The herbs ginseng, lavender, rosemary and sweet flag can all help raise your energy levels naturally. Combine these with vitamin B complexes, vitamins C and D, as all of these have been known to help fight fatigue. The remedy is also improved by the addition of vitamin A, pantothenic acid, B12, folic acid, C, E, iron, calcium and magnesium. Finally, the most remedies involve a little exercise, and this is no exception. If you can't get a sweat up physically for any reason, try salt-glow skin rubs, or alternate hot and cold showers (not too hot or too cold, mind!).A little of this remedy should soon get you back into peak form again!.

These sugars, also known as complex carbohydrates, have been studied for years. However, only recently have we begun discovering their purpose in the body. An increasing number of scientists believe that certain carbohydrates represent the next frontier in the search for non-toxic treatments for various degenerative conditions. Even though we have just begun to scratch the surface in understanding the full potential of these carbohydrates, the research being reported in just the last decade has ignited a new level of hope and optimism with some of the world's leading immunologists. One of the world's most renowned veterinary immunologists, Dr.

Ian R. Tizard, writes in a published paper entitled Carbohydrates, Immune Stimulating, "there has long been a tradition in folk medicine that extracts of certain fungi and plants may be of assistance in the treatment of cancer. On investigation, many of these extracts have been found to possess potent immune- stimulating activity. In many cases, this activity is attributable to complex carbohydrates." Healthy bodies are comprised of many components working together in sophisticated harmony, and must have accurate internal communication to function correctly. In it's most basic form, this communication occurs at the cellular level.

To maintain a healthy body, cells must "talk" to each other. Their language is one of touch, written in saccharides (or simple sugars) on the cell surfaces. These simple sugars combine with other molecules to make glycoforms such as glycoproteins when combined with proteins or glycolipids when combined with fat. Of the 200 monosaccharides (glyconutrients) that occur naturally in plants, 8 have been discovered to be components in the cell surface glycoforms (see Harper's Textbook of Biochemistry--1996). Like thousands of different "keys" projecting from the cell surface, they will either unlock the required functions of the adjoining cell or not.

If the right keys are available, the body functions smoothly. If not, it doesn't. Acta Anatomica, which is a European journal, states that these simple sugars have a coding capacity that surpasses that of amino acids!! Glyconutritionals provide the cellular communication needed in the body.Only two of the eight monosaccharides (glyconutrients) are found in today's diet. Our diets have changed in response to the demands for quicker, cheaper food. Consequently, we are not eating foods that contain the necessary fuels for our cells to communicate in a healthy, effective manner.

While our body has the capacity to manufacture these simple sugars, the conversion process is complicated. During the conversion process your cells are exposed to tens of thousands of free radical hits each day. This requires time, energy and a host of other micronutrients in order to complete the conversion. Viruses can also interfere with our body's ability to make these conversions. People who are ill or who have inborn errors of metabolism are especially vulnerable to a breakdown in the process.

Whenever the monosaccharides cannot be made, communication is slowed down or impaired as a result. Since your body has more than a trillion cells and fully regenerates all of its cells in approximately 1 year, any miscommunication or slowdown could cause major health problems. With millions of cells regenerating each day, it's easy to imagine what could happen if during this process, the cells didn't regenerate correctly. This is why glyconutritional supplements are essential to our diet! Now that you hopefully understand glyconutrients a little bit better I also wanted to share with you a "plain English" definition of phytochemicals (or phytonutrients) and what they mean to you as well. www.4glyconutrients.com/phytonutrients.html.

Styrofoam-like textures, no taste, distasteful smell and color in cooking flour substitutes.We see that parents today are becoming more aware and educated in the direction of nutrition, especially with regards to growing children. If foods are eaten that increase calcium in the bones today, twenty years from now, it is possible that this generation won't suffer from Osteoporosis or Colon Cancer. If foods are eaten today that keep the blood sugar steady and absorb slowly in the gut, not only will the child have protection from disease, but they will have a lessor chance of developing diabetes twenty years from now also.The main objective of Home Blend Gourmet and others that manufacture functional food is "The Health of Humanity". Manufactures using these products today can influence the health of future generation and secure their markets for tomorrow. We create first rate ingredients and additives by being on the cutting edge of research.

The demands of fast paced lives and lifestyles shouldn't cost the health of the human race. We can help food manufactures become more health conscious and competitive with marketing strategies that will put them above the rest of the pack. Today, the education of the general public on nutrition is vastly brought about through mass media, by informational commercials, through news media, T.V. talk shows, magazine articles and newspaper articles.High protein, low-carb, low-fat diets have gained popularity through media blitzes on celebrity books, university studies, restaurant menus and nutritional labels. These diet plans have also gained popularity by the prove results, some of the newest diets include Glycemic Indexing, or the blood glucose response to the manufactured products.

We check our food formula's for impact to blood sugar response by doing in vivo oral tolerance tests. Each formula is created to not only aid in control of nutritional conditions, but that the side-effects of that formula is beneficial to the human body. We offer In Vivo testing for any of our manufacturing clients that would like to use Glycemic Indexing guidelines for marketing their products. We are South Pacific Health Enterprises, and we license our food formulas only to Home Blend Gourmet.*AACE, AC of Endo. Conference, 08-25-26, 2003.

lays the blame for America's heart disease crisis, squarely with the introduction and popularity of the low-fat diet. According to Dr. Sears, the switch to low-fat diets has been responsible not only for an increase in heart disease, but is also largely responsible for a quadrupling in America's obesity rates since the 1950s.We need to turn the traditional Food Pyramid on its head, says Dr. Al Sears, recommending a diet rich in high-quality fats and organic proteins and low in starches. The Doctor's Heart Cure goes beyond the Atkins Diet and popular high-protein diets, in its emphasis on the need for organic meats and fats and in its breakthrough advice on the importance of correct exercise for heart health.Again turning accepted wisdom on its head, Dr Al Sears warns that long-duration aerobic exercise can make our hearts weaker and more vulnerable to heart disease.

Long-distance runners, for instance, have the highest incidence of heart attack of all major athletic groups. To build a strong heart, we need to perform short bursts of high-intensity, weight-bearing exercises, for not more than a twenty-minute period. To read an article giving more detail on Dr. Al Sears' heart disease program go to:http://www.dragondoor.com/cgi-bin/articles.pl?rm=mode3&articleid=267Al Sears, M.D. owns and operates The Center for Health and Wellness an integrative medicine and anti-aging clinic in south Florida where he has treated over 15,000 patients.

Dr Sears is an adjunct professor at Barry University teaching anatomy, human physiology, and nutrition.For additional information on Al Sears M.D. and The Doctor's Heart Cure, to arrange interviews or receive review copies contact John Du Cane at 651-487-3828.The Doctor's Heart Cure is available online at www.dragondoor.com or by calling 1-800-899-5111. Dragon Door Publications, Inc is the leading provider in the United States of cutting-edge information on diet, nutrition and exercise. CONTACT INFORMATION:John Du CaneDragon Door Publications651-487-3828http://www.dragondoor.com.

A Very Low Calorie Diet) fully confident and filled with motivation and willpower. You go out to eat and turn down the dessert you desperately want and then have to sit at the table and watch EVERYONE else gobble down their brownie ala- mode or a slice of Death by Chocolate cake. As the days of deprivation go on you suddenly find yourself thinking about food more and more. You dream about the pint of ice cream that's calling your name. You begin to bargain with yourself, promising to do extra cardio or to fast in exchange for a cheat day.This, of course, never comes to pass and you find yourself "starting over" on your DIET once a week.

Worse yet, you have made no progress and have slowed your metabolism to a grinding halt by eat too few calories. The best way to lose weight is to adopt a balanced meal plan you can stick to for life! This means you can still enjoy the so-called "forbidden foods" you love, only less often and in moderation. If you consistently eat "clean" and "balanced" your desire for the "bad stuff" will eventually disappear.If you have SEVERE difficulty resisting sugar and constantly have a high sugar craving, this may indicate that your diet is substantially low in "beneficial" fat and it is likely that you have an intestinal flora imbalance. Beneficial fats regulate mood, taste and fulfillment hormones that help you feel satisfied and reduce cravings. An intestinal flora imbalance means certain "shut off" nutrients that reduce the need for sugars are not fully synthesized into your blood stream.

Combined, both of these problems cause you to hold onto fat and create cravings for simple sugars.The solution is to incorporate beneficial fats. Try drizzling 1 to 2 tbsp. of raw safflower, canola, olive or flax oil on your high fiber based vegetables and proteins. Either saut?, grill or make a soup with vegetables like zucchini, yellow squash, green beans, spinach and mushrooms to name a few. Use any of the oils previously mentioned except flax oil.

Flax oil is NOT for cooking.Chewing your proteins more fully may combat the intestinal flora imbalance. Instead of trying to digest large pieces, chew more fully to give your protein sources greater surface area. Your protein sources for optimum fat loss are eggs, egg whites, white fish (like cod, halibut, and orange roughy), chicken or turkey breast.Whatever you do, DON'T give up! DO whatever it takes to "clean up" your eating plan and banish your food demons.My fat loss and fitness plan "Every Body Loses" will give you the tools you need to begin a healthy weight loss program. The style of eating and exercising outlined in my book is one that you can follow for life without feeling deprived. If you're serious about losing fat and getting fit go to www.aim4nutrition.com and get started TODAY!Good Luck and Be Well,Personal Trainer & Nutrition AnalystAIM 4 NUTRITION.

There is definite scientific proof linking simple carbohydrates, such as sugar, to cravings you have for more food. Second, you need to focus on better carbs versus the worse carbs. What that means is simply that you must consider which carbohydrates result in more glucose spikes being created by your body. Simple carbs are quickly absorbed and result in significant glucose spikes which, can result in more fat being stored in your body. Low carb diets balance overall carbohydrate input with the quality and type of carbohydrates.

Just by reducing the simple carbs in your diet such as sugar, milk, some fruit you can make a big difference in curbing your cravings for more food. Third, you must gain confidence in the delicious foods you are able to eat on low carb diets so that you stick with the change. You cannot expect to achieve long term success with your diet program if you are not educated or satisfied with the amazing alternative foods at your disposal. Low carb diets can lead to weight loss, health benefits and an entire lifestyle change - however you don't have to give up everything you enjoy in order to experience rapid weight loss. By focusing on foods that trigger chemical and biological reactions in your body resulting in cravings, you can burn fat and increase your health at the same time..

So byeating meat, cheese and eggs and keeping bread and potatoesto a minimum, fat is lost. Pros: Steak with cheese topping, Chocolate mocha ice creamand pork scratchings. Cons: Studies show high protein diets lead to increased riskof heart disease, colon cancer, bad breath (halitosis) and constipation. Consuming more carbohydrate that canbe used by the body will store this excess in fat cells.The Zone Diet.This diet claims to decrease hunger and boost energy bykeeping your bodies eating habits in the zone or at its peak. This is done by keeping all your meals and snacks in the ratio of 40% carbohydrates, 30% protein, 30% fats.

Pros: Being a low calorie diet, you can't help but lose weight.Cons: Very difficult to adhere to the strict regime the dietrequires. Will experience metabolism slow down because of lowcalories and will lead to starvation response which will eat away at the muscle tissue while retaining the fat.The Blood Group Diet.By having a blood test and determining your blood group, thisthen tells you how you can absorb nutrients, thus you can planyour diet accordingly. Different blood groups can eat differentfood groups.Pros: Another calorie restricting diet so weight will be lost.Cons: There appears to be little clinical and scientific evidence behind this diet and by the elimination of whole food groups importantnutritional deficiencies are likely with long term health problemsencountered.The Ashram Diet.This diet is basically a very low calorie diet (near starvation)which is coupled with a very high intensity exercise regime.A sample of this diet would include: One boiled egg for breakfast, a green salad for lunch and a baked potato withsalsa for dinner.Pros: A very quick weight loss, 10 - 15 lbs in a week (Mostly muscle tissue and water).Cons: Fast weight loss leads to many unpleasant side effects such as bad breath, bone loss, constipation, deprivation of nutrients(vitamins and minerals), muscle loss, metabolism slow down, headaches and poor sleep. Who would want all these problems for the sake of quick weight loss where the weight will eventually be put back on and more in a couple of months?The Hay Diet.The main rule to follow for this diet is to not eat protein andcarbohydrates together. Combination of these two foods togetherappears to prevent protein from being digested in the gut andcan lead to an accumulation of toxins.

Vegetables and fruitform the bulk of the diet with very small portions of proteinand carbs.Pros: Plenty of fruit and veggies in the diet means plenty ofvitamins, minerals and antioxidants.Cons: There doesn't appear to be too much scientific evidenceabout food combinations and by limiting yourself to certain foodgroups you will miss out on important nutrients.All these diets work because of a drastic cut in calories, whenthis happens our metabolic rate can be brought down in a matter of 36 hours by as much as 50% which means your body is now burningonly half of your calories. To compound matters further, hungerkicks in after a period of inadequate eating setting you up for over eating and binging.Everyone is an individual so you have to be careful of diets that requireyou to set out what types of foods and quantities you have to eatat every meal. Just because a movie star lost weight on a fad dietdoesn't mean that you will. Before starting a weight loss programtake into account your age, fitness levels, activity levels and medical history.A real weight loss program includes all the food groups, strength training, low level aerobics, a slight decrease in your daily calorie levels and a program that can be followed for life..

In addition, the fruit eaters ate fewer calories overall, boosting their weight loss efforts.While you're enjoying a sweet delicious pear grown in the Pacific Northwest, remember that the compact package and ultra-sweet taste is rewarding your taste buds as well as your body.- News Canada.

Animal tissue and products are completely unacceptable in the diet, and any food that has been processed at all is less than desirable. Some call this a ?Caveman? diet or ?Grazing?, a menu that keeps the individual as close to nature as possible. Vitamins, Minerals, Proteins and other supplements are often taken to boost the nutritional needs of the individual for optimal health, so long as they are easily assimilated in the system and come from food sources. For those who are recovering from chronic or acute illnesses, these diets can be most challenging but are most times the only choice for correcting bad health.The more conservative groups say that eating correctly from the USDA Eating Right Pyramid will give you everything that the body needs for proper nutrition and health. The latter claim does not however, take in to consideration, the depletion of natural vitamins and minerals from the soil due to modern farming methods, depletion due to storage and the depletion of nutrients when foods are processed to keep them from spoiling.Moderation and sensibility seem to be the best approach to good health.

Eat healthy foods in a satisfying amount. Avoid foods that have been processed, for example, white flour, white sugar (Including artificial substitutes), white salt and white rice. Substitute those with things that are palatable like FlourBlend, which is all natural, whole grain and enriched with a blend of herbs and supplements designed to increase the health of the human body, SugarBlend, which is an all natural blend of sugars, herbs and fiber to increase immunity and decrease blood sugar spikes, sea salt, brown rice and the natural sweetness in fruits. Try to keep the consumption of stockyard meats to about 3-12 ounces per week. Substitute fresh fish, organic turkey and lamb in the diet when more protein is wanted.

When the desire for sweets overcomes the soul and fruit doesn't cut it...make it a real treat, not a habit. Then savor it, let it melt in the mouth, don't devour it so fast that you lose the ability to taste what it was that you were craving in the first place. Try to eat out of a garden, be it container or the back 40 acres. It can be satisfying to raise you own food, and relaxing at the same time. Remember that supplementation is important in these modern times since diets, conservative or extreme, lack the nutrition that our bodies need today to fight disease.Be sensible, if you've got good health, then adjust your diet a little at a time, try new vegetables and fruits in new recipes, but consume better foods and then learn how to use them with a partner.

Pay attention to what it is that you are eating; make sure that you can taste what you are putting into your mouth. Listen to your body, it will usually tell you that it wants. Drink good water, drink good water, drink good water! You'll need to consume 100ounces per day to take the toxins out of your body successfully. Exercise is also very important. You don't need to spend a lot of money on health spa's or equipment.

Gallon milk jugs filled with water is a good weight to start lifting, dancing with your partner or kids is good aerobics, just as long as your muscles get a good work out three times a week for 45 minutes, dancing for 20 minutes a day and doing flexibility or stretching for 10 minutes a day. you can play with your kids, lifting, pushing, pulling for 45 minutes, dance with them for 20 and let them help stretch you out of 10, then sit down to a healthy variety of foods that the family has prepared together. You will accomplish a better relationship with your family, establish a lifetime pattern for family interaction, and improve your health and the health of your loved ones in a short period of time during your busy day..

Kim Dezelon emphasizes; "contrary to a popular myth children and bunnies are often not a good combination", she adds; "children like to hold pets and bunnies do not usually like being held, making them unsuitable companions for small children", she adds, "they can also exhibit natural fight or flight reactions when scared, such as scratching or biting".More Myths; Another popular myth is that bunnies are easy to care for. The reality is they are very delicate animals requiring specialized veterinary, unique diets care and ongoing maintenance which is often unsuitable or overwhelming for a child or busy family. More myths include the belief that bunnies can live in a backyard. This is not true. Bunnies are very susceptible to heat and dehydration and can easily become prey to AZ's native predators, stray dogs and cats and can even drown in backyard swimming pools if left unattended.

Dezelon states "People often realize after getting a bunny that they are a huge responsibility". This regret can often have devastating consequences. Pet rabbits are often "set free" in neighborhoods and become victims of many environmental factors. If they are fortunate enough to be rescued, they often require extensive veterinary care and long term rehabilitation. BHHR urges parents to honor bunnies in other ways with stuffed animals, books or as the slogan implies, with chocolate bunnies.

"Make Mine Chocolate" Pin; As with any great charitable or social cause, a special chocolate bunny pin and ribbon has been designed to support the "Make Mine Chocolate" message [photograph available on website]The chocolate bunny shaped pin appeals to jewelry lovers and bunny lovers and includes a delicate ribbon for aesthetic value. The special pin reminds parents and grandparents that chocolate bunnies are a more responsible, compassionate gift for children and grandchildren this Easter. The pins are available for a $5.00 donation at the Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue Website located at www.bhrabbitrescue.org. Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue Organization is maintaining a moratorium on bunny adoptions from March 12th through April 2nd to discourage people from adopting bunnies as Easter presents. More information about this moratorium and other interesting organization facts can be found at the group's website or by contacting Kim Dezelon directly.

Contact Information: To Interview Kim Dezelon of BHHR call 480-443-3990 or email e-mail protected from spam bots Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue Website: www.bhrabbitrescue.org By Vets Only, Inc is a natural pet product company providing free news releases for non-profit animal rescue organizations in the Phoenix, AZ area. By Vets Only is dedicated to help animal rescues and shelters and features adoptable animals and affiliate programs for approved rescues. By Vets Only makes a natural pain reliever Petaprin, PetaCalm a natural anxiety remedy for dogs and PetaMint a natural gas, breath and body odor neutralizer for dogs..