Wednesday
30Sep2009

Renown Dr Recommends Omega 3s & DMAE (FocusUP Ingredient) for ADD

"DMAE provides a safe and non-addictive solution to a variety of cognitive and behavioral problems. DMAE can temper mood and ease behavioral and learning problems. In one study, hyperactive kids showed improvement in just 10 weeks."

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Here’s Your Attention Prescription

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Would you knowingly take potent amphetamines if you knew that they would help you focus your attention? Would you give them to a child?

That’s exactly what the conventional common treatment has become for the most over-diagnosed disorders in history – “Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder” (ADHD).

The medical establishment generously prescribes Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine – drugs more powerful than cocaine. The fact is the drugs psychiatrists are handing out like candy for ADHD are entirely unnecessary and dangerous to you… and your children. Yet you don’t hear about natural remedies that are just as effective as these dangerous and addictive drugs.

Today, I’ll offer some perspective on the “prevalence” of ADHD and give you treatment options that don’t involve expensive, powerfully psychoactive drugs.

Is the ADHD “Epidemic” Real?

First, let’s take a step back for a second. Before World War II, we just didn’t diagnose ADHD at all. In 1985, about 500,000 people were diagnosed with ADHD. By 2000, that number had skyrocketed to 7 million. To put this in perspective: about a half million people develop this disease every year, on top of those diagnosed the previous year.

Our National Institutes of Health estimates that as many as 20 percent of children suffer from the syndrome. And by some estimates, approximately 30-70 percent of children who manifest symptoms of ADHD will continue to do so into adulthood.1

To many mental health practitioners ADHD is their “bread and butter”. Yet as I write this, there is no objective test for the diagnosis of ADHD. Kind of makes you wonder, doesn’t it? If we are in the midst of a new and sudden “epidemic” here, shouldn’t someone be seeking out the cause?

A Windfall for the Legal Drug Cartel

Ritalin, Adderall, and Dexedrine – these are at least as strong as methamphetamine and cocaine. And, if you compare brain scans of people on any of these drugs, you’ll see that they light up the same areas of the brain – in exactly the same way.

Incredibly, the pharmaceutical giants, the medical mainstream . . . even the US government have always known this. In fact, the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) sets production quotas on these drugs as with any drug with potential to be abused recreationally.

And by the way, they do: The number of ER visits for these legal drugs is approaching the same number as visits for cocaine and heroin. Emergency rooms recorded 613,053 treatments involving cocaine and heroin in 2005, compared with 598,542 visits involving pharmaceutical abuse.2

The popularity of this treatment is turning more and more young people in this country – millions and millions – into “users.”  This has done nothing to put a brake on the prescription craze.

Take a look at this graph of ADHD drug use over the past five years:

ADHD is a windfall for the pharmaceutical industry. Sales of methylphenidate (the chemical name for Ritalin) totaled $60 million in 2004 alone. And in the last five years, the average cost of an ADHD drug has nearly doubled, from $39.03 in 1999 to $76.49 in 2003.

Let’s divorce ourselves from the drug for everything model and take a look at the real cause for the worsening behavioral symptoms responsible for the surging diagnosis . . . and find some safer solutions.

In a word it’s diet.

We’re all “Fatheads”

The bad fats that make up a big part of the modern diet are sabotaging our body’s capacity to build and maintain our brains. There’s compelling evidence that many people have trouble focusing, paying attention, and thinking clearly . . . because of the kinds of fat they eat.

You’ve probably heard of “good” fats and “bad” fats. You have to get them in the right ratio. Many contemporary health problems are linked to a drastic reduction in the amount of omega-3s in the modern diet. (Use Xooma's Omega 3/70 )

  • Before the onset of modern animal husbandry techniques, beef contained more omega-3s than wild-caught salmon.
  • Dietary sources of omega-3s have plummeted during the last 50 years.
  • The average American currently consumes twenty times as much omega-6 as omega-3 fatty acids – 20:1 instead a healthy 2:1.

A number of recent studies have drawn a clear link between omega-3s and brainpower.

Two studies published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that a diet high in omega-3 fatty acids can actually prevent “cognitive decline,” a fancy term for losing your ability to understand and think clearly.3

In the first, researchers examined diet and thinking ability in healthy men who were 79-89 years old.  They reviewed the same group 5 years later. They found that men who ate fish regularly were mentally sharper than those who didn’t. The benefit was the result of omega 3s, a nutrient found in abundance in fish.

In the other study on 2,200 older folks, those with high omega-3 blood levels had a better “way with words” those who didn’t.  They could recall words, names, and phrases without difficulty. And they were better able to keep track of what they and others were saying.4

So here’s how to take the first step to get back you native source of omega-3’s: Eat lean meats, preferably wild-caught fish or grass-fed, organic beef. Eggs and nuts are also good sources of omega-3s. Supplements in the form of cod liver oil are also a great source. A tablespoon a day is an excellent first line of defense against ADHD.

This also applies to the young. Boost levels of omega-3 in their diet, and you’ll see results. In fact, I know a number of psychiatrists who prescribe pharmaceutical grade fish oil for patients suffering from mood disorders.

The Drug-Free Cure

Has your doctor or psychiatrist ever mentioned DMAE? I’d guess “no.”

This is a natural, fundamental brain stimulant found in anchovies, sardines and other fish. Studies show it increases levels of acetylcholine. Acetylcholine is a foundational compound of your brain’s memory and learning capacity.5

DMAE provides a safe and non-addictive solution to a variety of cognitive and behavioral problems. DMAE can temper mood and ease behavioral and learning problems. In one study, hyperactive kids showed improvement in just 10 weeks. 

 

To Your Good Health,

Al Sears, MD

 

Thursday
17Sep2009

The Combo That is Safe to Super Size: Xtreme X2O and FOCUS Up

The Ultimate Combination...

The benefits of systemically alkalizing the aging human brain and body with Xtreme X2O and FOCUS Up are numerous and well established in science. By supplementing with the powerful combination of Xtreme X2O and FOCUS Up, you are significantly improving mental function and performance and often feel more composed and energetic. Keeping your body hydrated is critically important – proper hydration is critical to the brain’s function and the processes of detoxification for the brain and body. In an acidic environment the brain function becomes sluggish, tired and worst yet- an unhealthy environment is established that predisposes the aging brain to the ravages of Alzheimer's disease. Maintaining a systemic alkaline environment with Xtreme X2O is of paramount importance for improving and sustaining the health of the brain and body.

 

Tuesday
01Sep2009

History of the Energy Drink

Although not marketed as such, the Scottish drink Irn-Bru may be considered the first energy drink, produced as "Iron Brew" in 1901. In Japan, the energy drink dates at least as far back as the early 1960s, with the release of the Lipovitan. Most such products in Japan bear little resemblance to soft drinks, and are sold instead in small brown glass medicine bottles or cans styled to resemble such containers. These "genki drinks", which are also produced in South Korea, are marketed primarily to the salaryman set.

In UK, Lucozade Energy was originally introduced in 1929 as a hospital drink for "aiding the recovery;" in the early 1980s, it was promoted as an energy drink for "replenishing lost energy."

The first drink marketed as being designed to improve the performance of athletes and sports stars arrived in the sixties. It was invented for the football team at the University of Florida, known as the Gators — hence its name, Gatorade. Designed to aid hydration and lengthen performance levels, it claimed that its ingredients were formulated for just such things.

In 1985, Jolt Cola was introduced in the United States. Its marketing strategy centered on the drink's caffeine content, billing it as a means to promote wakefulness. The initial slogan was, "All the sugar and twice the caffeine."

In 1995, PepsiCo launched Josta, the first energy drink introduced by a major US beverage company (one that had interests outside just energy drinks).

In Europe, energy drinks were pioneered by the S. Spitz Company and a product named Power Horse, before the business savvy of Dietrich Mateschitz, an Austrian entrepreneur, ensured his Red Bull product became far better known, and a worldwide best seller. Mateschitz developed Red Bull based on the Thai drink Krating Daeng, itself based on Lipovitan. Red Bull is the dominant brand in the US after its introduction in 1997, with a market share of approximately 47%.[18]

In New Zealand and Australia the current leading energy drinks product in those markets V (drink) was introduced by Frucor Beverages Frucor.

By the year 2001, the US energy drink market had grown to nearly 8 million per year in retail sales. Over the next 5 years, it grew an average of over 50% per year, totaling over $3 billion in 2005.[19] Diet energy drinks are growing at nearly twice that rate within the category, as are 16-ounce sized energy drinks. The energy drink market became a $5.4 billion dollar market in 2007, and both Goldman Sachs and Mintel predict that it will hit $10 billion by 2010. Major companies' such as Pepsi, Coca-Cola, Molson, and Labatt have tried to match smaller companies' innovative and different approach, with marginal success.

Energy drinks are typically attractive to young people. Approximately 65% percent of its drinkers are between the ages of 13 and 35 years old, with males being approximately 65% of the market.[19] A 2008 statewide Patient Poll conducted by the Pennsylvania Medical Society’s Institute for Good Medicine found that: 20 percent of respondents ages 21–30 had used energy drinks in high school or college to stay awake longer to study or write a paper; 70 percent of respondents knew someone who had used an energy drink to stay awake longer to study or work.[20] Energy drinks are also popular as drink mixers.

In 2001 Coca-Cola marketed two Powerade brand energy drinks in bullet-shaped, screw-top aluminum bottle cans produced by Exal Corporation of Youngstown,Ohio. In 2002 CCL Container and Mistic Brands, Inc., part of the Snapple Beverage Group, worked together on the national launch of Mistic RĒ, which used a recyclable aluminum bottle. Since its introduction, many energy drinks are now packaged in the aluminum bottles or bottlecans.

Capri Sun targeted 16-25 year-olds with its Island Refreshers line, graduating from a foil pouch design to a bottlecan or aluminum bottle. In the UK, Coca-Cola has marketed a direct Red Bull competitor, 'Sprite 3G', in a similar 250 mL can and has also launched 'Relentless', a juice-based energy drink in 500 mL cans.

UK supermarkets have launched their own brands of energy drinks at lower prices than the major ones. These are mostly produced by US beverage maker Cott. Tesco supermarkets sell 'Kick' in 250 mL cans and 1 L bottles, Sainsbury's sell 'Blue Bolt' in similar packaging, Asda sell 'Blue Charge' in similar packaging and Morrison's sell 'Source' in 250 mL cans. Cott sells a variety of other branded energy drinks to independent retailers in various containers.

Since 2002 there has been a growing trend for packaging energy drink in bigger cans. Since in many countries, including the US and Canada, there is a limitation on the maximum caffeine per serving in energy drinks, this allows manufacturers to include a greater amount of caffeine by including multiple servings per container. Popular brands such as Redbull and Monster have increased the amount of ounces per can. Conversely, the emergence of energy shots have gone the opposite way with much smaller packaging.

In 2007 energy drink powders and effervescent tablets were introduced, in the form of a tablet or powder that can be added to water to create an energy drink. These can offer a more portable option to cans and shots.

More recently,[when?] the industry has moved towards the use of natural stimulants and reduced sugar.

 
Monday
31Aug2009

Restore Brain Power With FocusUP 

 Sharpen Your Memory

Say Goodbye to "Cloudy Thinking"

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If you sometimes find yourself struggling to remember names or fond memories, you're not alone. Scientific research reports an astonishing 76% of Americans suffer from memory lapses and decreased alertness. In fact, some folks start to experience memory problems as early as age 30!

Cloudy thinking and forgetfulness can be warning signs of a serious—yet highly avoidable problem: low brain fuel!

As you age, the blood vessels in your brain can start to narrow. This means less oxygen and nutrients reach brain cells to keep them charged and healthy.

What's more, the way your brain cells communicate also changes with time. Your body produces less of the chemicals your brain uses to transmit messages.

Also, your network of nerve connections begins to lose density. The results? A communication breakdown between brain cells that can cause memory lapses... dull thinking... and overall mental fatigue.

When you lose brain power, all those precious memories you've made can start to fade.

That's because aging can change the way your brain stores information—making it harder to recall data.

For example...

You may search madly for your car leys—only to find them still in your pocket or car!

Or when you try to recall the name of a new acquaintance—it stays on the tip of your tongue—and you just can't get it out!

But don't worry—natural deterioration doesn't mean you're powerless to help stop brain fog from clouding YOUR memory. You can give your brain the nourishment it needs to stay sharp!

-->Enter... FOCUS Up- a brain drink that can help wake up inactive cells—and help you concentrate and think clearly.

The great news is you don't need a doctor's prescription for this natural nutrition!

The power to reclaim youthful memory and improve your health is in YOUR hands.

With a few simple steps—you can quickly help restore the strength and virility of your youth for years to come!

 

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Three shocking truths about memory loss that most doctors don’t know:

 

TRUTH NO. 1: You can slow down, even greatly improve

age-related memory loss…clear up brain fog… wake up "dead"

brain cells… and boost your brain power with FOCUS Up.

 

 

Most doctors say there’s nothing you can do to save your memory as you age. And conventional medicine offers little or nothing for ordinary forgetfulness, "senior moments" or devastating mental declines.

They’re WRONG!


 

TRUTH NO. 2: New scientific evidence shows your brain does NOT have to get older and  fade away—it can get smarter no matter what your age!

 

 

The wonderful news is that dendrites (branches of the brain’s cells) continue to divide and new neural pathways (which conduct chemical and electrical impulses) continue to open up in your brain into your 90s—especially if you nourish your brain with an astounding discovery like FOCUS Up.


 

TRUTH NO. 3: Research shows memory loss is much easier to slow down and prevent in the eaarliest stages.

 

 

That’s right. The sooner you address memory loss, the better. You don’t want to wait until it’s too late—not when there’s so much you can do, right now, to protect your brain from age-related memory loss and actually undo the damage… all with FOCUS Up.

 

It’s no wonder that…

  • Age-related cognitive decline is well underway in otherwise healthy people byage 50.

 

  • More than 50 percent of Americans over age 65 are likely to experience impaired capacity to even recall simple names and—numbers.
  • A staggering 76 percent of Americans (starting as early as age 30) suffer from "senior moments," including memory lapses and decreased alertness. Impairment and deterioration of mental capacity is the 4th leading cause of death in those over 60!

 

FOCUS Up is the product that changes everyting!

 
Friday
28Aug2009

Welcome to FocusUP Today! 

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