GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in...

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in...: A decade-long study of 60,000 women has confirmed that drinking diet soda sweetened with aspartame is linked with a 30 percent increase in ...

Diet soda, aspartame linked to premature deaths in women!

A decade-long study of 60,000 women has confirmed that drinking diet soda sweetened with aspartame is linked with a 30 percent increase in heart attack risk and a 50 percent increase in death risk.

The findings, presented at the American College of Cardiology(1), have already been partially swept under the rug with the false explanation that diet drinks don't necessarily cause these risks but are instead merely correlated with them. "Women who toss back too many diet sodas may be trying to make up for unhealthy habits," claims an article on CNBC,(2) while citing no evidence whatsoever to support the claim. Keep in mind that any time a synthetic vitamin is correlated with increased mortality, the entire scientific community immediately describes those synthetic vitamins as "causing" death. Correlation is causation only when industry-funded scientists say it is.

Aspartame is a neurotoxin

What scientists refuse to explore -- even when the data clearly show a strong death risk association -- is that aspartame is a neurotoxin. The reason why women who drink diet soda have a 50 percent increased death risk is, of course, far more likely to be caused by what's in the diet soda rather than some lifestyle choice.

Aspartame, after all, is made from the feces of genetically engineered bacteria. It is not a natural sugar but rather a chemical compound created in an industrial lab. Used in diet sodas, it breaks down into a number of chemical compounds including formaldehyde and methanol. During digestion, the formaldehyde is oxidized into formic acid, a chemical known to cause toxicity in mammalian biology. Formic acid is also secreted by ants as part of their "chemical weapons" arsenal.

Aspartame linked to long list of neurological problems

Aspartame denialists try to pretend that all this formaldehyde, methanol and formic acid has no effect on human health. Their argument is identical to that of GMO denialists: "GMOs are harmless!" It's even the same argument as mercury denialists: "Mercury is harmless!"

Why, then, is aspartame so frequently linked to blurred vision, headaches and neurological problems when repeatedly consumed in the form of diet drinks? In fact, there are over 90 side effects linked to aspartame consumption, including headaches/migraines, dizziness, seizures, nausea, numbness, rashes, depression, irritability, insomnia, hearing loss, vision problems, loss of taste vertigo and memory loss.

Soda companies and misinformed doctors all try to pretend none of these side effects are real -- that people are all imagining headaches, blurred vision, numbness, insomnia and so on. That's how unethical the soda industry is: they poison their own customers with a neurotoxic chemical, then call them delusional when they suffer neurological side effects.

If you drink diet soda, you are murdering yourself

The bottom line in all this? If you drink diet soda, you are essentially murdering yourself. Call it "slow suicide."

There are a thousand beverages healthier than diet sodas: tea, fruit juice, mineral water, raw almond milk... even non-diet sodas are better for you than diet sodas! (And diet sodas have been conclusively proven to have no effect whatsoever on weight loss. So drinking them is a useless diet gesture to begin with.)

If for some reason you are still drinking diet soda, find a healthier beverage and stop poisoning yourself to death.

From the American College of Cardiology website:

[A] study led by Ankur Vyas, MD, of the University of Iowa found that postmenopausal women who consumed two or more diet drinks a day were 30 percent more likely to experience a cardiovascular event and 50 percent more likely to die from related cardiovascular disease than women who never, or only rarely, consumed diet drinks. The analysis of 59,614 participants in the Women's Health Initiative Observational Study, who had an average age of 62.8 and no history of cardiovascular disease, saw that after an average follow-up of 8.7 years, the primary cardiovascular outcome occurred in 8.5 percent of the women consuming two or more diet drinks per day compared to 6.9 percent in the five-to-seven drinks per week group; 6.8 percent in the one-to-four drinks per week group; and 7.2 percent in the zero-to-three per month group. The difference persisted when researchers adjusted for other cardiovascular risk factors and co-morbidities. The association between diet drinks and cardiovascular disease warrants further study to define the relationship, Vyas said.

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Multivitamins for Women Reviewed!

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Multivitamins for Women Reviewed!: One-A-Day Women's                                           Best multivitamin for women Pros 18 mg of iron 400 mcg of f...

Multivitamins for Women Reviewed!

One-A-Day Women's                                          

Best multivitamin for women

Pros

• 18 mg of iron
• 400 mcg of folic acid
• Approved in independent testing

Cons

• May cause nausea if taken without food                              The Bottom Line!                                                                                  
  
  Experts advise that premenopausal women look for a few key nutrients in their multivitamins, namely 18 mg of iron and at least 400 mcg of folic acid. Women lose iron each month when they menstruate, and folic acid is recommended for all women of childbearing age to help prevent neural tube defects in babies. One-A-Day Women's contains the recommended amounts of iron and folic acid, in addition to 1,000 IU of vitamin D, 500 mg of calcium and 2,500 IU of vitamin A, with 20 percent as beta-carotene.
  One-A-Day Women's is approved in ConsumerLab.com's latest independent tests, and it was one of the only women's multis evaluated that didn't contain more niacin than stated on the label. One-A-Day Women's also performed relatively well in the FDA's test of lead in multivitamins in 2008. Although nearly all multis were shown to contain small traces of lead, some had far less than others; One-A-Day Women's contains 0.513 mcg in a daily serving. The FDA says safe/tolerable exposure for adult women is 75 mcg per day. One-A-Day Women's contains fish ingredients, so vegans and vegetarians may want to consider Nature's Way Alive! Multi-Vitamin Vcap (*Est. $19 for 60 capsules), which doesn't contain gelatin.
  ConsumerLab.com is the best source for multivitamin information, including One-A-Day Women's. Full details are available only to subscribers, but it's one of the few sources that evaluates multis. While the FDA also tests One-A-Day Women's, few details are released and the test was for lead only. User reviews at Drugstore.com and Amazon.com help round out the coverage. Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services like this Visit our Partners at  http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Insect Repellents Reviewed!

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Insect Repellents Reviewed!: Bite Blocker Organic Xtreme Insect Spray          Best insect repellent for kids Pros Safe for all ages Plant-based ingredi...

Insect Repellents Reviewed!

Bite Blocker Organic Xtreme Insect Spray         

Best insect repellent for kids

Pros

• Safe for all ages
• Plant-based ingredients
• Won't damage plastics or synthetics
• Doesn't need to be washed off immediately after use

Cons

• Doesn't last as long as chemical-based insect repellents
• Smells bad                                                                                  
  

  Bottom line

  Bite Blocker Organic Xtreme is one of the few natural products on the market that is safe for pregnant women and kids under 3. As with most natural insect repellents, protection time varies greatly among individuals -- anywhere from just 90 minutes up to eight hours -- and you're supposed to reapply every three hours. You can safely reapply as often as needed.
  

  Performance

  Especially effective against mosquitoes - but you must reapply. Bite Blocker Organic Xtreme Insect Spray is a natural insect repellent containing soybean and other plant oils, which are safe for use on children and babies, as the active ingredients. Tests and reviews indicate that Bite Blocker insect repellent is effective, but it can't compete in effectiveness with formulas containing lemon eucalyptus oil (which can't be used on babies or toddlers) or DEET (which many parents are reluctant to put on their kids though it is considered safe).
  For most people, Bite Blocker insect repellent effectively wards off mosquitoes and black flies, but it isn't as good on ticks. The manufacturer claims the product provides anti-mosquito and black fly protection for up to eight hours and more than two hours for ticks; it also advises reapplying every three and a half hours or more.
  

  Feel and smell

  Some are repelled by Bite Blocker's scent. Bite Blocker Organic Xtreme Insect Spray is a white, opaque liquid that consumers say is non-irritating, goes a long way and smoothly absorbs into the skin. Users say it isn't greasy, and the pump makes the spray easy to apply. Not everyone likes the odor of this insect repellent, however. Consumers use words like "herbaceous," "bitter," "clean" and "nauseating" to describe it. Bite Blocker gets many 1-star reviews on Amazon.com simply because of its odor. You can reapply as often as you need, and the product works on clothing as well. Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services like this  Visit our Partners at  http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Hair Loss Treatments: Reviewed!

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Hair Loss Treatments: Reviewed!:                                         Permanent results, but expensive Pros Permanent results Natural-looking Most effectiv...

Hair Loss Treatments: Reviewed!

                                       

Permanent results, but expensive

Pros

• Permanent results
• Natural-looking
• Most effective treatment method

Cons

• Very costly
• May require more than one session
• Not appropriate for all cases of hair loss        Est. $3,000 and up per session!                                The American Hair Loss Association provides a great deal of information about how hair-transplant surgeries work and who the best candidates for this treatment are. They also provide a list of recommended surgeons in 18 states, Europe, Canada and South America. Sarasota Magazine discusses a couple of hair loss treatments but goes into great detail about hair transplants in a 2002 article entitled "Crowning Glory." Paula Begoun briefly discusses the surgery in her book "Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me."
  Reviewers say that hair transplants have come a long way since earlier days of hair plugs. Technology now allows surgeons to transplant smaller hair grafts of just one to four hairs for a more natural look. Experts say that results are permanent, but the surgery may not be appropriate for all patients. Hair transplants are not generally recommended for women due to the diffuse pattern of hair loss that they typically experience. Each transplant session is costly and experts explain that some patients may require multiple sessions. Reviewers warn that choosing a surgeon requires careful consideration because any licensed physician can perform hair transplants without any formal training. They suggest that patients look for detail-oriented physicians with a great deal of experience. They recommend looking at before-and-after photos of previous patients and setting up interviews to evaluate satisfaction and results.Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Products&Services Like This Visit our Partners at  http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Should you inject Testosterone?

GreenEarthMeds News and Reviews: Should you inject Testosterone?: Thousands of men are injecting testosterone for greater heft and a longer life. But is it safe? And should you?                             ...

Should you inject Testosterone?

Thousands of men are injecting testosterone for greater heft and a longer life. But is it safe? And should you?                                               
A painful stab in my right buttock marks the first time I’ve ever injected testosterone. It’s also the first time I’ve knowingly broken the law (teenage alcohol notwithstanding) or done anything so cavalier with my health. But testosterone – a class C drug, illegal without a prescription – is no longer just a banned muscle shortcut. It’s a shot of manliness that millions of guys feel they need.
Research shows testosterone levels are falling; one estimate suggests they’re 15% lower than in the late ’80s. And men are topping up. A study of 11 million men in JAMA Internal Medicine Journal found the number of men using ‘T’ has tripled since 2001. I’ve always been suspicious – scornful even – of people who take it. But for the first time, I get it.

Britain: a T-nation

Let me introduce myself: I’m the skinny guy. I hover around 80kg despite being a gangly 6ft 4. And I’m fine with that... only, at 31, there’s a creeping awareness that I’ll lose testosterone and muscle as the decades go by. I don’t want to be a frail old man – and testosterone promises more than just a bicep or two. If you believe the hype, it’s the elixir of youth, lowering your risk of diabetes and boosting your brain.
No wonder the big 'T' is big business. Online ads sing of an anti-ageing cure-all that restores energy and fights heart disease. It made me wonder whether testosterone is simply a top-up modern men need, like vitamin D pills or tinted moisturiser. Thousands of us are at least curious: a report in the British Medical Journal last year concluded that “many men in the UK are receiving unnecessary testosterone replacement.”

A healthy prescription

Some men definitely need it. For guys with low T-levels (somewhere between 1-12% of the population), testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is available on the NHS. “Usually, the symptoms are loss of libido, erectile dysfunction, fatigue, depression, anxiety, loss of wellbeing and a decline in cognitive functions,” says Dr. Christopher Parry, of the WellMan Clinic, which offers TRT to testosterone-deficient men. But let me be clear: I don’t think my levels are low. My interest is pricked by the anti-ageing claims, so I turn to an accommodating black market. It takes two text messages before a friend of a friend offers me a vial for £40.

A fault in production

Twenty-four hours after my first injection, I feel hot. But that’s the only change. In my week’s gym sessions I feel strong, but don’t break any PBs. My sex drive doesn’t fly off the chart, I’m still knackered after work and, thankfully, not consumed with rage. So far... so what? Then I speak to Dr. Richard Quinton, an endocrinologist, who tells me something that makes my balls shrink – which they will do anyway if I continue with my injections. “The man who’s most likely to have low testosterone is the one who’s taken it,” he says. “When you inject, your brain senses a high level and your own production is switched off.” Parry confirms it: “In our clinic, we see ex-bodybuilders who have taken so much testosterone that they’ve switched off their natural production. Ten years later, they’re testosterone deficient.”
I stop immediately. I don’t want 40 years of weekly injections for the sake of a tempting but unproven anti-ageing treatment, where side effects include a thickening of my blood and a thinning of my wallet. For me, there isn’t enough evidence to justify the risk. While some clinics complain NHS guidelines are too conservative in defining low testosterone, the medical establishment fires back that clinics are feeding false fears. Maybe they’re right. I’m still worried about being a frail old man, but I decide to have my testosterone tested when I truly hit middle age; if I feel like I need it then, I’ll take it. Until that day comes, there are other ways I – and you – can pre-empt low 'T'. The tips below provide a shot in the arm you can trust. Also for Direct Access to Brand Name Online Products&Services Visit our Sister Website at http://ebuys-onlineproducts-services.weebly.com

Natural 'T' boosters

Zinc from venison, oysters and pumpkin seeds
Sprint training: going all-out with periods of rest
Resting 90 seconds between heavy sets at the gym
Saturated fats from butter coconut oil and beef
Vitamin D from sunshine