Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Meditation Tip - Setting Intention

 
And today we want to share with you one of the easiest yet also most powerful things you can do to elevate your meditation and your life:

Blessings.

Okay, first thing's first: the word 'blessing' means different things to different people, so let's first agree that you're free to interpret it in whichever way you want…

Whether it's in a spiritual, religious or even purely scientific context.

Because what's most important here is your intention.

When you initiate a blessing, you're channeling energy from a source greater than you, e.g. the planet or the Universe.

This both strengthens your connection to your higher self and raises your vibrations, allowing you to attract more of what you want and less of what you don't.

During your meditation today, follow these steps to perform a blessing on yourself:

1. Depending on your beliefs, ask your desired source of energy for a blessing. You can ask the Universe, or God, or even your spiritual self. In this case there is no right or wrong energy source; there is only what works for YOU.

2. Visualize an infinite stream of energy flowing from its source and into your body. Feel how this energy empowers you to live your purpose and manifest your ideal life.

3. If you're meditating at night, lie down on your pillow and drift into deep sleep as the energy courses through your body. You'll wake up feeling refreshed, focused and of course blessed...

4. If you're meditating in the morning, go through your day recalling the energy you were empowered with. This simple act of visualization will give you an instant pick-me-up whenever you need that extra dose of inspiration or energy.

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Sunday, October 14, 2012

Cellgevity Enhances Your Glutathione Production...

Introducing
Cellgevity

The ULTIMATE in Glutathione Enhancement


Glutathione-Your Body's Miracle Molecule

 Every cell in your body is assaulted by destructive agents such as free radicals, chemical toxins, heavy metals and radiation that damage the cell, inhibit optimum function and accelerate the aging process and the onset and progression of the diseases and issues associated with aging. Glutathione is the master protector of the cell and defends the cell from these destructive agents.

Over 103,000 scientific studies and articles on Glutathione are recorded in PubMed, the official U.S. Government library of medical research. Those articles reveal the remarkable role glutathione plays in the protection and function of every cell in the human body and the support of optimal health and function. They also show the terrible consequences of low glutathione levels, and how those lower levels accelerate the aging process and increase vulnerability to the issues of aging.

People With Higher Glutathione Levels:
  • Have More Energy
  • Recover Faster From Exercise
  • Sleep Better
  • Have Greater Mental Clarity and Focus
  • Less Inflammation
  • Improved Joint Function
  • Have Better Immune Systems
  • Live Longer
  • Live Better
  • Improve the Health and Function of Every Cell, Tissue and Organ in the Body.
 
Glutathione (GSH)

GSH Is Your Body's Master Antioxidant
It is considered the master antioxidant due to its unique multifunctional characteristics as well as it's unprecedented ability to neutralize many types of free radicals that assault the cell. It is the only antioxidant that recycles itself again and again to continue fighting free radicals.

GSH Is The Primary Detoxifier of the Cell
Today we are confronted by over 80,000 chemicals in the air we breathe, the food and water we ingest, and the materials we touch and handle. Many of these toxic chemicals enter our cells and must be eliminated to protect the cell and maintain optimum function. Glutathione is the cell's first line of defense against chemicals and toxins and the primary detoxifier that can eliminate many of these toxins when it is present in optimal amounts.

GSH Is A Powerful Chelator of Heavy Metals
Heavy metals enter our cells in the same manner as chemical toxins. Fortunately, they can be removed from the cell by a process of chelation, and Glutathione is one of the cell's most powerful chelating agents.

GSH Is The Protector of the Immune Cell
Our immune cells are designed to protect us, but what protects the immune cell? Glutathione is the protector of the immune cell and allows newly formed immune cells to proliferate to attack germs and viruses.

GSH Is The Protector of Mitochondrial DNA
The breakdown of the mitochondrial DNA accelerates aging and increases cell death. Glutathione is the protector of the Mitochondrial DNA, and the lower the glutathione level, the more vulnerable this DNA becomes to breakage.

GSH Is The Protector of the Nucleus of the Cell
The nucleus of the cell regulates all cell activity and protecting it is critical to the health of the cell and its optimal function. When present in abundance, glutathione gives the nucleus the protection it needs.

GSH Reduces Oxidative Stress
Oxidative Stress is the most aggressive destructive force that assaults the cell. Cells manufacture a number of antioxidants to counter oxidative stress. Glutathione plays a primary role in neutralizing many different types of free radicals.

GSH Reduces Intercellular Inflammation
Inflammation is the mortal enemy to the tissues, organs and various systems of the body. All inflammation begins at a cellular level, and low glutathione levels are associated with inflammation.

GSH Is The Re-Utlizing Agent of Ingested Antioxidants
Antioxidants that are ingested (not manufactured by the body such as vitamin C and E) once spent, cannot be re-utilized by the cell unless they are first converted into a usable state. Glutathione is the agent that converts those antioxidants into a state that can be utilized by the cell.

GSH is a Reducing Agent for Hemoglobin, Allowing it to Transport Oxygen to Every Cell.
The purpose of hemoglobin is to carry oxygen to all living cells. However, when it is oxidized, it cannot carry an oxygen molecule and must first be reduced to an acceptable state. Glutathione protects hemoglobin from oxidizing agents and can also make this possible.


 
PROBLEM-Your Glutathione Levels are Decreasing, But the Attacks on Your Cells are Not!

The continued exposure to toxins, free radicals, radiation, and heavy metals can lower our levels of glutathione. This continued exposure causes cells to lose their optimum function. As the cells are damaged, the aging process and all of its issues accelerate. Energy levels fall, inflammation levels increase and all of the cells, tissues and organs pay the price. On top of this, injuries, infections and diseases further deplete glutathione levels.
 

 

RiboCeine - The Glutathione Breakthrough
RiboCeine is a breakthrough nutrient compound of epic proportion that has been shown to to effectively deliver the key precursor nutrient into the cell that enables it to produce optimal amounts of glutathione. Unlike any other nutritional compound in the world, RiboCeine has been the subject of twenty published, peer-reviewed scientific studies that were funded by the National Institues of Health and other scientific institutions. RiboCeine was developed by the world-renowned research scientist and medicinal chemist, Herbert T. Nagasawa, Ph.D. Dr. Nagasawa was a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology at the University of Minnesota for forty years and at the same time he was named Senior Career Research Scientist for the Veterans Administration in Minneapolis. For thirty-two of those years he was Senior Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Nagasawa now serves as the Executive Scientist for Max International. RiboCeine has significantly outperformed all other means of glutathione enhancement against which it has been tested.

View or download the Cellgevity Product Sheet

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The information included here is from the Max Intl website, explore more by visiting: www.Max.com/39160 - or contact John at: john@sunhutch.com ... Max Intl. provides science-based products that are proven effective. You can increase the quality of your life and also, if interested, share the Max Products with others as a part- or full-time business associate. I have benefited from Max products and as a Max associate since 2008.

Ayurveda - Food as Medicine

Ayurvedic Health and Food as Medicine practices originated in India and have been around for about 5000 years. 

The teaching describes 3 fundamental body-energy types (doshas) which are Vatta, Pita, and Kapha. The aim is to return to a healthy and vibrant life energy through proper food intake which will balance your doshas.

If you wish to discover your dominant dosha type, visit the following link: Ayurvedic Guidelines for Determning Your Constitution ...  [ http://www.ayurveda.com/pdf/constitution.pdf ] ... The 'test' will help you determine your 'dosha' or ayuvedic body type. If interested, print out the form and follow the instructions.

Your may read more about
your 'dosha' or body constitution's elements and attributes at: http://www.ayurveda.com/online_resource/doshas_elements_attributes.html  ...which is also the website of The Ayurvedic Institute in Albuquerque, NM...

For a brief introduction and guide to Ayurveda, visit:
http://www.ayurveda.com/pdf/intro_ayurveda.pdf  

Food Guidelines for Basic Constitutional Types: http://www.ayurveda.com/pdf/food-guidelines.pdf 
To explore more on Ayurvedic Health and Medicine, visit The Ayurvedic Institute online at  http://www.ayurveda.com

In the Denver, CO area, contact: Karen Korona, M.S. through www.KarenKorona.com

Saturday, October 13, 2012

RiboCeine Maxes Glutathione Production

RiboCeine

"Glutathione (GSH) is produced by every cell in your body. It is the primary protector and detoxifier of the cell. For years, scientists and medical professionals have looked for ways to effectively raise glutathione levels. Because glutathione cannot be effectively absorbed through the intestinal tract, it must be supplemented via its essential building blocks, the amino acids cysteine, glycine, and glutamic acid. While glycine and glutamic acid are readily available through regular diet, it is much more difficult to absorb the required amounts of cysteine. Until recently, N-acetyl Cysteine (NAC) was the most consistent means of enhancing the body's ability of maintaining optimal glutathione levels. To be effective, NAC supplementation required large steady doses that could be inconvenient and overly expensive.

Now, thanks to RiboCeine, the game has changed.

Optimal Amounts of Glutathione

RiboCeine has been shown to effectively deliver cysteine into the cell, enabling it to produce optimal amounts of glutathione. Unlike any other nutritional compound in the world, RiboCeine has been the subject of twenty published, peer-reviewed scientific studies that were funded by the National Institutes of Health and other scientific institutions. RiboCeine was developed after years of research by the renowned research scientist and medicinal chemist,
Herbert T. Nagasawa, Ph.D.

Dr. Nagasawa was a Professor of Medicinal Chemistry and Toxicology at the University of Minnesota for forty years and at the same time he was named Senior Career Research Scientist for the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Minneapolis. For thirty-two of those years he was Senior Editor of the Journal of Medicinal Chemistry. Dr. Nagasawa is driven to research ways to help humanity by improving health and wellness. A prolific researcher and author with 165 peer-reviewed and published clinical studies, Dr. Nagasawa has received millions of dollars in funding from some of the most respected health research institutions in America. The culmination of his personal drive and years of research and experience is RiboCeine.

RiboCeine Outperforms Others

RiboCeine combines Ribose and Cysteine, nutrients that are naturally occurring in humans, to more effectively deliver cysteine directly to your cells. This groundbreaking compound is a demand-release nutrient, activated by the body's cells. RiboCeine enters the bloodstream and is then used by the body to produce glutathione, the body's master antioxidant, and ATP, the cell's natural fuel and source of energy. Unsurpassed in effectiveness, RiboCeine has significantly outperformed all other means of glutathione enhancement against which it has been tested."

The information presented here is from the Max Intl Website. More information can be found at www.max.com/39160

RiboCeine Peer-Reviewed Studies
NOTE: The following links take you away from this page to 3rd party research sites.

1. Jurkowska, H.; Uchacz, T.; Roberts, J.; Wrobel, M. Potential therapeutic advantage of ribose-cysteine in the inhibition of astrocytoma cell proliferation Amino Acids, 2 April 2010

2. Walker, R.B.; Everette J.D., Comparative Reaction Rates of Various Antioxidants with ABTS Radical Cation. J. Agric Food Chem, 2009, 57, 1156-1161.

3. Heman-Ackah, S.E.; Juhn, S.K.; Huang, T.C.; Wiedmann, T.S. Potential therapeutic advantage of ribose-cysteine in the inhibition of astrocytoma cell proliferation. Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, 2010, 143, 429-434.

4. Oz, H.S.; Chen, T.S.; Nagasawa, H., Comparative efficacies of 2 cysteine prodrugs and a glutathione delivery agent in a colitis model. Translational Research, 2007, 150(2), 122-129.

5. Lucas Slitt, A.M.; Dominick, P.K.; Roberts, J.C.; Cohen, S.D. Effect of Ribose Cysteine Pretreatment on Hepatic and Renal Acetaminophen Metabolite Formation and Glutathione Depletion. Basic Clin. Pharmacol. Toxicol., 2005, 96 (6), 487-94.

6. Lenarczyk, M.; Ueno, A.; Vannais, D.B.; Kraemer, S.; Kronenberg, A.; Roberts, J.C.; Tatsumi, K.; Hei, T.K.; Waldren, C.A. The "Pro-drug" RibCys Decreases the Mutagenicity of High-LET Radiation in Cultured Mammalian Cells. Radiation Research, 2003, 160, 579-583.

7. Wilmore, B.H.; Cassidy, P.B.; Warters, R.L.; Roberts, J.C. Thiazolidine Prodrugs as Protective Agents against y-Radiation-Induced Toxicity and Mutagenesis in V79 Cells. J. Med. Chem., 2001, 44(16), 2661-2666.

8. Lucus, A.M.; Henning G.; Dominick, P.K.; Whiteley, H.E.; Roberts, J.C.; Cohen, S.D. Ribose Cysteine Protects Against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatic and Renal Toxicity. Toxicologic Pathology, 2000, 28(5), 697-704.

9. Roberts, J.C.; Phaneuf, H.L.; Dominick, P.K.; Wilmore, B.H.; Cassidy, P.B. Biodistribution of [35S] - Cysteine and Cysteine Prodrugs: Potential Impact on Chemoprotection Strategies. J. Labelled Cpd. Radiopharm., 1999, 42, 485-495.

10. Roberts, J.C.; Phaneuf, H.L.; Szakacs, J.G.; Zera, R.T.; Lamb, J.G.; Franklin, M.R. Differential Chemoprotection against Acetaminophen-Induced Hepatotoxicity by Latentiated L-Cysteines. Chem. Res. Toxicol., 1998, 11, 1274-128.

11. Bantseev, V.; Bhardwaj, R.; Rathbun, W.; Nagasawa, H.T.; Trevithick, J.R. Antioxidants and Cataract: (Cataract Induction in Space Environment and Application to Terrestrial Aging Cataract). Biochem. Mol. Bio. Intl., 1997, 42, 1189-1197.

12. Roberts, J.C.; Koch, K.E.; Detrick, S.R.; Warters, R.L.; Lubec G. Thiazolidine Prodrugs of Cysteamine and Cysteine as Radioprotective Agents. Radiation Research, 1995, 143, 203-213.

13. Carroll, M.P.; Zera, R.T.; Roberts, J.C.; Schlafmann, S.E.; Feeny, D.A.; Johnston, G.R.; West, M.A.; Bubrick, M.P. Efficacy of Radioprotective Agents in Preventing Small and Large Bowel Radiation Injury. Dis. Colon Rectum, 1995, 38(7), 716-722.

14. Roberts, J.C.;Francetic, D.J.; Zera, R.T. Chemoprotection against Cyclophosphamide-Induced Urotoxicity: Comparison of Nine Thiol Protective Agents. AntiCancer Research, 1994, 14, 389-396.

15. Rowe, J.K.; Zera, R.T.; Madoff, R.D.; Fink, A.S.; Roberts, J.C.; Johnston, G.R.; Freeney, D.A.;Young, H.L.; Bubrick, M.P. Protective Effect of RibCys Following High-Dose Irradiation of the Rectosigmoid. Dis. Colon Rectum, 1993, 36(7), 681-687.

16. Roberts, J.C.; Charyulu, R. L.; Zera, R.T.; Nagasawa, H.T. Protection Against Acetaminophen Hepatotoxicity by Ribose-Cysteine (RibCys). Pharmacology & Toxicology, 1992, 70, 281-285.

17. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J. - Mechanisms of Chemoprotection by RibCys, a Thiazolidine Prodrug of L-cysteine. Med. Chem. Res., 1991, 1, 213-219.

18. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J. Time course for the elevation of glutathione in numerous organs of L1210-bearing CDF1 mice given the L-cysteine prodrug, RibCys. Toxicology Letters, 1991, 59, 245-251.

19. Roberts, J.C.; Francetic, D.J.; Zera, R.T. L-cysteine prodrug protects against cyclophosphamide urotoxicity without compromising therapeutic activity. Cancer Chemotherapy and Pharmacology 1991, 28, 166-170.

20. Roberts, J.C.; Nagasawa, H.T.; Zera, R.T.; Fricke, R.F.; Goon, D.J. W. Prodrugs of L-cysteine as protective agents against acetaminophen-induced hepatotoxicity. 2-(polyhydroxyalky)-and 2-(Polyacetoxyalky)-Thiazolidine-4(R)-Carboxylic Acids. J. Med Chem. 1987, 30, 1891-1896.

The information presented here is from the Max Intl Website. More information can be found at www.max.com/39160

Friday, October 12, 2012

Our Body's Master Antioxidant - Glutathione (GSH)




 
Glutathione - The master molecule

"Glutathione (GSH) is your body's master antioxidant, it is a small molecule produced naturally in the body if the required building blocks are available. Glutathione strengthens the immune system, detoxifies the body, fights intracellular inflammation, and neutralizes numerous types of free radicals. Toxins and free radicals damage your cells thereby accelerating the aging process along and making you more susceptible to ailments and other issues associated with aging.

Body's use of glutathione

The cells in your intestinal tract use glutathione to try to eliminate the chemical preservatives, pesticides and countless other toxins you ingest before they are transported throughout your body. The liver cells use glutathione as their detergent to detoxify your blood. Your eye and skin cells use glutathione to protect themselves against radiation. Glutathione helps your body defend against oxidative stress, which has been associated with more than 74 major diseases and disorders. Simply put, without glutathione, oxygen-based life on earth would be impossible.

Over 103,000 scientific studies and articles on glutathione are recorded in PubMed, the official U.S. Government library of medical research. Those articles reveal the remarkable role glutathione plays in the protection and function of every cell, organ, and tissue in the human body and the support of optimal health and function. They also show the terrible consequences of low glutathione levels, and how those lower levels accelerate the aging process and increase vulnerability to the issues of aging.


The effect of low glutathione
 Modern research has shown that individuals who have low levels of glutathione have a high association with illness. Unfortunately, decreased levels of glutathione can be brought about by continual stress upon the immune system. This is a ferocious cycle. While you need glutathione for a productive immune system, a weakened immune system hampers the production of glutathione. Various daily activities can also reduce your glutathione levels such as stress, exercise, infection, injury, poor diet, and environmental toxins. Your glutathione, or in other words, your body's natural defense against aging and cellular damage starts to decline as you age, decreasing by about 10% to 15% every decade!

The future of glutathione 
In the near future the importance of glutathione will be widely recognized because of the vital role it plays in your daily and long-term health. Max International is committed to leading the way in educating about its importance.

Glutathione FAQ

What makes glutathione unique?
Glutathione is naturally produced by your body, and plays a central role in the health of every single one of the trillions of cells that make up the human body. Glutathione's critical role is multifunctional. It acts as the body's premiere antioxidant, a cellular detoxifier, and supporter of the immune system.

Why can't glutathione be taken as a supplement?

Though some places sell glutathione (GSH) as a supplement, it is a very fragile tripeptide that is destroyed by traveling through your gastrointestinal system. As a result, your system cannot absorb any ingested glutathione. Some people take glutathione intravenously, but this method is impractical and expensive.

If glutathione is so important, why have I never heard of it?

While glutathione is relatively unknown to the general population, it's an established fact in the medical and scientific community. The well-known and highly researched Vitamin C has over 40,000 articles on PubMed.gov, the leading online repository for scientific medical research. In comparison, glutathione now has OVER 100,000 articles articles on PubMed.

If glutathione is produced by my body naturally, why do I need to worry about it?

As part of the natural aging process our glutathione levels start to decrease as we age. This natural deterioration is compounded by the harmful impacts of environmental toxins, poor diet, pollution, lack of sleep, and the stress from everyday life. The lower our levels of glutathione become, the more susceptible we are to cellular inflammation, immune system problems, fatigue, joint and muscle discomfort, and other negative impacts on our quality of life.

How do Max Products supplement my glutathione levels?

Max's primary glutathione enhancing products, Cellgevity, MaxOne, and MaxATP, use our patented RiboCeine complex. RiboCeine has been shown to be 300% more effective than N-acetyl-L-cysteine (NAC) in raising the glutathione levels of a liver cell. Max N-Fuze contains nutrients and vitamins that provide complementary antioxidant support, taking some of the strain off of the glutathione in your cells. MaxGXL uses a proprietary NAC formula that makes Cysteine more available to aid in the production of glutathione."
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I have been using Max Products since 2008 and recommend them highly. For more complete information on Max Products, visit
http://max.com/39160 The information on this page is from the Max Intl website. Contact John@sunhutch.com with questions.

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