Archive for Shane Ellison

Big Pharma’s Cancer Cure Secret
by Shane Ellison (06/22/2009)

Wonder Cure or Marketing Noose?
by Shane Ellison (06/15/2009)

It’s finally here - the wonder cure that Americans have been waiting for. It’s called acai. Whether you are a member of The Fat Cow Hall of Fame, being ravaged by high blood sugar, or being overcome with cancer, you’re being told that acai is your key to optimal health and longevity. If you believe this, the Oprah and Dr. Oz marketing noose is already around your neck.

How to Break the Sugar Addiction
by Shane Ellison (06/12/2009)

Defy Aging DNA the Easy Way
by Shane Ellison (06/08/2009)

When they’re 65 years old, most of your friends will be sitting idle in an old folks home, counting the weeks by the number of times they play bingo. But not you. If you learn how to boost one single enzyme in your body, you can defy aging the easy way. You’ll be traveling the world, maybe parachuting for the first time or perhaps starting a highly profitable business.

What to Do When Your Doctor Tells You Your Triglycerides Are Too High
by Shane Ellison (04/22/2009)

Like most of us these days, Stan has been focusing on work, work, and more work. Doing so has kept him out of the gym and eating for convenience rather than health. He’s been taking in more calories than he uses, and now his doctor tells him his triglyceride level is too high.

Speed Up a Sick Kid’s Recovery With an All-Natural “Knock-Out”
by Shane Ellison (01/27/2009)

During the winter months, your kids are at greater risk for catching a cold or the flu from their classmates. You can help keep their immune systems strong with vitamin C and cod liver oil. Unfortunately, this isn’t 100 percent effective. Kids can still get sick.

Keep Your Kids Healthy With 2 Natural Nutrients
by Shane Ellison (01/26/2009)

My kids understand that I don’t give out medication easily. The use of any drug -prescription or otherwise - can mean unpleasant side effects, needless expense, and even life-threatening injury. So, to avoid all that, I prefer to protect my kids by giving them two nutritional supplements that have proven to be safe and effective at warding off illness, especially in the winter.

Preserve Eyesight, Stop Failing Vision Now
by Shane Ellison (01/19/2009)

Each of us comes equipped with an amazing pair of optical wonders. Even the Hubble telescope, which looks far out into distant galaxies, pales in comparison to the technology of the eye. For many, vision fails as they get older. But despite what you may have been led to believe, this is not an inevitable part of aging.

Are You Risking Cancer With This Fat?
by Shane Ellison (12/27/2008)

You know by now that there are “good” fats and “bad” fats. And you’ve probably heard that small amounts of omega-6 fatty acids from seeds and plants are essential for your body. When combined with omega-3 fatty acids from fish, omega-6s appear to play an integral role in maintaining health. Together, these two fats can help regulate brain development, energy production, and immune function, and control inflammation.

3 Reasons to Say No to Crestor
by Shane Ellison (12/08/2008)

A new study on heart health is touting statin drugs as the best thing since the iPod. But before you head off to your doctor asking for a prescription, let’s take a closer look at the facts.

Preserving Life’s Most Precious Moments
by Shane Ellison (10/30/2008)

Whether it’s simple forgetfulness or the all-out scourge of Alzheimer’s, the loss of mental acuity as we age ruins quality of life. To the surprise of most, studies show that this decline can be slowed or even prevented with the energizing combo of alpha-lipoic acid (ALA) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALCAR).

Are You Drinking Wrinkle Fertilizer?
by Shane Ellison (10/16/2008)

Sugar isn’t always what you think it is. These days, most of it has been replaced with an impostor. Known as high-fructose corn syrup (HFCS), this synthetic sweetener masquerades as being natural and healthy. But a chemical reaction discovered in 1914 by the French chemist Louis Camille Maillard proves otherwise.

Toxic Gender-Bender Approved for Widespread Use
by Shane Ellison (10/07/2008)

I’m no health saint. Every now and then I do something really dumb. It’s rare, but I’ve been known to drink too much wine or beer and even indulge in the occasional cigar. All of these are toxic. As a rogue chemist-turned-consumer-health-advocate, I’m not proud of imbibing. However, it’s my choice. And that’s the point. Exposing yourself to toxins should be a choice. But modern day society rarely allows this.

Save $64,000 With 3 Cardiovascular Cures That Cost Next to Nothing
by Shane Ellison (10/02/2008)

I love to spend money. Whether it’s buying books for my child, a lift ticket for a day of snowboarding, or date night with my wife, I get great satisfaction out of spending money on products, services, and activities that I perceive as having value.

4 Aggressive Approaches to Warding Off Cancer
by Shane Ellison (09/19/2008)

Everyone has cancer. Johns Hopkins recently reminded us of this fact while studying how most of us beat cancer’s deadly outcome: the immune system. When it identifies a cancerous cell, it attacks and eliminates it from the body. But every now and then, this system gets hoodwinked by rogue cancer cells.

Diet Pill Causes Adults to “Poop Their Pants”
by Shane Ellison (07/17/2008)

Diet pills are publicized by appealing to our desire to believe that we can be slim and sexy without effort. This trickery is fueled by contrived "before and after photos," paid-for celebrities, and fake endorsements from steroid-ridden bodybuilders.

Chemist Forces Children to Eat Sunscreen
by Shane Ellison (07/04/2008)

Carotenoids are members of a family of nutrients that protect plants and animals from excess sunshine.

An Important Health Habit for the Entire Family
by Shane Ellison (06/14/2008)

Though my wife and I have very different parenting styles, one of the things we agree on is this: Give the kids lots of sun exposure and never slather chemical sunscreen on them. Here are three reasons why:

Boost Your Body’s Response to Exercise
by Shane Ellison (06/13/2008)

It's frustrating to watch obese people suffer in the gym and receive absolutely no benefit for their efforts. Eventually, they give up. But it doesn't have to be like that. In fact, if they learn how to use one miracle substance properly, they could go to the gym less and have a lot more to show for it - including mega fat loss and lean, sexy muscle.

One Natural Method to Ward Off Three Health Disasters
by Shane Ellison (04/29/2008)

Nuts and seeds like cashews, pistachios, and walnuts often get a bad rap for their high fat and calorie content. Yet, as you know from reading Early to Rise, they are among the best foods for igniting metabolism and controlling hunger.

Wal-Mart’s $8 Cure for Deadly Blood Clots and Poor Cardiovascular Function
by Shane Ellison (04/19/2008)

One minute you are enjoying a stroll in the park, and the next you feel as if an elephant just stepped on you. It's a premature heart attack or stroke, the result of a blockage from a blood clot and inflammation, usually within the coronary arteries.

Muscle Growth at Any Age
by Shane Ellison (04/11/2008)

Researchers from the School of Biomedical Sciences reviewed all previous studies done with elderly people who suffered from the muscle-wasting disease sarcopenia and then supplemented with whey isolate.

How to Get Your Sweet Fix Without Sabotaging Your Health
by Shane Ellison (03/22/2008)

How To Break a Sugar Addication - Start using natural sweeteners and you won't be plagued by hard-to-diagnose health problems.

How to Get Prescription Drugs Out of Your Tap Water
by Shane Ellison (03/18/2008)

One of the consequences of being "one nation under drugs" is that we're exposed to toxic, prescription drug metabolites via our tap water.

One Damn Good Reason to Avoid Cholesterol-Lowering Drugs
by Shane Ellison (03/14/2008)

Cholesterol-lowering drugs (statins) amass billions of dollars each year pretending to be a safe and effective way to protect against heart disease. Yet science shows that these drugs represent a clear and present danger to your health.

A $6 Natural Cure for Poor Liver Function
by Shane Ellison (03/10/2008)

Cirrhosis of the liver is one of the 10 leading causes of death in the U.S.... and you can find on the shelf at your local drugstore: milk thistle.

4 Nutrients for the Heart
by Shane Ellison (09/12/2007)

STP is a simple molecule can help your heart beat more forcefully, keep you from feeling fatigued, and can even increase your lifespan.

Are Your Bad Habits Causing Cancer?
by Shane Ellison (08/20/2007)

Are your lifestyle habits killing you? Or are they ensuring that you "live young"?