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How to Avoid
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*Featured Article: The Great Digestion Deception—How Poor Digestion Can Ruin Your Health ... and Why Many Probiotics Fail to Solve the Problem
*A Word from Our Sponsor: New Study Warns: Stomach Acid Drugs Can Kill
Did You Know...
... that tea tree oil is a veritable "medicine chest in a bottle" that heals many ailments ... yet costs so little?
 The aborigines do. They've been well aware of tea tree oil's medicinal qualities for thousands of years. It wasn't until the late 18th century that the versatile nature of tea tree oil grabbed the attention of the West. Captain Cook copied the aborigines and brewed the tea for his shipmates in order to prevent scurvy. He coined the concoction, tea tree. Around the same time, botanist Joseph Banks observed how Australian natives mixed together an oily poultice from the sticky leaves and needles of the melaleuca alternifolia plant in order to heal wounds, treat skin infections and repel insects.
In the 1920s, Australian physicians discovered that tea tree oil could disinfect wounds and fight infections far more effectively than carbolic acid, the most popular antiseptic at that time. During World War II, tea tree oil was a staple in every soldier's first aid kit. Tea tree oil took a back seat to antibiotics such as penicillin in the 1940s, but has enjoyed a resurgence in popularity ever since antibiotic resistance became an issue in the 80s. Since then, researchers have uncovered a plethora of benefits, rendering tea tree oil a bona fide "medicine chest in a bottle."
An Inexpensive Skin Tonic
Tea tree oil is praised for its antibacterial, antifungal and antiviral properties, making it an ideal topical ointment for almost every skin condition. The chemicals in the oil are potent enough to kill bacteria and fungus (such as skin mites), and minimize flare-ups of skin allergies. Laboratory experiments have found that tea tree oil can destroy hard-to-kill bacteria and germs otherwise resistant to antibiotics. Researchers have also discovered that the oil performs just as well as the much harsher benzoyl peroxide in clearing up blemished skin.
Tea tree oil is a wonderful treatment for burns, as it penetrates deeply into every layer of the skin. It is the perfect treatment for sunburn, as it is 4 to 10 times more calming than aloe! It has also been shown to protect skin from radiation burns, a common side effect of cancer therapy.
Even moms can use tea tree oil to treat diaper rash by distilling 1 drop of oil in diaper washing rinses. You can also amp up the antibacterial powers of your dishwashing liquid by adding a drop of the oil, ensuring squeaky clean, bacteria-free dishes.
A Powerful Remedy Against Infection
Tea tree oil is commonly used in massage oils, compresses, washes and salves to ward off infections, such as ear infections, herpes, chicken pox, shingles, candida, thrush and urinary tract infections. Even in the face of pus and blood tea tree oil heals, increasing its antiseptic powers to eradicate all signs of infection.
Tea tree enthusiasts claim that the oil stimulates the immune system by boosting a sluggish lymphatic system. This explains why it is so effective in treating lung and respiratory conditions ranging from the common cold to pneumonia.
Medical journals attest to tea tree oil's ability to effectively treat mouth infections. In fact, tea tree oil is primarily used in products that heal gum infections and canker sores. A 2006 study showed that tea tree oil was able to kill the yeast found in the mouths of cancer sufferers with weakened immune systems.
Other common uses for the oil include treating athlete's foot, impetigo, dandruff, ringworm and other similar skin infections.
An Anti-Cancer Agent
Tea tree oil is also touted as a possible preventative against certain types of skin cancers. The journal, Cancer Chemotherapy Pharmacology, reported tea tree oil's curative effects on patients diagnosed with non-melanoma skin cancers or pre-cancerous lesions. Within 1 day of treatment tumor growth had slowed and tumor size had shrunk, and within 3 days tumors were almost invisible.
How to Use
Tea tree oil is a common ingredient in cosmetics, soaps, shampoos, cleansers, detergents and natural disinfectants. You can also find tea tree oil as an undiluted tincture at health food stores and drug stores. It is best to purchase oil bottled in indigo blue colored glass, as sunlight can filter into clear and plastic bottles, ruining the oil's potent properties.
Tea tree oil is a strong essential oil, and as such must be diluted before application, otherwise it can cause skin irritations. You should never take tea tree oil internally, as it is toxic. |
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Featured Article:
The Great Digestion Deception
How Poor Digestion Can Ruin Your Health ...
And Why Many Probiotics Fail to Solve the Problem
Poor digestion equals poor health ... and the problem affects more than 100 million Americans. Unfortunately, despite the dire health consequences of poor digestion, only some of its symptoms are obvious. Many other signs are easily mistaken for other conditions or explained away as "aging."
Check any of the following symptoms that apply to you:
If you checked any of these, you may be digesting improperly. Your body is not absorbing the protein, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals, and macronutrients from your foods. As a result, you can literally become malnourished ... no matter how healthful your diet!
According to the Mayo Clinic, health risks associated with poor digestion include:
 fatigue
depression
weakened immune system
anemia | muscular weakness
poor skin integrity
and even lung and heart problems |
The good news is that you can find freedom and relief from digestive problems without abandoning the foods you love ... safely and naturally! The answer is to replenish your supply of "good" bacteria in your digestive tract. You've most likely already heard about these friendly bacteria, which are called probiotics. They're critical for proper digestion and good health.
But the strain of modern life and the Standard American Diet depletes our natural supply of probiotics ... a well documented problem that has given rise to a multi-billion dollar probiotics industry with some very deceptive practices ... which I'll explain shortly.
But first, let me tell you about why, if you want to maintain your health into old age, you must act immediately to improve your digestion.
How Modern Medicine's Biggest "Oops"
Left Our Health Dangerously Exposed
The critical balance of good and bad gut bacteria that evolved over millions of years has been all but obliterated in the 80 years of the "Age of Antibiotics." That's because the medical world ignored the fact that antibiotics kill beneficial bacteria, too!
The overuse of antibiotics has had a devastating effect on natural intestinal balance, and today we're paying the price with epidemic levels of digestive problems, reduced immune function, and the rise of "super bugs" like MRSA, Clostridium difficile, and others. |
Good Digestion Prevents Illness ... But Poor Digestion Can Allow Toxins to Seep Into Your Blood
 One of the worst effects of not having adequate good bacteria is that your intestinal wall is exposed to pathogens that can cause inflammation. In extreme cases, microscopic perforations in the intestine wall can even allow germs and toxins to seep into your bloodstream.
Your intestinal tract should be the critical front line of defense against all kinds of infection-based illness. A healthy intestinal tract blocks pathogens and toxins from seeping into your bloodstream. Plus, your intestinal tract holds an extensive array of lymph nodes that are essential to your overall immune response effectiveness.
Put simply, a healthy digestive tract protects you from illness ... a fact proven in study after study.
Probiotic Supplements... The Promise and the Problem
Vast research shows that supplementing with probiotics can reverse the problems associated with poor digestion. Yet, for many people who buy a probiotic with great hopes, the reality is disappointing.
The problem, as I mentioned earlier, is the unscrupulous practices of probiotic companies. This "Great Digestion Deception" has resulted in a market flooded with low-grade probiotics. 
"Most companies just cut corners shamelessly, and sometimes to an outrageous extent," says digestive health expert Brenda Watson, C.N.C. and author of 7 books (including a New York Times bestseller) and founder of digestive health clinics that focus on natural solutions. Watson has hosted popular health specials on PBS and has shared her insights on shows like The View.
"Whether for greater profitability or simply from lack of knowledge," explains Watson, "the market is dominated by low-grade products that could never live up to the true promise of probiotics."
Watson has documented 6 simple secrets to a powerful, effective probiotic.
Secret #1: Active Cultures—More is Better
Most probiotics fail simply because of their small levels of active cultures, or CFUs (colony forming units). A quality probiotic should have 30 billion CFUs per capsule—but most probiotics provide only 1 to 5 billion CFUs per capsule. Research supports that the more active cultures you get, the more benefits you can expect.
Secret #2: A Probiotic Must "Arrive Alive"
 Read the small print on probiotic labels carefully, or you could pay a high price for probiotics that are dead before you open the jar. Most probiotic makers merely promise live or active cultures "at time of manufacture." This disclaimer allows them to use inexpensive, low-grade strains and cultures that may not survive the rigors of transportation and storage. One recent consumer test of 13 popular probiotics revealed that only 2 accurately listed the number of live cultures they contained at time of testing. The rest contained as little as 7% of the live cultures they promised.
Secret #3: Optimal Colon Support
There are 2 dominant families of "good" bacteria in your intestines: Lactobacillus (mostly in the small intestine), and the Bifidobacterium (mostly in the colon). Most probiotic formulas are dominated by Lactobacillus, and skimp on Bifidobacterium. But this doesn't make sense, because most common problems like gas, constipation, and diarrhea are rooted in the colon, not the small intestine. A powerful probiotic should emphasize Bifidobacterium.
Secret #4: Surviving Stomach Acid
Probiotics can't help you if they can't reach your intestines alive. Delayed release enteric capsules are designed to resist stomach acid. This makes sure the probiotics get to your intestines safely. But many manufacturers claim enteric capsules are not necessary... probably because they simply don't want to spend the extra money that these special capsules cost. It eats into their profits.
Secrets #5 and #6 for Optimal Digestive Health 
Some medical professionals suggest that probiotics are the very best way to protect your health well into your 90s. But remember, too many probiotics fall short of the amazing results shown in medical research.
To avoid the Great Digestion Deception, click here for the last 2 secrets and the full story behind probiotics that live up to the claims. Don't let poor digestion ruin your health while waving it away as an inevitable fact of aging. Discover what makes probiotics so potent that you can feel them working right away ... sometimes in just 24 hours!
If the links above aren't working, just copy & paste the following
website address onto your Internet browser:
http://www.renewlife.com/landing/rnl/probiotics/ultimate-flora-extra-care/?utm_source=UHR&utm_medium=tpemail&utm_campaign=UF30Bil0712
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A Word from Our Sponsor:
New Study Warns: Stomach Acid Drugs Can Kill
A new study says the drugs you take for acid reflux and excess stomach acid may be worse for you than the disease itself.
 The study, published in a recent edition of the journal Clinical Infectious Diseases, concludes that stomach acid plays a crucial role in stopping infections in the body.
The problem?
According to Fox News, "medications that suppress the production of stomach acid... make people more susceptible to complications of gastrointestinal infections, including raising the risk of dying."
Dr. Lederman, the study's author, says "this is the first study to have found an association between use of antacids and increase of mortality."
While this raises some very serious concerns for stomach acid sufferers, there is some good news...
Natural Methods Still the Safest Bet ... and Very Effective
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