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Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Fish Oil Supplements Prevent Mental Illness

Dear Customers,

Happy Valentines Day to everyone! The article in this Feburary Newsletter is a must read. As always, we will continue to keep you updated with all the latest on Natural Health related issues.

Best Regards,
The Team at Holistic Health Houston

Fish oil supplements prevent mental illness; safe and effective alternative to antipsychotic drugs...

Breakthrough research is now showing that fish oil supplements taken for just 12 weeks out of the year work powerfully to prevent mental illness -- and they're safer, more affordable and just as effective as antipsychotic drugs (yet without all the negative side effects like gaining weight).

An important new study published in the Archives of General Psychiatry reveals that fish oil supplements beat mental illness. The study involved 81 people deemed to be at high risk for psychosis. The randomized, placebo-controlled study provided fish oil supplements to half the study subjects for just 12 weeks (the other half received placebo supplements). The results? While 11 people in the placebo group developed a psychotic disorder, only 2 in the fish oil group did.

Although the study was relatively small, it helps demonstrate the wide-ranging benefits of omega-3 fatty acids, which are thought to be the key nutritional factor in fish oils. We already know that omega-3 fatty acids / polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) help protect people against cardiovascular disease. We also know they can play a role in preventing diabetes and cancer. It's little surprise that they also protect against mental illness, given the importance of healthy fatty acids for the functioning of the nervous system.

As the BBC reports, Alison Cobb, from the mental health charity Mind, said in response to this study: "If young people can be treated successfully with fish oils, this is hugely preferable to treating them with antipsychotics, which come with a range of problems from weight gain to sexual dysfunction, whereas omega-3s are actually beneficial to their general state of health."

She's exactly right: Antipsychotic drugs actually cause diabetes. They promote blood sugar disorders and weight gain, among other problems. Some psychiatric drugs have also been linked to school shootings and violent outbursts (suicides, murders, etc.). They're also expensive and they pose an environmental hazard, since many of the chemicals used in those drugs pass right through the body and end up in waters downstream.

Fish oils have none of these negative side effects. In fact, they have positive effects throughout the body. That's why fish oils are such a remarkable solution to replace antipsychotic drugs: They're safer, cheaper and they work better!

You're supposed to keep taking drugs, says Big Pharma

The drug companies, of course, are terrified that people might learn this truth. They want to keep patients on expensive, patented antipsychotic drugs while discrediting "natural remedies" like fish oils or nutritional supplements. The entire war being waged against nutrition and supplements is, of course, nothing more than the pharmaceutical industry trying to protect its own turf by destroying the competition.

Because, let's face it: For (virtually) every popular pharmaceutical on the market, there's a nutritional supplement that works better (and that's also safer and more affordable). Antipsychotic drugs can be replaced with fish oils. Cholesterol drugs can be replaced with B vitamins. Anti-cancer drugs can be replaced with vitamin D and medicinal mushrooms. Diabetes drugs can be replaced with a healthy plant-based diet and targeted supplements. The list goes on and on...

Nutrition works so well that in this study, subjects experienced a protective effect from fish oils for an entire year even though they only took those fish oils for 12 weeks! Imagine how much better the outcome might have been if they continued on the fish oils for the entire year...

Get quality fish oils
Of course, when it comes to fish oils, don't settle for just any cheap fish oil supplement. Many of the cheaper store-bought brands are largely made of olive oil filler combined with a tiny amount of fish oil extract. Search out quality supplements.

Make sure your supplements are free from heavy metals, pesticides and other residues. Make sure they are harvested in a truly sustainable way, and make sure you can trust the source to provide consistent quality.

Here are just a few of the quality fish oils that we offer at Holistic Health Houston...

EFAGold® MEGA is a comprehensive blend of essential fatty acids from fish, flax, borage, and olive oils from non-GMO seeds and molecularly distilled/ PCB free fish oil. MEGA contains the following healthy fatty acids: ALA, EPA, DHA, GLA and OA.
MEGA provides a variety of EFAs for daily supplementation. The 3:1 Omega-3 to Omega-6 ratio helps to rebalance the over-abundance of the LA Omega-6 fatty acids in your diet. MEGA is the most complete daily source of Omega-3/6/9 fatty acids for healthy skin, joints, hormonal balance & cardiovascular function.*
MEGA is all natural, with cold pressed & hexane-free plant oils and fish oil that is free of contaminants including testing of pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, dioxins, and heavy metals such as mercury.

Here is another Good Fish Oil...

Fisol® Fish Oil: The better way to take fish oil. Fisol® is a superior blend of EPA & DHA containing 30% EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) and 20% DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid).
Targeted Release™ Fisol’s unique enteric coating ensures the following key benefits not found in uncoated fish oil supplements.
Proper release in the intestines, not in the stomach
3x better absorption by the body than non-enteric coated fish oils- meaning more EPA/DHA gets into your system
No fishy repeat (burp-back), fishy breath or gastrointestinal discomfort
Smaller effective dose because of superior absorption
FDA Qualified Health Claim for fish oils. Supportive but not conclusive research shows that consumption of EPA and DHA Omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of coronary heart disease (see nutrition information for total fat content).
Guaranteed Purity
Molecularly Distilled
Free of contaminants including testing of pesticides, herbicides, PCBs, dioxins, and heavy metals such as mercury.

For more information on any of our products please visit www.HolisticHealthHouston.com or feel free to call us at (713) 677-3999.

Holistic Health Houston offers some of the best Clean Air Vacuums available!

Simplicity Vacuums are amoung the best of the best, or we would not offer them to our Customers. For a limited time, you can buy your Simplicity Vacuum at 30% OFF retail, plus FREE Shipping in the USA. Quantities are limited!

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Filtration was also a big consideration in the design of this model. Due to the filter being sealed in by a rubber gasket, all the air has to pass through the seven layers of filtration. The Result? Hardly any dust is redeposited in the air you breathe. The dirt stays in the bag where it belongs.

11 amp, 32' cord, tools, 7-stage electrostatic and charcoal filtration, 4 position carpet height adjustment, Chestnut.

This vacuum is not only great on carpet, but all hard surface floors too. Accessories include: crevice tool, an upholstery brush, and a dusting tool.


CRANIMALS™ will make your Dog's tail wag, Bunny's hop and Cats meow! On Sale Now with Free
Shipping on 2 or more packs of CRANIMALS™.

Its no secret, that here at Holistic Health Houston we LOVE our pets! Heck they come to work with us everyday and they only get the best of the best natural pet food and health supplements. So in this issue of Holistic Health Houston News we're going to share a couple of our pet health secrets with you. We'll start with...
CRANIMALS, it comes in 3 wonderful varieties.

Original
Original is made from 100% certified organic cranberry extract. The proathocyanidins found in cranberries inhibit Escherichia coli, the bacteria responsible for 80% - 90% of urinary tract infections and gum disease. Pets are particularly susceptible to these infections due to alkaline pH of most diets and inability to urinate regularly throughout the course of a day. Cranberry polyphenols also act as a natural anti-inflammatory.

VeryBerry
Very Berry is a synergistic mix of certified organic cranberry, red raspberry and blueberry extracts, three of the world’s healthiest fruit. Naturally occurring polyphenolics including quercetain and fumarillic acid in these berries have proven anti-carcinogenic and anti-angio genic properties. This powerful boost of antiocidants help mop up harmful anti-oxidants called free radicals which damage cells and arteries leading to cronic disease.

Gold
Gold is made from 100% Canadian cranberry seed extract fortified with a vegetarian source of DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) extracted from microalgae. This long-chain Omega 3 fatty acid is an important anti-inflammatory crucial for proper cell signaling and mental acuity for healthy neurological and brain function and skin and coat health. It also offers a rich source of beta carotene for healthy eyes, while the proanthocyanidins in cranberry promote urinary tract and kidney health. It’s mild seafood flavor appeals the pickiest of pallets!
Better in the Raw for Dogs & Cats is another favorite! And also comes in a variety...

Better in the Raw for dogs is designed to duplicate as closely as possible the nutritional content of the dog’s wild predecessor, the wolf. It is an excellent choice for the raw enthusiast, who is looking for balance in the meal plan.

U-Stew is the choice for those who opt for a cooked dog food for their canine companions.

Better Bits is a sprinkle-on whole food supplement formulated to enhance commercial dry or canned dog food to such an extent that the essential nutrients that have been destroyed in the commercial processing are replaced, when fed as suggested.

Better in the Raw for Cats is the choice for the preparation of a homemade raw meat cat food for our feline friends.

For more information on any of our products please visit www.HolisticHealthHouston.com or feel free to call us at (713) 677-3999.

New Products at Holistic Health Houston...

Cinnamon Vanilla Personal Lubricant, by Good Clean Love
Our personal lubricants are the cleanest, sweetest, truly natural water-based lubricants available. We infuse our products with real herbs and flowers to create deep and true scents.

Jasmine Sambac Lovers Body Oil, by Sea Chi Organics
In India Jasmine Sambac is considered the Flower of Love. It's sweet, intoxicating scent will take you out of your head and into your body. For this reason I recommend that you use it for massage with your beloved or on your body after bathing to open your heart to receiving new love. Because it is blended with Golden Organic Jojoba Seed Oil it makes a Wonderful deep moisturizer for dry skin as well.

Squalane, by Marine Biotherapies
Squalane - derived from olive oil, this hypo-aller-genic natural emollient helps protect your skin from the sun, leaving your skin soft and smooth without leaving an oily residue. It is also a natural moisturizer by increasing skin respiration to prevent the loss of moisture.

Serum 7 - SPARK YOUR YOUTH by Yarok Hair
The ultimate conditioning treatment for generally blah hair. Combines a powerful blend of vitamins and antioxidants to replenish scalp -- literally, sparking hair?s youth. Yarrow Oil is prescribed for dry skin conditions while Avocado Oil is among the most therapeutic and vitamin-rich oils.
With Avocado, Apricot Kernel, Wheat Germ, Ylang Ylang, Yarrow, Orange Blossom and Bitter Orange oils.

Jasmine Absolute Essential Oil, by StarWest Botanicals
Called the "king of flower oils" has always had a reputation as an aphrodisiac. It is antidepressant, antiseptic, emollient and sedative. Possible remedy for severe depression, it has been known to calm the nerves. Helps to relieve spasms of the bronchi and calm irritating coughs.

Ultra Epsom Salt by SaltWorks
Ultra Epsom Salt, brand of magnesium sulfate, is known for its exceptional purity and therapeutic value. Ultra Epsom Salt is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including home, spa, and garden.

For those with a green thumb, using Ultra Epsom salt as plant food will help bring your garden to life, creating a greener, lusher appearance. Use with plants such as tomatoes, rhododendrons, roses, and even your lawn. Dissolve in water, and use as a fertilizer or spray for your garden.

Bee SURE - All Natural, by True Organics USA
Bee SURE is America's #1 Super Food Drink Mix, contains over 200 Nutrients and is 70% Protein. Bee SURE is the nutrient dense Super Food Mixture specially formulated for those individuals looking for the most natural way to supplement their bodies ever changing nutritional needs.

We are adding NEW products every week, so make sure to stop back often!

Thanks for reading and we'll see you next month for more exciting Natural Health News and Specials!

Have A Healthy Day,
The Team at Holistic Health Houston