Archive for January, 2009

Travel for Vertigo Sufferers

Friday, January 30th, 2009

I travel for both personal and business reasons, so that means I travel a lot – mostly by air. I’ve met some very interesting people in my travels and given my profession, my ability to communicate with others has led to some enlightening discussions.

A common topic of discussion that comes up is vertigo. I have heard from many people who say that travel (both air and car) either causes their vertigo or that it makes it worse.

What is vertigo? Vertigo is the sensation of spinning or whirling that occurs as a result of a disturbance in balance, or equilibrium. Vertigo is not a disease; it’s a symptom. The conditions which cause vertigo are varied and not always known.

Vertigo’s symptoms can include dizziness but not everyone with dizziness (lightheadedness) has vertigo. Vertigo is most often caused from a disorder in the peripheral vestibular system (inner ear structures). It can also be a result of a disorder in the central vestibular system (brainstem, cerebellum, vestibular nerve).

Thanks to the Alfred Hitchcock classic, many people confuse vertigo with a fear of heights. This probably happened because symptoms of this phobia and vertigo can be the same – dizziness and nausea. Interestingly, though, most people with a fear of heights have no problem flying.

There are different types of vertigo but the most common type of vertigo is BPPV. The onset is usually sudden and tends to last for less than a minute. It is almost always caused by sudden head movements.

Symptoms can include: nystagmus (shaking of the eye), nausea, vomiting and sweating. The attacks can stop or improve after a few weeks or months. However in some cases, they can persist for longer. Your doctor can correctly diagnose you and recommend special head and neck exercises to help prevent the onset of vertigo.

Most people who have this type of vertigo have no issue with the movement of travel but rather, the positioning of their head on the seat. This is what could bring on symptoms for these types of sufferers.

Alcohol can induce temporary vertigo and should therefore be avoided if flying and especially if driving.

Although not as common, psychogenic vertigo is vertigo caused by a psychological disorder such as anxiety or panic disorder. If suffering from this disorder, traveling could initiate or make symptoms worse.

What most travelers suffer from is motion sickness. The motion of travel can affect the parts of the inner ear that help control balance. This happens most when traveling by boat but can by auto and plane travel.

Like vertigo, the onset of symptoms is quick. They include: nausea, dizziness, headache, cold sweats, hyperventilation (which could lead to faintness) and usually vomiting.

You can help prevent motion sickness by: keeping your gaze steady and head as still as possible, not smoking, not drinking, not reading, and getting fresh air.

There are several drugs available to treat motion sickness, even over the counter; however, they all cause drowsiness and in children and infants can cause agitation.

I recommend my all natural Vertigo and Dizziness program. It has been proven effective for those suffering from vertigo and dizziness (obviously) but also for those suffering from motion sickness. The results are amazing and best of all, drug free.

EL331001H

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Side Effects of Blood Pressure Medications

Monday, January 26th, 2009

My wife and I were watching a program on television one night when a commercial came on touting a new prescription medication and its great benefits. I admit I was barely paying attention to the commercial when my wife muttered, “With those side effects, the cure truly is worse than the disease.” Huh? Thanks to digital recording technology I was able to rewind the commercial and listen to possible side effects. They did seem bad indeed, especially when “possible stroke or heart attack” was mentioned.

As often happens, one idea leads to many and soon I was relating that commercial to the numerous email correspondence I’ve received from clients relating to my natural High Blood Pressure Program. The two most consistent messages I’ve received from clients are: My program has helped them dramatically lower their blood pressure without medication and that those who were previously on prescription medication sought out my natural remedy because they just couldn’t bear the negative side effects of the medicine.

Many of my clients even went so far as to name their medications. This led me to research the many high blood pressure medications and their side effects. Even though I’d received first hand information from clients, my research findings were eye opening.

Let’s first discuss high blood pressure and why intervention is even considered necessary. High blood pressure or hypertension is a consistently elevated blood pressure exceeding 140 over 90. While many treat this as a disorder, it is in fact, a symptom of a larger disease or ailment. Most of the time doctors do not know what the larger issue is so they treat the symptom – high blood pressure.

Why is high blood pressure a bad thing? High blood pressure can lead to weakening of arteries, heart disease, heart attack and stroke. High blood pressure can affect not only the heart but the brain, eyes and kidneys.

Even the non life threatening dangers of high blood pressure are disturbing – blindness, erectile dysfunction, loss of sleep and the list continues. An added negative trait about high blood pressure is that often times; there are no symptoms, hence, the label – “silent killer.”

For others though, symptoms of high blood pressure include: blurred vision, headaches, dizziness and nausea. The only way to know if your blood pressure is high is to have it measured.

One high blood pressure reading does not always indicate chronic high blood pressure so it’s important to schedule regular physicals and keep your doctor informed about your family history, medical history, medications you are taking (even over the counter medications can cause high blood pressure).

If your doctor prescribes high blood pressure medication, you should know what possible side effects are. While there are several different types of high blood pressure medication, I am going to focus on four of them: ACE inhibitors, beta blockers, calcium channel blockers and diuretics.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors – These drugs help blood vessels relax by blocking the production angiotensin II, a hormone that causes blood vessels to narrow. Commonly prescribed ACE inhibitors include: benazepril (Lotensin), captopril (Capoten), enalapril (Vasotec), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril) ,quinapril (Accupril, Mavik) and ramipril (Altace).

Side effects include: Increased potassium levels, lingering cough, headache, dizziness, nausea, joint pain, weakness, chest pain, fever and in rare cases, kidney disease.

Beta Blockers – These drugs reduce nerve signals to the heart and blood vessels which causes the heart to beat slower and use less force, thus reducing blood pressure. Commonly prescribed beta blockers include: acebutolol (Sectral), atenolol (Tenormin), carvedilol (Coreg), metoprolol (Lopressor, Toprol XL), nadolol (Corgard), penbutolol (Levatol), propranolol (Inderal) and timolol (Blocadren).

Side effects include: fatigue, dizziness, shortness of breath, impotence, depression, memory loss and even hallucenations.

Calcium Channel Blockers – These drugs block calcium from entering heart and blood vessel muscle cells, thus preventing the blood vessels from constricting and lowering blood pressure. Commonly prescribed beta blockers include: amlodipine (Norvasc), diltiazem (Cardizem, Dilacor XR) felodipine (Plendil), nicardipine (Cardene), nifedipine (Adalat, Procardia), and verapamil (Calan, Covera, Isoptin, Verelan).

Side effects include: nausea, heartburn, shortness of breath, trouble swallowing, dizziness, sexual dysfunction, and in some cases, stroke and heart attack – one of the very things the drug is designed to prevent.

Diuretics (water pills) – These drugs flush the body of fluid and sodium so that the blood vessels do not hold as much fluid, and in turn lower blood pressure. Common diuretics include: chlorthalidone (Thalitone), furosemide (Lasix), hydrochlorothiazide (Esidrix) and indapamide (Lozol).

Side effects include: electrolyte imbalances, impotence, breast enlargement in men (gynecomastia), gout, menstrual irregularities, increased blood sugar, blurred vision, and fever.

If you are currently taking high blood pressure medication and are experiencing any of the above symptoms (the above list is by no means complete), DO NOT stop taking your medication without talking to your doctor. Discuss your valid concerns with your doctor and discuss reducing and eventually removing medicine from your system.

I recommend my all natural High Blood Pressure Program because it works. Don’t be concerned if your doctor is hesitant to natural remedies, as most traditional doctors are.

Start out using my program in conjunction with the medicine and as your blood pressure lowers, and that will be your proof that the program works. Keep seeing your doctor and reducing the medication and using my High Blood Pressure Program until you eventually no longer need medication.

EL331001H

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Fishing for Health - the Value of Omega Fatty Acids

Friday, January 23rd, 2009

I’m from Iceland and as a child I was made to drink the most horrible thing called lysi, which is pure fat from the liver of fish. It tasted horrible but was very beneficial for my health. Fortunately, it now comes in pill form that don’t taste at all.

Growing up, I wasn’t always told exactly how I ate and drank benefited my health – only that it did. As an adult, I became curious as to why what I eat and drink is important to my health. One of these nagging curiosities was of course, the fish fat.

What are Omega Fatty Acids? Omega fatty acids are polyunsaturated fatty acids and considered essential fatty acids. This means that they are essential to human health but that the body can’t produce them. We must, therefore, ingest fatty acids from food.

The best source for omega fatty acids is fish (salmon, tuna, herring and sardines); however, certain fish contains toxins (such as mercury) and should be taken in quantities no more than two servings per week.

Another source for omega fatty acids is in nuts (walnuts, flaxseed, soybeans or their oils). Some foods are now being manufactured by adding the fatty acids to certain foods (margarines, certain cereals, orange juice, snack foods, and baby food and formula).

While it is suggested that the best way to get omega fatty acids is through diet, even experts agree that it’s difficult to tell how much is enough, although many recommend 3 grams per week. Talk to your doctor or nutritionist to know exactly how much you should be getting in your diet.

If you aren’t getting enough fatty acids in your diet, there are fish oil supplements available on the market. Studies have shown that they have proven beneficial results; however, they are not regulated so you should research individual brands first.

Now that we know where to get the omega fatty acids, why do we want to take them? Research has shown that developing babies need these fatty acids in order for proper neurological development to take place.

Studies have shown that omega fatty acids can reduce cardiovascular events (death, heart attacks, strokes), can also slow the progression of atherosclerosis, lower triglycerides, and can lower blood pressure.

There have been other reported benefits in the areas of rheumatoid arthritis, depression and anxiety disorders. Recent research shows promise even in cancer treatments, specifically, breast cancer, prostate and colon cancer.

As always, I recommend a well balanced, nutritious diet for your overall health. But if weight control or weight loss is your goal, my Weight Loss Breeze Program has had amazing results. It is all natural, and does not include special dietary restrictions.

EL331001

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Do You Snore With a Deviated Septum?

Monday, January 19th, 2009

I’m very fortunate that I am able to read and hear, first hand, just how much my programs have worked. In fact, many of my clients have been so pleased with the results that they’ve asked me about other problems they are experiencing and have asked if my program could be of help.

I have recently received feedback and questions about my Stop Snoring Program from individuals who said it helped where other remedies had failed. Some have even said it worked with their snoring caused by a deviated septum. Others who haven’t yet tried my program have emailed me to ask if it can help with their deviated septums as well.

First, what is a deviated septum?

The nose has a central wall which divides the nasal cavity into halves.  The wall is made up of a supporting skeleton covered by mucous membranes on the right and left side. The front part of this wall is the moveable or “bendy” piece comprised of cartilage.

Ideally, this wall would partition each nostril into exact halves. However, most septums are not exact.  A minor off center septum does not tend to have negative consequences.

A deviated septum on the other hand – in which the wall is severely off center can have a number of consequences.

Symptoms would be repeated sinus infections (due to the fact that the deviation blocks mucus from draining properly), sleep apnea and snoring, headaches, or nose bleeds.

A deviated septum can be caused during fetal development, as a result of injury during the birthing process, or most common, trauma to the nose that causes the nasal septum to be knocked out of position. Oftentimes, sports injuries to the nose or car accidents can cause a deviated septum.

If you are experiencing any of the above mentioned symptoms you should see your doctor for a correct diagnosis. You should also discuss with your doctor, what treatment options are available to you. Commonly listed treatments include:

Septoplasty – Surgery to reshape the cartilage and bone in the nose to straighten out the septum. This is the most common type of treatment, however, make sure you research your surgeon’s qualifications, as any surgery requires a certain amount of risk.

Temporary Treatments – decongestants, antihistamines and nasal cortisone sprays are effective at treating most of the symptoms, however, this is not a permanent fix to a deviated septum.

Alternative Therapies - Saline drops and sprays are natural remedies which help to loosen mucus in the obstructed side and prevent the other side from drying out.. Hot peppers can produce enough tears and discharge to flush out a blocked nasal passage.

A nasal lavage, is another alternative where saline solution is poured into one nostril and made to flow out the other nostril. Again, these are only temporary solutions and don’t address permanent repair.

Nasospecific – This is a procedure where a deflated balloon is inserted in the nostril and inflated to a large enough point to adjust the septal deviation. This can be a solution to surgery; however a trained practitioner in the nasospecific procedure is necessary.

My Stop Snoring Program works to cure snoring due to almost any cause; however, it was actually designed for those with breathing issues rather than a deviated septum. Since, however, so many of my clients have written to me to tell me that the Stop Snoring program as well as the TMJ Program has provided at least some relief for them, my suggestion is to use my programs in conjunction with the method you and your doctor both feel works best for you. My program is non-invasive and is all natural.

EL331001

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Smoking is NOT a Diet Aid

Friday, January 16th, 2009

I have a good friend who I care a lot about. Naturally, as her friend who cares, I am concerned that she is a smoker. Now and again when I think she is open to feedback, I suggest that she consider quitting the habit.

Up until recently, every response was the same, “I’m already overweight. I’m not going to quit smoking just to gain even more weight. What am I gaining? I’d then be even more overweight and depressed on top of it!”

As I mentioned, in this instance she brought up the subject with me.

My friend had seen a commercial with 3 beautiful models walking across the screen in skin-tight jeans and looking coyly at the camera. As the models turned, running down the back leg of each model where different smoking related diseases, written in cursive down the jeans, “Emphysema,” “Lung Cancer,” “Heart Attack,” and the like.

My friend told me that this was the first time that it really brought it home for her, that smoking was not a diet aid.

The conversation that followed was extremely educational to both of us.

My friend explained to me that she had tried to quit smoking before and weight gain had occurred almost immediately. When I asked how much, she also volunteered that looking back, it wasn’t that much. This was reinforced by the fact that not only had she not lost the weight once she took up smoking again but she had added a few over the next couple of years.

While my friend indicated that she had made a plan to stop smoking and not gain weight: Stop smoking, go on a diet, exercise – she failed to consider moderation in these things.

As she explained later, “It’s no surprise to anyone, least of all me, that smoking is an addiction; however, no one told me I’d simply transfer the addiction to my lifestyle change, even if it the change appeared to be healthy going in.”

What could make a second attempt at smoking work for my friend? To answer that question, we decided to take a look at what went wrong with her first attempt:

Stop Smoking – My friend went “cold turkey” because research does indicate that the highest percentage of people quit for good this way.

What she failed to plan is how this habit she was simply giving up was more than just nicotine addiction. Wake up – smoke. Smoke on the drive to work. Mid morning coffee break and cigarette. After lunch smoke break. Smoke on the way home from work. Smoke after dinner. Smoke before bed.

This habit was ingrained in her routine so much so that when she removed the cigarette, in most of the situations listed above, she substituted food. Food in car to replace cigarette. Food with coffee instead of cigarette, etc.

Go on a Diet – My friend chose a low carbohydrate option that has seen much success for her friends and colleagues. While I don’t argue its merits, it wasn’t the best option for my friend, as she does not eat most meats. Some fish but even that’s limited.

She found herself eating a salad for most meals of the day and getting bored, bored, bored. Added to the stale routine of the new diet, was the fact that she was eating more to replace the missing cigarettes in her day.

Exercise – My friend again, thought she had a plan, she researched and purchased running shoes (not walking shoes – she learned one can lose weight faster running than walking), bought the latest high intensity workout tape with steps and weights and set a schedule to work out twice a day, 5 days a week.

Given that her daily exercise routine before she initiated this exercise routine was walking to/from her car to work each day, she soon realized that not only was the exercise schedule difficult to follow for longer than a couple of minutes at a time, she also soon injured herself due to the fact that she was overly ambitious about her short term exercise goals and chose a level she was not yet equipped for.

Research has taught me that this is a failing of many non-smokers who attempt to lose weight or get healthy, let alone smokers. A common but I hope not trite phrase is, “Moderation in all things.” This must be stressed when changing your lifestyle, even in the healthiest of ways.

Let’s again address what my friend was trying to accomplish with some tips on how to plan better:

Stop Smoking – Yes, quitting all at once does hold the highest long term success percentages but take a moment and look at other important things to do besides just “quit”.

Pick a date to quit smoking. Research again tells us this is important for long term success. Start reducing the amount of cigarettes you smoke daily in preparation for this date.

Start out by making an effort to avoid one of the cigarettes in your schedule each day and build from there. Also, have a plan for if you do have a bad day and these other ideas are failing. Pick a quitting partner or someone you trust to support you.

Go on a Diet – First see a natural health focused doctor. Mention your plan for a change in lifestyle but don’t be afraid to mention your previous failing(s). Also mention your fears of weight gain and discuss what is expected and when to be concerned.

Your doctor can first determine if you are healthy enough for an exercise program and can refer you to a nutritionist to evaluate your individual preferences. A diet that doesn’t “bore you to tears” will be easier to follow long term.

Exercise – Be honest with your doctor about your fitness level.

Start out slowly and make many short term goals on the way to your long term fitness goal. Have a plan to deal with short term weight gain but really consider what experts mean when they say to go by how your clothes feel, not the scales – Muscle DOES weigh more than fat and it takes up less room.

The scales, while accurate, won’t explain your added muscle mass. If your budget allows, hire a personal trainer. He or she will have the benefit of experience when you explain what your goals are and also be there as support when you need it.

Most of all, I recommend my Weight Loss Breeze Program. This includes exercises almost anyone can start doing regardless of your current physical fitness, but yields amazing results. It’s especially effective if you smoke or have smoked because it includes special exercises that cleanse your lungs and body and increase your oxygen level (and oxygen is something that smokers absolutely do not have enough of).

EL331001

 

 

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Work Stress and Your Health

Monday, January 12th, 2009

I grew up on a farm with lots of animals. One thing I always liked about animals was that they never lie. They’re always 100% authentic. If they’re angry, they act angry. If they’re sad (like the mother that has lost her lamb), they scream at the top of their lungs.

They never act differently from what they feel - like we humans often do.

You know what else I’ve noticed? Most animals don’t have those stress related conditions that humans have. They very seldom have high blood pressure, have heart attacks or strokes. If they do it’s because they’re surrounded by humans that put too many demands on them.

So I’m left to ponder some of the things we as humans do to ourselves to create so many physical problems.

One thing that people mention to me often is work stress. “I sit in front of a computer all day and I feel horribly fatigued at the end of the day.” Or “I’m sure my blood pressure problems are job related.”

There are occupational hazards in the most common places, like your cubicle or office. It’s estimated that over 1 million people are absent from their jobs DAILY due to stress related issues.

There are entire conferences, numerous books and corporate training programs devoted to just this problem.

How do we combat this?

Quit your job?

That might work in the short term, but most people cannot survive financially without it.

Most stress management tips people actually know, and just forget or at least forget when they need them the most.

Sometimes we have to say ‘no’ or at least ‘not yet.’

Some personalities are inclined to take on more and more work, favors, and coverage for others who “really need a break.” If this is you, ask yourself, how much is too much?

What happens if I politely (but firmly) turn down this particular request?

Or, ask for help when you need it. Some people just can’t get past the idea that this denotes weakness or incompetence. But remember, people are asking you for help too…including your boss and co-workers.

Take a time out. Walk slowly and without purpose. Don’t worry about walking “to get somewhere and fast.” It doesn’t have to take long – but get away from the environment for a few minutes every hour or two if possible.

As always, watch your diet. Try to eat sensibly and stay away from the over processed foods that do nothing to help the body.

Use good posture. Slouching catches up with the back and the rest of the body in painful ways.

Practice deep breathing. The body needs this oxygen. This can be done anywhere and can become a great habit after awhile.

Give your fingers a break too. Stop typing – and stretch your fingers for a few seconds. Breathe in deeply, and imagine the stress leaving your body through your finger tips as you exhale.

Feeling better already?

And finally, leave work at work. Trust me, it’ll be there tomorrow and nothing productive will come from reliving the entire work day on your drive home. Meditate to some peaceful music instead.

And if you need some help with this or other physical problems, I offer several all natural programs that have helped thousands of others.

Currently available are: The High Blood Pressure Program, Migraine and Headache Relief Program, Fibromyalgia Program, Stop Snoring Program, Weight Loss Breeze and the Dizziness and Vertigo Program.

EL331001

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Can a Vitamin D Deficiency Cause High Blood Pressure?

Friday, January 9th, 2009

As I’ve mentioned before, a great benefit of my chosen career path is being able to interact one on one with my customers. Specifically, answering the many questions people have about my program. Occasionally, I’ll see the same question pop up again and again and that is when I like to address it to many.

Recently, I’ve been asked by more than a few of you if Vitamin D deficiency could cause high blood pressure.

Vitamin D actually refers to several forms of this vitamin – the most important (to humans) being ergocalfciferol (Vitamin D2) and chloecalciferol (Vitamin D3). Also known as the “sunshine” vitamin, Vitamin D3 is produced when skin is exposed to ultraviolet light. In fact, most people get 100% of their vitamin D supply from sunlight.

Vitamin D is important in promoting maintaining adequate blood levels of calcium and phosphorus. It aids in the absorption of calcium which, in turn, helps create and maintain strong bones. Vitamin D is most known for helping to prevent bone diseases; however, recent studies have suggested that a lack of Vitamin D may be linked to more illnesses.

Several studies including several race groups, both genders and a broad age group have reported similar findings – those with a Vitamin D deficiency and high blood pressure were at least fifty percent more likely to experience a cardiac event (i.e., stroke, heart attack, chest pain, heart failure) than those without the deficiency.

How does one know if he or she has a Vitamin D deficiency?

A simple blood test by your doctor is the easiest way to determine if you have the vitamin deficiency. In fact, the symptoms of Vitamin D deficiency are subtle (cold/flu, periodontal disease, depression, osteoporosis, high blood pressure) and can often times be confused for symptoms of other illnesses.

Who is at risk for Vitamin D deficiency?

Those most at risk include:

Older adults – People age 50 or older have an increased risk for the deficiency because the skin stops synthesizing Vitamin D as efficiently and also because many older adults avoid sun exposure as much as possible due to an increased risk of skin cancer.

Those with limited sun exposure – people who are homebound or live in northern latitudes, people who cover their skin because of religious reasons, or those who’s jobs have them working in areas that prevent sunlight exposure are at a greater risk for the vitamin deficiency.

People with dark skin – Darker skin does not convert sunlight to Vitamin D as easily as lighter skin. Some studies suggest that older adults with dark skin are even more likely to develop the deficiency as older adults with lighter skin.

Obesity – While obesity doesn’t affect the skin’s ability to process sunlight, the fact that Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin means that the greater amounts of fat in an obese person cause greater accumulations of the vitamin in the fat and the release of the vitamin into the system is altered.

What is the treatment for Vitamin D deficiency?

The shortest answer is to see your doctor. While the obvious answer is direct exposure to ultra violet light, there are many harmful effects of the sun which should be avoided.

There are, of course, many foods which contain Vitamin D (cod, salmon, mackerel, tuna) and others which are vitamin D fortified (milk, margarine, eggs, certain cereals). You should, of course, check with your doctor to ensure that the amount of these foods you are consuming is adequate to support Vitamin D synthesis.

While there is an oral supplement of Vitamin D, many experts agree that most people do not require this (if they are able to get their Vitamin D intake from the above two methods) and since this vitamin is fat soluble, too much Vitamin D can be unhealthy.

Regardless of the reason for your high blood pressure, I recommend my High Blood Pressure Program due to the astounding results. It has helped thousands and can help you too.

EL331001

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Will the Stop Snoring Program Fix my Sleep Apnea?

Monday, January 5th, 2009

As a boy, I loved getting out with my friends, playing sports, riding horses and sometimes even getting into a little trouble- just like most kids. Skiing was especially fun – except for one problem.

Overnight visits meant I would keep everyone else awake due to my snoring and mild sleep apnea. I was plagued and embarrassed by my problem. After the first night, I learned to sleep alone because nobody could stand sharing a room with me.

This continued for nearly the first half of my life. It entered my marriage and meant changing our sleeping arrangement as well. Just like on the skiing trips, I would relegate myself to another room so my wife could sleep through the night.

Snoring and sleep apnea while both problematic, are different conditions due to the severity of apnea.

In short, people with sleep apnea will repeatedly stop breathing throughout the slumber process. It can happen hundreds of times throughout the night and last for up to a minute.

This is problematic not just because they tend to be very noisy sleepers (as I was) but the long term affects can be life threatening. It can lead to cardiovascular diseases including high blood pressure. It contributes to memory problems, and can lead to weight gain, headaches and even impotency.

Further, it has even been attributed to automobile accidents and job related injuries.

It’s no wonder that people often ask if my Stop Snoring Program will help with this problem.

I always used to say that the program didn’t work for sleep apnea, even though it did in fact cure my mild case.

This is because I didn’t want to risk people throwing away their masks to do the program and then end up worse off. Again, sleep apnea is very serious and should always be handled by a doctor.

However, I’ve been receiving more and more emails from happy clients who suffered from mild cases of sleep apnea who now experience NO symptoms. This is far beyond what I thought the program would do for most people.

I strongly recommend the Stop Snoring Program for anyone who snores. But I now also suggest the exercises for apnea but IN CONJUNCTION with your doctor’s advice.

If you or your partner suspect you could be suffering from apnea, do not delay in getting it checked out. Untreated apnea can shorten your life and this does not need to happen.

Resolving my snoring and apnea changed my entire relationship with my wife and family and I no longer have to fear group environments where I might start snoring and annoy everyone around me.

If you would like to incorporate a natural program into your apnea treatment, I highly recommend the Stop Snoring Program. And if apnea is not your problem, but snoring is – this program has proven time and again to cure snoring once and for all!

EL331001

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Getting Off of High Blood Pressure Medication Naturally

Friday, January 2nd, 2009

Nothing touches my heart so much as when people email me to share how one of my programs has helped them.  Some people have even gone so far as to say their lives or relationships were saved. Call me crazy, but this validates my very existence.

I also take great joy in having the opportunity to connect with people personally.

A recurrent question I am asked with regard to The High Blood Pressure Program is:  How do I get off my medication using your program?

Experience and proven results have given me the confidence to tell you - YES, it can be done!

The key is to take it slowly.  While the program is natural, and can be followed in conjunction with taking medicine, you should always consult your doctor when attempting to reduce your medication.

Begin working the program (I’ve included some specifics about my exercises below) and measure your blood pressure every day - even better, several times a day.  As you notice your blood pressure drop, consult your doctor about lowering your medication.

Don’t be surprised if your doctor is skeptical about the program and whether or not it is delivering any permanent results.  This is normal, based on the background from which most doctors come; however, your doctor really can’t argue with the reduced blood pressure readings you have taken.

Continue to work the program.  Again, continue to measure and note your blood pressure and when it has lowered again, consult your doctor about taking even less medication.

Eventually, by continuing to use my natural program and taking less and less medication as prescribed by your doctor, you should be able to get off the medication altogether.

In exercise one, I lead you through special rhythmical walking.  By walking in this particular rhythm, your brain and emotions relax, providing a focused break.  This, in turn, lowers your blood pressure.

In exercise two, I lead you though identifying feelings that may be causing anxiety in your space and release them from your system, in a relaxing manner.

In exercise three, I lead you through whole body relaxation.  This is pretty traditional but a very relaxing exercise.

Using all three exercises in my High Blood Pressure Program has been proven to normalize blood pressure in less than a week for about 76.4% of my clients and within a month for almost 89.3%.  These numbers are impressive!

EL331001

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