Evidently we are. The problem is the average American doesn't get that 7 of 10 deaths in the United States occur from chronic diseases that are largely preventable, and many times reversible with low-fat, unprocessed vegan diets like Dr. Barnard recommends in his 21 Day Kickstart Program. Both the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO) state that these chronic diseases are related to four risk factors: poor diet, inactivity, tobacco and alcohol use.The WHO further states…. if these risk factors were eliminated, 80 percent of heart disease, stroke and diabetes, and 40 percent of cancers would be eliminated. That would be the greatest health discovery ever if implemented.  

Why do we keep relying on drugs and surgical procedures to treat these chronic conditions when they are clearly reversible and preventable through diet?

I really believe, aside from ignorance and laziness, it's because insurance companies cover treatments with drugs and surgery that are really ineffective at treating the cause of these illnesses. People would rather take a pill or have a surgical procedure that is paid for by insurance than get off their butts and do an aggressive diet like Dr. Barnard's which has been shown by a variety of researchers using similar diets to reverse or dramatically slow the progression of diabetes, heart disease, obesity related illnesses and cancer (prostate). If insurance companies would only cover catastrophic illness, such as traumas and infections, but not heart or vascular disease related illnesses (except genetic structural disorders), type 2 diabetes, obesity related illnesses and other chronic conditions people would either sink (die) or swim (live)?

It’s Pure Insanity!

If you think I am cruel or crazy remember this definition of insanity by Ben Franklin, "The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results." We will never have a chance at real healthcare reform, a viable economy, or a healthy population if we keep eating the Standard American Diet (SAD). In fact, with the tsunami of boomers that are arriving into their senior years, the American fabric of life may be destroyed because we have no means to take care of all these chronic diseases, and we will go bankrupt spending an ever escalating part of our GDP (17% presently) on healthcare. "In the Long-Term Budget Outlook that the Congressional Budget Office released in June 2009, total spending on health care was projected to reach about 31 percent of GDP in 2035 and about 46 percent in 2080 under the extended baseline scenario." If we didn't pay for medication or surgical procedures with insurance, each individual would be forced to change or die, or pay out of pocket. With the latter they might be more motivated to change. Sound extreme? So is the definition of insanity. Think about it.

About Kirk’s Book

Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane simplifies the causes and effects of modern chronic diseases by outlining the five dietary changes over the last century that have led to excess calorie consumption, and along with reduced physical activity, have resulted in the epidemics of obesity, heart disease, diabetes, and other chronic conditions.

But there is good news! By applying the 9 Simple Steps to Optimal Health TRIAD Wellness Program you can prevent, delay or reverse the course of chronic disease and create real Healthcare Reform.

Within these pages are simple rules for efficient and effective diet, exercise and mind-body practices that make this program easy for even the busiest person. 

Energetic Nutrition Suggests:

Along with whole foods, try Almased Natural Weight Management and Dietary Supplementation.

Lose weight in a healthy way by taking advantage of your body's own metabolic processes. Almased uses your body's own mechanisms and processes to burn long-term fat deposits without the use of stimulants or artificial fillers. Its formula prevents the loss of lean muscle mass, which means more calories burned. It reduces blood sugar and insulin fluctuations that cause cravings during other diet programs.

More about Kirk Hamilton

Kirk Hamilton graduated from the University of California, Davis Physician’s Assistant Program through their Department of Family Practice in 1983.

Since 1986 he has been a practicing Physicians Assistant at Health Associates Medical Group in Sacramento, California, a nutrient oriented general practice. Kirk has worked in a variety of practice specialties including: Family Practice, Nutrition, Prevention, Cardiology, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Allergy, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine. He is the author of Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane.

Kirk Hamilton's website is Prescription2000.com

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A New Year…A New You

Our program combines target specific products with the Almased Synergy Diet. This helps to support your weight loss experience, give you renewed energy and vitality, and improve your overall results that will last far longer than any resolution.   

A few target specific products, such as those offered in our Detoxify Kit, can make things simple and realistic to follow as you start the new year with anticipation and enthusiasm for your health and wellness.    

Basic Guidelines for Success:    

•   KEEP IT SIMPLE! Select your program now.
•   BE PREPARED! Order products and prepare your kitchen.
•   GET STARTED! Pick a date and begin.

Almased Figure Plan Lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks with this Figure Plan. Includes a two week meal plan and recipes.	The Weight Loss Program A longer term plan for continued weight loss. Great information about calorie needs and nutrition once your diet ends, and other uses for Almased.	Almased Fasting Figure Plan Lose up to 10 pounds in 2 weeks with this Figure Plan special Fasting edition. Includes receipts for delicious shakes.

Almased

Almased is a scientifically proven formula that contains all-natural ingredients. The patented process combines three ingredients: a unique fermented formula of soy protein, skim milk yogurt powder, and honey enzymes.This one of a kind manufacturing process allows the body to convey 90% of the soy isoflavones and protein the product has to offer. This formula is so safe that even people with diabetes can use it.    

 This is NOT just another diet fad.  Almased:     

• Does NOT contain harmful stimulants  
• Nourishes the body as it stimulates healthy, long-term weight loss
• Reduces blood sugar and insulin fluctuations that cause cravings
• Clinically tested formula to support both proper nutrition and weight loss
• Offers a safe, effective weight-loss solution that boosts energy and preserves muscle mass

Lose weight in a healthy way by taking advantage of your body’s own metabolic processes. With Almased, you will not experience “yo-yo dieting.” Almased uses your body’s own mechanisms and processes to burn long-term fat deposits without the use of stimulants or artificial fillers. Read more about Almased.  

Leave the Toxins Behind

A natural compliment to a healthy weight loss program is support for the detoxification organs. Energetic Nutrition’s Detoxify Kit contains the perfect combination of nutrients to protect and provide you with the guidance you have come to expect from us.   

Random fat sampling by our EPA shows that all Americans store fat-soluble toxins from common chemical exposures in their fat. Daily we face an onslaught of pollution in our environment and most food resources. Many of these toxins, like PCBs or hormone mimicking chemicals, are proven to become elevated in your blood as they are released from fat cells during weight loss. You must be able to get these toxins out of your system as you lose weight, otherwise your fat will simply not release them easily and you can find yourself struggling to continue to lose weight past a certain point.   

A peer reviewed study published in the Journal of American Neurotoxicology and Teratology states that only small to moderate amounts of pesticides in rats cause excessive weight gain by damaging brain structures like the hypothalamus and the pituitary (Lassiter, 2008).   

When toxins enter your body they can be stored in your fat cells, due to the fact that they are fat soluble. When the toxins attach to the outer cell membrane, it causes the cells to continually release a hormone called Leptin. Leptin tells the brain to burn fat for energy however an overproduction of Leptin can cause receptor sites to become resistant and no longer function properly. Therefore, weight gain that does not respond to exercise or diet is inevitably due to Leptin resistance.   

Toxins also cause the release of chemicals called cytokines that damage Leptin receptors in the brain (hypothalamus). Cytokines cause an inflammation response that impacts optimal liver function. The liver synthesizes stores and metabolizes fats. In other words, a healthy functioning liver supports healthy fat loss and maintenance. Detoxification is a necessary support factor to any weight loss program.   

Detoxification is a process in which potentially harmful compounds are excreted.  The lungs, skin, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract are all responsible for this detox process; while the liver is considered to be the major organ of detoxification. Within the liver cells there are a number of intricate mechanisms involved in the breakdown of toxic substances. Chemicals that enter our bodies, including drugs, pesticides, herbicides, and hormones are broken down by liver cells. If the liver is over-burdened, it has a difficult time performing these necessary functions.   

Our Detoxify Kit contains:   

CoQ10 – Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) is essential to human life and is a crucial component in the primary energy production cycle. Research indicates that supplementation of this nutrient may enhance detox function and reduce free radicals. Also known as ubiquinone, is considered to be one of the true cornerstones of health.  Without it, imbalances can occur and our bodily systems won’t work at their optimal level.

Chamae Rose Tea – Chamae Rose helps promote the natural detoxification process of the body with particular effects on the liver, lungs, kidneys, and lymphatic system. When the body is cleared of toxins, especially the liver, one's ability to lose weight can increase. Chamae Rose contains significant levels phytochemicals, such as polyphenols, a well-researched class of flavonoids that possess strong antioxidant activity and are noted for their protection from free radical damage and have anti-inflammatory and anti-carcinogenic affects.
 

LifeEssence Master Multiple – LifeEssence offers superior detoxifcation support with its high quality vitamins, mineral and super tonic herbs with antioxidants. It contains a 100% Organic Whole Food Base that includes spirulina, chlorella, oat grass juice concentrate and barley grass juice concentrate. Its vitamins and minerals are the very best that money can buy, and its superior Tonics are the purest, cleanest herbs available.

Additional Support

You can obtain additional benefit from a superfood such as
LifeSource SuperFood to your shakes. Superfood describes
a food that is naturally concentrated to provide all the nutritional elements necessary for optimal health. SuperFoods also contain phytochemicals that scientists believe protecs the body and promotes cellular wellness. A little bit of powder goes a long way in your shakes, or take a few capsules per day.

For additional liver and detoxification support, add Calcium D-Glucarate – Cellular Detoxifier. Many believe that this nutrient aids the body in the elimination of many harmful toxins, including excess hormones, keeping the body well balanced. One tablet (500 mg.) of Source Naturals Calcium D-Glucarate is equivalent to the phytonutrient activity found in 82 pounds of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Almased is designed to reduce blood sugar and insulin fluctuations that cause cravings during other diet programs. For those with more extreme blood sugar or insulin fluctuations, consider Ketsumeisei. Ketsumeisei is a proprietary herbal compound that has been formulated to improve metabolic and microcirculatory disturbances like those associated with poor metabolism, Type II diabetes mellitus, and insulin resistance.  Ketsumeisei has been found to help maintain stabilized blood sugar and improve insulin resistance by helping to lower free fatty acid in the body, according to clinical studies. Both Almased and Ketsumeisei are safe for those with diabetes.  

Almased Wellness Tea  stimulates detoxification by increasing kidney function and promotes restfulness and sleep. The tea can be used during the Almased Synergy Diet.  It is naturally decaffeinated.

We feel everyone can benefit from adding Life Essence (part of the Detoxify Kit) into their regimen, because we believe virtually everyone needs the levels of nutrition it provides. However, if you simply can not bring yourself to take more than one tablet per day, then One ‘n’ Only should be the supplement of choice.

Look for these products to be offered on our Customers Only Weekly Sale during the month of January.  Check your email or click below to login to your account for the current weekly sale.  

Order your products & prepare the kitchen   
       
   

In your kitchen you will need: 

-Blender or shaker
-Purified or spring water
-Ingredients for Almased shakes
-Supportive products  

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Get started! Mark your calendar and enjoy!           

Although heart disease is sometimes thought of as a "man's disease," it is the leading cause of death for both women and men in the United States, and women account for nearly 50% of heart disease deaths. Heart disease is the third leading cause of death among women aged 25–44 years and the second leading cause of death among women aged 45–64 years.  The average age for a first heart attack for men is 66 years and almost half of men who have a heart attack under age 65 die within 8 years. (1) Half of men and almost two-thirds of women who die suddenly of coronary heart disease have no previous symptoms. (2)

Atherosclerosis is also the most common cause of cardiovascular disease, which occurs when the arteries become clogged and narrowed, restricting blood flow. Without adequate blood flow from the coronary arteries, the heart becomes starved of oxygen and the vital nutrients it needs to work properly. A heart attack or myocardial infarction occurs when a plaque ruptures, allowing a blood clot to form. This completely obstructs the artery, stopping blood flow to part of the heart muscle, and that portion of muscle dies.

High cholesterol, high blood pressure, obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, stress, and secondhand smoke are risk factors associated with heart disease. Other conditions that affect your heart or increase your risk of death or disability include arrhythmia, heart failure, family history, and peripheral artery disease (PAD).

The good news is that many cases of heart disease can be prevented and even reversed by the application of a strict diet, exercise, and stress management practices. People who have survived a heart attack can also work to reduce their risk of another heart attack or a stroke in the future. Healthy aging populations have dramatically reduced the incidence of heart disease when following their traditional lifestyle, while younger generations adopting the modern Western diet and lifestyle are developing heart disease at the same rate as those in the West.

Know Your Signs and Symptoms

Knowing the signs and symptoms of heart attack are crucial to the most positive outcomes after having a heart attack.  Some heart attacks are sudden and intense; however, most heart attacks start slowly, with mild pain or discomfort. Often people affected aren't sure what's wrong and wait too long before getting help. Call 9-1-1 immediately at the onset of heart attack symptoms. These are signs that can mean a heart attack is happening:

• Chest discomfort. Most heart attacks involve discomfort in the center of the chest that lasts more than a few minutes, or that goes away and comes back. It can feel like uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain.
• Discomfort in other areas of the upper body. Symptoms can include pain or discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck, jaw, or stomach.
• Shortness of breath. May occur with or without chest discomfort.
• Other signs. These may include breaking out in a cold sweat, nausea, or lightheadedness.
• Signs in women may be different than for men.  Read our blog: Women and Heart Attacks: Identify the Signs, Save a Life

Healthy Lifestyle: Diet and Nutrition, Exercise and Fitness  

A healthy diet and lifestyle are the best weapons you have to fight heart disease. Many people make it harder than it is. It is important to remember that it is the overall pattern of the choices you make that counts. As you make daily food choices, read nutrition labels and base your eating pattern on these recommendations:

• Follow a healthy diet abundant in vegetables and fruit
• Choose good quality (hormone and antibiotic free) lean meats and poultry without skin and prepare them without added saturated and trans fat.
• Legumes are an excellent source of protein and fiber.
• Eliminate, or select fat-free, 1% fat, and low-fat dairy products.
• Choose healthy fats like olive oil and avocado and cut back on foods containing partially hydrogenated vegetable oils to reduce trans fat in your diet.
• Cut back on foods high in dietary cholesterol. Aim to eat less than 300 mg of cholesterol each day.
• Cut back on beverages and foods with added sugars.
• Select and purchase foods lower in salt/sodium.
• If you drink alcohol, drink in moderation. That means no more than one drink per day if you're a woman and two drinks per day if you're a man.
• Keep an eye on your portion sizes. 

For an even more in depth program for healthy eating, we highly recommend Kirk’s book, Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane.

Providing your body with the extra support it needs can go a long way in keeping your heart happy. These excellent supplements are available at Energetic Nutrition.

	Omega-3 fats like the ones found in ArcticPure Omega-3 are a critical component of any heart health plan. Omega-3 fats have been shown to reduce inflammation, raise HDL, support healthy circulation and promote heart health by thinning the blood, dilating blood vessels, and supporting healthy blood pressure. It also has components that inhibit inflammatory mediators.
	VitalzymSEB is a unique enzyme formula designed specifically to support heart health by supplying enzymes that may cleanse the blood of excess fibrin and arterial plaque.  It also lowers C-Reactive Protein levels, which is the cause of vascular inflammation.
	Coenzyme Q10 is a powerful antioxidant which has been shown to safeguard LDL cholesterol from oxidation.  CoQ10 is a critical component in the primary energy cycle, and is most abundant in the heart. Deficiencies in CoQ10 strongly correlate with heart disease.
	Antioxidants like Vitamin E have been shown to help neutralize destructive free radicals and support cardiovascular health by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol and inhibiting plaque formation. Oxidized cholesterol is an unstable molecule that damages the integrity of arteries.
	A good quality multi-vitamin like Life Essence Multiple provides essential vitamins and minerals along with anti-oxidants, amino acids, and countless other co-nutrients necessary to keep your body strong and your heart whistling a happy tune.
	Estrogens play a complex role in non-reproductive tissues including the cardiovascular system. The risk of stroke and heart disease is increased dramatically when a person is estrogen dominant.  DIM is an excellent hormone balancer, particularly in an estrogen dominant body.
	Antioxidants like those included in Systemic Vitamin C can help boost immune function, while protecting our cells and DNA from free radical damage. These antioxidants can also serve as a preventative measure against many different health issues from colds and flu to more serious disorders like cardiovascular disease.

Physical activity in your daily life is an important step to preventing heart disease. Moderate exercise 3-4 times per week for at least 30 minutes is essential to support circulation, vitality, and heart health. You can take a few simple steps at home, at work, and at play to increase the amount of physical activity in your life.

Stress is a major concern when it comes to hypertension and heart health. Keep those stress hormones in check and that blood pressure down by taking time to relax, meditate, walk, take a bath, or do whatever it is you do that relaxes you.  Even if it is only for 5-10 minutes per day, it makes a difference.

You can live a heart-healthy lifestyle that contributes to your longevity. Don’t be a statistic.  For extra support, get your friends and family involved in living a healthy and energetic lifestyle.

References

1. Roger V, Go, A, Lloyd-Jones, D, et al. Heart disease and stroke statistics—2011 update. A report from the American  Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee . Circulation 2011;123:e1-e192.
    
2. Lloyd-Jones D, Adams RJ, Brown TM, et al. Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics—2010 Update. A Report from the American Heart Association Statistics Committee and Stroke Statistics Subcommittee. Circulation. 2010;121:e1-e170. 

According to an article in the New York Times titled Body’s Defender Goes on the Attack, “Scientists are coming to realize that inflammation may underlie many other common chronic diseases that come with aging, including atherosclerosis, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease and osteoporosis. Inflammation is also implicated in asthma, cirrhosis of the liver, some bowel disorders, psoriasis, meningitis, cystic fibrosis, and even cancer. 1

What is internal inflammation?

According to WebMD, inflammation can affect our internal organs, especially in cases of autoimmune disorders. This type of inflammation can cause many different symptoms, including pain; however, pain may not be a main symptom of internal inflammation due to the fact that many of our organs contain only a few pain-sensitive nerves. 2

Symptoms may depend on which organs are affected. For example:

• Inflammation of the heart (myocarditis) may cause vague chest pain or fluid retention
   
• Inflammation of the kidneys (nephritis) may cause high blood pressure or kidney failure
   
• Inflammation of the large intestine (colitis) may cause cramps and diarrhea
   
• Inflammation of the eye (iritis or uveitis) may cause pain or decreased vision
   
• Inflammation of the muscles (polymyositis) may cause achiness or weakness
   
• Inflammation of the blood vessels (vasculitis) may cause rash, headaches, or internal organ damage
   
• Inflammation of the small tubes that transport air to the lungs (bronchiolitis) may cause shortness of breath similar to an asthma attack

As you can see, inflammation of the organs can be responsible for many different symptoms and conditions. Therefore, getting inflammation under control can be very important for overall health and proper organ function.

There are many medications available to help decrease pain and inflammation, such as Celebrex, aspirin, and ibuprofen, but they do not come without the risks of side effects. Using systemic enzymes like those in Vitalzym can naturally help reduce pain and inflammation without the use of prescription medications or over the counter pain relievers.

Inflammation and C-Reactive Proteins

C-reactive protein (CRP) is produced by the liver and is a clinical marker of general and/or cardiac-related inflammation.  When internal inflammation is present, CRP levels can rise.  According to Thomas "Tate" P. Erlinger, M.D., M.P.H., lead author of the study and an assistant professor of medicine at Johns Hopkins,  "higher levels of C-reactive protein are linked to an increased risk of several apparently distinct, chronic diseases: heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and now colon cancer." http://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/Press_releases/2004/02_10_04.html

The New York Times article continues to say “two large studies — one in men and one in women — have demonstrated that the higher a person's C-reactive protein level, the greater the risk of a heart attack or stroke.  Doctors nationwide are adding the C.R.P. test to cholesterol screening to assess people's risk of atherosclerosis. 1

CRP testing can be useful in assessing patient’s with: 3

• Heart disease
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Some forms of arthritis
• Autoimmune diseases
• Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)

CRP can be used to screen otherwise healthy people for the following conditions. However, in these cases, the more sensitive high-sensitivity C-Reactive Protein test (hsCRP) will be ordered:

• Coronary heart disease (CHD)
• Cardiovascular disease

A health care professional may test someone for elevated CRP levels to check for internal inflammation or to help determine a person’s risk for heart disease.  However, a low CRP level does not necessarily mean that inflammation is not present.  For example, those with rheumatoid arthritis and lupus (inflammatory conditions) may or may not have increased levels of CRP; the reason for this is not known.

Reducing Inflammation and CRP Naturally

A primary goal for heart attack prevention, should be to keep inflammation to a minimum, says Dr. Peter Libby, chief of cardiovascular medicine at Brigham and Women’s hospital, and others. 1

Research results regarding the connection between CRP, inflammation, and degenerative diseases are on the rise, which is leading many health care professionals to believe that lowering CRP levels can also help reduce internal inflammation and reduce the risk of chronic, degenerative diseases. Along with a healthy diet and exercise, systemic enzyme therapy has been shown to help reduce elevated CRP levels, inflammation, and symptoms associated with such conditions. 

We offer these systemic enzyme products that can be helpful in reducing inflammation:

	Vitalzym was formulated specifically for pain, inflammation, and systemic fibrosis of the organs and tissues. This formula is the best choice for tissue and organ inflammation, and fibrosis conditions.
	VitalzymSEB is a formula that was created with the cardiovascular system in mind. It contains an enzyme called nattokinase in combination with other "heart healthy" enzymes that have been shown to reduce the levels of CRP and vascular inflammation, which may lead to heart disease if left unchecked, as mentioned above.

http://www.gordonresearch.com/articles_cardiovascular/nattokinase_&_cardio_health.pdf

http://www.gordonresearch.com/articles_cardiovascular/landmark_dev_for_cardio_dis.html

Suggested Further Reading 

Definition of Inflammation

http://www.energeticnutrition.com/vitalzym/serrapeptase.html#insect

Journal of the American Medical Association related articles and extracts

Inflammation, Heart Disease and Stroke: The Role of C-Reactive Protein

FDA cautions of using over the counter pain relievers

References

1. New York Times article, Body’s Defender Goes on the Attack
    
2. http://www.webmd.com/osteoarthritis/guide/arthritis-inflammation
    
3. http://labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/crp/tab/test

What is Ketsumeisei?

Ketsumeisei contains Sicklepod Senna, Chinese Wild Yam, Safflower, Astragalus Root, Cape Jasmine Fruit, Kudzu Vine Root, Chinese Licorice, Chinese Ginseng.  Clinical studies have shown that this combination of herbs can be taken to help with metabolic and microcirculatory disturbances like those associated with Type II diabetes mellitus and insulin resistance.

Ketsumeisei is indicated for the maintenance of normalized blood sugar levels and insulin resistance disorders, such as:

• Obesity • Hyperlipidemia • Hyperinsulinemia • Hypertension • Arteriosclerosis • Arteriosclerotic diseases Diabetes mellitus has become increasingly prevalent, so much so that it is, in fact, currently referred to as a “national affliction.”  Type II diabetes, which accounts for about 95% of diabetes mellitus, results from insufficient insulin secretion and insulin resistance (in which insulin cannot be used effectively).  Additionally, genetic factors are involved in its etiology, but stress, overeating, lack of exercise, and other modern lifestyle habits also play a large role.  These predisposing factors promote the formation of the “diabetic constitution,” which is characterized by metabolic and circulatory disorders.

Results

In one study, 60% of diabetics taking Ketsumeisei experienced decreased glucose within 2 months. Nearly 100% of diabetics experienced improvement of subjective symptoms during the same time period. Treatments for diabetics has always included lowering and controlling the patient’s blood sugar levels, yet this approach often fails to stop further complications and may cause serious side effects, especially, when the patient is taking several drugs. Ketsumeisei offers a way to improve symptoms to help prevent more damage. Clinical studies have shown that in Type II diabetic patients, Ketsumeisei can clearly: • Help improve metabolism • Help lower blood pressure • Help increase ATP (energy of the cells) • Help decrease or maintain glucose levels • Help decrease free fatty acid, which may contribute to insulin resistance Read more about Ketsumeisei here  

Join thousands of people in Europe and North America to lose weight the healthy way

 Lose weight in a healthy way by taking advantage of your body's own metabolic processes. With Almased, you will not experience "yo-yo dieting." Almased uses your body's own mechanisms and processes to burn long-term fat deposits without the use of stimulants or artificial fillers. 

Almased is a scientifically proven formula that contains all-natural ingredients, such as honey, soy, and yogurt for a formula so safe that even people with diabetes can use it.

 This is NOT just another diet fad.  Almased: 

• Does NOT contain harmful stimulants
• Nourishes the body as it stimulates healthy, long-term weight loss
• Reduces blood sugar and insulin fluctuations that cause cravings
• Clinically tested formula to support both proper nutrition and weight loss
• Offers a safe, effective weight-loss solution that boosts energy and preserves muscle mass

Jumpstart your diet and improve your nutrition with Almased Today!

Lose Fat While Protecting Muscle Mass

Almased helps prevent the loss of lean muscle mass, which means more calories burned.  By using two sources of protein, Almased gives the body the correct quantity and quality of amino acids (even those amino acids usually only found in meat products) to support cells during a calorie-reduced diet, which allows fat loss instead of lean muscle loss.

Try it today and look forward to these exciting benefits:

• Healthy weight loss with programs that fit your lifestyle and weight loss needs
• Lost weight stays off – the end of yo-yo dieting!
• Decrease in long-term fat deposits and increase in lean muscle mass
• Increased energy and vitality due to balanced nutrition
• If you have diabetes, Almased will not affect your glycemic levels – use it with confidence!

What Makes Almased Different?

With Almased, the weight loss is fat loss, compared to other diets where weight loss can be the loss of lean muscle mass because the body is not properly nourished during the weight reduction process.  

By providing the body with all essential amino acids and nutrients, the Almased Synergy Diet invigorates the body’s metabolism and promotes weight loss by burning fat .  This unique formula allows 90% of the available amino acids to be absorbed and detectable in only 20 minutes. 

Even though Almased is stimulant free, it energizes the metabolism in stead of slowing it down.  This results in the burning of long-term fat deposits so you retain valuable muscle mass, unlike other diets.  Additionally, it teaches the body to “think thin” and no longer panic when confronted with less food.  Remember, Almased can also be used by those who are diabetic due to it being low on the glycemic index.

So, what are you waiting for?  Start losing those unwanted pounds safely and naturally!

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Energetic Nutrition is pleased to sponsor Webinars and eLectures by Kirk Hamilton PA-C. Kirk is the host of Staying Healthy Today Radio and a practicing physicians assistant in nutrition and integrative medicine for more than 25 years. He is the author of the book “Staying Healthy in the Fast Lane: How To Be and Stay Well In The Busy, Modern World" available in early 2010.

Kirk is the originator of the TRIAD Wellness Program highlighting his “9 Simple Steps To Optimal Health” with diet, exercise and mind-body practices. He has interviewed more than 1,000 expert researchers and physicians from around the world since 1995 and has been educating health professionals with newsletters, interviews and nutrition research databases since 1989. His website is www.Prescription2000.com.

Join us for one or more of these important and informative webinars sponsored by Energetic Nutrition. All webinars include a talk with slideshow, followed by a Question and Answer session, and are approximately 1 hour long. 

Staying Healthy In the Fast Lane – Part I
How To Be Well In the Busy, Modern World
(Overview)

Kirk Hamilton, PA-C teaches busy people how to be well in our rapidly changing, modern world. Good health is very simple. It is not a mystery, and is achievable by almost everyone. By using the TRIAD Wellness Program “9 Simple Steps To Optimal Health," chronic diseases can be prevented, delayed, stopped or reversed by efficient and effective diet, exercise and mind/body practices.  
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Staying Healthy In the Fast Lane – Part IIHow To Be Well In the Busy, Modern World
(The Practical "How To") 

Kirk Hamilton, PA-C provides educational handouts he uses daily with patients to make the “9 Simple Steps To Optimal Health” real and practical. This is a “how to” hour of practical habits that lead to wellness. 
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The Disease That Doesn’t Have to HappenReversing the Diabetes Epidemic

 Kirk Hamilton, PA-C discusses adult onset diabetes, a silent killer leading to heart disease, hypertension, vision loss, and more. An aggressive diet and exercise program, the “carbohydrate myth,” the concept of ‘intramyocellular” lipid accumulation (fat in the cell), and healthy mitochondria are discussed. 
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What Can Gorillas Teach Us About Weight Loss?
Reversing the Obesity Epidemic with the Gorilla Diet and Weight Loss Program

Kirk Hamilton, PA-C speaks frankly about the U.S. obesity crisis. This talk will emphasize the concepts of low calorically dense and high nutrient dense diets in the context of changing basic individual metabolic energy expenditure through diet and exercise. A review of why healthy aging populations stay lean, and their simple, time-tested secrets are revealed. 
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Preventing and Reversing Heart Disease
Putting the World's #1 Killer To Rest

Kirk Hamilton, PA-C shares how heart disease can be prevented and reversed by the application of strict diet, exercise and stress management practices. Credible and proven physician directed programs will be discussed along with important and simple cardiovascular screening tests that can be done at any physician’s office to show progress and disease risk.  
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Healthy Aging
Living Long and Living Well in the 21st Century

Kirk Hamilton, PA-C reveals what healthy centenarians from around the world have to tell us about living long and living well in the 21st century. How do these successful aging populations from around the world live functionally into their 90s and 100’s? What are the common diet, exercise, lifestyle, social and spiritual threads that connect these different populations from around the world and prevent and delay the chronic diseases plaguing modern societies?
Read more…  

More about Kirk Hamilton, PA-C:

 Kirk Hamilton, PA-C (Physicians Assistant Certified) graduated from the University of California, Davis Physicians Assistant Program through their Department of Family Practice in 1983.

Since 1986 he has been a practicing Physicians Assistant at Health Associates Medical Group in Sacramento, California, a nutrient oriented general practice. Kirk has worked in a variety of practice specialties including: Family Practice, Nutrition, Prevention, Cardiology, Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement, Allergy, Acupuncture and Integrative Medicine.

He speaks on a wide variety of health topics with a focus on disease prevention and treatment. Mr. Hamilton specializes not only in disease prevention but treatment with tailored nutritional therapy. This includes the biochemical assessment and therapeutic use of nutraceuticals including vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and compounds innate to normal human biochemistry as less invasive approaches to disease treatment and prevention.

According to the University professor, Jeffrey Woods, “obese people have higher levels of circulating inflammatory markers, such as C-reactive proteins, which are produced and secreted by fat tissue.  This inflammation then triggers the systemic diseases, such as Type 2 diabetes and heart disease.”

 In this study, Woods and his colleagues examined the effects of diet and exercise on the inflammation of belly fat tissue in mice after a high-fat diet was used to induce obesity.  After six weeks, the mice were assigned to a sedentary group, an exercise group, a low-fat diet group, or a group that combined a low-fat diet with exercise.  Maybe people will react differently, but only the sedentary mice got the inflammation that usually results from having big bellies.

 "The surprise was that the combination of diet and exercise didn''''t yield dramatically different and better results than diet or exercise alone," says Victoria Vieira, a University of Illinois Ph.D. candidate and the study''''s lead author.

Please note:  Exercise does not take the place of healthy eating habits.  While this study has shown that you may still be able to lose weight even if your diet is high in fat, high-fat diets are known to create a variety of health problems, including diabetes, so be sure to make healthy food choices and get some exercise in the meantime.

Further Reading

Exercise Fights Hidden Body Fat

Exercise May Reduce Belly Fat

Effects of exercise and low-fat diet on adipose tissue inflammation and metabolic complications in obese mice