered on the neck?They often appear under the arms, or elsewhere. All location indicate the same thing. Test for blood sugar abnormality.

Sore ShoulderTender-to-pressure spot right at the side, where it slopes into the arm. Bursitis, B12 is the related nutrient deficiency.

Numerous Small Bumps in the SkinOn the side and back of the uper arm there are numberous small bumps in the skin. These usually go away with vitamin A; at times, however, B complex and es-sential fatty acids are needed as well.

HandsThe nails are breaking, chipping, splitting, won’t grow. Look for hypo-chlorhydia (low stomach acidity). Keep calcium, zinc, essential fatty acids, and thyroid in mind, but always look for low stomach acid first.

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Nutrients and Herbs That Help: Antioxidants are some of our best cancer fighters. They protect us from the free radical scavengers that turn our cells malignant and age our bod-ies. Some antioxidants even reduce the toxicity of chemotherapy drugs. Some of our most popular antioxidants include vitamins A, C and E, beta carotene, selenium, coenzyme Q10, bioflavonoids, and grapeseed extract to name a few. Coenzyme Q10 actu-ally increases the life expectancy of patients by five to 15 years for vari-ous forms of cancer. Vitamin C also reduces the pain associated with some cancers and can minimize the toxic side-effects of chemotherapy. The fat soluble forms of Vitamin C are much more effective than the water-soluble forms. Shark cartilage, as well as vitamin E, cuts off the blood supply to cancerous cells in some tumors, giving the immune system a better chance to destroy the smaller tumor mass. Many herbs act to prevent and control cancer-cell activity. Essiac tea, a mix-ture of sheep sorrel and other herbs, is purported to completely eliminate some types of cancer and has gained a devoted following. Wheatgrass juice is used by several cancer clinics for its ability to rejuvenate the liver, detoxify the colon, and cleanse the blood and lymph systems. Garlic and echinacea both fight tumors and enhance im-munity. Ginger helps tame the nausea associated with chemotherapy, and green tea shows potential in the treat-ment of breast and prostate cancers. Some of the other herbs known for their anti-cancer benefits include gin-seng, red clover, and rosemary. If you have cancer, don’t give up the fight. Over 75 trillion cells change every few months, so we are constantly remak-ing ourselves. You are not a statistic and cancer is not automatically fatal. When things get tough, you must get tougher. Lance Armstrong, the USA Olympic cycling champion, said it best when he learned he had testicular cancer: “With my fitness level, my drive and desire, I’m not going to lose. I can’t lose.” He didn’t and he went on to win the Olympics.

CANCER NOTESDetoxifying Foot BathIt all starts when you put your feet in the water. But it doesn’t stop when you take your feet out.

The detoxifying foot bath produces a charge which stimulates the cells within the body. The positive and negative charges in the water allow the body to attract and use the negative ions to rebalance and release toxins. This allows for the release of these toxins through the 4,000 pores in the feet. Your body will continue to detoxify for up to 48 hours after treatment.

Water is of particular importance to the func-tional performance of the body. Water makes up about two thirds of the body’s weight, and it is used as a solvent in which chemical reactions take place– as a solvent for waste matter which passes out of the body in a solution; for transporting substances around the body (water is a major part of blood and lymph); and as a means of keeping cool. In the 1930′s Dr. Royal Rife conducted research which concluded that certain electrical frequencies could prevent the development of disease, while other electrical frequen-cies can completely destroy certain viruses, bacteria and other pathogens.

How does it Work? The foot spa contains water, a saline solution and an electro-magnetic device called an “array.” You place your feet in the bath of lukewarm water that has a small amount of salt added, in the form of a solution, which aids the conductivity of the water. When the system is switched on, the array immersed in water creates a series of positive and negative ions – electrons. The body will absorb the electrons and a natural rebalancing of the cells in the body will take place.

While you are relaxing, the water will imme-diately start to change color as millions of ions enter your body and begin to neutralize tissue acid wastes. The color change and sediment you see in the water is produced by the ioniza-tion interaction of the current flow– the metal in the array and the toxins in the water and body. Negative and positive ions attract toxins and are released from the body via osmosis. This has a very effective way of cleansing the body from toxins. The benefits of the detoxify-ing foot bath are detoxification, stimulation and balancing of the body’s energy meridans, and ATP production. ATP has natural body chemi-cals that extract energy from your food and makes it available for numerous physiologic functions in the body. You will feel great, sleep better and have more energy. If nothing else works you get a relaxing foot bath.

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INCREASED METABOLISMAND WEIGHT LOSSInfrared Sauna Therapy can burn hundreds of calories by increasing your metabolism and core temperature. Far infrared heat also breaks down cellulite, trapped water, fatand wastes as part of the detoxification process.

A BOOSTED IMMUNE SYSTEMDuring a session, the infrared sauna will raise your body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response. The intense sweating during Infrared Sauna Therapy will enhance your immune system and increase your overall health and resistance to disease.

DETOXIFICATION OF THE BODYInfrared Sauna Therapy is excellent for detoxifying the body. The infrared heat stimulates sweating, while penetrating deeply and releasing toxins that can then be eliminated by the body through the sweat.

RELIEF FROM PAINInfrared Sauna Therapy has been effective in providing pain relief to those suffering from back pain, sprains, strains, bursitis, fibromyalgia, rheuma-toid arthritis, headaches and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

RELIEF FROM STRESSInfrared Sauna Therapy has been show to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, thereby reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body.

INFRARED SAUNA THERAPY ION FOOT DETOX THERAPYIon Detoxification TherapyAvoiding disease and maintaining vitality as we age requires the main-tenance of an alkaline environment throughout the body – which is virtu-ally impossible to accomplish in our

high-tech, high-stress, toxic society, unless we follow a detoxification program. Ionic Detoxification Therapy is a simple, relaxing treatment. How will it make you feel?Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each detoxification treatment. You will be able to think more clearly and have more energy. This treatment is especially beneficial to those who suffer from edema, inflammation, gout, osteoarthritis and pain.How does it work?Your feet are placed in a bucket of clean, warm, ankle-deep water. A small amount of sea salt is added to the water, in order to increase the conductivity. Then, an ionator is placed in the bucket of water along with your feet. This ionator creates a low-voltage, direct current to separate the water molecules into positive and nega-tive ions by separating oxygen and hydrogen in the water. The ions travel through your body, attaching to and neutralizing oppositely charged particles, and osmosis pulls the neutralized particles out through the surface of your feet. Osmosis is a scientific term that is used to describe the movement of particles through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concen-tration. In this case, the higher concentration refers to the ion field that is set up by placing the ionator into the water while running the unit. Once the unit is turned on, the water will begin turning color. By the end of the treatment, the water will be discolored and contain floating or sinking particles. This is a result of the toxins being pulled out of your body and into the water.

LIQUID VITAMIN THERAPYINFRARED EFFECTS • Reduces and balances the acid level

• Improves the nervous system • Prevention of bacteria growth • Normalization of blood cholesterol • Speeds up repair of body cells • Maintains warmth and promotes better sleep • Promotes elimination of waste and harmful heavy metals out of human body

HYDROFUSION™ Hydrofusion™ is an exceptional technological breakthrough that creates a single blended energy from infrared heat and steam. Hydrofusion™ optimizes skin cleans-ing and detoxification, resulting in more balanced, hydrated skin and increased nutrient absorption from skin care products. The secret behind Hydrofusion™: in-frared heats the body causing the skin to perspire. The moisture cannot vaporize in the moist steam environment, thus forming a protective layer on the body surface. This condensation layer is absorbed back into the skin, increasing oxygen supply to the blood stream and tissues leaving skin soft, supple and rejuvenated.

CHROMOTHERAPY Hydration station™ uses Colorbath™ digital lighting technology (LEDs). These strategically placed chromotherapy LEDs blanket the whole body in atmo-spheric colored light. The chromotherapy generates a rich variety of mood enhancing programs, leaving clients in a state of harmony and balance. VIBRATORY MASSAGE The ergonomically designed bed features a patented vibratory system with ad-justable rhythms. Vibration can be delicate or intense for relaxing or stimulating programs. Vibratory massage provides muscle relaxation, relief of minor aches and pains, and improves local blood circulation.

COMBINATION OF HEAT AND MASSAGEAnother benefit of water massage is the use of heat as a modality of treatment. The water is warmed to a temperature suitable to the patient’s sensitivity level. Heat has long been a therapeutic treatment choice of chiropractors and physical therapists in treating soft-tissue injuries and sports-related muscle strains. Heat and massage

together may help reduce muscle tension and pain, increase joint range of motion and encourage blood flow.

MUSCLE BENEFITSJust like using a traditional massage, an aqua massage can assist in relieving muscle pain, including pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. The massage will also improve circulation and relax muscles.

HEALTH BENEFITSLike other forms of massage, aqua massage is used to reduce pain and inflammation in sore, tense muscles and to encourage a state of overall relax-ation. Other benefits of regular treatments may be improved sleep patterns, decreased muscle spasms, improved circulation and better body awareness, as in improved posture and alignment.

AQUA MASSAGE THERAPY

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION LOW IMPACT EXERCISEWhole-body vibration is a greaat alternative to strenuous exercise. Fatigue and lack of mobility are easily overcome, ensuring a higher qual-ity of life for everyone. Whole-body vibration is great for athletes, individuals wanting to maitain health, or even the elderly, disabled, or individu-als with limited mobility. Whole-body vibration research has shown an increase in serotonin levels after vibration.

Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

There is growing

evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screen-ing tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life pro-longed and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experi-ence important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free an-nual thermograms as a safer alter-native. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

To schedule a full body theromgra-phy exam call 896-4141. The cost is only $94.

Breast Health Screening QuestionedOctober is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, and thousands of well-meaning

healthcare providers will continue to recommend mammograms. However, a growing body of research suggests that X-ray mammography may not be the

best screening approach, at least on an annual basis, and even the National Cancer Institute notes potential harms ranging from false results to overtreatment and radiation exposure. A 2006 study published in the British Journal of Radiobiology revealed that the type of radiation used in X-ray-based screenings is more carcinogenic than previ-ously believed. The researchers wrote, “Recent radio-biological studies have provided compelling evidence that the low-energy X-rays used in mammography are approximately four times—but possibly as much as six times—more likely to cause mutational damage than higher energy X-rays.” Peter Gøtzsche is director of the Nordic Cochrane Cen-

tre and an author of the landmark 2001 Cochrane systematic review, Screening for Breast Cancer with Mammography, which concludes, “Currently available reliable evidence has not shown a survival benefit of mass screening for breast cancer.” In 2011, Gøtzsche stated, “It is getting more and more difficult to argue that mammography is reasonable to [use] for breast screening.”Thermography Exams use no radiation. Get a Thermography Exam instead. Call the Natural Health Center at (337) 896-4141.

Breast Cancer Links to Environmental ToxinsNew evidence that chemical pollution may be linked to breast

cancer comes from a surprising source: a group of male breast cancer patients at Camp Lejeune, a Marine Corps base in North Carolina. Poisons in the camp’s drinking water, including benzene, a carcinogenic gasoline additive, perchloroethylene (PCE) and trichloroethylene (TCE), are regarded as a cause; conditions at the base are also blamed for unusual rates of leukemia and birth defects. The worst period of contamination of the base’s water supply began in the late 1950s and continued for more than 30 more years. Because men are simpler to study than women—their risk

of developing breast cancer is not complicated by factors such as menstruation, reproduction, breastfeeding and hormone replacement therapy—the epidemiolo-gists may be able to conclusively link industrial chemicals with an increased risk of the disease for both genders.

Source: National Disease Clusters Alliance

Busty Justice October is Bra Recycling Month

The Bra Recyclers, a Gilbert, Arizona-based textile recycling com-pany, is celebrating the third annual Bra Recycling Month during October. The intent is to collect new and gently used and cleaned bras for interested women nationwide. Healthiest options are non-underwire garments—Dr. John McDougall, in his book, The McDougall Program for a Healthy Heart, notes that constricting bras have been implicated in the rise of benign, non-cancerous but often painful breast cysts and lumps. Bra Recyclers CEO Elaine Birks-Mitchell states, “The month-long campaign ties directly into breast cancer and domestic violence awareness. The Bra Recyclers believe every woman and girl should not have to worry about something as simple as a bra as they transi-tion back to self-sufficiency or being cancer-free. The results are enhanced self-esteem and encouragement and strength to carry on.”

To participate, visit BraRecycling.com.

Mammograms Carry Cancer Risk

There is growing

evidence that mammograms, which are the primary screen-ing tool for breast cancer, may cause it. Scientists have long known that radiation causes cancer, and now research published in the British Journal of Radiobiology reports that the so-called “low-energy X-rays” used in mammography are four to six times more likely to cause breast cancer than conventional high-energy X-rays because the low-energy variety causes more mutational damage to cells. Mammograms led to a 30 percent rate of over-diagnosis and overtreatment, according to a study published in the Cochrane Review. Researchers wrote in the study, “This means that for every 2,000 women invited for screening throughout 10 years, one will have her life pro-longed and 10 healthy women, who would not have been diagnosed if there had not been screening, will be treated unnecessarily. Furthermore, more than 200 women will experi-ence important psychological distress for many months because of false positive findings.” Many women and functional medicine doctors are now choosing non-invasive and radiation-free an-nual thermograms as a safer alter-native. Those at high risk for breast cancer may choose to do periodic MRI screenings, a recommendation supported by research at Britain’s University Hospitals Birmingham.

To schedule a full body theromgra-phy exam call 896-4141. The cost is only $94.

In healthy individuals, the body’s detoxification system is able to neutralize and eliminate toxins, thereby minimizing

tissue damage and preventing illness. But the detoxification system, including the liver, the intestines, and the lymphatic system, can become overwhelmed by toxins. Toxic overload causes congestion in the lymphatic system, in which thick-ened lymph accumulates in the nodes without being emp-tied into the blood for removal from the body, and may also involve chronic intestinal constipation and liver dysfunction.

The body’s inability to remove toxins is a major cause of accel-erated aging and a primary contributor to chronic, degenerative disease processes. The detoxification system has two lines of defense. Specific organs prevent toxins from entering the body, while others neutralize and excrete the poisonous compounds that get through this initial line of defense. Key components of the detoxification system include the gastrointestinal barrier, including the small and large intestines; the lymphatic system; kidneys, bladder, and other components of the urinary system; skin, including sweat and sebaceous glands; and the lungs.

The gastrointestinal tract usually serves as the first line of defense against toxins entering the body. When it becomes compromised, it also affords disease-causing agents a place to fester, sometimes to the point where they eventually break through the intestinal

membrane and enter the bloodstream. Once the bowel is toxic, the entire body soon follows. When undigested food particles, bacteria, and other substances normally confined to the intestines escape into the bloodstream, they trigger the immune system and inflammation ensues. If the intestines continue letting toxins through, then the liver, lymph, kidneys, skin, and other organs involved in detoxification become overwhelmed.

The liver bears most of the burden for eliminating toxins once they have entered the bloodstream. All foreign substances are carried to the liver to be filtered and expelled from the body. Using enzymes and antioxidants, the liver chemically transforms toxins into harm-less substances that can be excreted via the urine or stool. Other toxins are eliminated through the lymphatic system, the kidneys, the skin (through perspiration), and the respiratory system.

When imbalances occur in the detoxification system, the result can be poor digestion, poor assimilation of nutrients, constipation, bloating and gas, immune dysfunction, reduced liver function, and a host of degenerative diseases. For this reason, alternative physicians often employ detoxification therapies to reduce or eliminate the body’s “toxic load,” restore the proper function of the immune and other body systems, and help alleviate age-related illnesses.

The Detoxification System – to prevent cancer you should detox and prevent stagnant lymph

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PROBIOTICS– to prevent cancer you should maintain healthy probiotics to absorb nutrients and to keep a healthy immune system to fight cancer cells

Inside each of us live vast numbers of bacte-ria without which we could not remain in

good health. There are several thousand bil-lion in each person (more than all the cells in the body) divided into over 400 species, most of them living in the digestive tract. Certain of these bacteria help to maintain good health, while others have a definite value in help-ing us regain health once it has been upset. The use of friendly bacteria supplements is known as probiotics, meaning “for life.”

Lactobacillus acidophilus is the predomi-nant friendly bacteria in the upper intestinal tract. It helps reduce the levels of harmful bacteria and yeasts in the small intestine and also produces lactase, an enzyme im-portant in the digestion of milk. Acidophilus is also involved in the production ofB vita-mins niacin, folic acid, pyridoxine)during the digestive process.

Bifidobacterium bifidum and B. longum are the primary friendly bacteria in the large in-testine. Bifidobacteria protect the large intes-tine from invading bacteria and yeasts, and also manufacture B vitamins and help the body detoxify bile. B. infantis is the prevalent friendly bacteria in the intestines of infants.

Streptococcus thermophilus and L. bulgari-cus are most commonly found in yogurt and exist only transiently in the digestive tract. They produce lactic acid, which encourages the growth of other friendly bacteria, and they also synthesize bacteriocins (natural antibiotic-like substances) that kill harmful bacteria.

Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, and Streptococ-ci are the bacteria most commonly found in probiotic supplements. Other beneficial species that may be included are L. casei, L plantarum, L. sporogenes, L. brevis, and Saccharomyces boulardii. Without bacte-ria like acidophilus, you would be unable to properly digest your food and absorb vitamins and other nutrients. But digestion is only the beginning of the health benefits probiotics can provide.

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Causes of Cancer

As much as science strives to identify single precipitating factors, such as genes or infectious organisms, practitio-

ners of alternative medicine know there is no single cause for cancer,just as there is no single “magic bullet” therapy or substance to end it. Many interdependent factors contribute to the development of cancer. Each type of cancer can be caused by a variety of factors, ranging from air pollution and tobacco smoke, to environmental radiation and industrial chemicals such as asbestos, benzene, and vinyl chloride, to naturally oc-curring substances such as aflatoxins (toxins produced by fun-gus commonly found in peanuts, corn, milk, and other foods), as well as the body’s own production of free radicals.

Though the causes of cancer are still being debated, science is much closer today to under-standing the fundamental factors involved in the process. For some time it has been clear that

tumors arise as a result of a series of changes or rearrange-ments of information coded in the DNA within single cells. Scientists also believe that cancers are generated in two steps, initiation and promotion.

Factors that start the initiation process are called initiators,or triggers. They interact directly with the cellular DNA to start the cell damage process. Initiators can take the form of carcinogens (cancer-causing substances), such as tobacco smoke, environmental pollution, pesticides, heavy metals, and industrial chemicals, as well as specific viruses, radia-tion, free radicals, and hormones, particularly estrogens.

Initiation of a cancer cell can occur in various ways. However, I believe that one of the most definite ways to initiate the cancer process is through a low-fiber diet. Low-fiber diets may prolong the residence time of body wastes in the gut and the colon, leading to greater exposure of the intestinal lining to cancer-causing agents.

A breakdown of metabolic function can also lead to initia-tion when enzymes, which normally deactivate cancer caus-ing substances, start to function improperly. This causes them to activate the carcinogens instead, allowing the carcinogens to react directly with cellular DNA. In other cases, cellular replication may be so accelerated that cells reproduce too quickly, leaving little or no time for repair. This allows defects in the DNA to become imbedded into the genetic materials passed from one cellular generation to the next as a perma-nent mutation. DNA repair may also be interrupted by initia-tors. For example, toxic metals such as lead, mercury, and cadmium can prevent DNA from being repaired.

After the initiation of the cancer process, the disease will often lie undetected for many years, according to the Ameri-can Institute for Cancer Research. Factors that facilitate the disease process during this latent period are called promot-ers. While promoters do not directly interact with the cellular DNA, they can further the cellular damage, allowing cancer cells to continue spreading abnormally. Promoters may also hamper the removal of initiated cells by damaging the body’s defense systems, particularly the immune system. Lastly, pro-moters can alter certain tissues of the body in order to make them more favorable for tumor growth. This is usually ac-complished by enhancing the conditions for establishing theblood supply necessary for the tumor cells.

The probability is that if a person gets enough exposureto carcinogens, tumors can and will develop even if the im-mune system is fairly healthy. This is due to the concept of the total body burden-that is, the sum of all factors taxing the immune system including the cancer cells themselves. A tu-mor or leukemia develops when there is either an increased production of cancer cells because of excess initiators or facilitators (causes) or a decreased removal of cancer cells from the body because of clogged lymphatic drainage or weakened immunity.

Intestinal Toxicity and Digestive ImpairmentWhen the intestines become clogged, toxic, and diseasedby what and how we eat and by how poorly we eliminatewaste material, the bowel becomes toxic. This createstoxicity for the entire body and results in an inabilityto absorb the nutrients necessary for health.

Around 1900, most people in the U.S. had a brief in-testinal transit time, meaning it took only about 15-20 hours from the time food entered the mouth until it was excreted as feces.

Today, many people have a seriously delayed transit time of 50-70 hours-more time for the stool to putrefy, for harmful microorganisms to flourish, and for toxins to develop and poison the tissues.

integrativemedicineApplied health and wellness research and tips by Dr. Steven T. Castille.

Vitamin B3 (Niacin)

The Body uses vitamin B3 in the process of releasing energy from

carbohy-drates. It is needed to form fat from car-bohydrates and to process alcohol. The niacin form of vitamin B3 also regulate cholesterol.

Vitamin B3 come in two basic forms – niacin (also called nicotinic acid) and niacinamide (also called nico-tinamide). A variation on niacin, called inositol hexaniacinate, is also available in supplements.

Pellagra, the disease caused by a vitamin B3 deficiency, is rare in Western societies. Symptoms include loss of appetite, skin rash, diarrhea, mental changes, beefy tongue, and digestive and emotional disturbance.

Niacinamide is almost always safe to take, although rare liver prob-lems have occurred at doses in excess of 1,000 mg per day. Niacin, at amounts as low as 50-100 mg, may cause flushing, headache, and stomachache in some people. Car-diologists, in treating specific health problems, sometimes prescribe very high amounts of niacin-often several 1,000 mg per day.

Vitamin B3 works with vitamin B1 and vitamin B2 to release energy from carbohydrates. Therefore, these vitamins are often taken together in a B-complex or multiple vitamin sup-plement (although most B3 research uses niacin or niacinamide by itself).

Urinary Tract Infections

More than 20 percent of wom-en experience the discomfort

of cystitis at least once a year. Cystitis is a urinary tract infection caused by a migration of bacteria into the bladder. E. coli and other bacteria almost routinely migrate into the bladder, but most bacte-ria are flushed out with urination. For cystitis to occur, bacteria must stay in the bladder by anchoring themselves to the bladder’s walls. If not treated early, the infection may become chronic and spread to the kidneys.

The urinary system helps to elimi-nate waste products and maintain

proper water and salt balance in the body. The waste products are filtered from circulating blood by the kidneys, which are attached to the blad-der by thin tubes called the ureters. The bladder is responsible for storing urine, which then flows out of the body through another tube called the urethra.

Normally, the bladder is sterile - completely free of bacteria and other infectious organisms. When an infection occurs, it is typically found in either the lower urinary tract - affecting the bladder and urethra - or the upper urinary tract, which affects the kidneys and ureters. When an or-ganism invades the urinary tract, it enters by one of two routes: the lower end of the urinary tract or through the bloodstream.

Recommendations for Treating Urinary Tract Infections Naturally

1. Drink plenty of water, 10 to 12 glasses per day, to flush out bacteria.

2. Drink unsweetened cranberry juice or take a cranberry extract. Drink-ing eight ounces of cranberry juice a few hours before and after sex or any other activity that manipulates or puts pressure in the pelvic area, such as riding a bicycle, will help prevent infection. The surfaces of fe-cal bacteria are dotted with substances called lectins, which form strong bonds with sugar residues on the surfaces of cells lining the bladder. Cranberry juice contains substantial quantities of alpha D mannopy-ranoside, a derivative of the sugar D-mannose that binds to the lectins of bacteria and prevents their attachment to the bladder wall. Look for pure cranberry juice, with as little added sugar as possible. At the first hint of burning while urinating, drink eight ounces of juice. Repeat every three to four hours. An even more convenient way to get the protective benefits of cranberry is to take a cranberry extract. Regular use of an extract will help keep your bladder in good health. Cranberry juice extracts are available in health food stores.

Dr. Steven Castille is a clinical chemist, CEO of the Community Wellness Centers, and publisher of Natural Awakenings maga-zine. Connect at Liteon Natural Health Center, 100 E. Angelle St., Carencro. For more information, call 337-896-4141.

INCREASED METABOLISM AND WEIGHT LOSSInfrared Sauna Therapy can burn hundreds of calories by increasing your metabolism and core temperature. Far infrared heat also breaks down cellulite, trapped water, fatand wastes as part of the detoxification process.

A BOOSTED IMMUNE SYSTEMDuring a session, the infrared sauna will raise your body temperature, inducing an artificial fever. Fever is the body’s natural mechanism to strengthen and accelerate the immune response. The intense sweating during Infrared Sauna Therapy will enhance your immune system and increase your overall health and resistance to disease.

DETOXIFICATION OF THE BODYInfrared Sauna Therapy is excellent for detoxifying the body. The infrared heat stimulates sweating, while penetrating deeply and releasing toxins that can then be eliminated by the body through the sweat.

INCREASED BLOOD FLOWUsing an infrared sauna can expand capillaries in the body, which stimulates increased blood flow, regeneration, circulation, and oxygenation.

ELIMINATION OF BACTERIA AND FUNGIInfrared Sauna Therapy also promotes the killing and removal of many pathogenic (disease-causing) bacteria, viruses and parasites.

HEALING OF CUTS, BRUISES AND SCARSDaily Infrared Sauna Therapy can also promote rebuilding of injured tissue by having a positive effect of the fibroblasts (connective tissue cells necessary for the repair of injury). Furthermore, it increases growth of cells, DNA syntheses and protein synthesis all during tissue repair.

RELAXATION OF MUSCLESInfrared heat relieves muscle tension and helps your body to make the most of its intended healing abilities. Infrared Sauna Therapy also reduces soreness on nerve endings and muscle spasms as muscle joints and fibers are heated in the sauna.

INCREASED CARDIOVASCULAR AND HEART RATESAs your body increases sweat production to cool itself, your heart works harder, pumping blood at a greater rate to boost circulation, providing the conditioning benefits of continu-ous exercise. Heart rate, cardiac output and metabolic rate increase during Infrared Sauna Therapy, while diastolic blood pressure drops, thus boosting overall cardiovascular fitness.

HEALTHY ARTERIESDeposits of fat, calcium, fibrin, and cellular debris can clog arteries and lessen the ability to expand and contract, while slowing blood circulation. Infrared Sauna Therapy can potentially help to clean arteries by loosening these toxins and increasing blood flow throughout the body.

IMPROVED SKIN CONDITIONSInfrared Sauna Therapy has been shown to relieve acne, psoriasis, burns, eczema, and also removes roughness and decreases scarring. Excessive sweating is beneficial to the skin, and helps improve the clarity, balance and structure of the skin tissues.

RELIEF FROM PAINInfrared Sauna Therapy has been effective in providing pain relief to those suffering from back pain, sprains, strains, bursitis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, head-aches and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

RELIEF FROM STRESSInfrared Sauna Therapy has been show to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, thereby reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body.

FAR INFRARED SAUNA THERAPYHEALTH BENEFITS

Infrared heat is actually a particular kind of light. It’s one of the areas of the electro-magnetic spectrum invisible to the naked eye. Completely harmless, it can be felt from sources such as fires, radiators, and the sun (without the harmful ultraviolet waves that cause sunburns).

FAR infrared heat is the most beneficial in an infrared sauna, penetrating deeper into the skin, increasing circulation, and helping to detoxify the body of harmful toxins.

Infrared saunas differ from traditional saunas because they operate at a temperature of 30-60°C, compared to a traditional sauna that operates at 85-110°C. This allows you to be able to breathe comfortably and enjoy the benefits for extended periods of time. Because the infrared rays safely and comfortably penetrate the skin up to 6cm deep, even your organs and deep tissues are stimulated. This induces sweating 2-3 times as much as a conventional sauna. The benefits of Infrared Sauna Therapy include:

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ION FOOT DETOX THERAPYHEALTH BENEFITS

Ion Detoxification TherapyAvoiding disease and maintaining vitality as we age requires the maintenance of an alkaline environment throughout the body – which is virtually impossible to ac-complish in our high-tech, high-stress, toxic society, unless we follow a detoxifica-tion program. Ionic Detoxification Therapy is a simple, relaxing treatment.

How will it make you feel?Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each detoxification treatment. You will be able to think more clearly and have more energy. This treatment is especially beneficial to those who suffer from edema, inflammation, gout, osteoarthritis and pain.

How does it work?Your feet are placed in a bucket of clean, warm, ankle-deep water. A small amount of sea salt is added to the water, in order to increase the conductivity. Then, an ionator is placed in the bucket of water along with your feet. This ionator creates a low-voltage, direct current to separate the water molecules into positive and negative ions by separating oxygen

Detoxifying and cleansing the body is good.

and hydrogen in the water. The ions travel through your body, attach-ing to and neutralizing oppositely charged particles, and osmosis pulls the neutralized particles out through the surface of your feet. Osmosis is a scientific term that is used to describe the movement of particles through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. In this case, the higher concentration refers to the ion field that is set up by placing the ionator into the water while running the unit. Once the unit is turned on, the water will begin turning color. By the end of the treatment, the water will be discol-ored and contain floating or sinking particles. This is a result of the toxins being pulled out of your body and into the water.

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At the Natural Health Center, we start your Ionic Detoxification Therapy with a nutrient assessment of all the major organs and systems of your body. This determines what your state of health is before we start any treatment. We then continue to monitor your prog-ress as your detoxification treatment is administered.

Today, because we are exposed to the greatest toxic load in the history of our planet, ongoing, periodic detoxifica-tion is essential to maintain health and avoid disease.

INFRARED GENERAL EFFECTS • Reduces and balances the acidic level in the body • Improves the nervous system • Prevention of bacteria growth • Normalization of blood cholesterol • Speeds up repair of body cells • Maintains warmth and promotes better sleep • Promotes elimination of waste and harmful heavy metals out of human body

HYDROFUSION™ Hydrofusion™ is an exceptional technological breakthrough that creates a single blended energy from infrared heat and steam. Hydrofusion™ opti-mizes skin cleansing and detoxification, resulting in more balanced, hydrated skin and increased nutri-ent absorption from skin care products. The secret behind Hydrofusion™: infrared heats the body causing the skin to perspire. The moisture cannot vaporize in the moist steam environment, thus forming a protective layer on the body surface. This condensation layer is absorbed back into the skin, increasing oxygen supply to the blood stream and tissues leaving skin soft, supple and rejuvenated.

AROMATHERAPYThe Hydration Station™ features a unique reservoir that vaporizes liquid vitamins, aromatic extracts and herbal extracts to awaken olfactory senses and en-hance Hydration Station results. Pure essential oils and herbal extracts stimulate the senses. Powerful liquid vitamin concentrates and essential nutrients moisturize the skin when blended with steam.

CHROMOTHERAPY Hydration station™ uses Colorbath™ digital light-ing technology (LEDs). These strategically placed chromotherapy LEDs blanket the whole body in atmospheric colored light. The chromotherapy gen-erates a rich variety of mood enhancing programs, leaving clients in a state of harmony and balance.

VIBRATORY MASSAGE The ergonomically designed bed features a patented vibratory system with adjustable rhythms. Vibration can be delicate or intense for relaxing or stimulating programs. Vibratory massage provides muscle relaxation, relief of minor aches and pains, and improves local blood circulation.

LIQUID VITAMIN HYDRO-THERAPYHEALTH BENEFITS

LIQUID VITAMINS FOR THE SKIN

Every Hydration Station™ session provides ultimate liquid vitamin infusion. Three (3) unique liquid vitamin blends drench your body in a delightful Oxyhydrating™moisturization bath. Each Hydration Station experience includes the infusion of a specific blend of liquid CoQ10, hyaluron-ic acid, aloe vera, vitamins A, E and C, plant collagen and elastin, green tea extract and other skin nourishing ingredients. Mineral Melanin Concentrate is a tropical boost of coconut and tangerine. Ingredients include: malachite (copper) extract, green tea extract, Dead Sea mineral salts and a blend of aromatic essential oils. Specifically formulated for the Prepare Program.

Aloe Concentrate delivers a soothing blend of cooling aloe, cucumber and melon. Ingredi-ents include: aloe vera, copper, algae extract and a blend of aromatic essential oils. Specifically formulated for the Prolong Program.

E & C Concentrate is an energizing blend of oils derived from vitamin-rich citrus fruit. Ingre-dients include: Tocopherol (Vitamin E), L-ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) and a blend of aromatic essential oils. Specifically formulated for the Protect Program.

CoQ Contour Concentrate is a refreshing and invigorating blend of pomegranate and white tea extracts. Ingredients include: coffee arabica bean extract, Co Enzyme Q10, Vitamins A & C and green tea extract. Specifically formulated for the “Slim N’ Smooth Method” utilizing the Protect Program with red LED lights for full body smoothing and natural body cleansing.

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AQUA MASSAGE THERAPYHEALTH BENEFITS

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COMBINATION OF HEATAND MASSAGEAnother benefit of water massage is the use of heat as a modality of treatment. The water is warmed to a temperature suitable to the patient’s sensitivity level. Heat has long been a therapeutic treatment choice of chiropractors and physical therapists in treating soft-tissue injuries and sports-related muscle strains. Heat and massage together may help reduce muscle tension and pain, increase joint range of motion and encourage blood flow.

MUSCLE BENEFITSJust like using a traditional massage, an aqua massage can assist in relieving muscle pain, including pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. The massage will also improve circulation and relax muscles.

HEALTH BENEFITSLike other forms of massage, aqua massage is used to reduce pain and inflammation in sore, tense muscles and to encourage a state of overall relax-ation. Other benefits of regular treatments may be improved sleep patterns, decreased muscle spasms, improved circulation and better body awareness, as in improved posture and alignment.

TIMEAqua massage is often a preferred choice for busy people who simply do not have much time for a massage. Since an average aqua massage is only 15 to 20 minutes, it is much easier to fit into a busy schedule. Even with the shorter time frame,

the health benefits remain the same. According to Yogawiz.com, an aqua massage that lasts for 15 minutes is the equivalent of a 30-minute session with a massage therapist.

PERSONAL CONTROLWater massage therapy takes place in a self-con-tained unit that resembles a tanning bed, and just like a tanning session, you set the controls to meet your particular needs. The session time is pre-set before you enter the unit, but the water pressure and pulse frequency are adjustable via a hand-held control unit, allowing you to direct your experience. If your lower back muscles are aching, you can pause the jets and remain on that area for a longer period of time, giving you the ultimate control over your own healing process.

PRIVACYMany people choose not to receive traditional hands-on massage therapy because they feel that it invades their personal space. Aqua massage uses private settings and allows the patient to remain fully clothed, increasing comfort and privacy.

CONVENIENCEOne of the more attractive benefits of aqua massage is the convenience and accessibility versus other massage treatments that require you to disrobe. There are no oils or lotions used in conjunction with water massage, so you can have a quick therapy session during your lunch break and return to work without having to take a shower. The sessions are usually 10 to 20 minutes long

versus 60 to 90 minutes for conventional massage. For people who feel uncomfortable removing their clothes to receive massage therapy, water massage may be the best alternative choice.

RELAXATIONAqua massage uses 36 different water jets that spray the body from a variety of angles instead of just a few jets that focus on a small area, as you would experience with whirlpool jets or a massag-ing shower head. These jets travel along the body multiple times over the course of the massage, ensuring full body relaxation. In addition, the mo-tion and sound of the water are very soothing as well. Some people like to use headphones to listen to soothing sounds or classical music to enhance the relaxing experience.

SPOT TREATMENTSOne benefit of aqua massage is that at any time, the machine cycle can be paused, causing the jets to focus on a particular part of the body. This is especially beneficial for those with back problems, frequent knots in the neck or leg pain.

COSTAqua massage is an extremely affordable massage option. A typical massage will range in price, with the average being between $20 and $30, depend-ing on how long the massage lasts. Many providers will give discounts when purchasing.

LOW IMPACT EXERCISEWhole-body vibration is a greaat alternative to strenuous exercise. Fa-tigue and lack of mobility are easily overcome, ensuring a higher quality of life for everyone. Whole-body vibration is great for athletes, individu-als wanting to maitain health, or even the elderly, disabled, or individuals with limited mobility.

Many people report an improved mood and energy level when using whole-body vibration therapy. Whole-body vibration research has shown an increase in serotonin levels after vibration. Serotonin, which is almost a household term these days due to the prevalence of depression and an-tidepressant drugs, is the neurotransmitter that makes you calm and happy.

Whole-Body VibrationBody Effects MUSCLESThe effect of vibration results in what scientific literature calls “Tonic Vibration Reflex” or “TVR”. That is a repeated myotatic reflex or stretch reflex. This means that the vibrated muscle has to work very hard, while the subject or player using whole-body vibra-tion does nothing other than balance on the platform. The effect per pulsation is like that of the knee-jerk reflex. This muscle activity can be measured by use of electromyogra-phy (EMG). For example, in a one-repetition maximum effort, the muscle(s) involved are activated 100% voluntarily. However, with vibration training the muscles work at 200 to 300% of this IRM activation. This is an ideal way to train, especially when the muscle does not function properly: for example, with weak-ened muscles in the elderly, or after injuries.

HORMONESResearch shows that after just one session of vibration training there is a high excretion of testosterone and growth hormone. There is also a drop in the stress hormone cortisol. This combination has favorable effects on muscle protein synthesis.

Effect of vibration training on hormones:• Testosterone: + 7% • Human Growth Hormone: + 460% • Cortisol: - 32% (Source: Bosco et a.,l 2000)

BONESBone decalcification (osteoporosis) is one of the biggest health problems especially in the elderly and female population. Many elderly people break their bones more easily when they fall because of bone decalcification; the hip is the most notorious in this respect. The onset of osteoporosis is partly due to a lack of movement, which causes muscles to gradually weaken, the circulation to diminish and the bones to be inadequately used.

In addition, as a result of the aging process, the body produces fewer hormones such as testosterone, estrogen and growth hormone. Yet it is exactly these hormones which play such an important role in the maintenance of strong bones.

The advice usually given to sufferers of this disease is to take more exercise, but that is difficult when muscles are weak, particularly in the legs.

Whole-body vibration offers a good alternative to vig-orous impact exercise. Through vibration the muscles automatically become stronger and regain their tone. The circulation improves because the blood vessels in the legs are wide open due to the vibration. At the same time, the pulsation gives a direct stimulus to bone tissue, which in turn stimulates the production of new bone tissue.

Recent findings show that even after only one vibra-tion treatment, there is an increase in the hormone testosterone and growth hormone, which are so essential for strong bones.

WHOLE-BODY VIBRATION EXERCISE HEALTH BENEFITS

Benefits:

• Stimulates lymphatic drainage system for toxin removal, builds immune system and fights disease• Improves muscular strength• Rapid recovery time from sports injuries: torn muscles, sprains, etc.• Increases flexibility and range of motion• Enhances critical blood flow throughout the body• Increases bone density

• Accelerates weight loss and reduced appearance of cellulite• Decreases cortisol levels and increases levels of the “happiness hormones’ sero- tonin and neurothrophine• Improves posture• Increases hormones involved in strength, repair and regeneration; testosterone, Human Growth Hormone (HGH), and Intrinsic Growth Factor 1 (IGF1)• Increases serotonin and norepinephrine-neu rotransmitters that makes you calm and happy• Decreases cortisol, the major stress hormone• Significantly increase in blood flow throughout the body• Strengthens and increases bone tissue• Increases number of T-cells, an important part of your immune system• Improves blood and lymphatic circulation• Speeds recovery from surgery and trauma• Stimulates neurological system• Increases physical strength, dexterity and endurance• Reduces joint and ligament stress• Helps to improve and prevent many joint conditions• Relieves tension and chronic pain in ankles, knees, lower back, and neck• Assists in preventing osteoporosis• Stimulates fast-twitch muscles• Improves body balance• Benefits both anaerobic and aerobic exercise• Tightens facial muscles• Reduces cellulite• Increase testosterone by 7%, maintains muscle mass, bone density and red blood cell levels• Improves digestion and gastric motility- eliminating heartburn• Reduces constipation, providing a more comfortable lifestyle• Strengthens pelvic muscles, reducing embarrassing stress incontinence

20 minutes of whole-body vibration is equal to a 60-minute aerobic workout.

ABOUT BONE DENSITYWithout the force of gravity pulling on the skeleton, astronauts lose bone at the rate of 0.2% per month. Conversely, a professional tennis player may have 30% more bone on his playing arm. Unfortunately, most of us tend to simulate the life of an astronaut rather than the life of an athlete. As a result, one gets increasingly weaker over time.

Decades of scientific studies support the effect of gentle vibration on increasing bone density. Most recently, in one study on whole-body vibration, adult sheep were treated with vibration to their hind legs for 20 minutes a day. The vibrating sheep had 30% more bone in their legs than did untreated animals after one year.

To build bone, you have to beat it up. You have to punish your skeleton a bit. Low-impact activities such as walking, swimming, and cycling are good for your heart and muscle tone, but they don’t do much for your bones.

High-impact activities, such as running and weightlift-ing, build bone. Shocks to bone only make it stronger. Bone is living tissue, and it responds to your activities. Mechanical stress—the impact of your feet pounding pavement, the weight of a barbell, or the shock that travels up your arm when you whack a baseball—cre-ates microscopic fractures. Your bone not only repairs the tiny fractures, but it also responds by building more bone on top of them.

Post-menopausal women are the most at risk for los-ing bone. The end result can be osteoporosis: bones so brittle that even the stress of ordinary activities can snap them. But men aren’t immune. The rapid bone loss that leads to osteoporosis starts about 10 years later in men than in women—around the age of 60.

And, it is never too early to start. Clinicians and researchers feel that it is crucial to build up as much bone as you can during the first 20-30 years of your life, so that when you reach the age when bone loss accelerates, the effect won’t be devastating.

NEUROTRANSMITTERSParkinson’s disease is an example of a defi-ciency in dopamine, which is the reason that L-Dopa is given as medicine. It is also recog-nized that serotonin plays a role in our mood, or frame of mind. A shortage of serotonin in the brain can lead to depression, which is the reason that Prozac is given as a medicine in order to increase the serotonin content in the brain. From research, it appears that vibration training also influences the neurotransmitters

and the way in which they work. Vibration training increases the serotonin content in the brain, which could possibly explain why one feels so well after vibration training.

BLOOD VESSELSThe effect of vibration training on the blood vessels is clear to see and to feel. After train-ing, one often sees that the skin of the lower leg is colored pink. This is a sign that the blood vessels in that area are wide open. It also explains the feeling which many describe as coming home after a snowball fight with your bare hands, and then putting your hands in a bucket of warm water: a tingling feeling which indicates that your blood vessels are wide open. In Germany, the effect of vibration training is used as therapy for a disturbed peripheral circulation, particularly in the lower legs, such as in chronic venous insufficiency.

NERVOUS SYSTEMThe effect on the muscles is reflexively activated via the nervous system. With vibration training, it seems as if pulsations awaken the nerve tract, which could explain the positive effects of vibration training in partial pa-ralysis. In fact, good results have been reported in the experimental treatment of, for example, MS patients.

CARTILAGEIt is already recognized that intermittent pressure stimu-lates optimal functioning of the cartilage. This causes the synovial fluid, or synovia, to be repeatedly pumped between the cartilage, just like a sponge which is con-stantly squeezed under water. This intermittent pressure maintains and improves cartilage function.

Contraindications: Pregnancy, Acute / Deep Vein Thrombosis, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, Pulmonary Embolism, Severe Diabetes, Epilepsy, Serious Cardiovascular Disease, Recent Infections, Pacemaker and Implantable Cardioverter Defibril-lator, Acute Hernia, Discopathy, or Spondylosis, Cancer or Tumors, Severe Diabetic Neuropathy, Severe Migranes, Kidney Stones, Bladder Stone, Gallstones, Acute Rheumatoid Arthritis, Cardiac Dysrhytmias, Acute / Severe Inflammations, Infections and / or Fever, Fresh (Surgical) Wounds, Osteonecrosis, Surgi-cal Metal Implants, Severe Osteoporosis with BMD, Pulmonary Embolism, Retinal Detachment, Known Retinal Conditions, Artificial Joints (recent)

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DETOXIFICATION OF THE BODY Infrared Sauna Therapy is excellent for detoxifying the body. The infrared heat stimulates sweating, while penetrating deeply and releasing toxins that can then be eliminated by the body through the sweat.

RELIEF FROM PAIN Infrared Sauna Therapy has been effective in providing pain relief to those suffering from back pain, sprains, strains, bursitis, fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis, headaches and many other muscular-skeletal ailments.

RELIEF FROM STRESS Infrared Sauna Therapy has been shown to promote a rebalancing of the body’s hormones through its effect on the autonomic nervous system, thereby reducing the negative physical impact of stress on the body.

Liquid Vitamin TherapyINFRARED EFFECTS Reduces and balances the acid level, improves the nervous system, prevention of bacteria growth, normalization of blood cholesterol, speeds up repair of body cells, maintains warmth and promotes better sleep, promotes elimination of waste and harmful heavy metals out of human body

HYDROFUSION™ Hydrofusion™ is an exceptional technological breakthrough that creates a single blended energy from infra-red heat and steam. Hydrofusion™ optimizes skin cleansing and detoxification, resulting in more balanced, hydrated skin and increased nutrient absorption from skin care products. The secret behind Hydrofusion™: infrared heats the body causing the skin to perspire. The moisture cannot vaporize in the moist steam environment, thus forming a protective layer on the body surface. This condensation layer is absorbed back into the skin, increasing oxygen supply to the blood stream and tissues leaving skin soft, supple and rejuvenated.

CHROMOTHERAPY Hydration station™ uses Colorbath™ digital lighting technology (LEDs). These strategically placed chromotherapy LEDs blanket the whole body in atmospheric colored light. The chromotherapy generates a rich variety of mood enhancing programs, leaving clients in a state of harmony and balance. VIBRATORY MASSAGE The ergonomically designed bed features a patented vibratory system with adjustable rhythms. Vibration can be delicate or intense for relaxing or stimulating programs. Vibratory massage provides muscle relaxation, relief of minor aches and pains, and improves local blood circulation.

Water - Lymphatic Massage TherapyCOMBINATION OF HEAT AND MASSAGE Another benefit of water massage is the use of heat as a modality of treatment. The water is warmed to a temperature suitable to the patient’s sensitivity level. Heat has long been a therapeutic treatment choice of chiropractors and physical therapists in treating soft-tissue injuries and sports-related muscle strains. Heat and massage together may help reduce muscle tension and pain, increase joint range of motion and encourage blood flow.MUSCLE BENEFITS Just like using a traditional massage, an aqua massage can assist in relieving muscle pain, including pain that is caused by fibromyalgia. The massage will also improve circulation and relax muscles.

HEALTH BENEFITS Like other forms of massage, aqua massage is used to reduce pain and inflammation in sore, tense muscles and to encourage a state of overall relaxation. Other benefits of regular treatments may be improved sleep patterns, decreased muscle spasms, improved circulation and better body awareness, as in improved posture and alignment.

Whole-Body VibrationLOW IMPACT EXERCISE Whole-body vibration is a greaat alternative to strenuous exercise. Fatigue and lack of mobility are easily overcome, ensuring a higher quality of life for everyone. Whole-body vibration is great for athletes, individuals wanting to maitain health, or even the elderly, disabled, or individuals with limited mobility. Whole-body vibration research has shown an increase in serotonin levels after vibration.

Ion Foot DetoxIon Detoxification Therapy Avoiding disease and maintaining vitality as we age requires the maintenance of an alkaline environment throughout the body – which is virtually impossible to accomplish in our high-tech, high-stress, toxic society, unless we follow a detoxification program. Ionic Detoxification Therapy is a simple, relaxing treatment. How will it make you feel? Healthy individuals can expect to feel lighter and experience a greater sense of well being from each detoxification treatment. You will be able to think more clearly and have more energy. This treatment is especially beneficial to those who suffer from edema, inflammation, gout, osteoarthritis and pain.How does it work? Your feet are placed in a bucket of clean, warm, ankle-deep water. A small amount of sea salt is added to the water, in order to increase the conductivity. Then, an ionator is placed in the bucket of water along with your feet. This ionator creates a low-voltage, direct current to separate the water molecules into positive and negative ions by separating oxygen and hydrogen in the water. The ions travel through your body, attaching to and neutralizing oppositely charged particles, and osmosis pulls the neutralized particles out through the surface of your feet. Osmosis is a scientific term that is used to describe the movement of particles through a membrane from an area of lower concentration to an area of higher concentration. In this case, the higher concentration refers to the ion field that is set up by placing the ionator into the water while running the unit. Once the unit is turned on, the water will begin turning color. By the end of the treatment, the water will be discolored and contain floating or sinking particles. This is a result of the toxins being pulled out of your body and into the water.

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