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Natural Therapies vs Drugs!
Tuesday, November 27, 2007
Natural medicines are effective therapies in treating many illnesses with over 10,000 scientific studies documenting the safe and effectiveness.Pharmaceuticals .. hummm where do I start!
There is more awareness by the medical field, the government communities as well as the public in regards to the limitations and dangers in pharmaceutical drugs. It isn't going to get any better using big Pharma.
We here at choices4wellness.ca are doing our part. There are many others jumping on the "natural remedy bandwagon" so to speak. People like Oprah and her frequent guest Dr. Mehmet Oz are talking about antioxidants, drinks like mangosteen, other natural supplements like vitamin D, and other vitamins for various actions and repair in the human body.
Many athletes are also implementing the natural alternatives to repair and mend their injured bodies as well as preparing for their sport in the off season. Roy Williams of the Dallas Cowboys implemented Isagenix (a full body cleanse and re nourishing system, HYPERLINK "http://www.choices4wellness.isagenix.com" www.choices4wellness.isagenix.com) when he needed to drop 30 pounds off his body for football camp with amazing results! Didn't have to use drugs to accomplish this either!
Drugs vs Natural therapies / a few comparisons
Allergies :
Drugs used: antihistamines (Dimetapp, Benadryl)
Side effects : drowsiness, headache, allergic reactions, nausea.
Natural remedies: a product like AllerSense which contains: Amla Fruit Extract (Phyllanthus emblica), Chebulic Myrobalan Fruit Extract (Terminalia chebula), Belleric Myrobalan Fruit Extract (Terminalia bellerica), Indian Walnut Fruit Extract (Albizia lebbeck), Ginger Root Extract (Zingiber Officinale), Long Pepper Fruit Extract (Piper longum), Black Pepper Fruit Extract (Piper nigrum). Providing standardized levels of polyphenols, glycosides, piperine, gallic acid and gingerols.
Kind of scientific but nevertheless is an excellent formula.
Check out HYPERLINK "http://www.choices4wellness.ca" www.choices4wellness.ca under the column immune boosters to find Allersense.
Side effects: NONE!
High Blood Pressure: drugs used
ACE ( HYPERLINK "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angiotensin-conver...ting_enzyme" o "Angiotensin-converting enzyme" Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme,) inhibitors such as Zofenopril , Benazepril, brand name Lotensin
side effects: blurred vision, increased cholesterol, allergic reactions, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, reduced libido, impotence
beta blockers: associated with the use of beta blockers include: nausea, diarrhea, bronchospasm, dyspnea, cold extremities, exacerbation of Raynaud's syndrome, heart failure, fatigue, dizziness, abnormal vision, decreased concentration, hallucinations, insomnia, nightmares, clinical depression, sexual dysfunction, erectile dysfunction..... shall I go on?
Natural remedies for blood pressure:
Magnesium Citrate ( Natural Calm) , Garlic (Allestra) EFAís (essential fatty acids) Udoís Oil or Seabuckthorn oil , B complex ( new Chapters Coenzyme B Food Complex)
Side effects: None!
Humm!! Now let us think which of the above should we be thinking about when considering our health!
The choice is always yours .. you know the right answer!
Thanks for reading ..Greg Foster
Celebrity quote of the week: "Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure." Oprah Winfrey
Greg Foster, owner of Choices4Wellness has a long history in the Natural Health industry. Since 1987 Greg's goal has been to own and operate his own store. While working toward his goal, he was a sales associate for Prolab a sports nutrition company. Greg also worked as a personal trainer and helped people achieve their fat loss and fitness goals, while also teaching them that these goals were about a "whole" lifestyle approach and the benefits of supplements and healthy food choices . Always teaching that it's about FAT LOSS not weight loss, Greg is now able to live out his dream of owning a health food store so that he can better meet the needs of his clients. Greg has a personal training room at the store where he has one on one time with his clients. They range from teenagers to couples that want personalized time and attention to achieve fitness goals without the busy atmosphere of a gym, where sometimes your precious work-out time is gobbled up by socializing and waiting your turn on the equipment.. It is during this time that Greg is able to recommend lifestyle choices to enhance your work-out routine & a positive mental attitude. Being a father of 3 boys, ages Trevor 18, Chad 10,and Shane 9 , Greg is sympathetic to living a busy life, and helps to make fitness goals realistic as well. At 41, Greg Foster , has embarked on a journey of entrepreneurial spirit, meshed with a passion to see people lead healthier ,happier lives. Truly, a business combination for success. Kim Iles, the manager of Choices4Wellness, is no stranger to the Natural Health Industry. She formerly founded and owned Alternative Choices from 1993 until its closing in 2004. During those 11years, Kim achieved many levels of business experience. She was on the board of directors for the CHFA (Canadian Health Food Association) as well as developing and franchising her Alternative choices concept. Kim's real passion however is with teaching, providing lectures, and spreading her knowledge of natural health through out Chatham-Kent and beyond. Kim is a mother of a 22 year old daughter , Nicole and a 17 year old son, Jordon . To Choices4Wellness, Kim also brings her knowledge of the water purification side of the business. Kim is a former owner and co-founder of Pure Choice Water Centers. The new store located inside of Choices4Wellness is appropriately named Choices4Water with a slogan "water you can believe in", offering state of the art purification better tasting and at better prices than the old business she left behind. Kim has always been a familiar voice on the radio, as well as in the newspaper, as she believes education and creating awareness is vital to getting people use and accept natural health products to create wellness and a lifestyle that enhances their lives.
