Holistix Health Care Nutritional Info and Wellness

With winter time upon us now, sooner or later just about everyone comes down with a miserable cold or a case of flu. Both colds and flu are caused by viruses which attach themselves to the lining of the nose or throat.

Heathy Eating
:: Diet & Nutrition

Try our Marvelous Meringues. Simply serve with cream and strawberries or even banana mixed with cream or ice-cream. They are a treat for your taste buds.

Fascinating Facts March 2010
:: General Tips

St Patrick's Day is observed on March 17 beacause that is the feast day of St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. Legend says that each leaf of the clover means something: The first is for hope, the second for faith, the third for love and fourth for luck.

Health Tip
:: Your Health

Supplementing your diet with Holistix Calcium Effervescent Tablets assists in maintaining healthy bones and teeth.

Energy Saving Tips
:: General Tips

The geyser in your home is one of the major energy users. To reduce the energy consumption you can reduce the temperature on the thermostat to 55ºC.

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:: Lifestyle

ORGANIZED KITCHEN
The kitchen is probably the busiest room in the house. Cooking, eating and general all-around living takes place here. Being organized can save time, money, waste and stress.

Fascinating-Facts-Feb-2010
:: Lifestyle

FASCINATING FACTS

Every year around 1 billion Valentine cards are sent. Teachers receive the most Valentine's Day cards. 85% of all valentines are purchased by women.

Promotion-feb-2010
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Buy a Holistix Probiotic 60’s and get a Probiotic 10’s FREE.

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:: Diet & Nutrition

HEALTHY EATING

Try Marie-Claire’s sensational avo dip. Great with crisps, savoury buscuits and much more. A favourite party hit...READ MORE

healthy-eating-Feb-2010
:: Diet & Nutrition

HEALTHY EATING

Try Marie-Claire’s sensational avo dip. Great with crisps, savoury buscuits and much more. A favourite party hit...READ MORE

Health-Tip-Feb-2010
:: General Tips

Selenium is essential to the immune system and thyroid gland and is important in antioxidant enzymes produced by the body...READ MORE

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:: Diet & Nutrition

HEALTHY SCHOOL LUNCHES

The chore of packing school lunches always presents a challenge as most parents want to provide nourishing, healthy meals kids will actually eat. There must be a way to make everyone happy... READ MORE

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5-HTP-PROMOTION
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Buy a 5-HTP 60 s and get a VITAMIN B6 60sS FREE

BACK-TO-SCHOOL
:: General Tips

Explain to your child that it's okay to feel nervous or frightened. Explain th...

PROMOTIONS-01-10
:: Holistix Products

1.Rahman MK, Nagatsu T, Sakurai T, Hori S, Abe M, Matsuda M (1982). "Effect of pyr...

FASCINATING-FACTS-01-10
:: General Tips

Cigarettes are the single-most traded item on the planet, with approximately 1 trillion being sold from country to country each year. At a global take of more than $400 billion, it’s one of the world’s largest industries....

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:: Diet & Nutrition

PAPAYA SMOOTHIE 1 papaya - peeled, seeded and diced...

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NEW_YEARS_DAY
:: General Tips

The celebration of the New Year is the oldest of all holidays. New Year's Day is the first day of the New Year. On the modern Gregorian calendar, it is celebrated on January 1, as it was also in ancient Rome (though other dates were also used in Rome).

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer
:: Lifestyle

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer is a character created in a story and song by the same name. The story was created by Robert L. May in 1939 and is owned by The Rudolph Company, L.P. He was requested to produce a poem that could be given away to children by the Santa Claus employed by Department Stores at Christmas!

Flax Seed Oil Promotion
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Flax Seed Oil Promotion

Christmas Cake
:: Lifestyle

Christmas cake is an English tradition that began as plum porridge. People ate the porridge on Christmas Eve, using it to line their stomachs after a day of fasting.

NUTRITION: HOW TO READ A NUTRITION FACTS LABEL
:: Diet & Nutrition

What is a Nutrition Facts Label?

The Nutrition Facts Label helps you determine the amount of calories and nutrients in one serving of food. This information helps you know whether you're eating a healthy, balanced diet.

PROMOTION
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Buy a Holistix Flax Seed Oil 180’s and get a Lax Seed Oil 10’s FREE on special banded packs...

FASCINATIING FACTS
:: Diet & Nutrition

Apricots - like peaches, nectarines, plums and cherries - belong to a group called stone fruit, because they have a tough, inedible seed (stone) in the centre. Apricots contain Vitamin A, Vitamin C, potassium, iron, phosphorus and calcium.

CLA Conjugated Linoleic Acid
:: Holistix Products

1 CLA (conjugated linoleic acid) softgel three times daily can help reduce body fat and increase lean muscle mass.

DECORATING A CHRISTMAS TREE
:: Lifestyle

Its Christmas time again and when you think of Christmas, one of the first things you more than likely think of is a Christmas tree, as it is probably one of the most recognizable images of the season.

Nutrition during pregnancy
:: Diet & Nutrition

Eating healthily and safely is important, no matter which stage of pregnancy you're at. Healthy eating and lifestyle habits before and during pregnancy contribute to your baby's growth and development.

Guacamole
:: Diet & Nutrition

Try our GUACAMOLE Party Dip this summer, your guests will Love it.

Eggs
:: Diet & Nutrition

Eggs are naturally high in Protein and provide the highest quality protein found in any food because they provide all of the essential amino acids our bodies need in a near-perfect pattern.

Folic Acid
:: Holistix Products

Women need 400 micrograms (mcg) of folic acid every day.
Folic acid is a type of B vitamin. All the B vitamins are water-soluble, meaning that the body does not store them.

Car safety for children
:: Lifestyle

The most frequent cause of death among children is car accidents. Children in a car who are not fastened with a seat belt, or who are not placed in a child seat, may be seriously injured or even die in a car accident.

Spring has sprung but so has allergy season.
:: Your Health

Spring is the season of renewal, and for many people that means once again greeting a stuffy nose, sneezing and itchy, watery eyes. As the trees start to bloom and the pollen gets airborne, allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling and sneezing.

Roquefort Pear salad
:: Diet & Nutrition

For the dressing, blend oil, vinegar, 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar, mustard, chopped garlic, salt, and pepper. In a large serving bowl, layer lettuce, pears, blue cheese, avocado, and green onions, sprinkle with walnuts. Pour dressing over salad and serve.

Peaches
:: Diet & Nutrition

Like the plum and the apricot, the peach is a member of the rose family (Rosaceae), distinguished by its velvety skin. It is classified as a drupe, a fruit with a hard stone.

Cranberries
:: Holistix Products

Cranberries are fruit native to North America, rich in antioxidant phytochemicals, including anthocyanins (natural pigment responsible for the red & blue colour of many fruits & flowers) and proanthocyanidins (powerful, natural tannins that inhibit bacteria from adhering to urinary tract walls, where it could multiply & lead to poor bladder health).

Spring has sprung
:: Lifestyle

Spring is a particular type of season that is experienced in the temperate climatic zones. Spring is an intermediate seasonal phase in between winter and summer.

What and How to Plant
:: Organic

Don't worry though, our time together is by no means over. Other communication in the form of updates and some easy to read insights will follow as we get closer and closer to the BIG day.

Preparing Your Soil
:: Organic

I am sad to announce that there are only a couple lessons left (sob), but today we are going to talk about how to prepare our soil. Hooray!

Genetically Modified Foods
:: Organic

Although we have 10748 people and 251 businesses ready to plant on September 22nd, this number does not take into account a few special groups

Organic Food and Your Health
:: Organic

Before we begin today's lesson, let me quickly make you smile. Take a look at the bottom of the www.plantingseason.co.za home page. You'll see a random quote by an ordinary person speaking about why growing our own organic food is so important. Keep refreshing the page for more smiles. Our goal is to publish 10,000 of these comments in a book and hand it to President Zuma live on national television. Now, how's THAT for an idea!!!

Choosing the Right seeds
:: Organic

before we start planting, a knowledge of the various seed types is important. Right now, the Rolls Royce of seeds, "Certified Organic" are both difficult to find and very expensive. One of the primary goals of Planting Season is to increase demand for good quality seeds. Don't listen to the economics text books!

Composting
:: Organic

Right everyone, now let's all welcome today's very important guest, Gaby Leone. Gaby is an expert in indigenous landscaping and eco-gardening techniques. Today she is going to teach us about compost. No, little Johnny, compost is NOT yucky!

What does ORGANIC mean?
:: Organic

I'm very excited. We have a guest teacher today! His name is Thomas Linders. Thomas is a very special being. He also happens to be a leading authority in organic farming. He is just the man to get the ball rolling on this little adventure that we call Countdown to Planting Season.

EAT MORE OATS
:: Diet & Nutrition

A bowl of oatmeal is a perfect way to start your morning due to its immense health benefits and ability to give you stable energy throughout the day.

TOMATOES
:: Diet & Nutrition

Botanically, tomatoes are actually a fruit. This is because, generally, a fruit is the edible part of the seed containing the seeds, while a vegetable is the edible stems, leaves, and plant roots.

TAN CAN
:: Holistix Products

Canthaxanthin is an all natural, organic, nutritional supplement. Found in many plants, it's what gives the red color to many fruits, vegetables and flowers.

OVERWEIGHT KIDS
:: Your Health

With the rise in childhood obesity, preventing childhood obesity is an important goal for all parents. Many kids today consume too many calories and get too little exercise, which can result in some of these growing up to be overweight or obese adults with major medical problems, such as diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure and cancer.

GYMNEMA SYLVESTRE
:: Holistix Products

Gymnema Sylvestre Extract may help neutralize the craving for carbohydrates.

TRAVELLING WITH CHILDREN
:: Lifestyle

Travelling with children is challenging, it generally disrupts routines, so it is quite important to be flexible. The key to having a really good time and being relaxed is to plan ahead as much as possible and be prepared.

PINEAPPLE
:: Diet & Nutrition

The pineapple fruit has vitamins, minerals, fiber and enzymes that is good for the digestive system and helps in maintaining ideal weight and balanced nutrition.

PROMOTE LONGEVITY
:: Your Health

To feel better physically and mentally, we need to make good health-promoting lifestyle choices. What you choose to eat, drink or otherwise ingest, how much you sleep and how active you choose to be can significantly impact both your health and longevity.

WATER
:: Diet & Nutrition

Human beings can survive without food for thirty to forty days, but not without water for more than three to five days. The body is composed of 70% water. Water is involved in almost all bodily functions. Water is involved in digestion, absorption, circulation, excretion, transport of nutrients through the body, and maintaining normal body temperature.

AVOIDING CANCER
:: Your Health

In 1997 the World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) part of the American Inst. for Cancer Research, published a report called: Food, Nutrition, Physical Activity and the Prevention of Cancer: a Global Perspective

GREEN TEA BENEFITS
:: Diet & Nutrition

Green tea is a type of tea made solely with the leaves of Camellia sinensis that has undergone minimal oxidation during processing. Green tea originates from China and has become associated with many cultures in Asia from Japan to the Middle East.

SOUTH AFRICANS
:: Lifestyle

This article provides a real positive perspective for South Africans.
Below you will find a speech from the headmaster of St Stithians, Dave Knowles which he recently delivered to his boys. Happy reading!

FATHER'S DAY
:: Lifestyle

June 18th is Father's Day. It is a day of commemoration and celebration of Dad -the special man in our life. We often forget the sacrifice of our fathers and the roles they have played in shaping our lives. Father's Day gives us the opportunity to show and express our love and care to this man, who deserves our support most.

COENZYME Q10
:: Holistix Products

Coenzyme Q10 (Co-Q10) is a naturally occurring anti-oxidant in the body. It is produced by most cells in the body (except red blood cells) and can be found in low concentrations in some foods.

STRESS
:: Lifestyle

The term “stress” refers to any reaction to a physical, mental, social, or emotional stimulus that requires a response or alteration to the way people perform, think, or feel. Stress is an unavoidable part of life. It can result from a number of causes, both physical and psychological. Some people handle stress well and it has little impact on their lives.

REST
:: Lifestyle

The benefits of relaxation are more than simply a refreshed mind and rejuvenated spirit. Did you know that there are significant health benefits associated with relaxation? Reducing stress, reducing or eliminating insomnia, and improving your reaction to stress and depression can decrease your chances of developing certain health conditions, such as heart disease and cancer.

DIET
:: Diet & Nutrition

A healthy diet is one of the most important ways you can maintain an active lifestyle and protect against health problems. Healthy eating increases energy, improves the way your body functions, strengthens your immune system and thwarts weight gain.

EXERCISE
:: Fitness

Regular exercise can help protect you from heart disease and stroke, high blood pressure, non-insulin-dependent diabetes, obesity, back pain, osteoporosis, and can improve your mood and help you to better manage stress.

JET LAG
:: Lifestyle

Jet lag is a condition in which a person’s normal sleep cycle is disturbed by travel across time zones. Once you have travelled between different time zones, your internal body clock needs to rest itself and adjust to the new time zone. Jet lag occurs because there is now a change in the schedule of normal activities that your body has become used to.

STUDY TIPS FOR PARENTS
:: Lifestyle

It's essential to provide your kids with a good work environment—turn off electronic devices and help them learn to study in a quiet, focused space. Designate a specific area of your house for studying: Try to choose a well-lit space, and keep this area free from clutter so there is plenty of room for books and papers

BENEFITS OF MILK
:: Diet & Nutrition

Milk plays an important role in the diet. This is because it contains a wide range of nutrients that are needed for good health. Thanks to its impressive nutritional profile, milk is a food that can offer benefits to all age groups. It provides protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins, and minerals to the diet. In addition, milk is a great source of hydration.

PLAN A POOL PARTY
:: Lifestyle

A pool party! What a great idea. There's no better way to celebrate the end of the school year and the start of a sizzling hot summer, cooling off and having fun with friends & family.

FATHER'S DAY FACTS
:: Lifestyle

Father's Day always falls on the third Sunday in June.

MOTHER'S DAY FACTS
:: Lifestyle

Whilst mother's day is celebrated on different days and for different reasons in many countries around the world the central tenet of honouring your mother is universal.

BEETROOT
:: Diet & Nutrition

The Romans considered beetroot an aphrodisiac (it’s rich in the mineral boron which is important in the production of human sex hormones).

MUSHROOMS
:: Diet & Nutrition

The word mushroom is derived from the Frankish word mussiriones referring to the meadow mushroom and from the French mousseron meaning growing on moist moss.

PUMPKINS
:: Diet & Nutrition

Pumpkins are a fruit that originated in Central America.
They contain potassium and Vitamin A and are 90% water

PAPAYA
:: Diet & Nutrition

The papaya is a melon like fruit with yellow-orange flesh enclosed in a thin skin that varies in colour from green to orange to rose.

GUY FAWKES NIGHT
:: Lifestyle

Guy Fawkes Night (more commonly known as Bonfire Night, Cracker Night and sometimes Fireworks Night) is an annual celebration on the evening of the 5th of November.

CHERRIES
:: Diet & Nutrition

The two main species of cherry throughout the world are the Prunus avium, or Sweet Cherry (also called wild cherry) and the Prunus cerasus, or Sour Cherry (also called tart cherry).

CHRISTMAS EVE
:: Lifestyle

Christmas Eve is celebrated on December 24.

COCA-COLA
:: Diet & Nutrition

Coca-Cola was the first soft drink to be consumed in outer space.

CHOCOLATE
:: Diet & Nutrition

Chocolate is made from the fermented, roasted and ground beans taken from the pod of the tropical cacao tree.

EASTER
:: Lifestyle

Easter is named after Eastre, an Anglo-Saxon goddess! Her symbols were the hare and the egg.

HONEY
:: Diet & Nutrition

Honey is a sweet and viscous fluid produced by honey bees and derived from the nectar of flowers

CARROTS
:: Diet & Nutrition

A Carrot is grown from a tiny seed. It is a root vegetable like onions

TONIX SMOKERS SUPPORT
:: Holistix Products

To help reduce the harmful effects of cigarettes as well as cravings try our Tonix Smokers Support.

NUTS
:: Diet & Nutrition

Nuts derive from 8% to 18% of their calories from protein.

ADDVANTAGE PRO
:: Holistix Products

HOLISTIX ADDVANTAGE PRO HAS KEY INGREDIENTS THAT HAVE BEEN SHOWN TO BE EFFECTIVE IN THE TREATMENT OF ADD IN ADULTS.

ECHINACEA
:: Holistix Products

As a safe and powerful immune system booster, Echinacea helps fight colds, flu and other infections.

ANTIOXIDANTS
:: Holistix Products

ANTIOXIDANTS RETARD MANY ASPECTS OF THE AGING PROCESS.

EVENING PRIMROSE OIL
:: Holistix Products

Taking Evening Primrose Oil for three to four months can help alleviate itching and treat eczema.
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L-LYSINE
:: Holistix Products

A typical therapeutic dosage of Lysine for herpes infections is 1g 3 times daily.

CHO-LESS-STEROL
:: Holistix Products

taking 1 capsule of Tonix Cho-less-sterol 3 times a day before meals may help assist in the metabolism of cholesterol in the body.

PLATINUM PACK
:: Holistix Products

Platinum Pack – Stay mentally and physically healthy with this dynamic nutritional solution. Holistix Platinum Pack is filled with one month’s supply of daily sachets packed with your essential basic daily requirements.

L-TYROSINE
:: Holistix Products

Supplemental L Tyrosine can help to calm the body, increase energy and enhance libido.

SIBERIAN GINSENG
:: Holistix Products

DURING TIMES OF ILLNESS OR STRESS, SIBERIAN GINSENG BENEFITS THE WHOLE BODY AS IT RESTORES VITALITY AND ENHANCES IMMUNITY.

SUPPLEMENTAL TONIX IMMUNE BOOST
:: Holistix Products

TO HELP MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IMMUNE SYSTEM, SUPPLEMENTAL TONIX IMMUNE BOOST IS ADVISED.

HOODIA - Appetite Suppressant
:: Holistix Products

Hoodia is an appetite suppressant that can be taken before meals to reduce consumption.

FLAX SEED OIL
:: Holistix Products

Holistix Flax Seed Oil is rich in essential fatty acids, or EFAs, which are particularly valuable because the body needs them to function properly.

L-CARNITINE
:: Holistix Products

Carnitine (1,000 - 4,000 mg per day) improves Athletic Performance (by increasing the body's production of Energy).

BREAKFAST
:: Diet & Nutrition

The most important tip we can give you is to eat breakfast every day, without exception as this one action alone can make a huge, positive difference in your health. When you skip breakfast, you are likely to become tired when your brain and body run low on fuel.

SAFE SUN TIPS
:: Your Health

1. Apply sunscreen with a sun protection factor (SPF) of 15 or greater 20-30 minutes before sun exposure and then every few hours thereafter. The higher the number, the better. This will provide a broad spectrum protection from both ultraviolet A (UVA) as well as ultraviolet B (UVB) rays.

CHRISTMAS EVE PARTY
:: Lifestyle

It's Christmas Eve... time again to hang your stockings, keep milk and cookies and wait for Santa Claus to drop in at your home with lots of presents.

EFFECTS OF COLD WATER
:: Diet & Nutrition

For those who like to drink cold water, this article is applicable to you. It is nice to have a cup of cold drink after a meal. However, the cold water will solidify the oily stuff that you have just consumed. It will slow down the digestion.

GET FRUITS!!! GET VEGGIES!!! GET HEALTHY!!!
:: Diet & Nutrition

Fruits and vegetables provide essential vitamins and minerals, protective plant compounds and fibre, so they're a great source of nutrients and vital for a healthy diet. Most fruits and vegetables are also naturally low in fat and calories and are filling.
What is the difference between a fruit and a vegetable?

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTIONS
:: Lifestyle

A New Year's Resolution is a commitment that an individual makes to a project or the reforming of a habit, often a lifestyle change that is generally interpreted as advantageous. The name comes from the fact that these commitments normally go into effect on New Year’s Day and remain until fulfilled or abandoned.

MORNING SICKNESS
:: Lifestyle

Morning sickness is nausea or vomiting during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy. More than half of pregnant women have morning sickness during the first trimester.

A HEALTHY PREGNANCY
:: Lifestyle

In the months before a woman gets pregnant, what she eats and the vitamins she takes can help ensure that both she and her foetus will have nutrients that are essential from the very start of pregnancy.

ST VALENTINES DAY
:: Lifestyle

Valentine’s Day falls on February 14 and it is a time for couples to show their love and appreciation towards their partner. This can be shown in many ways – through the giving of gifts, the planning of special events or by simply telling them how much you love and care.

FABULOUS FISH
:: Diet & Nutrition

Fish is very good for you. Fish is low-fat and is a good quality protein, filled with vitamins like riboflavin (Vitamin B2), which aids the body in the metabolism of amino acids, fatty acids, and carbohydrates and Vitamin D, which aids calcium absorption. Fish is also rich in calcium and phosphorus and a great source of minerals, such as iron, zinc, potassium (a mineral needed for muscles, nerves and fluid balance in the body), iodine and magnesium.

ST PATRICKS DAY
:: Lifestyle

The day commemorates St Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This traditional feast day occurs annually on March 17. The Republic of Ireland was Christianized by St Patrick in the 5th century. Also known as the Apostle of Ireland, he used the shamrock, or seamorg and its 3 leaves to explain the concept of the Trinity - the father, son, and the Holy Spirit.

YOU CAN BENEFIT FROM PROBIOTICS
:: Holistix Products

Probiotics are dietary supplements of specific types of helpful and beneficial living micro-organisms. The world teems with micro- organisms of both the helpful and harmful kind. Probiotics aim to replace and balance the natural levels of “good” bacteria and yeast that are found in normal human intestines.

FIRST AID KITS
:: Your Health

With the April holidays upon us, most of us are going away for a well deserved break. It is essential especially when travelling with kids to keep a first aid kit with you in case of emergencies. The components of a first aid kit are largely a matter of personal choice but the kit should contain items sufficient for the size of the party and appropriate to the activity undertaken.

COMMON COLD
:: Your Health

The common cold is a highly contagious, viral infectious disease of the upper respiratory system, primarily caused by picornaviruses or coronaviruses.

EASTER WISHES
:: Lifestyle

This cute little bunny has hopped all day, delivering baskets for the holiday. His paws are so tired and his nose how it itches,
He left you something special to fulfill all your wishes - Lots of little Easter bunny hugs and kisses.

MOTHER'S DAY
:: Lifestyle

Mother's Day, celebrates motherhood generally and the positive contributions of mothers to society. It falls on the second Sunday of each May. It is the result of a campaign by Anna Marie Jarvis (1864–1948), who, following the death of her mother on May 9, 1905, devoted her life to establishing Mother's Day as a national and later an international, holiday.

HEALTHY, HAPPY LIFESTYLE
:: Diet & Nutrition

We all like to try to lead a healthy, happy lifestyle. Here are some tips to help get you on the healthy eating track.
Eat plenty of starchy foods (complex carbohydrates) Complex carbohydrates provide a slower and more sustained release of energy than simple carbohydrates.

IMMUNE BOOST (TONIX)
:: Holistix Products

TO HELP MAINTAIN A HEALTHY, PROPERLY FUNCTIONING IMMUNE SYSTEM, SUPPLEMENTAL TONIX IMMUNE BOOST IS ADVISED.

CRANBERRY 800
:: Holistix Products

CRANBERRIES ARE RICH IN ANTIOXIDANTS AND HELP PROMOTE BLADDER HEALTH THROUGH THE CLEANSING ACTIVITY OF ORGANIC ACIDS. (Cranberry 800)

THE WORLDWIDE DIABETES EPIDEMIC
:: Your Health

There is growing worldwide epidemic of disease and death that is almost 100% preventable. It is called Diabetes.

Are you overweight and otherwise healthy and do you suffer from tiredness and lack of energy?

Chances are, if you are overweight and otherwise healthy, you may already have some diabetic tendency.

This diabetic tendency is making you feel tired and keeping you overweight. This is especially true if you have a history of dieting and attempts at losing weight!