Ragweed season is around the corner and for those of you who suffer with ragweed allergies, you are dreading this time of year. Fortunately, nature provides some great effective solutions for allergy sufferers.
Vitamin C is a natural anti-histamine. Be sure to consume plenty of fruits and vegetables that contain Vitamin C in the summer months. Taking a whole food multivitamin high in anti-oxidants may also help with allergy symptoms, as well as a high quality, pure fish oil like VitaFish Oil. Fish oil is a natural anti-inflammatory and slows down the allergic response.
You should also consider a detox at this time of year. Built up toxicity is a cause for allergic reactions as well.
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If your memory is failing and you thinking isn’t as quick as it once was, you may be suffering from a lack of DHA. DHA is an essential omega 3 fatty acid that comes from fish. You need to supplement with DHA daily to give your brain this essential nutrient as the blood transfers up to 5% DHA to the brain on a daily basis. If the brain becomes deficient in DHA, it doesn’t function optimally, leading to all kinds of ailments such as brain fog, memory loss and lack of nerve conduction can result. High levels of DHA are available in VitaFish Oil from VitaTree Nutritionals. VitaFish oil is unique in that the ratio of DHA to EPA is 40:10. This is important for nourishing the brain with the essential DHA it cannot produce on it’s own.

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Viagra is very popular among men with erectile dysfunction, loss of libido and sexual desire. However it is not free from serious side effects and warnings that many men are not willing to take the chance with. Thankfully, nature has provided natural solutions for male sexual dysfunction and a loss of libido and sexual stamina as they age. VitaMen’s Formula, now launched in Canada is a natural alternative to Viagra, without negative side effects. VitaMen’s Formula has the added benefit of helping with prostate health, both preventative and as a treatment for prostate enlargement. It contains Maca, Saw Palmetto, pumpkin seeds and Nettles. For increased libido, men should take 2 capsules, twice per day with meals. For prostate health, 1 capsule twice daily with meals is sufficient. For more information visit www.vitatree.ca and click on VitaMen’s Formula.

To maintain a healthy prostate gland, men need to ensure their diet and supplements contain a few key ingredients. The first is zinc. Pumpkin seeds are a whole food source of zinc, an important co-factor decreasing the incidence of prostate enlargement. Pumpkin seeds help regulate urination and maintain the fluid balance in men. Studies have shown that pumpkin seeds contain phytosterols which are responsible for the shrinking of the enlarged prostate gland, and also contain chemicals which halt the conversion of hormone testosterone into the bad testosterone, DHT.
Saw Palmetto is an important herb and is used mainly to prevent benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), enlargement of the prostate gland in men. The plant sterols in Saw palmetto especially beta sitosterol acts to inhibit the growth of the prostate gland by interfering with the enzyme 5-alpha reductase, which encourages the production of the bad testosterone, DHT, linked to prostate disease and hair loss in men.

VitaMen’s Formula from VitaTree Nutritionals contains both these ingredients, as well as Maca for libido and stamina and Nettle for the prostate. For more info visit www.vitatree.ca.

The most common complaint I hear in my naturopathic practise is lack of energy and fatigue. We no longer get all the vital nutrients and energy enhancing phytonutrients from our food. Our food has often travelled long distances to reach our plates, and often needs to be picked before it has reached it’s peak ripeness and nutrient density. Often produce is gassed in the supermarket to make it appear ripe for eating. Then we wonder why we don’t feel vital and alive even if we are eating “healthy” food.

The answer is supplementing with high quality whole food vitamins like VitaFruits and VitaVeggies from VitaTree Nutritionals. In this concentrated form, you get all your essential vitamins and minerals in an easy to take capsule. For more info visit www.vitatree.ca.

Hormonal imbalance in men and women is very common, especially as we age. One of the reasons is a lack of good gut bacteria or probiotics. Good gut bacteria helps to conjugate or break down hormones such as estrogen into the more favorable estrogen. Good gut bacteria is essential in maintaining our immune system and for ensuring that we get the most out of the food we eat. Probiotics help our digestive tract cells in absorbing important nutrients. For more information read The Healthy Millionaire and visit www.vitatree.ca for the highest potency Human Microflora probiotics.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome or IBS is a common and uncomfortable condition for many. The symptoms of IBS include irregular bowel movements, often oscillating between constipation and diarrhea. Stress plays a big role in IBS. Also, a deficiency in good gut bacteria can be a cause for IBS. Be sure to supplement daily with a high quality human microflora for the best defense against IBS. See VitaTree Probiotics for more information at www.vitatree.ca.

With the recent recall on Tylenol and Motrin products for children and infants, it makes you wonder how safe these products really are, whether for children or adults. I have cautioned my patients for years against using these products because they often mask and slow down the body’s natural healing process. For instance a fever is a healthy response to fighting an infection in the body. If the fever is suppressed with a medicine like Tylenol or Motrin, the body takes longer to fight off the offending bacteria or virus. There are also toxicity issues for the liver and kidneys with using these common over the counter pain killers. There are better, safer natural alternative. Use fish oils as a natural anti-inflammatory for pain and inflammation. Probiotics (good bacteria) are the best preventative medicine for infections as they ward off bad bacteria by crowding them out of the system. For more info read my book The Healthy Millionaire and visit VitaTree Nutritionals products for the highest quality, safe, whole food multi-vitamins.

I’m often asked by many women why, if there are so many wonderful, effective natural remedies for menopause, their doctors are not telling them. The truth is, most doctors don’t even know about them. If they do know, they are skeptical that the herbs have not been tested thoroughly. Again, another misconception as many of the herbs for menopause have been tested in human studies for years in Europe. Herbs such as Chasteberry and Black Cohosh have a long, positive track record. They can help with hot flashes, night sweats, irritability, insomnia, and vaginal dryness. See my formula VitaWomen’s Formula from VitaTree Nutritionals as a natural solution for menopause.

What one food can you eliminate from your diet and see a dramatic reduction in your cholesterol? Sugar is the answer. Whether it is table sugar, glucose, fructose, and/or high fructose corn syrup, it is important to eliminate or drastically reduce this non-food from the diet to improve cholesterol levels. Most of my patients assume that it is the meats, saturated animal fats and cholesterol containing foods like eggs and shrimp that increase cholesterol. I find however that sugar consumption increases total cholesterol levels. Watch out for VitaTree’s Cholesterol Formula, soon to be launched in Canada.