Solstic Cardio for Hypertension and Cardio Health

Nature's Sunshine Solstic Cardio is a convenient drink pack that offers daily nutrition for your cardiovascular system.

Solstic Cardio contains:
*l-arginine - 5 grams - In the body, l-arginine is converted to nitric oxide, which causes relaxation of blood vessels and regulates blood vessel tone and flexibility.
*L-citruline is added to prolong the action of l-arginine in the nitric oxide pathway.
*Resveratrol - a powerful antioxidant that supports the cardiovascular system.
*Vitamin K2 - 25 mcg - contributes to bone health and facilitates calcium absorption.
*Vitamin D3 - 2000 IU - supports immune function, mood and bone health, and helps maintain normal calcium and phosphorous levels in the blood.
*Pomegranate - may support cardiovascular function
*Amino acid blend - l-isoleucine, l-leucine, l-methionine, l-tyrosine, l-threonine, n-acetyl-cysteine, l-glutamine, acetyl l-carnitine
*Grape seed extract
*Sweetened with - natural strawberry and lemon powders, stevia leaf

Recommended Use:
Empty contents of one Solstic Cardio packet into 8-10 oz. of cold water, shake.  Take one packet daily.

Note:
Consult your health care provider prior to using if you are pregnant, nursing or have a known medical condition, including cancer, diabetes, herpes, coronary heart disease, or have had a heart attack.  Consult your health care provider before use if you take any medications including those for diabetes, high blood pressure, heart conditions or erectile dysfunction.

Also recommended while taking Solstic Cardio:
l-Lysine - an essential amino acid (cannot be produced by the body), required by the body for the manufacture of proteins.  It helps ensure adequate absorption of calcium and the formation of collagen for bone, cartilage and connective tissue.  L-Lysine strengthens circulation and helps the immune system manufacture antibodies.

How to Order:
Order online or call Nature's Sunshine directly at 800-223-8225 
mention Acct. # 2902211  
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Dangers of Salt Restriction - Weston A. Price Foundation Warns FDA

The Weston A. Price Foundation (WAPF) has warned the FDA that plans for salt restriction pose a health threat to Americans of all ages.

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has entitled their document, "Approaches to Reducing Sodium Consumption," which signals to us, the American people and to the WAPF, that the FDA has already decided, our sodium intake should be reduced.

According to Sally Fallon Morell, president of the Weston A. Price Foundation, "A study from 1991 indicates that people need about 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt per day, anything less triggers a cascade of hormones to recuperate sodium from the waste stream, hormones that make people vulnerable to heart disease and kidney problems.  This is proven biochemistry.  Yet, FDA as well as USDA want to mandate drastically restricted sodium consumption at about 1/2 teaspoon per day."

Testimony from the Weston A. Price Foundation noted that salt plays a critical role in body physiology and brain function.  In the elderly, lack of salt is associated with increased hip fractures and cognitive decline, low salt in growing children predisposes to poor neurological development.

Recent studies, according to "Food Salt Essential to Life, Health" show a correlation of salt restriction with increased heart failure and with insulin resistance leading to diabetes.  Studies show that even modest reductions in salt cause an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.  Higher incidence of inflammatory markers and altered lipoproteins are also found by researchers evaluating those on salt reduced diets.  These factors are precursors to metabolic syndrome, which predicts heart problems and diabetes.

The elements in salt, sodium and chloride, form the basis of cellular metabolism, they are needed for digestion.

"Our biggest concern is that with FDA dictates against salt, manufacturers will add imitation salt flavors, like Senomyx to processed foods," says Fallon Morell.  "Marketed as a food, so it does not require testing, and added in amounts so small that it does not need to be labeled, this compound can interfere with our natural taste for salt, leading to severe deficiencies, or, people will become obese as they eat more and more, trying to satisfy the body's need to eat."

Source:  Globe News Wire

Morton Satin of the Salt Institute presents peer reviewed science on the dangers of salt restriction, that the USDA Dietary Guidelines ignore.  Morton spoke at a press conference February 14, 2011, at the National Press Club in Washington, DC.




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Rachel's Cure by Design Story

In 2005, at the age of 12, Rachel Tobin from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, was diagnosed with Type 1 Juvenile Diabetes.

Since then, Rachel, has been supporting the work of the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF) and their mission to find a cure for diabetes through designing and selling a unique collection of handmade beaded bracelets.

All of Rachel's personally designed bracelets include two special charms, a sterling silver "hope" charm that symbolizes her hope for a cure for diabetes and a heartshaped "Made with Love" charm.

Initially her goal was to sell enough bracelets to make a $100 donation to JDRF, but so far, she has donated more than $42,000 to the JDRF Western Pennsylvania Chapter.  Her new goal is $100,000.

This fall Rachel began her freshman year at Emory University in Atlanta.  She said, "It's so exciting and rewarding knowing I can make a difference."

For her complete line of  "Rachel's Cure by Design" bracelets and necklaces, visit RachelsCBD.com

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