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Articles on spirulina:

Spirulina shown to prevent and treat

cancers while boosting immune systemfunctionNature can provide you with valuable weaponsagainst cancer, but like all things, it's up to youto use them. Although the Japanese haveknown about and used spirulina for medicinal

purposes for years, this form of microalgae isstill not "mainstream" in American diets.Spirulina natively grows in alkaline...

An inside look at spirulina production: anexclusive interview with Dr. GerryCysewski, CEO of Cyanotech Corporation

Mike: For our readers who may not be familiarwith microalgae and spirulina, can you give abrief overview of what we're talking about, andabout what role your company plays in theindustry? Gerry: Okay, well first of all, I'd like topoint out that Cyanotech, the name comes

from cyanobacteria or...

Spirulina research shows treatment ofbreast cancer tumors, HIV virus, andother virusesGerry: Spirulina contains some anti-viral and

immune stimulating compounds that we're justlearning about. Mike: Can you talk more aboutthat? Do you have some clinical trials on thatyet, or what's the science behind that so far?
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Gerry: We don't have any specific clinical trials.There's been...

Workplace health enhanced by offeringspirulina supplements to employees;larger studies could show reduction inhealth insurance costs for employersMike: What do you see as the big trends as faras the market penetration of spirulina andrecognition around the globe -- what are thebig issues here? Gerry: Well, surprisingly,spirulina is a mature product in the health foodarea, and the market has been relativelystable, I think over the last...

Spirulina: trace minerals content,

consumer tastes, and green foodsMike: You mention that trace minerals are partof the food you provide to the spirulinacultures. Are these the same trace mineralsthat are found in ocean water, then, and howmuch are absorbed by the spirulina? Gerry:

Well, we actually use something very uniquewhich I don't think is duplicated...

A Statement on BMAA in Spirulina (pressrelease)In response to the article, "Diverse taxa ofcyanobacteria produce b-N-methylamino-L-Alanine, a neurotoxic amino acid" by Cox et al.,which appears in the April 2005 issue of theProceedings of the National Academy of
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Sciences (PNAS 102: 5074-5078), EarthriseNutritionals, LLC and Cyanotech Corporation...

UC Berkeley Wellness Letter authorsremain nutritionally illiterate aboutchlorella, spirulina, and blue-green algaeOn this website we discuss the ignorance ofwestern medical doctors and medicalinstitutions with such frequency that it hardlyseems unusual to find another case of healthignorance worth mentioning, but every once ina while, another article or news item isreleased by a so-called "credible" institution...

Stroke-induced brain damage reduced byspinach, spirulina, blueberry

A new study suggest that diets featuringspinach, algae (spirulina), and blueberries mayreduce ischemic stroke-induced brain damage,which occurs when the arteries are blocked bya blood clot, impeding the oxygen supply to thebrain. The study, conducted on rats by Paula

Bickford and her colleagues...

An overview of new health products, planttechnology, superfoods and naturalhealth research breakthroughsIn this article, we'll take a closer look at someof the more interesting products and issueswe're uncovering these days. Theres a productthat I highly recommend for those that want anutritious food bar made with real food, and
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not a bunch of processed or manufacturedingredients. It's called LaraBar...

Superfood spirulina among the worldsoldest, healthiest food sourcesSpirulina -- a blue-green algae common toalkaline-rich lakes and ponds -- packs anenormous nutritional punch into its single cell,providing a wealth of complete protein andVitamins A, E and B-complex, along with a hostof other trace minerals. Cultivated by nativepeoples throughout history, researchers...

Spirulina makers request toxin testCyanotech and Earthrise Nutritionals,

producers of the microalgae spirulina,expressed surprise that their product was notamong those tested in a recent studysuggesting the potential toxin BMAA is presentin diverse cyanobacteria groups, and haveconsequently commissioned tests themselvesin order...

The A-List: Top Products RecommendedBy Mike AdamsThese are products and services I personallyuse and highly recommend to others. Theyinclude health products, technology products,

services and food & grocery items. Nobodypays to be listed here. I do not earn affiliatefees, kickbacks or sponsorship fees of any kindfor listing products here.
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Health...

Spirulina is excellent superfood

supplement for those with busy schedulesMany individuals lead hectic lives. Forthose looking for a good supplement, lookno further than Spirulina. Spirulina isalmost 70% protein and is full of aminoacids and micronutrients. The supplementhas also been shown to fight cancer andhelp recovery after surgery. Be sure toread the related...

Chlorella as a powerful defense againstcancerAmazing things truly do come in small

packages. One of your most powerfulweapons against cancer is chlorella -- aunicellular, green algae. This tiny algaepacks a powerful punch. In Prescriptionfor Dietary Wellness, Phyllis A. Balchexplains, "Chlorellacontains the highest

chlorophyll level per ounce...

Q&A: Why did you switch from wheyprotein to isolated soy protein?A reader asks: "I've noticed that newresearch gives the thumbs up to isolatedsoy protein, and that Mike has nowswitched from whey protein to soyprotein. Why is that?" That's a goodquestion, and I'd like to share the reasons
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why I switched from whey protein to otherproteins, but I also want to...

Human Clinical Study Supports Anti-Allergy Effects of Spirulina-BasedNutraceutical in Allergic Rhinitis PatientsEarthrise Nutritionals, the worlds leadingproducer of Spirulina and Spirulina-basedproducts, and Dr. Eric Gershwin of UCDavis announced that a recent clinicalstudy demonstrates that ingesting only2g of spirulina a day provides asignificant reduction in the level ofInterluken-4 (IL-4) in the body...

The Atkins Diet Food Guide Pyramid, Part

6: Health ImprovementsAs good as the Atkins Good GuidePyramid is, I think it's worth noting how itcould be improved. First, the pyramidwould benefit from clarifying thedifference between refined and unrefined

foods and ingredients. As mentionedpreviously, all the pictures on the pyramidshow unrefined, natural ingredients...

Potent antioxidant Astaxanthin showspromise as anti-inflammatory for arthritis,joint pain, back pain, muscle soreness andcarpal tunnel syndromeMike: Let's move on to another productthat you also manufacture at your firm
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called astaxanthin. And this is somethingthat is not yet a household word. Couldyou give a little background on what this

is and where it comes from? Gerry: Icertainly can, and you're right -- this is anew product into...

Are the coral calcium claims by BobBarefoot credible and believable?A reader asks, "Mike, I recently ran acrossa book titled 'The Calcium Factor,'authored by Robert Barefoot. He extolsthe almost miraculous healing powers ofcalcium, especially coral calcium. And Iwould like to know what you think aboutthis. The fact that Bob Barefoot seems to

have significant financial...

Food supplements for a hungry market(press release)Parry Nutraceuticals[ http://www.parrynutraceuticals.com ]

has been synonymous with the foodsupplement Spirulina for many years now.One does remember the numerous pressadvertisements, all in patent yellowpredominantly, putting forth to the publicthe virtue of this algae. But did you knowthat Parrys...

Antioxidant-Rich Diets Reduce BrainDamage from Stroke in Rats (press


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release)Your mother was right. Eat your fruits andveggies -- theyre good for you! And if

thats not reason enough, a new studysuggests antioxidant-rich fruits andvegetables may limit brain damage fromstroke and other neurological disorders.The study, conducted by researchers atthe University of South...

Q&A: How do I reduce high cholesterolwith the least amount of time, money andeffort? (part 2)This is part 2 of a 2-part article series onreducing high cholesterol. So far, we'vetalked about getting outside, getting

natural sunlight on your skin, gettingdaily exercise, and choosing foods thatpromote health -- that is, the natural,raw, live foods such as fruits, vegetables,nuts, and even...

Product review: Alive! Whole FoodEnergizer, a whole foods vitamin andnutritional supplement that fights chronicdiseaseWhen it comes to outstandingcommercially-produced nutritionalsupplements, the list is rather short. Fartoo many vitamins and supplements onthe shelves of stores are made fromchemical ingredients rather than natural


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sources. Yet we all know that vitaminsand minerals should always come fromplant...

How can I regain my appetite and gainsome weight?A reader asks: "I am a very thin person,and I don't have enough appetite to eat awhole meal. I just like to eat fruits, smallthings like chips and nuts. How can Iregain my appetite and gain someweight?" The good news on this questionis that reversing loss of appetite isrelatively straightforward...

Research on lab rats shows antioxidants

reduce severity of strokesResearchers at the University of SouthFlorida have found that lab rats who werefed diets high in antioxidants sufferedless severe strokes and recovered fromthem much more quickly than those who

did not receive antioxidants. Threegroups of rats were fed diets containingspinach, blueberries, and...

How do I keep my blood sugar downwithout taking insulin or medications?A reader asks: "I have tried just aboutevery kind of medicine to keep my sugardown, but my doctor insisted I start oninsulin and take five other medicines as


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well. I have tried exercise and walking,but nothing really helps. Do you have anyadvice?" There are a lot of good answers

to this sort...

Red meat consumption doubles risk ofcolon cancer, says study; is it time to govegetarian yet?A new study published in the Journal ofthe American Medical Association shows adoubling of the risk of colon cancer forpeople who are heavy consumers of redmeat. More specifically, it shows that therisk doubles compared to those whoconsume smaller quantities of red meat.But how does this compare...

Can Vitamins and Soy Prevent Cancer?Tens of millions of Americans are nowworking to prevent cancer by takingsupplements and adding functional foodsto their diets. $18 billion were spent last

year on dietary supplements aimed atpreventing cancer, and baby boomers arebuying vitamins, minerals, and medicinalherbs in record numbers in...

Do CLA supplements help you lose weightand prevent breast cancer?Many people are taking CLA supplements,also known as conjugated linoleic acid, inorder to lose weight, increase their lean


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muscle mass, and protect against breastcancer. But a new look at the availableevidence on CLA by the American Institute

for Cancer Research brings up someimportant questions...

Anti-aging medicine promises miraculousresults from HGH injections, but here'show to really regain a youthful body andmindIf you want to drive your doctor nuts, justtell him that you are visiting an anti-agingmedical clinic and will be receivinginjections of human growth hormone, orHGH. Most doctors will roll their eyes andthrow up their hands in disgust at the

very idea that their patients would bevisiting anti-aging...

Red meat, cow's milk and low-fiber dietsincrease risk of lymphatic cancer, saysnew research

New research published in the AmericanJournal of Epidemiology shows that dietshigh in animal protein (red meat),saturated fat, eggs and dairy products(cow's milk) leads to an increased risk oflymphatic cancer (non-Hodgkin'slymphoma or NHL). Simultaneously, thestudy concluded that diets...

New health products made with Hidrox


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olive extract (press release)New products containing hydroxytyrosol,the olive polyphenol with the highest free

radical protection ever reported for anantioxidant compound, are demanded byconsumers and manufacturers alike.CreAgri, Inc. of Hayward, CA can supplythe growing demand with its patentedHidrox, a proprietary formulation...

1. Spirulina shown to prevent and treatcancers while boosting immune systemfunction

Nature can provide you with valuable weaponsagainst cancer, but like all things, it's up to you

to use them. Although the Japanese hknown about and used spirulina for medicinalpurposes for years, this form ofmicroalgae isstill not "mainstream" in Americandiets.Spirulina natively grows in alkaline, warwater lakes. Demand for this whole food hassparked the cultivation of spirulina

commercial use in specially designed algaefarms. As a result of this new distribution, youcan buy spirulina supplements in your localhealth food store. Western medicine is finallytaking note of spirulina's anti-cancer benefits,and you owe it to yourself to do the same.

Potent cancer-fighting phytonutrients

Spirulina's blue-green color is more than apretty facade; it is also the source of much of
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its cancer-prevention abilities. In Healing withWhole Foods, Paul Pitchford writes, "Importantto note in the area of prevention, spirulina is

richly supplied with the blue pigmephycocyanin, a biliprotein which has beshown to inhibit cancer-colony formation."

Like tree leaves, spirulina also obtains its colorfrom chlorophyll. According to Alan KeitTillotson's "One Earth Herbal Sourcebook," the

high levels of chlorophyll in spirulina explain its ability to stop cancer colonies fromforming. As Tillotson writes, "Foods and herbsthat contain high levels of chlorophyll showpharmacological evidence ofcancerprevention, perhaps because pigments in green

vegetables (and algae) bind with and thusstimulate excretion ofcancer-causingchemicals." If cancer cells are stopped beforethey can form colonies, your body's naturallyoccurring cancer cells won't be able to runamok and develop into symptomatic cancer.

If you're not familiar with the link betweencancer and immune system function, you mayhave been a little confused by the last point.You might be thinking, "Wait a minute. Thereason why I don't have cancer cells in me isbecause I've never been diagnosed w

cancer." The truth is, however, we all havecancer cells within us. Cancer cells developwithin our bodies all the time, but our immunesystems normally fight them before th
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develop into the disease we know as cancer. Inother words, if you are diagnosed as "havingcancer," that means only that your immune

system didn't kill your body's naturaoccurring cancer cells the way it was designedto. If you'd like to read more aboutphenomenon, you can find many articles aboutit on

Boosting immune system function

This immune system / cancer link explains whyspirulina effectively prevents cancer. Spirulinais best known as an immune booster, and thisproperty has medicinal implications far beyondcancer prevention. In A Natural Physician'sHealing Therapies, Mark Stengler, ND, writes,

"Spirulina stimulates natural killer cells andsimilar anti-immune components of thimmune system that can help fight cancercells." Furthermore, these spirulina-stimulatedkiller cells can fight illnesses other than cancer,ranging from the common cold to HIV.

Scientists have been exploring spirulinaability to treat cancer, although most of theresearch in this area has been exclusivelyrelated to oral cancer. Animal studrepeatedly show that spirulina hinders tgrowth of oral cancer. Moreover, Ind

scientists conducted the first human study ofspirulina-based cancer treatment in 1995."[These scientists] reported a completregression of pre-cancerous mouth lesions in
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45 percent of subjects who were given extractsof spirulina for 12 months," wrote Earl Mindell,RPh, PhD, in Earl Mindell's Secret Remedies.

Consider adding spirulina to your diespecially if your current diet contains foodshigh in animal protein, such as meat andcheese. In Healing with Whole Foods,PaulPitchford writes, "The special form of protein inspirulina benefits those with problems resulting

from excessive animal protein, which does notassimilate well and further burdens the bodywith waste products." If you already hcancer, making a few diet modifications, suchas adding spirulina and restricting meat andcheese, can make all the difference in your

recovery, according to Patrick Quillin's BeatingCancer with Nutrition and Joseph B. Marion'sAnti-Aging Manual. This difference can be thedeciding factor between life and death.

[Ed. Note: The top source of U.S.-grspirulina remains Cyanotech, which grows

spirulina in aquaculture farms on the coast ofKona, Hawaii, using pristine deep oceseawater.]

The experts speak on spirulina acancer:

More than 100 published scientific referenceshelp support the case for the health benefits ofspirulina. Some studies demonstrate thaspirulina seems to possess anticancer effects


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and antiviral properties. Also, animal studiesshow that it is a powerful tonic for the immunesystem.

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 427

A study reported in Nutrition (see relatedebook on nutrition) and Cancer (1995) that wasconducted among tobacco chewers in Indiareported a complete regression of p

cancerous mouth lesions in 45 percent subjects who were given extracts of spirulinafor twelve months. This was the first humanstudy using spirulina as a cancer therapy, andundoubtedly, more studies will follow.Earl Mindells Secret Remedies by Earl

Mindell RPh PhD, page 77The unsaturated fatty acid gamma linolenic

acid (GLA) and its associated prostaglandinPGEi have been researched extensively inrecent years, notably in the area of immunity.Most people are deficient in GLA, but the

wealth of GLA applications (listed earlier in theOils and Fats chapter) is economically obtainedby using spirulina, one of the richest sources.

Healing With Whole Foods by PaulPitchford, page 193

Spirulina's pure protein, which arrives withinthe context of massive amounts of bcarotene, chlorophyll, fatty-acid GLA, and othernutrients, is especially helpful to those who are
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overweight, diabetic, hypoglycemic, orsuffering from cancer, arthritis, or othdegenerative diseases.

Herbal Medicine Healing Cancer bDonald R Yance Jr, page 164

Spirulina and its extracts have shown to haveanticancer activity in animal studies. Spirulinastimulates natural killer cells and similar anti-immune components of the immune system

that can help fight cancer cells. Laboratorystudies also show that spirulinpolysaccharides can work to repair geneticmaterial that has been damaged from toxins orfrom radiation.A Natural Physician's Healing Therapies

by Mark Stengler ND, page 428Spirulina is a blue-green alga found naturally inalkaline, warm-water lakes. It is cultivated forcommercial use in specially designed algaefarms. Spirulina contains concentrations onutrients unlike any other single grain, herb, or

plant. It has the essential fatty acids gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), linoleic and arachidonicacids; is virtually the only vegetarian source ofvitamin B12, which is (needed for healthy redblood cells; and contains significant amounts ofiron, protein (60 to 70 percent), esse

amino acids, the nucleic acids RNA and DNA,and chlorophyll. Spirulina is a naturadigestible food that helps to protect immune system, reduce blood cholester


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levels, and boost the absorption of necessaryminerals. Taking spirulina in supplement formis beneficial while fasting, as it supplies the

nutrients needed to cleanse and heal, whilealso curbing theappetite. If you havehypoglycemia ( low blood sugar), you maybenefit from using this food supplementPrescription For Dietary Wellness bPhyllis A Balch, page 33

Spirulina is a blue-green algae rich in beta-carotene and other carotenoids. In researchconducted by biologist Padmanabhan Nair ofthe USDA-ARS Beltsville Human NutritioResearch Center in Maryland, a 1-graspirulina capsule was given daily for a year to

44 tobacco and betel nut chewers in India whohad developed precancerous lesions in tmouth (the condition is prevalent southwestern India). Complete regression oflesions was observed in 20 of 44 (subjects taking the supplement and in only 3 of43 (7%) taking a placebo (inactive agent).

Within 1 year of stopping spirulina, 9 of 20(45%) complete responders developedrecurrent lesions. spirulina was not associatedwith toxicity.Reducing Cancer Risk by RichardHarkness Pharm FASCP, page 131

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...continued... An Oregon State University studyin which laboratory animals were exposed to apotent cancer-causing substance found that

animals given a chlorophyll supplement prior toexposure developed far fewer tumors thanimals who were not given the supplement.The researchers believe that chlorophyll mayreduce the risk of developing skin, stomach,colon, and liver cancers. Take a chlorophyll orsea-greens supplement, such as spirulina andblue-green algae, as directed on the productlabel.Smart Medicine For Healthier Living byJanet Zand LAc OMD Allan N Spreen MDCNC James B LaValle RPh ND, page 164

Spirulina \spir-u-'le-n3\ Any cyanobacteria inthe genus spirulina. A traditional food source inparts of Africa and Mexico, spirulina is anexceptionally rich source of vitamins, minerals,and protein, and one of the few nonanimalsources of vitamin B12. It is now being widelystudied for its possible anticancer properties.

Britannica Encyclopedia Volume Two,page 1761

spirulinaThe blue-green microalgae spirulinasold in natural food stores in America, havebeen found to be a rich natural source of

proteins, carotenoids, and other micronutrients.Experimental studies in animal models havedemonstrated an inhibitory effect of spirulinaalgae on oral cancers.


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Earl Mindells Secret Remedies by EarlMindell RPh PhD, page 77

Some micro-algae have very favorabnutritional profiles for cancer and immutherapies. spirulina, chlorella, and wild blue-green (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae) providecellular protection with exceptional amounts ofbeta carotene (provitamin A) and chlorophyll;dunaliella is the highest known natural source

of beta carotene. Chlorella, the alga emphasize in those with the greatdeficiency, stimulates immunity in thtreatment of all degenerative diseases means of the "Chlorella Growth Factor" (CGF).Spirulina is rich in phycocyanin, a pigment with

anti-cancer properties. Spirulina is also thehighest plant source of gamma-linolenic acid(GLA), a fatty acid which strengthens immunityand inhibits excessive cell division. Wild blue-green is good for drying moisture from tissueswhich support viral, bacterial, and fungrowths. Either of these bitter micro-alg

often work well with chlorella or spirulina. (See"Micro-Algae Dosage" and "GeneraGuidelines," pages 197 and 202, for help inselecting the appropriate micro-algae.)Healing With Whole Foods by PaPitchford, page 378 Phycotene complex of

Beta-Carotene extracted from spirulina anDunaliella algaes (in Carotene 7 froProfessional Metabolics, and SuperBeta-Carotene from Source Naturals) using 15 other
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natural Carotenes, vegetable pigments, andother micronutrients for synergistic effecBeta-Carotene increases Natural Killer cell

detoxifies certain chemicals, counters damagefrom chemical stress andradiation; BetaCarotene given withradiation therapy ridtumors in animals. Apollution protectoquenches damaging singlet oxygen, neutralizesfree radicals, protects from carcinogenexposure in polluted air causing the mcommon U. S. and European male malignancy;protects from the vascular constricting effect oftoluene diamine toxic compound TDA; diseasefighter slows cancerous chemicals like DMBA,PCB, and Nitrogen Dioxide in brownish smog;helps alcoholism. Prevents kidney, bladder, and

gallstones; cystitis, albuminuria(l capsuledaily), and maintains alkalinity.Anti-Aging Manual by Joseph B Marion,page 50continues on page 5 ->

...continued... ...carotenoids (from spirulina andDunaliella algae) plus vitamin E and

canthaxanthin were injected in animal tumors,with the result being complete regression asmediated by an increase in Tumor NecrosisFactor (TNF) in macrophages in the tumorregion33 ^ in 20 patients with mouth cancerwho were given high doses of radiation and

chemo, beta-carotene provided significantprotection against mouth sores (oral mucositis)induced by medical therapy, although therewas no significant difference in survival rates in
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Healing With Whole Foods by PaPitchford, page 192

Important to note in the area of prevention,spirulina is richly supplied with the pigment phycocyanin, a biliprotein which hasbeen shown to inhibit cancer-colony formation.Predominant blue pigmentation in food is rare.The blue color tends to promote astringency, a

drawing together. The chemical reality spirulina's blue color is demonstrated by itseffect in the brain. Here phycocyanin helpsdraw together amino acids for neurotransmitterformation, which increases mental capacity.Healing With Whole Foods by Pa

Pitchford, page 192Similarly, the nucleic acids and beta-carotenein micro-algae are effective for retarding agingand fortifying immunity. As discussed earlier,those who are deficient and/or cold will usuallydo better taking spirulina or chlorella and using

cereal grass carefully.Healing With Whole Foods by PaPitchford, page 206

The liberal use of spirulina and ochlorophyll foods supplies the liver wimmune-enhancing essential fatty acids

particularly the omega-3 and gamma-linolenicacid (GLA) varietythat it may have beenlacking since birth. Introducing these foods intothe diet of those with essential-fatty-a
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deficiency, regardless of the person's agencourages more complete liver function.Healing With Whole Foods by Pa

Pitchford, page 290 continues on page 6->

...continued... Spirulina contains the bluepigment phycocyanin, a biliprotein that hasbeen shown to inhibit cancer coloformation.128

Herbal Medicine Healing Cancer bDonald R Yance Jr, page 164

spirulina activates many of the differeimmune cells, including macrophages, T-cells,B-cells, and natural killer cells. It also activatesthe organs involved with immune function such

as the spleen, liver,bone marrow, lymphnodes, tonsils, and thymus gland.A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 427

It may also help people who have mcancer. In one study, tobacco chewers who hada type of mouth disease called oral leukoplakiawere given 1 gram a day of spirulina for oneyear. Nearly half of those who took supplement showed marked improvement.A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 428

As mentioned, spirulina stimulates mancomponents of the immune system. Specialextracts of spirulina have also shown potent
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antiviral activity. One type of spirulina knownas spirulina platensis was shown to inhibit theHIV virus (HIV-1) in a test-tube stud

A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 429

".. In one study, tobacco chewers who had atype of mouth disease called oral leukoplakiawere given 1 gram a day of spirulina for oneyear." Babu M et al., Evaluation of chemopre-

vention of orail cancer with spirulina. Nutritionand Cancer 1995; 24(2):197-202.A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 524

Though seaweed is just starting to enter theAmerican diet, the Japanese have used this

vitamin- and mineral-rich sea vegetable foryears. Not only has seaweed been shown toreduce the risk of cancer, help prevent bloodclots and lower blood pressure, but Japanesescientists have discovered that it can also helpdetoxify the blood and maintain energy levels.

How? Recent Japanese research on a kind ofseaweed called spirulina indicated that it helpsregulate blood sugar levels. By taking spirulina,people are able to maintain consistent energylevels. In addition, because spirulina is so highin protein, minerals and essential fatty acids, it

is a healthy energy food that is especiallyuseful for people on low-calorie diets. Kelp isanother seaweed that is an energy-booster.
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Natural Health Secrets by Glenn Geelhoed MD Jean Barilla MS, page 22

".. Children fed 5 grams of spirulina tabletsdaily have been shown to make dramrecoveries.." Evets LB et al., Means normalize the levels of immunoglobulin E usingthe food supplement spirulina. Grodenski StateMedical University, Russian FederationCommittee of Patents and Trade, Janua

15,1994.A Natural Physician's Healing Therapiesby Mark Stengler ND, page 524 continueson page 7 ->

...continued... Health Benefits: spirulina lowerscholesterol, suppresses fatty accumulation in

the liver, prevents tumor formation, enhancesthe immune system, and protects kidneys.New Whole Foods Encyclopedia bRebecca Wood, page 322

Some nutritional practitioners recommendspirulina therapeutically to lower cholesterollevels and boost immunity. It is sometimessprinkled on foods as a condiment.Off The Shelf Natural Health How To UseHerbs And Nutrients To Stay Well By MarkMayell, page 84

Green-food concentrates are chlorophyll-richsupplements. Most are derived from microalgae(such as spirulina, blue-green algae, chlorella) or from the young grasses of cereal
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plants (such as barley, wheat, and alfalfa).They are particularly rich in such nutrients asvitamins, minerals, enzymes, and trac

elements. Chlorophyll acts as an antioxidantand may have medicinal benefits agaicancer and immune problems.Off The Shelf Natural Health How To UseHerbs And Nutrients To Stay Well By MarkMayell, page 229

Spirulina platensis extracts have beedemonstrated to enhance macrophage functionin cats and to enhance humoral and mediated immune functions in chickens. Themechanism of these effects is unknownPDR For Nutritional Supplements by

Sheldon Saul Hendle and David Rorvik,page 438

Spirulina has shown some indication of havingantiviral effects in preliminary in vitro andanimal studies. There is also evidence of apreliminary nature that it might favora

affect some immune functions and have somehepatoprotective capability.PDR For Nutritional Supplements bySheldon Saul Hendle and David Rorvik,page 438

Spirulina and some of its constituents

have shown an ability to favorably affectvarious immune functions.PDR For Nutritional Supplements by
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Sheldon Saul Hendle and David Rorvik,page 438

Wheat-grass, barley grass, and spirulina,often referred to as green foods, areexcellent sources of beta-carotene,chlorophyll, and minerals. They are goodfor helping to treat all colon disorders,HIV/AIDS, cancer, and virtually everyother type of illnesses. Spirulina is high in

protein, beta-carotene, gamma-linolenicacid (GLA), and nutrients essential for theformation of hormones. It is good forvegetarians because it is one of the fewavailable vegetable sources of vitaminB12, which is lacking in most vegetarians'

diets. It is also rich in calcium, iron, RNA,DNA, and trace minerals.Prescription For Dietary Wellness bPhyllis A Balch, page 100

If you need a mineral supplement, alfalfais a good choice. It has helped many

arthritis sufferers. Alfalfa, wheat-grass,barley, and spirulina, all of which containchlorophyll, have been found to aid in thehealing of intestinalulcers, gastritis, liverdisorders, eczema, hemorrhoids, asthma,high blood pressure, anemia,

constipation, body and breath odorbleeding gums, infections, burns,athlete's foot, and cancer.Prescription For Nutritional Healing by


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Phyllis A Balch CNC and James F Balch MDcontinues on page 8 ->

...continued... Spirulina is a naturally digestiblefood that aids in protecting the immsystem, in cholesterol reduction, and in mineralabsorption.Prescription For Nutritional Healing byPhyllis A Balch CNC and James F Balch

MD, page 80

Vitamin deficiencies have been associated withoral cancer. Spirulina has been found in severalstudies to inhibit the growth of oral tumors.Prescription For Nutritional Healing byPhyllis A Balch CNC and James F Balch

MD, page 259

SpirulinaThe blue-green microalgae spirulinasold in natural food stores in America, havebeen found to be a rich natural source ofproteins, carotenoids, and other micronutrients.Experimental studies in animal models havedemonstrated an inhibitory effect of spirulinaalgae on oral cancers.Secret Remedies by Earl Mindell RPh PhD,page 77

Because spirulina is so nutritious, so

researchers believe that it can boost immunity.In one study, Japanese investigators found thatmice that were fed spirulina had mantibody-producing cells than those deprived of
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it. And in a study from India, pregnant rats thatwere fed spirulina gave birth to more pups inone litter than pregnant rats that didn't eat

spirulina.The Complete Book Of AlternativeNutrition by Selene Y Craig, page 232

One study showed that spirulinsupplementation resulted in significantly higheriron storage and increased hemoglobin content

in the blood of pregnant rats. Foods and herbsthat contain high levels of chlorophyll showpharmacological evidence of cancerprevention, perhaps because pigments in greenvegetables such as spinach, kale, broccoli, andlettuce bind with and thus stimulate excretion

of cancer-causing chemicals. Even morinteresting is a report from one researcher that"Given their exclusive dietary origin, . chlorophyll metabolites may representessential nutrients that coordinate cellulametabolism (through nuclear receptors)."The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook by AlanKeith Tillotson, page 84

Gerry: Spirulina contains some anti-viral andimmune stimulating compounds that we're justlearning about.

Mike: Can you talk more about that? Do youhave some clinical trials on that yet, or what'sthe science behind that so far?
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Gerry: We don't have any specific clinicaltrials. There's been some research out of Japanshowing that a sulfonated polysaccharide which

they've named calcium spirolan inhibits manyviruses from invading cells, and this includesherpes and actually the HIV virus. And there'salso been some work out of the University ofMississippi where they have extracted compound, again a polysaccharide fromspirulina, which greatly stimulates the immunesystem.

Mike: Interesting. It also reminds me of a studyI've mentioned in the past -- I think this was outof Japan as well, where they took the cyanpigmentation from spirulina and injected it into

breast cancer tumors and were amazed thatthose tumors vanished. They were destroyedby this pigment phytochemical.

Gerry: Yes, and there's also been a study inIndia with a group of people that chewedtobacco quite a bit and eventually developed

mouth cancer, and they gave the grspirulina, and I think the remission rate wassomething like 80% of those folks with pre-cancerous lesions in their mouth if they tookspirulina (see related ebook on spirulina).

Mike: Very interesting.

Gerry: Yes. The other interesting compound inspirulina that really isn't found anywhere elsein the plant kingdom or animal foods
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something called phycocyanin. This is a bluepigment. That's why spirulina is actually calledblue-green algae, because of the phycocyanin

blue pigment. And it's a phycobiliprotein andresearch has shown that it really provides agreat deal of protection to both the liver andthe kidneys. It's actually anantioxidantpigment or protein pigment.

Mike: I find it so fascinating -- there are so

many health-enhancing attributes of thesphytonutrients, and yet they are largunstudied. There's a whole universe waiting tobe explored there. And I'm curious, are thereany institutions that are really doing hresearch on the health benefits of consuming

spirulina?Gerry: Well, certainly there's a lot of workbeing done in Japan. The Japanese have beendoing work with another microalgae, chlorella,and I think they are certainly now discoveringsome of the health benefits and the superior

health benefits of spirulina. And the Universityof Mississippi has a very good program. It's theNational Center for Natural Products Research,and it's in the School of Pharmacy and theyactually are looking at some of the naturalhealth benefits of spirulina. continues on

page 2 ->...continued... Mike: It does seem like the goodresearch on this always comes out of theuniversities.
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Gerry: Yes.

Mike: Obviously, the pharmaceuticalcompanies don't have much interest in lookingat the health benefits of spirulina, since thatwould typically compete with many of theirdrugs.

Gerry: Well, it certainly would, and thwouldn't have a great deal of patent protection

to move forward.Mike: Indeed. Well, that's an interesting point-- what about your own cultures? Is there anyintellectual property involved here, or ccompetitors grow the same thing yougrowing?

Gerry: Well, they certainly can grow spirulinaplatensis, but our drying process, the OceanChill drying process, is a patented process, sothey would not be allowed to use that, and alsothe strain that we have really developed herein Kona after 20-some years of cultu

spirulina is unique. We haven't readetermined scientifically if it's a new strain, butwe do know that it does contain higher levels ofcarotenoids than original, it's a little bit largerstrain, and so it would take quite some time forsomebody to reproduce the type of strain we

have developed now here in Kona.Mike: Now here's an interesting question -- isspirulina something that an individual could
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somehow grow or harvest in their backyard,and if not, why not?

Gerry: Well, it is something somebody couldgrow in their backyard, but it would be, first ofall, very difficult to get the type of productquality that we can get out here in a largecommercial production system. The reason forthat is that one of the major ingredients togrow spirulina is baking soda, orsodium

bicarbonate. It requires a lot of baking soda, aswell as some sources of nitrogen, phosphateand trace minerals. It has to be very carefullybalanced and maintained almost on a dailybasis. And when it's harvested, it's harvestedrather easily through a fine mesh scr

washed extensively, but when you come to thedrying system, it's very hard for an individual tohave an efficient low-temperature dryinsystem that does not destroy tphytonutrients. Putting spirulina in an oven forinstance, even at a low temperature, amount of time that it takes and the exposure

to oxygen during that time really would destroya lot of the phytonutrients.

Mike: So a person could end up with a powderthat looks like spirulina, but nutritionally it's notthe same thing at all.

Gerry: That's correct. Now it certainly wouldhave the protein content, which is over 50%,but you wouldn't get some of the sphytonutrients which are so very important,


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like beta carotene, zeaxanthin and alphacarotene. continues on page 3 ->

...continued... Mike: Indeed, and I want toemphasize too, to readers, that those nutrients

are what I think are the essential benefitsof consuming spirulina.

Gerry: I certainly agree.

This article is part of an exclu

interview with Dr. Gerry Cysewski, CEOand founder of Cyanotech Corporationhttp://www.cyanotech.com, located inKona, Hawaii. Cyanotech's spirulina andastaxanthin products are available in

retail stores (look for products made

"Hawaiian spirulina") or through Nutrex-Hawaiiat http://www.nutrex-hawaii.com.

The aerial photo on the left shows Cyanotech'sfarms. The dark green culture ponds containspirulina, while the reddish ponds contaastaxanthin in various stages of growth. Thedark land mass on the right is a lava field.

Editors note: Spirulina is one of the superfoodsI consume on a daily basis. Due to my passionabout superfoods nutrition, I traveled to Kona,Hawaii to conduct a series of interviews with

Cyanotech personnel. To find all availabarticles on Cyanotech, just type "Cyanotech" inthe search box below. New articles are beingadded regularly.
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Mike: What do you see as the big trends as faras the market penetration ofspirulina andrecognition around the globe -- what are thebig issues here?

Gerry: Well, surprisingly, spirulina is a matureproduct in the health food area, and the markethas been relatively stable, I think over the last

10 years. However, over the last 2 years, we'veseen actually a growth in demand for spirulina(see related ebook on spirulina). And we havenot been sure why until we started doing somemore work with some of our Asian customers,and it turns out that because of the immune-enhancing properties of spirulina, there's a

large consumption of spirulina in Asia, includingChina, because of the SARS outbreak.

Mike: Well that's interesting.

Gerry: And so people are recognizing thattaking spirulina can keep you healthy.

Mike: Imagine that! Well, I should add, in myown experience, I think I've been sick only oncein the last 7 years, and I don't do vaccinationsor any of that. I rely exclusively on superfoodsnutrition, which includes spirulina, and I'm surethe people in your company, Gerry, they takespirulina as well, right?

Gerry: Absolutely, as a matter of fact, we giveout two bottles a month to our employees!
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Mike: Great!

Gerry:Cyanotech, after it started up, actuallywe were founded in 1983, so we've been hereover 21 years, but it wasn't until 1989 that weactually started producing tablets and startedselling our spirulina through Nutrex. And so itwas rather hard for our associates working hereto take spirulina, but when we staproducing our Nutrex products, we start

giving out free bottles to the associates, andthe amount of time spent off work sicknesses declined greatly after it was widelyavailable to everyone working here, and itdeclined so much that our health insurancewent down.

Mike: Well now there's an interesting themeright there -- companies could be giving this totheir employees and saving money and savinghealth care costs all at the same time.

Gerry: That's what we experienced.

Mike: Very interesting. I'd sure be interested tofind out what would happen on a larger scale, ifa Fortune 500 company were willing to takethat as a case study.

Gerry: Yes, and actually we've got an interestin trying to do that with some large companywith our Bioastin product as well, for carpaltunnel syndrome, or repetitive stress injuries,


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which is a very expensive item for companies.

Mike: Oh, indeed, especially in the softwareand high-tech industries, sitting at a keyboardall day, typing away is not great for your wrists.What about vegetarians? I know a lot vegetarians use spirulina religiously -- why arethey doing that? continues on page 2 ->

...continued... Gerry: Well, spirulina is certainlya good source of protein, it contains all theessential amino acids, it's also a very goodsource of vitamin B-12, something that difficult for vegetarians to get from osources. And certainly as with everyone, it's agreat source ofantioxidant carotenoid.

Mike: So, just back to that vitamin B-12, to letpeople know, that's more traditionally derivedfrom animal proteins.

Gerry: That's correct.

Mike: And as a complete protein, spirulinabeats beans or rice or other protein sourcesthat don't have all the amino acids.

Gerry: That's correct.

Mike: I don't mean to be putting words in your

mouth, Gerry, I'm just trying to explain toeveryone why that's such a big deal.

Gerry: No, I appreciate your input.
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Mike: Thanks. I've also been quitintrigued by the idea that ounce perounce, spirulina's protein is 12 tim

more bioavailable than protein fromanimal sources.

Gerry: That's correct, yes. It really is awonderful protein source.

Mike: So, any last words you'd like to share

with our listeners here, Gerry?Gerry: Well, I think the spirulina is really asuperfood, as you mentioned, and as we learnmore about it, even though it's an old producton the nutritional supplement market, we seemto be learning more and more about the health

benefits and some of the subtleties like this,protection against illness and enhancing theimmune system, and I think it's a productwhose time will come again.

Mike: Demand is increasing over the lcouple of years, you mentioned. The internet is

helping to get the word out, the health benefitsof this, and I'd like to add, I think this isabsolutely fantastic preventive medicine.

Gerry: I agree, and the scientific community islearning more and more about it.

This article is part of an exclusive interviewwith Dr. Gerry Cysewski, CEO and founder ofCyanotech Corporationhttp://www.cyanotech.com, located in Kona,
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Hawaii. Cyanotech's spirulina andastaxanthinproducts are available in retail stores (look forproducts made with "Hawaiian spirulina") or

through Nutrex-Hawaii athttp://www.nutrex-hawaii.com.

The aerial photo on the left shows Cyanotech'sfarms. The dark green culture ponds containspirulina, while the reddish ponds contaastaxanthin in various stages of growth. Thedark land mass on the right is a lava field.

Editors note: Spirulina is one of the superfoodsI consume on a daily basis. Due to my passionabout superfoods nutrition, I traveled to Kona,Hawaii to conduct a series of interviews with

Cyanotech personnel. To find all availabarticles on Cyanotech, just type "Cyanotech" inthe search box below. New articles are beingadded regularly.

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Superfood spirulina among the worldsoldest, healthiest food sources

Spirulina -- a blue-green algae common toalkaline-rich lakes andponds -- packs anenormous nutritional punch into its single cell,providing a wealth of complete

protein and Vitamins A, E and B-complex, along with a host of other traceminerals. Cultivated by native peoplethroughout history, researchers are no
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touting its potential to improve nutrition (seerelated ebook on nutrition) for everything fromvegetarian diets to space travel. Be sure to

read the related article, Spirulina shown toprevent and treat cancers while boostimmune system function.

See more articles like this one www.SpirulinaReport.com

Spirulina is excellent superfoodsupplement for those with busy schedules

Many individuals lead hectic lives. For thoselooking for a good supplement, look no furtherthan Spirulina. Spirulina is almost 70% proteinand is full ofamino acids and micronutrients.

The supplement has also been shown to fightcancer and help recovery after surgery. Be sureto read the related article, Spirulina shown toprevent and treat cancers while boostimmune system function.

See more articles like this one www.SpirulinaReport.com

Human Clinical Study Supports AntAllergy Effects of Spirulina-BasedNutraceutical in Allergic Rhinitis Patients

Earthrise Nutritionals, the worlds leadingproducer of Spirulina and Spirulina-baseproducts, and Dr. Eric Gershwin of UC Davisannounced that a recent clinical stu
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demonstrates that ingesting only 2g spirulina a day provides a significant reductionin the level of Interluken-4 (IL-4) in the body.

The announcement was made during Gershwins presentation last week at NaturalProducts Expo West in Anaheim, California.

A recent clinical study involving 36 allergicrhinitis patients has demonstrated thaingesting only 2g of spirulina a day provides a

significant reduction in the level of Interluken-4(IL-4) in the body. IL-4 is produced by certainimmune cells and is responsible for production of the antibody, Immunoglobulin E(IgE), which mediates symptoms of allergicrhinitis.

The double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled study was conducted by a Universityof California, Davis, group, led by Dr. EricGershwin, Chief, Division of RheumatologyAllergy and Clinical Immunology.

This is the first time that a nutraceutical hasbeen shown to have beneficial effects on themachinery that causes human allergiesGershwin said. While further studies aplanned, we are pleased that Spirulina, material rich in anti-oxidants and containingother important nutrients, has clear potential to

help people with allergies.

This study is very significant in that it proved,in a human clinical study, what has been found


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in many other animal and in vitro studies,including a previous study by the UC Davisgroup, about the anti-allergic and an

inflammatory effects of Spirulina said Amha Belay, Sr. Vice President and ScientificDirector of Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC.

Earthrise Nutritionals, LLC is the leadproducer and a 25-year pioneer in the field ofSpirulina production and marketing, and

leader in research on various applications ofSpirulina (see related ebook on spirulina).Corporate offices are located in IrviCalifornia, with production facilities Calipatria, California. Earthrise is part of theworldwide DIC Group of companies, based in

Tokyo. For more information on Earthrproducts, visit www.earthrise.com or contactLance Sigal, Director of Marketing, or Henson, V.P. Bulk Sales, 2151 Michelson Drive,Suite 258, Irvine, CA 91612, 800-949-7473.Related articles on this topic are also availableon the NewsTarget Network, including

Aspartame consumption strongly associatedwith migraines and seizures.

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Human Clinical Study Supports Anti-Allergy

A reader asks: "I have tried just aboutevery kind of medicine to keep my sugardown, but my doctor insisted I start oninsulin and take five other medicines aswell. I have tried exercise and walking,but nothing really helps. Do you have anyadvice?"

There are a lot of good answers to this sort ofquestion. First of all, I applaud you for lookingat alternatives other than taking drugs to getyour blood sugar down. But I have severalquestions about your situation, because this isan issue that is completely in your control.When you say, "I have tried exercise and

walking, but nothing really helps," does thatmean you are still exercising and walking, ordid you try it for a few days and then give upon the habit? Because blood sugar will never benormal unless you engage in regular physicalexercise.

That means a daily basis. I recommend atleast 30-45 minutes of walking or ocardiovascular exercise on a daily basis, withone day off each week for rest. And ideally, youshould work your way up to much strenuous forms of physical exercise such as

swimming, aerobics, dancing, Tai Chi, Pilates,and so on. Frankly, I don't know what it meansto "try" exercise. Exercise is not something tobe tried as an allopathic response to high blood


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sugar. Exercise is something that the humanbody was designed to do on a regular basis, soit's a habit that you and all of us should adopt

for life.

The second answer to this question really getsto something that wasn't asked in yquestion, and that is, what causes high bloodsugar in the first place? The answer to that isyour diet. The simple fact is your blood sugar

cannot be high unless you consume foods thatare high in carbohydrates. My guess is thatyour diet consists of quite a fewrefinedcarbohydrates. These might includepotatochips, soft drinks, bread, or other items madewith white flour. You might be eating breakfast

cereal or items that are sweetened with cornsyrup or high-fructose corn syrup. In fbiologically speaking, there is no way for yourblood sugar to be high unless you are eatingthese foods in the first place.

Certainly, you could experience high blo

sugar from eating a lot offruits if you atenothing but fruits and didn't consubalancing quantities of protein and fat, but myguess is, based on the nature of your questionand a lot of experience in talking to otherpeople who are having trouble with blood sugar

levels, you are probably consuming larquantities of refined carbohydrates. I'm notbeing blameful here, just matter-of-fact. I'vebeen there, too: I ate sugars and white flour up
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until I was in my mid 20's. continues onpage 2 ->

...continued... That, in effect, is the answer toyour question. If you really want to get yourblood sugar down, it's time to change your diet.Remember, your health outcome is in yourhands. You are the only person who can alteryour blood sugar on a permanent basis, andthe way to do that is to make new choices in

the types of food and beverages that youconsume.

First off, soft drinks should be avoided for therest of your life. If you need heltransitioning off of soft drinks, read my bookcalled The Five Soft Drink Monsters, which is

available at Truth Publishing.com. Given yourapparent history with high blood sugar, it isabsolutely essential that you avoid soft drinksfor the rest of your life. These bevecontain somewhere around 12 to tablespoons of sugar per can, and that is like

poisoning your system. Even a lot of walkingwon't counteract the blood sugar spikeffects of drinking soft drinks, so you've got tofind a way to get off of these soft drinksstarting right now.

You also have to tackle refined white flour and

all products made with it. This may meangiving up all breads and cereals, pastcrackers, cookies, and other similar fooBelieve me -- you won't die from giving up
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these foods. In fact, the truth of the matter isthat you will probably die early if you don'tgiveup these foods. These foods are sim

incompatible with healthy human beings andbalanced blood sugar levels.

I could go on and on about which foods toavoid, but I think you get the idea. Basically,you could learn a lot from the Atkins diet aboutrefined carbohydrates. Just be sure to search

out foods that are very low in carbohydrate count. These would includhealthy fats and oils such as avocados, nutsand seeds, and flax oil nutritional supplements.

You should also get good quantities of healthyprotein into your diet. Good protein sources are

isolated soy protein and soy products such astofu or soy milk. I also strongly recommendspirulina as an outstanding protein sourbecause its protein is highly digestible -- plusyou'll get the added benefits of the spirulinaphytonutrients at the same time, which are

known to have anticancer properties.

By the way, it's also possible that you havenutritional deficiencies that are part of theproblem here, although the large problem is nodoubt the foods you are choosing to consume.But you could have a deficiency in chromium,

which is a trace mineral that plays an importantrole in insulin sensitivity, so you couldsupplement with chromium and see if thathelps. You could also benefit from taking GLA
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supplements. This is a healthy oil found inspirulina and various plants such as primrose plant. So if you take prim

supplements, you'll be giving yourself someGLA, which has been known to help balanceblood sugar levels. continues on page 3 ->

...continued... On the herbal front, there aresome other things you can do as well, such astaking gymnema sylvestre, or you could read

about the blood sugar lowering effects of thecinnamon herb. In fact, there are quite a fewherbs that help stabilize blood sugar. But onceagain, these are only things to be done inconjunction with a major lifestyle change thatmoves you away from refined carbohydrates

and soft drinks (see related ebook on softdrinks).

Also, it's important to note that any of thesechanges should only be conducted with theexpert advice and consultation of a physicianor a qualified naturopath. Unless you are well-

versed in blood sugar and human nutrition, youshouldn't tackle these issues in isolation. Makesure you get a qualified professional to helpyou with the transition, but also emphasize tothose professionals that you are worktoward a lifestyle change, rather than a quick

fix.Lastly, you might wonder what the role ofinsulin and blood sugar medications might bein this case. If your blood sugar is dangerously
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high (check with your doctor about what levelhe or she considers to be dangerous), theninsulin and medications are definite

recommended for the short term. But that's thekey here -- short term only! You don't want tobe dependent on these medications, and youneed to make it clear to your health careprovider that you only want these medicationsto reduce the acute danger while you makelasting lifestyle changes in an effort to get offof those medications and off of insinjections for the rest of your life.

These medications can be lifesavers in theshort term, but remember, there is toxicityassociated with all prescription drugs, and the

prescription drugs related to diabetes ainsulin have a horrifying history of dangerousside effects, including outright liver failure,which has killed at least 10,000 people andpermanently harmed the livers of 100,000 ormore. One anti-diabetes drug called Rezulin, forexample, was finally pulled off the market after

killing thousands (but that's another story...).

The trap that most people get into with thiskind of system is they end up being too lazy toengage in physical exercise, or they don't haveenough discipline to make healthy fo

choices. So they end up using the herbs or thepharmaceuticals as a crutch. They figure, hey,if I can use these drugs to get my blood sugardown to healthy levels, then I can just take


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these drugs for the rest of my life. That is ahuge mistake. In fact, it could be a mistake, and I strongly urge you to resist the

temptation to rely on herbs or medicines oreven insulin as a lifelong approach to balancingthe blood sugar levels. continues on page 4->

...continued... If you're going to be healthy,you've got to get your body into balance on its

own, and the only way to do that is to getoutside, get some natural sunlight on your skinon a regular basis, get a daily dose of physicalexercise, take lots ofsuperfood supplementsand make healthy food choices that avoidrefined carbohydrates and othermetabolic

disruptors that promote high blood sugar.There is no shortcut to doing this. And yet, atthe same time, what really works in this caseare strategies that are either dirt cheap or free.So, not only will you be much healthier if youadopt this new lifestyle, you will also save

yourself a small fortune.

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