​8.  Make the first day your child feels better a slow day. Stay home and rest for the first 24 hours that the symptoms of illness have finally abated. Try not to rush back into the daily routine of life.  

General Guidance for Fever:Do all of the above and:
1.  Fever is an important part of how children’s bodies remove wastes and toxins. The immune chemicals that produce the symptoms of fever are always present and active in our bodies, on a day-to-day basis, even when we don’t have an elevated body temperature.

They serve us by getting rid of the wastes and toxins we accumulate from our daily activities so that we don’t require an elevation in our body temperature to burn them out.

The immune chemicals that cause fever don’t just magically appear in our bodies when we develop a fever. They circulate in our bodies all the time to help us stay well by keeping our body temperature stable, and by maintaining homeostasis in our cells, tissues and organs.

Fever develops when these immune chemicals become up-regulated and amplified in our bodies, when the amount of wastes and toxins increases in our systems to a greater extent than what our bodies are capable of removing on a day-to-day basis through the normal processes of elimination: stooling, urinating, breathing, sweating, resting and sleeping.

2. The accumulation of wastes in our bodies occurs due to:

a) poor food choices and overfeeding through food and nervous system stimulation,

b) increased stress from chaotic schedules and home environments,

c) poor sleep patterns,

d) lack of down time and proper rest,

e) difficulties at new schools, or at school in general,

f) emotional upsets and unsafe environments,

g) environmental air, food, water, skin and nervous system toxic exposures,

h) frequent use of over-the-counter and pharmaceutical medicines, and vaccines,

i) pushing ahead with our lives and not listening to the messages our bodies are giving us, and

j) living a life that’s opposite to the cycles of nature (e.g., animals hibernate in the winter, and humans in the northern hemisphere keep a schedule as if it’s still summer time). 


The keeping of a diet and lifestyle in opposition to the laws of nature is a drastic set up for waste and toxin build-up in our bodies, leading to an increase in the chemicals that produce fever, and resultant symptoms of flu, cough, illness, depression, stomach upset, etc. 

Therefore, fever is something our bodies use to help us get well. Fever forces us to stop what we’re doing and pay attention to what our bodies need most in order to become more optimally well.

Focus your attention on treating your child who has an elevated temperature, and try not to focus primarily on the number on the thermometer. Stay with your child.

See the Pediatric Checklist below.

1.  Give your child a warm bath, several times per day if necessary, to help her sweat. Sweating will help cool your child’s body, and make your child feel better. You can use epsom salts, baking soda, or even hydrogen peroxide in the bath, to support your child in feeling more comfortable during the fever.

Be mindful of cool drafts after coming out of a warm bath that can compromise your child’s health. You can also use lavender flowers, yarrow flowers, or elder flowers in the bath to promote healing and relaxation.

2. Fever does not cause brain damage, and is not automatically going to lead to a seizure in your child.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/01/11/health/11klass.html?_r=2&ref=health

3.  To help your child feel better with the symptoms of fever, use one drop of lavender or German chamomile essential oil rubbed undiluted on the tops of both ears, and in the space between the largest vertebrae in the base of their neck and the vertebrae below it.

It is also therapeutic to massage the oil down the spine, and place a drop or two on the center of the pads of both big toes. You can do this several times per day on these acupuncture points to help their bodies cope better with the chemistry of the fever.

4.  Use the wet sock treatment after the warm bath: put a pair of wet, cool, cotton socks on your child’s feet, followed by a pair of dry, wool socks, and put your child to bed. Dr. Palevsky thanks his naturopathic physician colleagues for this smart therapeutic intervention. Many parents report how much it helps to improve their children’s symptoms of fever and upper respiratory issues.

5.  Make sure your child drinks as much fluids as possible, and check that the urine is clear to slightly yellow in color. Dehydration in children with fever will make your child feel worse and compromise her ability to heal

6.  Refer to the list of resources below for other remedies to help support your child through the fever.

7.  Continue to observe your child for mental status changes (see Pediatric Checklistbelow).

8.  Dr. Palevsky does not recommend the use of over-the-counter medicine for fever reduction. He does not believe these medicines are safe for human consumption, and there is growing literature to support his position (see below: Resources). He also understands that most often the fever becomes prolonged in children when these medicines are used. In other words, the fever doesn’t last as many days, and goes away quicker, when parents try to refrain from using these medicines.

9.  Fever helps the body eliminate wastes. Stopping the fever with these medicines stops children’s bodies from eliminating the wastes. But, the body is “smarter” than that, and will continue to rage on with the fever until it is allowed to burn out the wastes… or not.

If the wastes aren’t eliminated promptly, they hang around and cause more irritation to our children on a chronic basis. Often, children will have a subsequent acute illness accompanied by fever, soon after their initial febrile illness, when the fever is suppressed with over-the-counter medicines.

10. Most over-the-counter medicines use up important immune chemicals in children’s bodies (e.g., glutathione) that are needed to deal with the removal of the wastes that caused them to have the fever in the first place. Less glutathione in the body leads to less elimination of wastes and, therefore, more accumulation of wastes in the cells, tissues, and organs of the body.

This state of health leads to the need for, and the development of, further episodes of acute illnesses. The body cannot function in an optimal way if these wastes are allowed to accumulate in the body, thus, the reason for further episodes of acute illnesses.

With continued use of over-the-counter medicines to suppress the fevers, children will further deplete their glutathione stores, which could eventually increase the potential for them to develop the onset of chronic illnesses.

11. Some over-the-counter medicines also inhibit the production of other immune chemicals (e.g., prostaglandins) that children’s bodies need to help them eliminate their wastes. As a by-product of this inhibition, children will produce other irritating chemicals (e.g., thromboxanes and leukotrienes) that have longer lasting inflammatory properties on their health, leading to illnesses that are often worse than what they were originally dealing with when the fever developed in the first place.

Resources:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/38690295/

Shaheen, Seif, et al Paracetamol (Acetaminophen) and Asthma Link in Adults, Thorax, 2000; 55:266-70

Shaheen, Seif, et al Paracetamol Sales and Atopic Disease in Children and Adults: An Ecological Analysis, European Respiratory Journal, November 2000; 16(5):1-7 & 817-823

Toma, Tudor, High Paracetamol Intake May be Linked with Asthma, British Medical Journal2000; 321:1178

Debley et al The Prevalence of Ibuprofen-Sensitive Asthma in Children: A Randomized Controlled Broncho-Provocation Challenge Study, J of Pediatrics, 2005; 147:233

McKeever, T et al, The Association of Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Ibuprofen with Respiratory Disease and Lung Function, American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 2005; 171:966-971

General Guidance for Coughs:
1.  Read General Guidance if Your Children are Sick.

2.  Coughs are usually a sign that your child is trying to remove waste materials from his body through the airway.

3.  Dry coughs are usually the way in which upper respiratory symptoms begin. When a child develops an irritation in the airway, it can arrive at the airway lining from exposure to the irritants in the air that they breathe in, from irritants in the food particles that enter their digestive systems that circulate up to the airway through the bloodstream, or from nervous system stress and/or emotional stress that promote the production of irritating chemicals that try to make their way our through their airways.

Nonetheless, the reason a child starts to cough is because she is trying to remove inflammatory/irritating materials from her body through the airway.

4.  Over several days to even a week, the cough usually becomes productive. In general, this is a good sign. It means the child is almost finished removing the waste materials from the airway, and the illness is almost over.

One of the best ways to advance the healing of the cough is to thin the mucus. This is done by keeping your child well hydrated, and following the directions above about how to feed your child when sick.

5.  Our bodies produce mucus to protect the integrity of the mucus membranes (mouth, nose, sinuses, throat, airway, intestines, skin, vaginal canal) by capturing inflammatory/irritating materials before they enter our bloodstream. Mucus is also produced to enhance the removal, out through the mucus membranes of our bodies, of accumulated cell, tissue, and organ system waste products.

6.  Increased mucus production occurs when our bodies have been exposed to increasing amounts of inflammatory/irritating materials that make their way into our bodies. Increased mucus production also occurs when increased production of waste materials from inside our bodies is brought to the surface for elimination.

The increased mucus production serves as a necessary step to respond to the exposure to these materials, and as a delivery system to clear out the waste materials that made their way into our bodies and need to be eliminated.

7.  If you are able to successfully avoid inflammatory/irritating materials from entering into your child’s body (see General Guidance if Your Children are Sick and For Fever), and work to keep the mucus thin, the symptoms of mucus production and cough will improve greatly.

8.  If your child is old enough (usually 5 years or older), try using a neti pot several times per day with non-iodized salt, to help drain out the sinuses. Many coughs are usually caused by post-nasal drip. By cleaning out and draining the sinuses with the warm salt water in the neti pot, much of the cough symptoms will abate using this technique.

9.  See www.gaiaherbs.com for herbal formulas specific for children who have Wet or Dry Coughs (http://www.gaiaherbs.com/products/detail/706/GaiaKids-Bronchial-Wellness-for-Kids). You might want to have the Baby Chest Rub from Maty’s Healthy Products

(http://matyshealthyproducts.com/shop/all-natural/baby-chest-rub/) on hand as well. Chest massage, along with good hydration and warm, steam baths, will help move the material out of your child’s airways more quickly. You may also try giving your child cooked pears. This food remedy helps to heal the airway of children who have productive, wet coughs.

10.  Give your child a chest massage with the Baby Chest Rub, or a similar product, across the chest under the collarbones, down the center of the sternum, and down the spine. This type of massage will not only help relieve their cough, but it will also facilitate a bowel movement in your child.

Good bowel habits, especially when a child is having upper respiratory and lung symptoms, can aid in the resolution of these upper respiratory and lung symptoms. Thus, the reason for the diet that Dr. Palevsky recommends for a sick child.

11.  Use the wet sock treatment as described above in the section on fever, to help alleviate the cough symptoms, as well.

12.  If your child has a chronic cough, or asthma, consider evaluating the home for airborne toxins, molds, harsh volatile chemicals, off gassing of paints, chemically treated carpets, furniture, woods, toys, clothes, and wall-paper.

13.  Dr. Palevsky is not in favor of humidifiers or vaporizers unless parents can make sure the machines are thoroughly cleaned daily. He prefers the use of steam baths, and the placement of pots of warm/hot water near the radiator or slightly open window.


14.  Continue to observe your child for mental status and respiratory changes (see Pediatric Checklist below).  

General Guidance for Ear Pain:
1.  Ear infections rarely need antibiotic treatment. They’re not really infections. The literature from the past 20 years shows that the signs and symptoms that children get when they have a cold, (painful ear, fever, fluid in their ears, red ear drum) are merely evidence of inflammation in their ear canals, adenoids, sinuses and noses, and NOT necessarily infections.

Children and adults always have bacteria in their ear canals, which play a key role in keeping our bodies strong and protected. The bacteria don’t just appear magically when an infant or child gets a cold or fever. They are there all the time to protect us and, in many cases, even when the colonies begin to overgrow in number, their presence and actions help the body to remove the wastes through the linings of the upper respiratory system (nose, adenoids, tonsils, sinuses, ear canals).

2.  Despite multiple study reviews showing that antibiotics are not needed for ear infections (http://children.webmd.com/news/20101115/ear-infections-antibiotics-often-not-needed), and despite recommendations from the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) and AAFP (American Association of Family Practitioners) for physicians to minimize the use of antibiotics and ear symptoms in children, most children are still getting antibiotics from physicians to treat their upper respiratory symptoms, and supposed “ear infections.”

Part of this is due to parent’s demands to be given some form of treatment, and part of this is due to the fact that physicians don’t have sufficient time to spend explaining to parents what might be going on, or they don’t have the education to know other means to treat the individual child’s symptoms

(http://www.drpalevsky.com/mediacenter/Alt_to_Ear_Pain.pdf)

3.  To help alleviate ear pain, visit your local health food store for a product for ear pain relief.

4.  Continue to observe your child for mental status changes, as well as neck pain, swelling or pain behind the ears (See Pediatric Checklist).  

General Guidance for Vomiting and Diarrhea:
1.  Please read General Guidance if Your Child is Sick

2.  Please read Pediatric Checklist below.

3.  If your child is vomiting and/or has diarrhea, stop your child’s regular diet, and please keep your focus on ensuring that she remains well hydrated. Good re-hydration materials include room temperature water, tea, broths, soups, chicken soup.

4.  Hydration materials not usually recommended are juices, soft drinks, sodas, commonly used colored sugared/salted beverages and vitamin waters.

5.  Once your child’s vomiting has subsided, ideal first foods include chicken soup, rice, rice soups/congees/porridges and soft mashes of root vegetables. Foods ingested with high sugar and salt content (flour products, juice, candy, soda, processed foods) will not help their bodies heal quickly, and may worsen their symptoms again.

6.  When introducing liquids or soft foods, please go slowly, even if your child has regained her appetite. It’s important not to shock your child’s body with the introduction of beverages and foods once the symptoms of vomiting and diarrhea have abated, or while the symptoms are going on.  

Pediatric Checklist:
Please consult your physician, or go to the nearest emergency room, if your child is not:

1. Alert
2. Able to be aroused
3. Active
4. Able to be woken up
5. Drinking fluids
6. Urinating light pale yellow to clear urine
7. Making eye contact
8. Able to keep his/her head up
9. Able to speak
10. Responsive
11. Interactive
12. Consolable
13. Breathing comfortably

1.  If your child is less than 3 months old and has a fever, please go to the nearest emergency         room.

2.  If your child has a fever and a rash of little dots under the skin, please go to the nearest             emergency room.

3.  If your child has a fever, neck pain and the light is bothering him/her, please go to the                 nearest emergency room.

4.  If your child has a fever, along with urinary complaints, swollen joints, inability to walk, or other complaints that concern you, please seek immediate medical attention.

5.  If along with your child’s cough, your child is having difficulty breathing, is breathing               rapidly, is wheezing, has a mental status change (see Pediatric Checklist), or is an infant below 4 months of age with a cough, please seek immediate medical attention.

Resources:
Originally posted at: https://www.northportwellnesscenter.com/practitioner/lawrence-palevsky/if-your-child-is-sick

1. Smart Medicine for a Healthier Child, by Zand et al.
2. Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants, by Mary Bove, ND
3. Homeopathic Medicine for Children and Infants, by Dana Ullman
4. The American Institute of Homeopathy Handbook for Parents: A Guide to Healthy Treatment for Everything from Colds and Allergies to ADHD, Obesity, and Depression by Edward Shalts, MD
5. Naturally Healthy Babies and Children: A Commonsense Guide to Herbal Remedies, Nutrition, and Health, by Aviva Romm
6. www.gaiaherbs.com, Gaia Kids Products
7. http://matyshealthyproducts.com
8. http://www.naturesbaby.com

​​By Webster Kehr, ICRF +

Have you ever taken an Aloe Vera Leaf broken it open and put it on a burn or blister? That’s MSM you’re using.

Have you seen people with red-welted skin who itch a lot or have leathery skin, which splits, cracks or bleeds? That’s an MSM deficiency. Keloid Scars are a lack of MSM.

Ever seen a bird in a cage, which pulled all its feathers out? That’s an MSM deficiency. Birds in the wild don’t do that. Add MSM to their water and it will stop the problem.

Vitamin C when taken with MSM helps build strong and thick veins and arteries.

Emphysema occurs when you lose the flexibility in your lungs. MSM and Vitamin C provide the increased oxygen to the membranes faster and easier. Many times you will get immediate relief. These products appear to help repair the lungs giving back the flexibility. Many people have found that in as little as a week they were off their oxygen and were able to start walking outside, up to a half mile. Within three months many were back to work at desk jobs.

It has been found to take up to two years to get the old cells to die off and new cells to take their place. For this to happen you cannot hit and miss on taking the products. You must take it regularly. Remember again that not every product will work for every person, but It’s worth the try.

Burns: People who have been seriously burned and have had skin grafted, have found great relief with the MSM, MSM Lotion & Vitamin C. It helps build new blood vessels, collagen and flesh under the grafted skin, new skin color as well as increasing mobility. In some cases you will no longer be able to feel the demarcation line. It’s worth a try. Remember it takes time.

Diverticulitis is a Vitamin C & MSM deficiency. Take it, and it should correct the problem.

Carpel Tunnel Syndrome: In some cases MSM Lotion has gotten rid of Carpel Tunnel Syndrome in as little as (two) weeks time. Take all three products though.

Hang Overs: MSM and Vitamin C will kick a hang over in 20-30 minutes. MSM makes the cell so permeable that it kicks the alcohol out of the cell its killing, and drives oxygen back into the cell. I have seen it work on three different people. Works very well. They ask me not to use their names.

Women and their monthly cycle – MSM and Vitamin C helps alleviate the pain associated with a monthly cycle by helping the glands work properly. This in turn helps dramatically easing the pain of headaches, cramps, nausea and hot flashes. It’s worth a try it might help.

Migraine Headaches: I have read that people who have suffered for years with migraine and chronic headaches have gotten real relief from MSM and Vitamin C even to the point of curing the migraine part. I suffered dearly for many years from them, even ending up in the hospital many times for the shots. I beat the problem with nutritional supplements before I knew about the above combination. I can now control my headaches with Advil.

Dog Lovers: You may not have to put your favorite pet to sleep because he has hip dysplasia, or any condition where that pet can hardly get around. Give him some MSM and Vitamin C. Give him or her a little time and you may find your favorite friend able to get around again and many times very well. Sprinkle MSM crystals on his food or water or shove a tablet down his throat.

DIABETES: This is so important I’m putting it in bold print.
You can beat Type 2 Diabetes and help yourself with Type 1. MSM and Vitamin C when taken will help regulate your blood sugar.

Allergies to food and pollen can be relieved in as little as four to five days. The MSM and Vitamin C push the toxins from your body and are constantly cleaning. Some people are so toxic that when these toxins are being pushed from their body, they can cause headaches, nausea, skin rash, itching or maybe some muscle soreness. Hang in there it should go away as you detoxify. My son in law John has gotten great relief from his allergies. He stopped all medications.

Allergic Reactions and Anti Venom: The information I have read and listened to on a tape says that MSM locks up foreign proteins and flushes it out of the body. Its been used on horses when they have been snake bitten, but no one knew the type of snake. It has also been used on domestic animals when they have been bitten from an unknown source.

A combination of the MSM Lotion, MSM and Vitamin C was given with excellent results including a rattlesnake bite on a dog’s nose. Lots of the Lotion was used. Apparently it neutralizes the foreign proteins.

The information also stated that the MSM would stop allergic reactions to bee stings, mosquito bites, flee bites, black widow spider bites and the brown recluse spider bite.

Cholesterol is naturally brought under control with the MSM and Vitamin C. You will be surprised. The body cleans out what it doesn’t need. Worth a try unless you just like taking prescription drugs which just cover up the symptoms of all disease, and then the diseases just progress and compounds, into more health problems and more drugs.

Note: Also add L-Lysine, L-Proline and L-Arginine to this protocol.

This is information I have read and heard about, but do not know of anyone personally who has used it.
Vitamins & Minerals: Many of you take vitamins and minerals daily, but say you don’t notice much difference. Add MSM and Vitamin C. Many of those vitamins and minerals require a sulfur bond to start working properly.

You cut yourself, do I get a stitch or not? You can put MSM Lotion in the cut and tape it together. The next day you should find the wound tacked together. I am not advising you to do this, but it’s an option. The sharing of information, isn’t it nice? God I love these computers for passing on information.

Sore Muscles are created when you have overworked them. It creates a lactic acid build up. MSM and Vitamin C neutralizes it and stops the pain so good many times you don’t realize how hard you worked the day before. It has happened to me. Works great on me, especially after a hard work out at the gym. Next day little or no pain.

Bone Spurs, they say will go away in a matter of a month or so I guess depending on how bad they are. That’s what they say. I don’t know for sure.

Gum Disease: People who have gum problems have been able to get their gum disease back under control using Vitamin C and MSM, in many cases alleviating it altogether.

Anti-Inflammatory
In cancer care, MSM has proven to be a great anti-inflammatory.

The MSM/LIPH/Vitamin C Protocol does not cause inflammation build up and helps cancer patients to 'buy time.' The MSM & LIPH are taken at the same time and then the Vitamin C is taken 30 minutes later. Because MSM can help flush lactic acid out of the bloodstream, MSM can essentially block the lactic acid from getting to the liver. Thus, MSM can help block the cachexia cycle.

But also remember that lactic acid blocks key nutrients from getting to the cells. MSM also allows nutrients to get to the cells...Buying the patient time. The main reason cancer patients are weak is because lactic acid blocks the nutrients they take from getting to the cells. 

You SHOULD NOT take high doses of MSM if you are taking high doses of aspirin or any type of blood thinner.

If you are on prescription drugs, do not use MSM until after you talk to your pharmacist about using high doses of MSM (40 to 70 grams a day) with your prescription drugs.

I have done my best in passing this information to you. How you use it is totally up to you or your doctor, but don’t hold your breath on that one. If you told me your medical doctor knew 10% of the information I just provided you, I would probably not believe it.

If this information helps you or a loved one, please pass it on. Any feedback from anyone using these (two) products for a health problem would be appreciated and shared with others.

Shared directly from an Except from Cancer Tutor's MSM Article. ​https://www.cancertutor.com/msm-article/

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​You've Heard About the Wonders of Colloidal Silver - But How About Colloidal Gold?
by Tony Isaacs
author of Cancer's Natural Enemy

(The Best Years in Life) You've probably heard about the wonders of colloidal silver - but how about its precious metal sister colloidal gold? Colloidal gold, which is tasteless and non-toxic, has some amazing benefits of its own for a wide variety of health applications and a long history of use – often in combination with its colloidal sister silver.

​For thousands of years silver has been used as a healing agent by civilizations throughout the world. Its medical, preservative and restorative powers can be traced as far back as the ancient Greek and Roman Empires. Long before the development of modern pharmaceuticals, silver was employed as a germicide.

Silver Re-Discovered
Not until the late 1800's did western scientists re-discover what had been known for thousands of years - that silver is a powerful germ fighter. Medicinal silver compounds were then developed and silver became commonly used as a medicine. By the early part of the 1900s, the use of silver was becoming widespread. By 1940 there were approximately four dozen different silver compounds on the market.

Although there were a few flare-ups of negative publicity regarding medicinal silver in the early 1900s, (due to the overuse of certain types of protein-bound silver compounds causing a discoloration of the skin called argyria and due to a supply of improperly prepared and unstable silver) reputable medical journal reports demonstrated that a properly prepared colloidal dispersion of silver was completely suitable with no adverse side effects. T. H. Anderson Wells reported in the Lancet (February 16th, 1918) that a preparation of colloidal silver was "used intravenously. . . without any irritation of the kidneys and with no pigmentation of the skin. "

New knowledge of body chemistry gave rise to the enormous array of applications for colloidal disinfectants and medicines and for on-going research into the capabilities and possibilities for silver colloids. However, Silver’s “new-found” fame as a superior infection-fighting agent was short lived.

How Silver Lost Favor
During the 1930s, synthetically manufactured drugs began to make their appearance and the profits, together with the simplicities of manufacturing this new source of treatment, became a powerful force in the marketplace. There was much excitement over the new 'wonder drugs' and at that time, no antibiotic-resistant strains of disease organisms had surfaced. Silver quickly lost its status to modern antibiotics.

On-going Uses of Colloidal Silver
The use of some silver preparations in mainstream medicine survived. Among them are the use of dilute silver nitrate in newborn babies' eyes to protect from infection and the use of "Silvadine," a silver based salve, in virtually every burn ward in America to kill infection. A new silver based bandage has recently been approved by the FDA and licensed for sale. Other uses that did not lose favor include:
​

• Silver water purification filters and tablets are manufactured in Switzerland and used by many national and international airlines to prevent growth of algae and bacteria.

 

• Electrical ionization units that impregnate the water with silver and copper ions are used to sanitize pool water without the harsh effects of chlorine. 

 

• The former Soviet Union used silver to sterilize recycled water on their space vehicles. 

 

• The Swiss use silver filters in homes and offices.

 

• Some U.S. municipalities use silver in treatment of sewage. 

 

• In the Japanese work place, silver is a popular agent in the fight against airborne toxins as well other industrial poisons.

 

• Silver-infused bandages and wound dressings are now commercially available. 

 

• Silver has been found to prevent the infection resulting from burns.

But for the most part, with the discovery of pharmaceutical antibiotics, interest in silver as an anti-microbial agent declined almost to the point of extinction.

The Resurgence of Silver in Medicine
The return of silver to conventional medicine began in the 1970s. The late Dr. Carl Moyer, chairman of Washington University's Department of Surgery, received a grant to develop better methods of treatment for burn victims. Dr. Margraf, as the chief biochemist, worked with Dr. Moyer and other surgeons to find an antiseptic strong enough, yet safe to use over large areas of the body. Dr. Margraf investigated 22 antiseptic compounds and found drawbacks in all of them.
​
Reviewing earlier medical literature, Dr. Margraf found continual references to the use of silver. However, since concentrated silver nitrate is both corrosive and painful, he diluted the silver to a .5 percent solution and found that it killed invasive burn bacteria and permitted wounds to heal. Importantly, resistant strains did not appear. But, silver nitrate was far from ideal. So research continued for more suitable silver preparations.

Silver Sulphadiazine (Silvadene)
Marion Laboratories) is now used in 70 percent of burn centers in America. Discovered by Dr. Charles Fox of Columbia University, sulphadiazine has also been successful in treating cholera, malaria and syphilis. It also stops the herpes virus, which is responsible for cold sores, shingles and worse.
​
The history and uses of colloidal silver are well known and documented. They can be researched easily on the Internet through search engines and any colloid forum, bulletin boards or blogs.  MesoSilver, is the highest ever tested.

This means it is the most effective of any colloidal silver product ever made. With not a single serious adverse event ever reported, it is also one of the safest supplements on the market today.

​“What did you feel like after forgiving someone whom you once thought you could never forgive?”
 
Relief... and freedom. Forgiving someone doesn't mean that you have to accept their behavior or continue to associate with them, it means that you are no longer willing to carry the burden or pain. You are putting it behind you and making room for the next phase of your life. You can't move forward if you keep looking back.

He that cannot forgive others breaks the bridge over which he himself must pass if he would ever reach
heaven; for everyone has need to be forgiven.
— George Herbert

Peace. Freedom. Some things are unforgivable. I forgave anyway, bc I needed to own the space inside my own head. Now they hold no power there. Now there is no anger bond, tying us together. Things happened.

It will never be ok. But I am free now. I am not what happened to me. Every time it comes up, I see it, I release it, and I am empowered more and more each time I do this. Every time I forgive, I feel that I am stronger in the choosing to let go — stronger in choosing to be defined by my choice, not my past experience. I've done it so many times, it's created a new identity. I am now an incredibly strong person. I have more proof every time I do it.

​If that doesn't convince you, then consider this: every time you say "I release you. My past has no power over me. You are gone from me. I wish you healing. (I know. Breathe!)," the memories hurt less. They hurt less and less and one day it's just part of your story and doesn't affect you emotionally. It took me 30 years, but consider this — forgiveness can make them nobody to you and that's the best revenge. After that, even revenge won't matter. Prove me wrong. I dare you.

One moment of true forgiveness can erase years of guilt, pain, or fear.
— Alan Cohen

I finally had peace. I felt it. There was also a release of sorrow, pain, disappointment and hurt that had been with me almost all my life. Forgiveness work is hard work. I did not enter into it lightly. It was a long hard walk with myself through a forest of darkness. It made all the difference in the world and I am finally free.

Forgiveness is an act of self-love.
— Wayne Dyer

Fee yet conflicted. my ego felt slighted that my happiness was "dependent on them.” However, i had to correct my ego, it can be so spoiled and self centered, and remind it that it was I who made the decision to free myself. the object is not an integral part of the equation. my own personal growth is the objective.

The weak can never forgive. Forgiveness is the attribute of the strong.
— Mahatma Gandhi

Before I could forgive, I had to get to the place of compassion — walking in their shoes. What had these people experienced that controlled their life, and directed their actions. When I reached the place of compassion, I realized I had already forgiven. You remember and learn that lesson, but you keep your heart receptive to their good as well.

To heal the wounded memory is as natural to the human spirit as it is for the cells of the human body
to heal themselves.
— Lewis B. Smedes

Yes, i felt free, as well. Free from the shackles of the memories of what happened. Also free from the weight of all the negative energy and feelings i carried around with me every waking moment. I agree that some actions ARE unforgivable but it is always possible to forgive the soul(s) of the perpetrator(s).

Forgiveness defies your mind. You have to break through your mind to forgive. Without forgiveness,
a genuine healing cannot happen.
— Caroline Myss

It's a long road to forgive things that still happening into our lives, but I believe this is a process that liberate and open your soul for a next level of this existence!!!!

Someone may have stolen your dream when it was young and fresh and you were innocent. If someone
has damaged the innocence of your dreams, Anger is natural. Grief is appropriate. Healing is mandatory.
Restoration is possible.
— Jane Rubietta

Like I had just crossed a MAJOR chasm in my spiritual journey! Best feeling every...a major accomplishment/feat! (y) (y) :D <3

Forgiveness is a rebirth of hope, a reorganization of thought, and a reconstruction of dreams. Once
forgiving begins, dreams can be rebuilt. When forgiving is complete, meaning has been extracted
from the worst of experiences and used to create a new set of moral rules and a new interpretation of
life's events.

— Beverly Flanigan

I think to forgive another you first forgive yourself...for me, it's a realisation that we are human, that everything is something we can learn from, that we only 'know' something when we have lived it, and once we have lived it we can recognise it in another… which breaks down barriers and that is where you discover unconditional love. Forgiveness is very freeing, and we all deserve that.

You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean. If a few drops are dirty, the ocean does not
become dirty.
— Mahatma Gandhi

I felt like I lost 1,000 pounds. 

When we forgive, we set a prisoner free and discover that the prisoner we set free is us.
— Lewis B. Smedes

Amazing!!! Unfortunately God took him anyway!!! Give it to God!!! 

As long as you don’t forgive, who and whatever it is will occupy rent-free space in your mind.
— Isabelle Holland

Liberated <3 And sad for the person I forgave. Saw them as the scared, anxious & unhealthy person they really were.

Forgiveness is holiness; by forgiveness the universe is held together.
— Mahabharata

Free. I stopped dwelling on the hurt and started living in the now.

When we forgive we ride the crest of love’s cosmic wave; we walk in stride with God.
— Lewis B. Smedes

I felt a weight lifted letting go and forgiving through spiritual eyes which did me good and I moved on.

”I can forgive, but I cannot forget,” is only another way of saying, “I will not forgive.” A forgiveness ought
to be like a cancelled note, torn in two and burned up, so that it never can be shown against the man.

— Henry Ward Beecher

Freedom or like a heavy weight has been lifted.... Lighter.

You cannot shake hands with a clenched fist.
— Indira Gandhi

A million bucks.

Resentment is like taking poison and waiting for the other person to die.
— Malachy McCourt

Inner peace and freedom from a heavy burden I carried.

You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger.
— Buddha

A load lift off my shoulders

Forgiveness means to me that whatever was done to me is no longer causing me such pain that I cannot be the
person I want to be.
—Eva Kor, Holocaust survivor

Relief, peace, love, growth, openness

When you harbor bitterness, happiness will dock elsewhere.
— Unknown

Relief...free...lighter

We attach our feelings to the moment when we were hurt, endowing it with immortality. And we let it assault
us every time it comes to mind. It travels with us, sleeps with us, hovers over us while we make love, and
broods over us while we die. Our hate does not even have the decency to die when those we hate die—for
it is a parasite sucking our blood, not theirs. There is only one remedy for it.
— Lewis B. Smedes

Relief and appreciation

To carry a grudge is like being stung to death by one bee.
— William H. Walton

Unbelievable peace to this day.

For most people there is a big obstacle to forgiveness because society expects revenge. Forgiveness is nothing more and nothing less than an act of self-healing, an act of self-empowerment. I call it a miracle medicine.
It’s free, it works, and it has no side effects.
—Eva Kor, Holocaust survivor

The Catalyst is produced by The Shift Network to feature inspiring stories and provide information to help shift consciousness and take practical action. 
​
The above article excerpt appears in:
2017 Catalyst, Issue 16: The Psychology of True Happiness

​Perhaps you’ve never had to deal with such heavy forgiveness in your life, but there are many times in life when we will have to both forgive and be forgiven.  A sick person who refuse to forgive will be stressed. Stress is bad for healing.

Below are four things to keep in mind when you forgive someone.

1. Realize everyone has to be forgiven.  It will save you a lot of trouble to understand early on that we all will make mistakes and need forgiveness at some point.

2. Forgiveness isn’t earned.  Grace is undeserved favor that no one can earn.  Therefore, forgiveness should be given with no expectations in return and no strings attached.

3. Don’t bring it up again.  Sometimes people forgive like they’re burying the hatchet but keeping the handle uncovered in case they need to use it again.  This only prolongs the conflict.

4. Make the decision and your heart will catch up.  If you wait to “feel ready” to forgive, it’s never going to happen.  Rather, you must make the decision to forgive and soon enough your heart will catch up.

Is there someone you need forgive right now?  Take courage.  

“Forgiveness is the key that unlocks the door of resentment and the handcuffs of hatred.  It is a power that breaks the chains of bitterness and the shackles of selfishness.”

True Forgiveness has healing virtues. 

What Is Infrared Radiant Heat?
​
Sunlight is a combination of visible light and invisible light. The seven colors of the rainbow are visible lights, and infrared rays and ultraviolet rays are invisible lights. Infrared rays are one of the sun’s rays. Infrared rays are the healthiest, penetrate into your skin deeply and they dissolve harmful substances accumulated in your body. The infrared rays vitalize your cells and metabolism.

​Is It Safe, and What Are the Potential Side Effects?

How does an infrared sauna treatment feel exactly, and what can you expect?
Many people choose to undergo treatments at a spa, although some purchase the device to keep in their own homes (it can legally be bought in Canada and is sold online). The machine looks similar to a tanning bed, with parts that look like fluorescent lights covered by cylindrical carbon shells. They release light waves that aren’t visible, and the experience happens at a much lower temperature than with a conventional sauna.

Usually, someone lays on an infrared heating pad, allowing for the light to reach all sides of the body. Treatment times vary but usually last for 15–30 minutes (although some experts recommend no more than 20). Also like a tanning bed, patients might be told to gradually turn up the heat a notch every few minutes to reach the highest amount.

​Infrared Sauna Benefits

1. Improves Heart Function
A review by the Department of Family Practice at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver found evidence supporting the use of infrared sauna treatments for normalizing blood pressure and cholesterol levels, treating congestive heart failure, and helping with chronic pain. (2) That means an infrared sauna is a good way to help prevent high blood pressure and improve heart health.

Another study published in the Journal of The Japanese Circulation Society backs up that research, as the study found that infrared sauna treatment can help patients who have heart arrhythmias and suffer from chronic heart failure. Repeated treatments with a 60 degrees Celsius sauna improved functioning of the heart and lowered incidence of ventricular arrhythmias.

Patients were randomized into sauna-treated or non-treated groups, with the sauna group undergoing a two-week program of a daily 60 degrees C far-infrared-ray dry sauna treatment for 15 minutes at a time, followed by 30 minutes of bed rest. Heart rate variability normalized in the sauna group (including having plasma brain natriuretic peptide concentrations decrease) compared with the non-treated group. (3)

2. Helps Lower Chronic Pain, Including Pain from Arthritis
Researchers from Saxion University of Applied Science in the Netherlands found that infrared sauna treatments can help reverse chronic pain with little to no side effects. They studied the effects of infrared saunas in patients with rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis over a four-week period, with a series of eight IR treatments. Sauna therapy was well-tolerated with no adverse effects, and they found that a significant percentage of patients experienced decreased symptoms of pain and stiffness.

Fatigue also decreased in both groups of patients compared to before beginning treatment, leading the researchers to conclude that infrared treatment has statistically significant short-term beneficial effects in patients experiencing pain without causing any worsening disease symptoms or unwanted side effects. (4)

3. Lowers Side Effects of Diabetes
A 2010 study published in the Journal of Complimentary and Alternative Medicine found that far-infrared sauna use is associated with improved quality of life in people with type II diabetes, even when compared to other lifestyle interventions. People with diabetes often suffer from complications such as pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, depression, congestive heart failure and other heart problems, but sauna treatment seems to improve pain threshold and contribute to overall well-being — naturally treating diabetes symptoms.

Patients were tested at the Fraser Lake Community Health Center in Canada, undergoing 20-minute treatments three times weekly over a period of three months. Patients completed a 36-item short-form health survey before and after the treatment period. The results found that a significant percentage experienced improved physical health, general health and social functioning following treatments, as well as lower stress and fatigue levels. (5)

4. Improves Quality of Life and Overall Well-Being
For many years, patients suffering from chronic pains have used thermal heating treatments to find relief. Studies have found that regular and repeated thermal therapies are promising methods for lowering chronic pain that can interfere with quality of life without the need for medications.

Researchers from Nishi Kyusyu University in Japan found that infrared sauna heat therapy might work even better to lift someone’s mood and well-being when coupled with other holistic treatments such as cognitive behavioral therapy and exercise rehabilitation.

Their 2005 study split 46 patients with chronic pain into two groups, one receiving multidisciplinary treatments without infrared heat therapy and the other receiving all forms of treatment (cognitive behavioral therapy, rehabilitation and exercise therapy, and repeated thermal therapy using far-infrared ray dry saunas). Therapy treatments were performed once a day for four weeks, and results were tracked immediately after treatment and then again two years after discharge.

According to the patients’ test scores, self-ratings for pain, depression and anger significantly decreased after treatment in both groups. However, pain and anger were significantly lower in the group also receiving infrared sauna therapy. Two years after treatment, 77 percent of the patients in the infrared sauna group felt well enough to return to work, compared to just 50 percent in the control group. (6)

Who Can Benefit from Infrared Saunas?Researchers have been studying the effects of saunas for decades when it comes to pain management and relaxation. Infrared saunas are relatively new compared to conventional saunas but have picked up attention recently for helping naturally treat multiple health problems with little to no side effects.

Some studies have shown benefits of infrared sauna therapy for people with:

• cardiovascular disease
• diabetes
• high blood pressure
• congestive heart failure
• rheumatoid arthritis
• chronic fatigue
• poor digestion
• depression and anger
• chronic muscle and joint pains

​One of the biggest benefits of infrared saunas is that they’re comfortable and simple to use, even for people who struggle with pain or who have sensitive skin and stomachs when it comes to heat, all with no need for medications or doctor visits.

​A lot of sweating should be expected, although it’s not painful and many people find it relaxing. Some find that afterward they feel a bit lightheaded and like they just came off a day at the beach! Drinking water and getting plenty of rest are recommended. Most people don’t feel any different otherwise, although in some people with high levels of pain, they report they feel an improvement almost immediately.

No serious adverse effects have been reported with infrared saunas, and this type of treatment seems to be safe for the majority of people, even those who can’t normally tolerate other types of saunas or heat treatments. FIR wavelengths are luckily too long to be perceived by the eyes, so they don’t damage sensitive eye tissues like other light therapies can. FIR light is also considered “gentle radiant heat,” so although it can penetrate up to 1.5 inches (almost four centimeters) beneath the skin, it isn’t painful and doesn’t cause a burning effect.

​That being said, it’s still a good idea to talk to your doctor or health care practitioner about starting treatments with infrared saunas if you have sensitive skin, a history of heart problems or take medications. Infrared saunas are powerful devices and capable of changing your perspiration and heart rates, so it’s safest for some people to work with a knowledgeable practitioner while starting treatments to monitor their reactions and progress.

Prostate health is very important.  More and more men, even younger men are seeing declines in prostate health. Poor prostate health can ruin your sexual competence. Your age means nothing if you cannot get and maintain a healthy erection. Men must become proactive and not wait until there is a problem. Whether it's environmental, nutrition or otherwise, there are certain things that men can do to improve or maintain good prostate health. 

​Prostate supplements encourage ideal prostate health. It helps to maintain normal prostate size, helping to soothe away prostate inflammation.** Additionally, prostate supplements may:

• Promote free-flowing, easy urination.**
• Help reduce nighttime urinary urgency.**
• May support a healthy sex drive. **

What are Prostate Supplements?
The prostate is a gland in the male reproductive system that helps to create semen. Due to the prostate's proximity to the bladder and urethra, it is also associated with the urinary system. In young men, the gland is approximately the size of a walnut, but, in older males, it can become enlarged, leading to prostate health concerns.**

In middle-aged and senior men, prostate health issues are typical, and tend to increase with age. These generally fall into two categories: Prostatitis, which is inflammation of the gland, and benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), a general enlargement of the prostate tied to the aging process.

​While the former is less common and can involve a bacterial condition, the latter affects roughly 50% of all males in their 60s and approximately 90% in their 70s and older. BPH can create the urge to urinate frequently, especially during nighttime, leading to sleep disruptions. This prostate health condition may also affect sexual function and quality of life.**
​
There are many natural prostate supplements that complement a healthy lifestyle. These prostate supplements optimize prostate health and comfort, support urinary system wellness, and assist with reproductive function. Prostate supplements often include antioxidants and other natural compounds that work to ease prostate inflammation, relax smooth muscle (such as the urethra), and fight free radicals and prostate-destructive enzymes. Some of the most popular natural prostate supplements are:**
​
Zinc: 
Zinc has numerous wellness benefits, supporting normal growth and development. It supplies antioxidant activity, promoting healthy skin and hair in addition to:**
Optimizing vision and eye health.**
Supporting immune system health.**
Optimizing men’s reproductive health.**

A trace antioxidant mineral required by the body, zinc serves as a key component in many crucial biological functions, including immune function. Research shows that zinc also supports prostate health, with studies suggesting it regulates the inflammation associated with prostatitis.**

​Zinc may benefit men’s health because it plays a role in the synthesis of testosterone. Research has suggested that zinc supplementation may promote sperm motility, thereby optimizing men’s reproductive wellness.**

Zinc Supplements
Zinc is available through several food sources, including oysters and other seafood, red meat, dairy products, some beans, grains, and legumes. It is also commonly added to foods like fortified breakfast cereals. However, the human body can only absorb around 20% to 40% of the zinc that is ingested through foods.**

This dietary challenge has led to zinc supplements’ rise in popularity. It is available in several forms in nutritional supplements, with the most common and inexpensive being zinc sulfate. However, zinc sulfate can sometimes cause stomach upset and is not as readily absorbed as its picolinate, citrate, or other forms. Zinc is often paired with copper in supplement formulas. It is available in sprays, lozenges, tablets and capsules.**

​Zinc Directions for Use
Always consult your primary care physician before starting any supplement regimen. Recommended zinc dosage is 11 mg for men over 19 and 8 mg for women over 19. Women who are pregnant or breastfeeding are advised to take between 11 mg and 13 mg daily. Expecting mothers, vegans and vegetarians should discuss their special zinc needs with their healthcare practitioners.**

• Pygmy: Sourced from the bark of an African tree, this plant has a long history of use in folk wellness practices. Valued for its beneficial effects on urinary tract and prostate health, pygeum has been shown to modulate the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme that has been linked with many prostate issues.**

 
Saw Palmetto: 
Saw Palmetto promotes prostate health, modulating inflammation of and influencing enzymes in the prostate. Additionally, saw palmetto may:
Support urinary tract health.**
Optimize urinary comfort.**
Optimize male reproductive function.**

A large American palm plant, saw palmetto yields purplish berries that have long been used in Native American wellness traditions. Featuring beneficial compounds such as fatty acids and bioflavonoids, saw palmetto is one of the most renowned prostate supplements, particularly in its ability to help manage BPH. Studies suggest that saw palmetto influences key enzymes while soothing away prostate inflammation.**

• Flower Pollen Extract: This botanically derived supplement helps maintain ideal urinary tract and prostate health. Research indicates flower pollen extract may be particularly effective in prostate supplements due to its ability to modulate inflammation in cases of prostatitis.**

 
Lycopene: 
Lycopene features potent antioxidant activity, helping to maintain youthful, healthy skin. It supports the immune system in addition to working to:**
Optimize prostate health.**
Support breast, colon and cervical health.**
Optimize cardiovascular wellness.**

Plentiful in tomatoes, this red carotenoid pigment is abundant in antioxidants and encourages prostate health. Scientific investigations have noted that lycopene may work against BPH. Along with its support of prostate health, the carotenoid assists in upholding cardiovascular and immune system wellness.**

• Pumpkin Seed Oil: Another staple botanical in prostate supplements with a history of wellness use by Native American tribes, pumpkin seed oil contains minerals, vitamins, flavonoids and antioxidants. Pumpkin seed oil supports prostate health, normal prostate size and comfortable urination.**

Prostate Supplements

​Prostate supplements encourage ideal prostate health. It helps to maintain normal prostate size, helping to soothe away prostate inflammation.** Additionally, prostate supplements may:

• Promote free-flowing, easy urination.**
• Help reduce nighttime urinary urgency.**
• May support a healthy sex drive. **

​Prostate supplements feature natural compounds that are primarily taken from botanical sources. Capsules, softgels and tablets are the most common forms of prostate supplements. Pygeum, saw palmetto and pumpkin seed oil in particular are regularly found in combined prostate supplements.**

Prostate Supplements Directions for Use
Before taking prostate supplements or starting any supplemental regimen, consult with your health care provider. Recommended dosages of prostate supplements have not been established. Nutrient doses differ widely based on specific ingredients, with prostate health capsules, softgels and tablets often ranging from 30 mg to 1,200 mg.**

Some ​of our men have to deal with so many stressors. It's no wonder they end up with men's health problems. Fortunately, there are several natural health supplements that when used correctly, can relieve and fix many otherwise disruptive health problems.

Men's multivitamins assist with overall health and well-being.** They promote prostate and urinary tract wellness and can also help to:**

• Optimize sexual performance.**
• Men’s vitamins support anti-aging efforts.**
• Men’s vitamins promote athletic endurance and strength.**

What are Men's Multivitamins?
The human body requires many different nutrients for health and exhilarating vitality. Both men and women share basic nutritional needs. However, males can also achieve distinct wellness benefits from gender-specific men’s vitamins.

​Vitamins for men provide nutritional support for prostate and urinary tract wellness, peak sexual performance, anti-aging efforts and athletic performance. The cardiovascular and immune systems are also supported by many vitamins for men.**

​Popular herbs, nutrients and vitamins for men include:

Saw palmetto: 

​Saw Palmetto promotes prostate health, modulating inflammation of and influencing enzymes in the prostate. Additionally, saw palmetto may:

• Support urinary tract health.**
• Optimize urinary comfort.**
• Optimize male reproductive function.**

​Sourced from the plant’s antioxidant-rich berry, this men’s vitamin has been used for ages by Native Americans for its ability to promote prostate health, urinary tract wellness and sexual performance.**

​What is Saw Palmetto?
Saw palmetto (Serenoa repens) is a hearty palm plant with sharp fan-like leaves that is native to the southern United States. Also known as the dwarf palm, it is the most prevalent species of palm in the United States – especially in Florida, where over 23 million kg are harvested each year.

Saw palmetto’s purple-colored berries have been used for centuries in Native American wellness and dietary practices, most notably by the Seminole tribe. The fruit supplies an abundance of health-enhancing compounds including nine different fatty acids along with bioflavonoids and phytosterols.**
​
Although its traditional and folk-wellness uses include applications for cough and libido, today saw palmetto is most famous for supporting prostate health. With over 50% of all men developing some sort of prostate issue by the age of 60, it has become one of the most popular herbal supplements on the market.

​Research suggests that the berry’s diverse natural compounds seem to influence certain prostate enzymes (namely, the 5-alpha-reductase enzyme) while modulating inflammation within the prostate gland. These biological activities may help to maintain normal prostate health while promoting urinary ease and comfort.**

Research suggests that, particularly in older men, the berry may also help to maintain sexual health – which is closely interconnected with prostate health. Additionally, saw palmetto benefits urinary tract wellness, another quality essential to overall healthy aging and quality of life (not to mention quality of sleep).**

Saw Palmetto Supplements
Saw palmetto supplement products are sourced from the whole fruit of the palm and are available in capsule, softgel or liquid form. Some supplements may supply additional prostate-supportive compounds and minerals from natural sources, such as pumpkin seed, pygeum, uva ursi, zinc and lycopene.**
​
Saw Palmetto Directions for Use
Contact your health care provider before taking saw palmetto supplements or beginning any regular supplementation. There is no established saw palmetto dosage, but serving sizes often range between 160 and 600 mg.**

​Lycopene: 
Lycopene features potent antioxidant activity, helping to maintain youthful, healthy skin. It supports the immune system in addition to working to:**

• Optimize prostate health.**
• Support breast, colon and cervical health.**
• Optimize cardiovascular wellness.**

​Abundant in tomatoes, lycopene is one of the men’s vitamins that supports the prostate, immune system and circulatory system. A potent antioxidant, lycopene encourages wellness during aging.**

Lycopene: 
​Abundant in tomatoes, lycopene is one of the men’s vitamins that supports the prostate, immune system and circulatory system. A potent antioxidant, lycopene encourages wellness during aging.**Lycopene: Abundant in tomatoes, lycopene is one of the men’s vitamins that supports the prostate, immune system and circulatory system. A potent antioxidant, lycopene encourages wellness during aging.**

​What is Lycopene?
Lycopene is a pigment nutrient with potent antioxidant activity that is famously known for giving tomatoes their bright red color. This red pigment, also known as a carotenoid, can be found in watermelon, guava, apricots and pink grapefruit as well. This nutrient is poorly-absorbed, but its absorption significantly increases in cooked and processed products, such as tomato sauce and ketchup.**

Lycopene is one of the most powerful carotenoid antioxidants known to science. It supports overall well-being by neutralizing the cell-damaging effects of free radicals. Its high antioxidant activity optimizes overall cellular health, as it protects cell membranes and DNA while maintaining normal cell function.**

Lycopene is most highly concentrated in the testes and prostate gland, suggesting its potential importance for men’s wellness. Extensive research has shown that the carotenoid helps to maintain optimal prostate health. For this reason, lycopene may be most well-known as a prostate-supportive nutrient. It is commonly found in nutritional supplement formulations that are designed to optimize prostate wellness and support normal prostate function.**

Lycopene is also used to promote cardiovascular health. It has been found to inhibit oxidation of LDL cholesterol (“bad” cholesterol). Oxidized LDL is associated with a range of cardiovascular problems. In influencing oxidation of LDL cholesterol, this red carotenoid is believed to help maintain blood vessel flexibility and free-flowing circulation.**

Recent investigations suggest even more possible benefits. Research has shown that lycopene appears to protect the skin against the sun’s damaging rays, suggesting potential applications for skin health and anti-aging formulas. Studies also show that it promotes robust immune system function. Lycopene’s higher concentrations in the breasts, cervix, pancreas and colon may be linked with additional antioxidant wellness benefits. Plus, research has found that lycopene, like its related carotenoids lutein and zeaxanthin, may support vision wellness and macular health during the aging process.**

Lycopene Supplements
Lycopene supplement products are generally derived from tomatoes and available in softgel, capsule or tablet form. As a fat-soluble nutrient, it is believed to be best absorbed when consumed along with fatty foods.**

Lycopene Directions for Use
Always talk to a health care professional before starting any routine nutritional supplementation. No standard lycopene dosage has been established, but daily supplements often range between 10 mg and 40 mg.**

Flower pollen extract: 
​
​A traditional herb used for decades, flower pollen is an increasingly popular herbal supplement derived from rye (Secale cereale). Flower pollen supplements:

• Help to support prostate health.**
• Promote urinary tract wellness and comfort.**
• Are often available as concentrated extracts.

This botanical extract is one of the vitamins for men that helps uphold ideal prostate and urinary tract function.** ​

Flower Pollen Supplements
Flower pollen extracts may be considered a relative newcomer in the world of herbal supplements, only becoming popular in Europe and Asia within the last 50 years or so.  These natural food supplements can be derived from grass, corn, or pine pollen, however the most popular pollen supplements are derived from rye (Secale cereale) thanks to its overall effectiveness.

Flower Pollen Extract supplements are a concentrated form of this beneficial natural substance, optimized for potency. This extract from rye pollen is derived using solvent-free methods, manually removing the outer shell (which causes allergies) to extract the nutrients within. These supplements supply vitamins, amino acids, and enzymes while helping to support urinary tract wellness and comfort, as well as prostate health.**

Directions for Use
Always consult with your trusted healthcare provider prior to adding any supplement to your regimen. For adults, take one (1) quick release Piping Rock Ultra Graminex® Flower Pollen Extract capsule 2 times per day.

L-Arginine: 

​L-Arginine is a natural amino acid that works to maintain your overall health. It encourages peak circulation, promotes immune function and even supports the effects of exercise.** But that's not all--L-Argnine also works to: 

• Promote cardiovascular health.**
• Optimize sexual performance.**
• Help maintain blood pressure that is in normal range.**

​An amino acid associated with nitric oxide, L-arginine supports circulation, thereby promoting athletic endurance and male sexual performance. L-Arginine is one of the most popular vitamins for men for cardiovascular and immune health.**  ​

​What is L-Arginine?
L-Arginine is a natural amino acid that is used to synthesize hormones and compounds that are critical for overall health. L-Arginine may be most notable for optimizing synthesis of nitric oxide, a compound that relaxes and opens up the blood vessels, encouraging free-flowing circulation. Arginine’s support of circulation may unlock expansive cardiovascular benefits. Its circulation-boosting benefits help maintain blood pressure that’s already in a normal range. Arginine’s circulatory benefits may also optimize peak sexual performance in men.**

L-Arginine is also used by the body to synthesize creatine. An important compound for wellness, creatine supports the effects of exercise by helping to optimize endurance and build muscle. Arginine promotes protein synthesis as well. Because of these exercise-related bioactivities, L-Arginine is commonly used by athletes as a performance-optimizing supplement.**

L-Arginine promotes immune health by assisting with synthesis of antibodies and T cells. L-Arginine is also used to synthesize both insulin and glucagon, two hormones that help maintain healthy and stable blood sugar levels. Finally, Arginine helps the body synthesize urea, an important compound that enables the excretion of excess ammonia in the body.**
​
L-Arginine Supplements
​A conditionally essential amino acid, arginine can be created by the human body in limited quantities. To achieve optimal Arginine levels, it may sometimes be necessary to consume supplements. L-Arginine supplement products are most often derived from plant sources.

Naturally present in grains such as flour and wheat germ, L-Arginine can also be found in gluten-free sources such as sunflower, sesame, and pumpkin seeds, as well as pine nuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, walnuts, cashews, pecans, and peanuts. Arginine can also be found in Phalaris canariensis, a coarse grass found in the Mediterranean.**

Arginine is present in foods that are high in protein. Eating these foods can raise levels of the amino acid in your body. However, dietary supplements are often formulated to enable easier absorption of L-Arginine, and may deliver higher therapeutic amounts than can be achieved through diet alone.**

L-Arginine Directions for Use
​Never take L-Arginine or start any nutritional supplement regimen without first consulting your health care professional. The common therapeutic level for L-Arginine is between 500-1000 mg, not to exceed 6,000 mg on a daily basis.**

Yohimbe:  

Yohimbe supplements supply yohimbe alkaloids, helping to optimize stamina. It supports peak metabolism as well as:**

• Promotes blood flow to extremities.**
• Supports overall health.**​

​
​Derived from African tree bark, yohimbe is a renowned men’s vitamin for libido, blood flow and sexual performance. Yohimbe is among the most dynamic sexual health vitamins for men.** 

What is Yohimbe?
Botanically known as Pausinystalia yohimbe, yohimbe is a tall evergreen tree native to West Africa. It is a member of the Rubiaceae family, which also includes the coffee plant and gardenia flowers. Incorporated into traditional wellness practices for centuries, the tree is renowned for the extract of its dried bark, which is celebrated for its ability to support healthy libido.

​The plant's standing as an intimacy enhancer eventually led to its use beyond Africa. 19th-century European explorers who discovered the bark’s amorous attributes reinforced its reputation as the "love tree."**

Yohimbe's ability to encourage healthy sex drive stems from its numerous natural alkaloids, most prominently yohimbine, which is an alpha-2 blocker that features a stimulant effect. Research has indicated that yohimbine increases blood flow throughout the body, including the genitals. This biological activity appears to be particularly helpful in optimizing male sexual function.**

Yohimbe Supplements
Yohimbe supplement products are extracted from the bark of its namesake tree. Supplements are available in capsule, tablets or liquid form. Supplements are sometimes standardized to supply a guaranteed minimum level of yohimbine, the active alkaloid compound that delivers the bark’s benefits.**
​
Yohimbe Dosage
Consult with your health care provider before taking yohimbe supplements or starting any routine supplementation. Though there is no standard dosage, medical experts generally recommend beginning with small amounts, in the range of 15 mg to 30 mg.**

Pumpkin seed: 

​Used for centuries, from the wellness traditions of Native Americans to the cuisines of Europeans, pumpkin seed oil boasts an impressive nutritional profile. A popular oil today for more than just its distinct flavor, pumpkin seed oil:

• May help maintain normal prostate health & function.**
• Supports bladder health & urinary comfort.**
• Delivers beneficial fatty acid content.**

​Native to the Americas, this squash’s seeds supply valuable vitamins for men. Rich in zinc, vitamin E, essential fatty acids and other men’s vitamins, pumpkin seed promotes prostrate and bladder health.**

Used for both food and in ornamental traditions, pumpkins have been historically incorporated into Native American and European wellness practices, with special value placed on their oval seeds. These flat seeds, also known as pepitas, supply a variety of health-promoting nutrients, most notably fatty acids such as omegas 6 & 9. They also naturally contain vitamin E, zinc, and carotenoids, as well as plant sterols and phytoestrogens.

Pumpkin Seed Oil Products
Natural wellness traditions have used pumpkin seed oil to support normal prostate health, making it a particularly popular supplement for men to take, especially as they get older.** It has also been used to help support urinary and bladder health and comfort, something that to this day makes pumpkin seed oil supplements a staple for many.**

Pumpkin seed oil products are derived from the squash’s seeds, typically through a cold-pressing process. The oil is available in softgels and capsules, as well as in straight liquid form. The edible seeds are also enjoyed by many for their nutty crunchy goodness, and can be found roasted, raw, salted, and more. The extract is commonly combined with other wellness herbs, especially in support formulas for men’s health.**

Pumpkin Seed Oil Directions for Use
Always consult with your trusted healthcare professional before beginning any supplement routine. While there is no standard recommended daily allowance, pumpkin seed oil softgels and capsules are typically in the range of 700mg to 1,000mg (1g). In addition to supplementation, pumpkin seed oil has seen a rise in popularity as a culinary oil used in place of olive oil for recipes such as salad dressings; it should not be cooked with as heating the oil will affect its nutrient content.
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Tribulus: 

Tribulue is derived from the flowering puncture vine. Is has been used for centuries in China, India and Greece. Considered a rejuvenating tonic in folk health practices, tribulus may:
Influence testosterone, estrogen and DHEA levels.**
Promote sex drive and reproductive wellness.**
Be a popular sports nutrition performance supplement.**

An extract derived from its namesake plant and fruit, tribulus is one of the time-honored vitamins for men, dating back to ancient Greece. Increasingly popular in vitamins for men, tribulus helps to support male sexual arousal and overall vitality.**

What is Tribulus?
With a Latin name meaning “spiky weapon,” Tribulus terrestris is an annual plant that grows across Europe, Asia, Africa, Australia and North America. The plant is also known as “puncture vine,” due to its sharp, thorny seeds that have been known to pop bicycle tires.

An extract of its leaves, stems, fruits and flowers has long been used in traditional Chinese, Indian and Greek wellness practices to promote testosterone levels, increase libido, aid in infertility, revitalize physical performance and accelerate healing. In the 1990s, the herb was in the international spotlight after members of medal-winning Bulgarian Olympic teams attributed their success in part to tribulus supplementation.**

Scientific investigations show that tribulus contains a high concentration of steroidal saponins, a group of chemical compounds that are considered the herb’s active ingredients. When ingested, saponins mimic human hormones; this has led to the herb’s reputation for having a testosteronic, or testosterone-boosting, effect.

​Recent research shows that the herb increases production of certain steroidal hormones, including testosterone, estrogen and dehydroepiandrosterone or DHEA, a compound that's active in the production of the male and female sex hormones known as androgens and estrogens. Tribulus is also believed to drive levels of luteinizing hormone (LH) higher, which in turn stimulates sperm production. **

Today, tribulus is often used to help support muscle mass and athletic performance. The herb contains a rich mixture of phytochemicals, such as disogenin, dioscin and protodioscin, which are thought to stimulate muscle growth and promote endurance, stamina and vitality. With its influence on testosterone and physical performance, tribulus has become a popular sports nutrition supplement among athletes and bodybuilders.**

Studies support tribulus' traditional use to improve libido, increase fertility and ease the effects of menopause. In addition, research suggests that the herb has anti-bacterial and inflammation-modulating properties that support urinary tract health, immune system performance and skin health.**

Tribulus Supplements Tribulus supplements come in tablet or capsule form. Some supplements use the herb in creams and lotions for topical application.**

Tribulus Directions for Use 
As with all supplements, consult your medical care provider before adding this herb to your healthcare regimen. Tribulus dosage generally ranges from 85 mg to 550 mg. Supplements sometimes standardized to supply a guaranteed level of the herb’s active ingredients; look for tribulus supplements that are standardized to 20% steroidal saponins.**

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​What are Joint Support Supplements?
With one in five adults reporting joint discomfort, joint products are increasingly popular. These joint products support joint health by rebuilding cartilage, modulating inflammation, nourishing connective tissues, lubricating joints, influencing enzymes and neutralizing free radicals.
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​Joint support supplements soothe away aches and discomfort, promoting peak flexibility and mobility. Supporters of overall joint health, joint care products such as:**

• Glucosamine rejuvenates healthy cartilage.**
• Chondroitin optimizes joint lubrication.**
• MSM nourishes and supports connective tissues.**

​ Joint products may preserve space between joints while keeping “shock absorbing” cartilage plump and cushy, slowing the progression of joint problems. This may translate to better mobility, flexibility, comfort and performance of daily activities. Many natural compounds support healthy joints, but the three most popular and evidence-backed are glucosamine chondroitin and MSM.**

​Glucosamine/Chondroitin supports joint health, delivering peak flexibility and mobility. A popularjoint product, it works to soothe away aches and discomfort as well as:**

• Rejuvenates healthy cartilage.**
• Optimizes joint lubrication.**
• Nourishes and supports connective tissues.**

What is Glucosamine?
Glucosamine is a natural substance found throughout the body. Glucosamine is highly concentrated in the joints, where it nourishes cartilage and connective tissue. Glucosamine is believed to trigger regeneration of healthy cartilage cells, supporting the proteoglycans that lubricate joints. We can make our own glucosamine, but as we age we lose this ability. Taking a glucosamine supplement can compensate for natural glucosamine decline and supply the body with abundant raw materials for joint health maintenance.**​

What is Chondroitin?
​Naturally found in in many parts of the body, chondroitin sulfate is a vital part of the structure and function of the cartilage found in joints.** As a supplement, chondroitin sulfate:

• Promotes joint health and mobility.**
• Helps support the elasticity and comfort of joint tissues.**
• Is often paired with other joint-supportive nutrients such as glucosamine.**

What is Chondroitin Sulfate?
Chondroitin sulfate is naturally found in cartilage, bone, skin, cornea, and arterial walls, and is an important component of tissues. It is composed of repeating units of glucosamine with attached sugar molecules, and plays a crucial role in the health, comfort, and mobility of joints and the elasticity of joint tissues.**

This vital compound works closely with hyaluronic acid in the joints, as they are necessary for the structure and function of articular (join) cartilage.** Chondroitin sulfate and hyaluronic acid are fundamental components of aggrecan, which is the part of the joints that is responsible for shock absorption.**

Chondroitin Sulfate Supplements
Chondroitin sulfate supplements are popular for supporting healthy joint function and the elasticity and comfort of joint tissues.** This top quality Chondroitin Sulfate supplements deliver 600 mg of this joint-nourishing compound in each serving. It’s important to note that, like glucosamine, it will take several weeks of supplementation before any noticeable difference is seen.

​Chondroitin is another natural compound that is used by the body as a building block for connective tissue, especially cartilage. Chondroitin is believed to help the body's natural process of repairing joints and connective tissues. Additionally, chondroitin possesses inflammation-modulating properties that help with joint comfort. Chondroitin sulfate may inhibit the enzymes that break down cartilage in the joints.

​Chondroitin also increases the amount of hyaluronic acid and collagen in the joints, assisting with structure and lubrication.**

Glucosamine chondroitin are often presented together in joint products. This is because glucosamine chondroitin appear to work well together. One large study found that in patients with knee discomfort, a glucosamine chondroitin supplement was more effective in promoting comfort than supplements containing only glucosamine or only chondroitin.**

​Directions for Use
Always consult with your trusted healthcare professional prior to adding any dietary supplement to your daily regimen. The recommended daily allowance of chondroitin sulfate is 1,200 mg daily taken in divided doses with meals. If you are pregnant, nursing or taking any medications, consult your doctor before use. If any adverse reactions occur, immediately stop using this product and consult your doctor.

​What is MSM?

MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane) is an organic sulfur compound found naturally in the body which supports the creation of vital proteins and amino acids. It works to:

• Nourishe ligaments, cartilage & connective tissues.**
• Help to promote peak joint flexibility & comfort.**
• Support healthy & beautiful hair,  skin and nails.**

Methylsulfonylmethane, or MSM, is an organic sulfur compound present throughout the body. MSM is used to develop and maintain various tissues, including nails, skin and hair (as such, MSM has shown promise as a beautifying nutrient as well).

​When it comes to joint products, however, it’s MSM’s role in the development and maintenance of connective tissue that is most critical. Research has suggested that MSM possesses inflammation-modulating properties that promote comfort. MSM supports flexibility and physical function in those with joint issues. Research has suggested that glucosamine/MSM combinations are helpful for joint health.**

In addition to the Big Three (glucosamine chondroitin and MSM), emerging research supports the use of many other joint-supportive building block and inflammation modulating compounds. Glucosamine, chondroitin and MSM may all be complemented by nutrients like hyaluronic acid, collagen, omega-3 fatty acids, Boswellia serrata, turmeric, eggshell membrane and others. All these compounds have shown promise for promoting joint comfort and supporting full range-of-motion.**

Glucosamine/Chondroitin Directions for Use
Glucosamine is often taken at a level of 1500 mg. One research study administered 2000 mg of glucosamine daily for 12 weeks. Recommended chondroitin levels are generally 800-1200 mg daily.**


Disclaimer
The information provided on this site is intended for your general knowledge only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice or a treatment for specific medical conditions. Always seek the advice of your health care provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or any health concerns. The information on this website is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Never delay seeking medical advice or not follow it because of anything that appears on this site