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Obesity May Affect Male Sexual Health
Being overweight reduces sexual function. The degree of obesity correlates with a decrease in testosterone level. Among study participants, the more the severe the obesity, the lower the level of testosterone.

One In Ten Americans Have Arthritis Pain
10% of adults are on pain meds for joint pains. Are you one of them? The average arthritis-related expense for each individual is $1,513.

Certain Vitamin B3 May Delay Alzheimer's Memory Loss
Vitamin B helps Alzheimer's disease

Quote of the Week
If I'd known I was going to live so long, I'd have taken better care of myself. ~ Leon Eldred

Only 100 years ago, the average life expectancy was 46. Today, those living in the developed countries can expect an average lifespan of 80 plus years (84 for women and 76 for men). Our children are expected to live well into their 90s. Frequently I am asked by those who are sick whether it is too late to repair their damaged bodies. My answer is “it is never too late”. Of course, the earlier you start the better. You can learn to take care of yourselves by improving your lifestyle. Good habits like exercising regularly and following a healthy diet are best developed as a child.

I want you continue your good habits and to abandon those less desirable. For more about aging, read my article: A Disease on Aging

That's A Good Question!
Question: Please explain to me how I would know if I have a concussion, and what would I need to do about it? I just hit the front top of my head when I closed the hatch on my 4x4. I did not pass out. However, I do feel sleepy and over the years, I have done stupid things like this.  I have probably hit my head hard about 5 times. Thank you.

Answer: When you have a concussion, your brain is a bit jolted. The brain is suspended in fluid, and this jolt can result in headache, seeing "stars", sleepiness, vomiting, and blurring vision. It all depends on the severity.

If any of the symptoms continue to persist, see a doctor. There could be internal bleeding that slowly accumulates over time, say a few days. The first 24 hours is most critical, so have someone make sure you can get up periodically, say every 2-4 hours.

Pain is a signal from the body that something is wrong. It's one of the few ways the body knows to communicate with us. Taking pain medication can dull this communications channel, and as a result, you may not hear the signal, overdo things and thus cause more damage, and not even know it. I rather you pay attention to your body and see a doctor as needed for your ultimate benefit. Try not to take pain pills if you cannot help it.

Finally a diet that is light will be good just in case you have vomiting. We also don't do not want the food to go into the lungs.

The key is to be alert and see doctor right away if symptoms get worse.

I applaud your decision to take control of your health. I hope my answer empowers you to make an informed decision. Feel free to continue to write back on me on this matter if you still have questions that are unresolved or need further clarification.

That's A Good Question!
Question: With reference to gum disease, which can be related to bad breath, a dentist recommended that I use a mouth wash which contained 'Thymol' as the first active ingredient. Listerine and some of the drug company knock offs seem to have it under their house label. I have concluded it does make a significant difference over the alcohol and flavor types. Also, I have always read that Coq10 at a high mg dosage (100 mg) is effective in preventing gum disease and personally I have always found those 'little round between the teeth brushes' to be helpful in the ongoing battle. It is an issue for me that I continually work on as I am now 71. And I have been told that it seems to go with the terrain. Of course the payoff is no dentures. I'm healthy and happy. But I do spend most of my waking hours on body and mind maintenance. And no one seems to mention that aspect of getting old.

Answer: There is no question that dental health is the number one cause of infection in our body. If you keep your mouth clean, studies have shown that the chances of you getting heart attack is much decreased. Removing root canals (pockets of infection) and mercury almagams (reduces immunity) are especially critical. These have all been scientifically proven. The best mouth wash is actually diluted hydrogen peroxide, and yes, CoQ10 is excellent for gum health. I also recommend you take some activated carbon and swish it around your mouth with some water and that will absorb the toxins in the mouth. When you then swallow it, it will help to chelate the metals from the GI track. The three actions above cost only pennies a day and works miraculously. Give it a try. If you have the know-hows, it is easy to keep healthy without spending too much money.

Special Report
Natural Medicine and Cancer, Part 3 of 6
Last two weeks, we introduced the idea that non-toxic natural therapies have had huge success over the past few decades. Let's read on and see how you can integrate natural medicine and conventional medical therapy together.