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■ Scientists discoverpermanent cure forthe most commonform of arthritis.Works for joint injuries,

too. Proven in hospital studies.Page 00, inside.

■ Taking calcium andmagnesium for strongerbones? You can take tablets by thehandful and still not get the resultsyou need! Here’s the surprisingreason why … plus the simplesolution. Page 00, inside.

■ The hiddenheart attacktrigger. This little-known risk factornever shows up on a blood test orphysical. How to tell if you have it …and what to do if you do. Page 00,inside.

■ Deadly prescription errors!Due to doctors’ sloppy handwriting,more than HALF of pharmacistsadmit they filled the wrongprescription! Here’s how to protectyourself. Page 00, inside.

■ What youshould NEVERdo beforebedtime if youwant a good

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■ Salmon is goodfor you, right?Not this kind! Whatyou need to know. Page 00, inside.

■ Is your sunscreen blockingonly half the radiation? Forcomplete protection, look for thekey ingredient — absent from manybrands. Page 00, inside.

■ Why doingcrunches orsit-ups can giveyou an

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the hospital or doctor’s office!Which brings us back to our

original question: If doctors are so riddled with

germs that they’re getting their ownpatients sick … then how on earthare they keeping themselveshealthy?

And more importantly, whatcan you and I do to keep our-selves healthy?

Well, I finally uncovered theanswer, and I think it’s going tosurprise the heck out of you.

You see, when it comes totheir own health, many doctorstake herbs, folk remedies, andother “unproven” cures that arefrowned upon by the medical es-tablishment.

They use these remedies tokeep from catching infections.They use them to lower their cho-lesterol, and protect their heart.They use them to get rid of aches,pains, and stiffness. And they usethem to prevent strokes,Alzheimer’s, and cancer.

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Ever wonder how doctorsstay well while treatingsick people all day?Me, too.

To find the answer, I calledone of the leading infectiousdisease specialists in the country.

He told me the reason doctorsdon’t get sick is that they’reconstantly washing their hands.He added that frequent handwashing is the single best way foranyone to stay healthy.

Well, I’d heard all this before.I told him that what he said aboutdoctors made a lot of sense …except for one small thing:

It’s not true! A recent study found that only

1 out of 4 doctors consistently washtheir hands between patients.

Another study found thatdoctors almost never wash theirstethoscopes. (Out of 150 stetho-scopes tested, 133 were found toharbor staph bacteria!)

And still another studyfound that over 2 million Ameri-cans a year catch illnesses from

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WELLNESS STRATEGIES FROM THEWORLD’S LEADING MEDICAL EXPERTS

Yes, conventional MDs acrossthe country are taking these alter-native remedies with great results.And all the while, they’re keepingit a secret from their colleaguesand their patients!

In fact, a recent poll found thatmore than 60% of doctors takenutritional supplements regularly,even though they don’t recom-mend them to their patients!

Sadly, that’s the way mostdoctors are. They’d rather keepthese remedies from you than riskfacing ridicule from theircolleagues or sanctions from themedical board.

That’s why I’meager to sendyou a SpecialReport we’veput togethercalled HealingSecrets Doc-tors Don’tTell You. Incompilingthis Report, we inter-viewed over 100 for-ward-thinking doctorswho weren’t afraid tospeak out. They revealed dozensof “forbidden” cures that they usethemselves to cure everythingfrom high cholesterol to migraineheadaches.

The information this Reportcontains is priceless. But withyour permission, I’d like to sendyou a copy absolutely free. I’dalso like to send you a free3-month subscription to BottomLine/HEALTH magazine.

Please understand that boththese gifts are TOTALLY FREE.There are no strings attached.There’s no obligation to buy any-thing, now or ever.

I’ll tell you how to get yourfree gifts in a moment. But first,let me share some of these amaz-ing healing secrets with you ….

The Cold andFlu Remedy That

Fights Cancer

You’ve probably heard ofnatural cold remedies likeechinacea, goldenseal, and

garlic. But here’s one that’s evenbetter … one that many doctorstake every day to ward off allkinds of illnesses.

This amazing remedy boostsyour immunity against cold andflu …

… It kills all kinds of infec-tions — from viruses to bacteriato fungal infections …

… It helps heal bronchitisand pneumonia …

… And it’s one of the world’sbest ways to prevent cancer!

So what is this miracle reme-dy? It’s an ancient Chinese herbcalled Huang qi. But you probablyknow it by its more commonname, astragalus.

Dozens of studies showthat astragalus is a powerful im-mune booster that boosts yourbody’s production of T-cells,macrophages, and NK (naturalkiller) cells. And recent studiesshow it’s a potentcancer fighter,too.

In onestudy, astra-galus wasable to re-store im-mune func-tion in 90%of the cancerpatients stud-ied! And in 2 other studies,cancer patients receiving astra-galus had TWICE the survivalrate of those who only receivedstandard therapies!

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Why MostCalciumSupplementsAre Useless forOsteoporosis

For years, Americanwomen have beentaking calcium

supplements for strongerbones. Yet they continue toget osteoporosis in recordnumbers. Why? Becausetaking supplements is notenough. You also need toengage in weight-bearingexercise.

But here’s good news:You don’t have to lift heavyweights or do torturousaerobic workouts.Researchers have studied theeffect of different activities,and they’ve found that one ofthe best bone-buildingactivities is gardening! Infact, gardening was moreeffective than almost all theother activities studied.

Bonus: Because gardeningis performed outdoors, yourbody is also exposed tosunlight, which producesbone-building vitamin D.Just make sure you applysunscreen if you’re going tobe spending more than 15minutes in the sun.

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astragalus root

That makes astragalus onepowerful immunity booster! Andunlike other immune-boostingherbs like echinacea and gold-enseal, you can take astragalusevery day, with no adverse sideeffects.

You can find astragalus in cap-sule form at most health foodstores. Or, you can buy the wholeroot at Chinese markets andgreengrocers, and use it whenyou’re cooking.

Simply add the root to yourfavorite soup, stew, or rice dish.Let simmer for 30 minutes, thenremove the root and discard.It leaves no discernible taste,but packs plenty of medicinalwallop.

The Unusual PainRemedy That

Works Faster ThanAspirin

Doctors spend a lot of timeon their feet, so they knowall about pain and stiff-

ness. They know they can get re-lief with aspirin, Tylenol®, andibuprofen.

But they also know that pro-longed use of these drugs cancause bleeding ulcers, liverdamage, and other nasty sideeffects. That’s why more and moredoctors are avoiding these pillsand relying on natural remedies

Doctors’ Secret #2 like willow bark and cayenne.And here’s another pain remedy:

One that involves no drugs orsupplements whatsoever. It costspractically nothing … it’s veryeffective … and it works in justminutes. What is it? It’s staticelectricity.

Yes, static electricity. Medicalscience has long recognized thatthe human body is pulsing withtiny electrical currents. And“normalizing” this flow of elec-tricity promotes healing.

Here’s how to use static elec-tricity for aches and pains: Go toyour local hardware store and getan ordinary painter’s mitt … plusa one-foot section of PVC pipe

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Salmon Is Good for You, Right?Not This Kind!

Salmon is a great source ofhealthy omega-3 fattyacids. It’s great for your

heart, your brain, your skin, andyour joints. But if you think allsalmon is alike, then thinkagain!

If you buy salmon at thesupermarket, chances are goodthat it doesn’t come from thesea, but from a fish farm. Andfarmed salmon is anything buthealthy.

Farmed salmon are hatchedin plastic trays …. crowded intounsanitary underwater cages …fattened with soybean pellets …dosed with antibiotics andpesticides … and injected with asynthetic dye that gives themtheir pink color. (Without thedye, their flesh would be anunappetizing, pale gray.)

The fish-farming industry

claims this provides a healthyfood at a reasonable price. Theyalso claim that it protects thewild salmon population fromoverfishing. But the facts showotherwise:

First of all, although farmedsalmon are far fattier than theirwild cousins, studies show thatthey contain two-thirds less ofthe omega-3 fats!

Second, studies show thatfarmed salmon contain muchhigher levels of cancer-causingPCBs and dioxins than wildsalmon.

Third, farmed salmon

contain more antibiotic residuethan eggs, meat, or any otherfarm-raised animal products.And this antibiotic use hascreated resistant strains ofbacteria that are killing theother fish in the ocean!

Fourth, the pesticides usedby salmon farms are killingshellfish and other bottom-dwelling sea creatures.

And fifth, the pink dye usedon the salmon containscanthaxanthin, an ingredientused in sunless tanning pillsthat has since been banned forhuman use!

For you, the solution is simple:Avoid farmed salmon and eatwild salmon only. Wild salmonis available at most natural foodmarkets and upscale gourmetrestaurants. If in doubt aboutthe fish’s origin, simply ask yourwaiter, chef, or store manager.


The “Magic Pill”That Reverses

Clogged Arteries InJust 2 Hours!

All over the country, doctorsare secretly popping a littlewhite pill.

Why? Because a recent studyat Boston University found thatthis pill can re-open severelyblocked arteries in as little as 2hours! That’s right. All you haveto do is take one single pill, andyour arteries can clear up in2 hours!

What is this amazing pill? It’snot one of the latest designerdrugs. Instead, it’s an ordinarynutrient you can find at anyhealth food store.

You’ll find complete detailson this nutrient in your free copyof Healing Secrets Doctors Don’t

Doctors’ Secret #3

about an inch thick. Create anelectric charge by rubbing thepipe vigorously with the mitt for1 minute. Then slowly sweep thepipe over the painful area.

Move in a head-to-toe direc-tion, about a half inch away fromyour skin. After 3 or 4 passes,recharge the pipe by rubbing itagain with the mitt. Keep repeat-ing the process until the painsubsides.

Most people get relief withina few minutes, and the relief isusually quite dramatic. Try it —you’ll be amazed!

Tell You. You’ll also find outabout:

■ The fastest way to cleartriglycerides from the blood-stream. Just do this an hour be-fore your next meal.

■ Remarkable 2-secondcure for fatigue. Just press these2 spots on your leg and foot …and feel your energy comesurging back! Amazing.

■ How to tell if your bodyis filled with nasty toxins.Simple test you can do at homeusing a glass of water.

■ The finger and thumbtrick that relieves headachesin 90 seconds. Revealed byleading acupuncturist/MD.

■ Prevent a heartattack or strokewith tomatoes?You’ll read aboutwhat leading re-

searchers are doing.

The Hidden Heart Attack Trigger!

Obesity. High cholesterol.High blood pressure.Everyone knows these

are some of the risk factors for aheart attack.

But did you know that fullyhalf of all heart attack victimshave absolutely NO advancewarning symptoms? That’s right.The first heart disease symptomthey experience is the actualheart attack!

And did you know there’s a lit-tle-known risk factor that doesn’teven show up on ANY of thetraditional tests? That’sright. It doesn’t show up onany blood test. You can’tdetect it with a stetho-scope or EKG. And itdoesn’t show up on any

high-tech medical scans, either.So what is this hidden heart at-

tack trigger? Simply this:Several university studies have

found that people who interruptconversations are at greater risk forheart problems. In fact, one studyat Duke University, found that

people who interrupt areup to 7

t i m e sm o r e

likely to get heart disease! Why is this so? The re-

searchers theorize that peoplewho interrupt are excessivelycompetitive and controlling — 2hallmarks of the worst “Type A”personalities.

Now here’s the amazing part:These high-risk people can lowertheir risk without totally alteringtheir personalities … and withoutany drugs, exercise, or dietarychanges. All they have to do is

practice being good listeners.In one study, the test

subjects focused on beingsilent while others talked.Result: They lowered

both their blood pressure andtheir stress hormone levels!

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■ The powerful antioxidantthat’s right on your spice rack.Has 42 times more antioxidantactivity than apples … and 12times more than oranges.

■ Build stronger bones byeating prunes! Proven in uni-versity study. Complete details.

■ How to keep your mindsharp at any age. 7 easy waysto keep your brain young.

■ How to clean the air inyour home without buying anexpensive air filter. Ingenioustechnique revealed on page 00.

■ Lose weight by eatingsomething most people throwaway! Italian study finds thatpeople who take this fat-blockingsubstance daily lose TWICE asmuch weight as those who don’t!

■ Simple remedies for em-barrassing health problems.What to do for bad breath … footodor … itching … flatulence…and more.

■ Seven out of 28 peoplescheduled for knee surgerygot such effective relief from thistreatment that they were able tocancel their surgeries.

■ And much more.As you can see, this Special

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preservative. There is no scientificevidence whatsoever that Gerovitalrejuvenates the mind. And exces-sive use can cause tremors, uncon-sciousness, convulsions, low orhigh blood pressure, and respiratoryand cardiac arrest! Avoid this oneat all costs!

Ginkgo biloba.There’s good reasonthis Chinese herb hasbecome our most

popular alternativeremedy for memory impairment.It works.

Ginkgo has been shown toimprove memory in Alzheimer’spatients as well as in otherwisehealthy people. It also haspowerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

Recommended dosage: 120 mgto 240 mg a day.

Caution: Ginkgo inhibits bloodclotting. Do not take it if you’retaking aspirin or blood thinners.You should also avoid it if you’refacing surgery or if you have a clot-ting disorder such as hemophiliaor vitamin K deficiency.

Growth hormone.This protein, secretedby the pituitary gland,

promotes cell growth.Sold as a prescription

drug, growth hormone is said toprevent physical and mentaldeterioration.

However, its effectiveness asan antiaging drug is unproven …and the risks are considerable.Growth hormone can cause fluidretention, high blood pressure,and blood sugar problems thatcan lead to diabetes. It may alsostimulate the growth of existingcancer tumors, which means ifyou have a microscopic tumorsomewhere and don’t know it,you could be turning a treatablesituation into a terminal cancer!

Phenytoin (Dilan-tin®). Commonlyprescribed to treat

epilepsy, this anticonvul-sant is sometimes falsely

promoted as an “IQ-booster.”There are no convincing studiesto support this claim.

But there are plenty of datadetailing the drug’s potential sideeffects — everything from slurredspeech and insomnia to potentiallydeadly disorders of the liver,blood, and thyroid. Stay awayfrom this one!

Phosphatidyleserine (PS). This fat-like substance is oneof the few supple-

ments that’s been testedextensively on both healthy andsenile adults. It has consistentlyproven to improve memory andattention, without causing seri-ous side effects.

Phosphatidyle serine seems to

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enhance communication betweenchemical messengers (neurotrans-mitters) in the brain. It also appearsto lower the production of cortisol,a stress hormone that may interferewith thinking and memory.

Recommended dosage: 100 mg,3 times a day.

Caution: Phosphatidyle serinemay slow blood clotting. For thisreason, it should be avoided by thesame people who are cautionedagainst taking ginkgo.

Piracetam. Pirac-etam is the first brain-boosting drug to bemarketed in Europe. In

the US, it’s available with-out a prescription – but only frommail-order or Internet retailers.

Studies show that when Pirac-etam is combined with memoryexercises, there is significant im-provement in age-associatedmemory loss. To date, no seriousside effects have been reported.

Recommended dosage: 2,400mg to 4,800 mg, divided in 3dosages. Ask your doctor if Pirac-etam might be good for you.

Vincamine®. Thisherbal supplement, de-rived from the periwin-

kle plant, is said to en-hance concentration in

healthy adults, and boost memoryand attention in patients with poorblood circulation to the brain.

Vincamine does increase cere-bral blood flow, so it may be ofsome benefit if promptly admin-istered after a stroke. But long-term use can cause life-threaten-ing cardiac arrhythmias, as wellas severe sleep disturbances.Bottom line: Take ginkgo instead.It provides the same benefits,without the dangers.

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A Permanent Curefor the Most

Common Formof Arthritis

If you suffer from osteoarthritisor joint injuries, here’s aston-ishing news: You don’t have to

suffer any longer … you don’thave to take drugs … and youdon’t have to take glucosamine,SAM-e, or other expensive sup-plements!

That’s because scientists havediscovered a new joint-healingbreakthrough that works evenwhen all else fails.

T h eb r e a k -through iscalled pro-lotherapy,and it’smore thanjust a wayto relievepain and

inflammation. It’s an outrightcure that rebuilds worn-out carti-lage, ligaments, and even ten-dons! And the cure is permanent.

Here’s how it works: Your doc-tor injects an irritant solution intothe affected joint. This injectiontriggers a healing response calleda sterile inflammation.

Almost immediately, bloodrushes to the area, deliveringmuch-needed oxygen and nutri-

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ents. Then,healing cellscalled fibroblastsmake their wayto the area. Bloodvessels start togrow … collagenbegins to form …and pain beginsto dissipate. Be-fore you know it,

your body has actuallygrown new tissue!

Several studies prove that pro-lotherapy works. In one study, anastonishing 87.5% who took thetherapy saw improvement. Inanother study, prolotherapy wasfound to actually increase thestrength of ligaments and tendonsby up to 40%!

Although prolotherapy is notwell-known, it is practiced by about300 doctors in this country, includ-ing former Surgeon General C.Everett Koop, MD. To find a practi-tioner near you, just turn to page00 of your free Special Report,21st-Century Medical Breakthroughs.

Cancer Patient HasTumor Removed inLess Than an Hour

— Goes Back toWork the Next

Day!

Picture this. A man withbrain cancer walks into anoperating room to have a

tumor removed. There is no anesthesia … no

scalpel … no incision. Instead,the man lies down and places hishead in a tunnel-shaped devicethat looks much like a CAT scanmachine. The surgeon then flickson the switches, and in less thanan hour, the man’s tumor is gone.

Is this a scene out of some sci-

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Remember the good olddays when doctorswould make housecalls? Those days are

long gone. Today, we’re in anera of assembly-line medicine.HMOs call the shots … andeveryone feels the squeeze.

To make up for it, doctors’offices try to cram as many ap-pointments as possible into aday. And to get to all those pa-tients, doctors often take short-cuts during the physical —shortcuts that can seriously af-fect your health! Here are thesteps most commonly omitted:

■ Blood pressure. Thisvital sign is typically checked inone arm while the patient is sit-ting. But for a more accuratereading, blood pressure shouldbe tested in both arms, prefer-ably while you’re lying down.Why both arms? Because a dif-ference in blood pressure be-tween one arm and the othermay indicate a blockage in oneof the large blood vessels!(To be significant, this differ-ence must be 15% or more.)

By the way, if you’re takingblood pressure medication,your doctor should check yourblood pressure a third time, im-mediately after you stand up. Ifthe pressure drops by morethan 10%, you may need tochange your dosage.

■ Hamstrings. Few doc-tors test these muscles at the

back of thethighs to iden-tify potentialback prob-lems. To doso, the doctorshould askyou to lie onyour back andlift each leg toa 90° angle.

If you can’t perform the lift,you may need a stretching pro-gram to relax the hamstrings.

■ Lymph nodes. Doctorsusually check the lymph nodesin the neck, but often neglect tocheck the nodes in the groinand underarms. But checkingall the lymph nodes is impor-tant, since swollen lymphnodes may signal infection, andlumps could mean cancer.

■ Pulse points. Your doc-tor probably checks your pulsein your neck and/or groin —but may skip your feet. If pulsestrength differs in these 3 areas,it can be a sign of peripheral ar-terial disease.

■ Thyroid. This butterfly-shaped gland at the base of theneck is often missed during thelymph node exam. By tappingon the thyroid, your doctor canscreen for thyroid cancer.

Laboratory TestsMost doctors check your

cholesterol … your liver andkidney function ... your blood

sugar … and your white bloodcell count. But today we knowthere are other blood tests thatare just as important. Thesetests include...

■ Magnesium. Low levelsof this mineral can cause fa-tigue, generalized pain and/ormuscle spasms. They can alsoincrease your risk of a heart at-tack!

■ Zinc. A deficiency of thisimmune-strengthening mineralcan lead to frequent infection.

■ Iron. Elevated levels ofthis mineral cause iron over-load (hemochromatosis).

C-reactive protein, homo-cysteine, and lipoprotein (a).Elevated levels of any of these 3substances put you at greaterrisk for a heart attack or stroke.In fact, increasing evidence sug-gests that these markers aremuch greater predictors of heartdisease than cholesterol!

Fortunately, these blood im-balances are easy to treat. You’llget complete details in your freecopy of Healing Secrets DoctorsDon’t Tell You.

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■ When a headache meansyou’re having a stroke. Call 911immediately if you have any of theseadditional symptoms.■ World’s best way to preventtooth decay and gum disease.Make sure you do this after you brushand floss.■ The best way to store yourtoothbrush. Prevents bacterialgrowth which causes dental prob-lems.■ Coping strategies to help youget over divorce or the death of aloved one. Top psychologist revealspowerful strategies that let you cometo terms with your grief and get onthe road to healing.■ Could you have diabetes andnot even know it? Researchers sayyes! Learn the 7 early warning signsthat even the most knowledgablepeople don’t know about.

■ When memory lapses are asign of something much more se-rious. See your doctor if you experi-ence this additional symptom.

■ What you should never do whenwashing your hands. Exposes youto all kinds of bacteria and germs.

■ The popular condiment thatleads to food cravings. Manyovereaters are cured when they stopusing it on their food.

■ Say good-bye tomigraines! Two-thirds of sufferers getrelief when they takethis special mineral-vitamin-herb combi-nation.

■ How to save your own life if youget cancer. Cancer survivors revealtheir secrets.

■ Fall asleep faster by doingthis to your feet before bedtime.(Not a massage!)

■ 5 foods that zap your immunesystem. And 15 nutritional power-houses that provide protectionagainst cancer, infections, and more.

■ Best way to avoid crippling fallsin your golden years. Simple3-minute technique improves balanceand coordination.■ Eating fishcan save yourlife! But notall fish are thesame. You musteat the rightkind of fish. Handy chart shows thetop 8 types of fish to eat.■ How to eliminate drug side ef-fects — without giving up themedicines you need! Amazing dis-covery made by top doctor. ■ What your blood pressurenumbers really mean. Look for

this key number that’seven more importantthan systolic or dias-

tolic readings.■ How to behappy … yes,happy! Winningadvice from arenowned psy-chologist.


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■ Walking for 30minutes a day ishealthy, right? Notalways. Mistakemany people makecauses more harmthan good. ■ What you must

insist on if you’re a candidate forjoint replacement surgery. Itcould mean the difference betweenone operation or two.■ The mysterious longevity secretof the people of Okinawa. Whythey live longer and have less heartdisease, osteoporosis, and breast andprostate cancer than any other peoplein the world.■ Early warning sign of cancer.Just look at your fingernails.■ When your toothpaste can killyou! If you have this common condi-tion, you must absolutely, positivelystay away from fluoride.■ The mineral deficiency thatpromotes fat storage in yourbody. If you’re not getting enough ofthis nutrient, even the best diet in theworld may not help you!■ Why Eskimos have virtually noheart disease. And how you canuse this information to dramaticallylower your risk.■ Cut your risk of stroke by 50%… just by having your doctor do thisduring your next checkup! Amazingbut true.■ Are you compromising yourchild’s or grandchild’s potential?Study of 4,000 children showed theyscored lower on IQ tests when ex-

posed tothis ath o m e .(No, it’snot tele-vision!)

■ Stretching before exercisingreduces your risk of injury, right?Guess again. Mounting evidencesuggests you’re better off simplydoing this.

■ The cancer-fighting food that’s25 times stronger than broccoli!■ Choosing a new primary-caredoctor? Here’s a clever way to findout if he’s any good.

■ How your good intestinal bac-teria help fight cancer. And whatyou can do to help them do their jobbetter.

■ Increase the antioxidants incarrots by 34%. Just do this beforeyou eat them.

■ Folic acid danger. Yes, you shouldtake it. But not in this common form,which can cause nasty side effects.

■ Clever wayto get yourselfto eat less.Nothing to taketo fill you up orsuppress yourappetite; just

something unusual you do with yourfork and plate.

■ How to save your own life dur-ing a heart attack. Doing this sim-ple thing improves your chances by1,200%!

■ When chocolate cravings cansignal a dangerous hormoneproblem. Simple way to treat itwithout drugs.

■ When skin itching can signalkidney disease. How to tell andwhen to see your doctor.

■ Quick relief for Crohn’s diseaseand irritable bowel syndrome. Justplace a drop of this in a glass of waterand drink it. Amazing!

■ Delicious foods that lower yourcholesterol. Move over oat bran andother bland fare!

■ How to get VIP treatment in ahospital. Faster response from nurses… better choice of doctors … evenbetter food! Inside secret revealed.■ Easy way to boost the results ofany exercise program. 3 secretsthat let you get in great shape withouthiring a personal trainer.■ Canker sores? Your toothpastemay be making them worse. Avoidany brands that contain this ingredient.■ Worst food for diabetics. Raisesglucose levels well into the nextday! (Hint: It’s not sugar orfruit.)■ Get rid of mosquitoeswithout noxious pesticides.Just a handful of this ordinarykitchen herb keeps them away forhours! Great way to protect againstWest Nile virus.■ How to get an insurer to pay upafter the claim has been denied.Secret tactic gets them to change theirmind fully 50% of the time.■ Early warning sign of a deadlyaneurysm. Get to an emergencyroom immediately if you experiencethis telltale symptom.■ Fight fatigue by making thisone small change to your home.Takes just minutes, costs nothing,and it’s so simple you’ll be amazedhow well it works!

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■ The cholesterol treat-ment that helps preventAlzheimer’s! Proven in newstudy.

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■ New break-through in treatment ofmacular degeneration.Simple outpatient procedureactually stops the progression ofthe disease!


What YouShould NEVERDo BeforeBedtime IfYou Want toGet a GoodNight’s Sleep

Want toget agood

night’s sleep?Then whateveryou do, don’ttalk on your cell phonebefore you go to bed!

A study at the Universityof Zurich found that exposingpeople to the electromag-netic fields from cell phonesaltered their brain wavesduring sleep … resulting insleep disturbances!

The researchers want todo a study to see if using aheadset may eliminate thisdisturbing effect. Until then,they advise you to makenighttime calls on your regu-lar phone instead.

thus destroying it while protect-ing the surrounding tissue.

Best of all, the radiationactually destroys the DNA inthe tumor cells so that they areno longer able to grow andreproduce.

But the most amazingthing about the GammaKnife is that it allows thepatient to leave the hospi-tal the next day … andresume all his normalactivities!

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ence-fiction movie? No, it’s real-ity … and it’s happening today.

The tunnel-shaped device iscalled a Gamma Knife, and itallows surgeons to removetumors quickly, easily, and with-out damaging the surroundingtissue. Here’s how it works:

Using sophisticated comput-ers, the Gamma Knife takes 201separate sources of gamma radi-ation and focuses them into onepinpointed beam. This beam ofradiation conforms precisely tothe size and shape of the tumor,

How to Get All the FiberYou Need WithoutEating Stuff That TastesLike Sawdust

We all know fiber is good for us.We know it keeps us regular,lowers cholesterol, prevents

colon cancer, and helps us stay trim. Yetmost of us don’t get anywhere near the20 grams of fiber per day that doctors rec-ommend.

One reason is that many high-fiber foods justdon’t taste very good. But here’s good news:You can get all the fiberyou need without eating any of that dry, tasteless stuff.

How? By eating avocados. One serving of avocado contains9 grams of fiber – 33% more than a cup of shredded wheat cereal!

And avocados aren’t the only tasty foods that are high in fiber.Some delicious high-fiber fruits include raspberries (8 grams) …blackberries (7 grams) … apples (6 grams) … and mangoes(4 grams).

As for vegetables, the best choices are acorn squash (9 grams) …black beans (8 grams) … artichokes (6 grams) … and sweet pota-toes (5 grams).

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If your blood pressure is high, chances are yourdoctor will tell you to watch your sodium intake.Unfortunately, that advice is not always correct.You see, it’s not sodium intake per se that aggra-

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Sodium and potassium are 2 of the body’s major elec-trolytes — the minerals that conduct electrical flow in thebody. Together, they regulate cell membrane activity,nervetransmission, and fluid retention.

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Does this mean you need to take potassium supplements? Actu-ally, you’ll get better results by eating 3 servings a day of delicioushigh-potassium foods.These include bananas, apricots, avocados, can-taloupe, figs, pumpkin seeds, beans, potatoes, winter squash, and un-salted tomato sauce. Enjoy!

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Acetyl L-carnitine.This amino acid helpsproduce chemicalsthat power brain-cell

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B Vitamins. Clinicalstudies show that vita-mins B-1 (thiamine),B-3 (niacin), and B-6

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