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Heart attack survivors who eat chocolate 2+ times weekly cut their heart disease risk about three-fold compared to those who never eat chocolate.

It is the antioxidants in chocolate that are beneficial. There was a study of 22 heart transplant patients that had measurable improvements in vascular function and anti-clotting factors in just 2 hours after eating chocolate!

It is also the Magnesium in chocolate that is responsible for benefits. Pre-menstrual women are known to crave chocolate. This is believed to be due to a Magnesium deficiency. Magnesium deficiency, along with Vitamin D, is rampant. Depression and other emotional disorders of the heart are addressed most directly with Magnesium.

Magnesium for cardiac patients is not an option, it is a necessity. Magnesium is required for muscle relaxation. Magnesium deficiency can result in tachycardia and fibrillation symptoms along with constriction of the arteries, angina and instant death. 40% of all heart attacks end in death!

A ten-year study in Wales found that those eating magnesium-low diets had a 50% higher risk of sudden death from heart attacks. High magnesium eaters were only half as likely to have cardiovascular problems such as non-fatal heart attacks, strokes, angina or heart surgery.

Because of the above information, and more, Healthy Habits IMMUNI-D was formulated, using the only natural form of Vitamin D  along with Magnesium Chloride, the form that is easiest used by the body.

PLEASE NOTE:Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocols mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.

Do you still think fat is bad? Most people do not eat a high fat diet. We eat less fat than our ancestors did, but we are the ones with obesity, heart disease, high cholesterol, clogged arteries and high blood pressure.

I have what may be news to you. Real butter is good for you! Saturated fats are a natural part of your diet and are essential to life. Fat makes up the basic building blocks of compounds that help your body perform everyday functions. This includes things like regulating blood pressure, blood clotting and bolstering your immune system.

Saturated fats have been on the media hit list for a generation or more. Butter is just one example. Red meat is another. Coconut Oil is one of the worst victims of this low-fat propaganda. A new study shows that Coconut Oil can:

• Lower total cholesterol
• Boost good cholesterol (HDL)
• Lower bad cholesterol (LDL)
• Shrink waist size

Compare that to soybean oil which:

• Lowers good cholesterol
• Raises bad cholesterol
• Raises total cholesterol
• Does nothing for waist size

 Shrink Your Waistline By Using Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is rich in medium-chain fatty acids, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Unlike longer-chain fatty acids, the medium-chain fatty acids in coconut oil are tiny enough to enter your cells’ mitochondria directly. This means your cells use the fat from coconut oil for energy instantly, instead of storing it for later use.

A Boston University study gave one group corn oil (longer-chain fatty acids) and the other medium-chain fatty acids. After 90 days, those that got the medium-chain fatty acids lost weight, increased their insulin receptivity and even lowered their overall cholesterol.₁

Another study published this year in the journal Lipids compared coconut oil with soybean oil. The women taking coconut oil saw their waist lines shrink and their HDL “good” cholesterol levels increase. Meanwhile, the women taking soybean oil didn’t see any change in their waist size. Plus, LDL, or “bad”, cholesterol levels rose and HDL levels dropped.₂

Another study found that coconut oil can help reduce the symptoms of type-2 diabetes and that “people who incorporate medium-chain fatty acids, such as those found in coconut oil, into their diets can lose body fat.”₃  Coconut oil can help turn your body into a fat-burning furnace. Plus, it can help you eat less. It controls your hunger by leaving you feeling satisfied, longer.₄

Boost Your HDL Levels

Contrary to what mainstream medicine tells you, eating high amounts of fat does not automatically equal higher cholesterol. And that’s certainly the case with coconut oil.

The truth is it does the exact opposite. It helps improve your HDL to LDL ratio (“good” vs. “bad” cholesterol), lower overall blood levels of serum cholesterol, and reduce the amount of fat your body stores.₅

In Sri Lanka, about 50% of calories from the typical diet come from coconut oil. Yet, heart disease there is virtually non-existent. Researchers, perplexed by this, decided to see what happened when they took a group of young men and had them substitute coconut oil for corn and soybean oil.

The results weren’t pretty.

Their HDL level plunged 42 percent – which put them far below what’s considered healthy. Their LDL/HDL ratio increased 30 percent.₆ That’s a recipe for heart disaster.

These results simply confirm what countless studies are finding. Coconut oil is good for your heart and helps increase your good HDL cholesterol.

For example, a study published in the Journal of Nutrition studied 25 women. They were given three different diets. A diet high in coconut oil, a low-fat diet with small amounts of coconut oil, and a diet high in polyunsaturated fats. Each diet lasted 3 weeks.

As you might guess, the highest increase in HDL was when the women ate the high fat, coconut oil diet.₇

Bulletproof Your Immune System

Coconut oil contains lauric acid, a powerful immune system booster. Lauric acid has antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial and antiprotozoal properties that help bullet proof your immune system against everything from free radicals, to a latent virus that’s waiting to wreak havoc. It’s so powerful, in fact, that preliminary research suggests it’s effective against lipid-coated viruses, such as HIV.

A recent study took a group of 15 men with HIV. They had not received any prior treatment. After 3 months of supplementing with coconut oil, half of the patients showed a decrease in viral load.₈

Good Health Can Taste Great

It’s pretty easy to get all the coconut oil you need in your diet.

Just follow any one of these simple tips:

Fry with it. Coconut oil has a high smoke point. That means that it won’t degrade at high temperatures – leaving all the fatty acids intact. It’s especially great for pan searing. If you do cook with it, consider getting it with no flavor. This is known as “expeller-pressed” coconut oil.

Make a smoothie. Scoop a healthy serving of coconut oil (it’ll probably be solid, but that’s okay) into the blender. Mix in your favorite fresh fruits. Maybe even add some protein powder. Add organic milk and a little ice. Blend it all and enjoy a tasty, heart-healthy smoothie.

Bake with it. It’s okay to have your favorite foods from time to time. And if you like to bake cookies, brownies, or anything else, go for it. Just substitute expeller pressed coconut oil for vegetable oil. Not only will everything taste better, but most of the fat you’ll be eating will get burned off right away.

The War Against Saturated Fat

The war against saturated fats started way back in the late 1950’s. A researcher by the name of Ancel Keys was investigating cardiovascular disease. His goal was to prove eating high amounts of saturated fat was linked to heart disease.He published the “7 Countries Study,” successfully showing fat as the major cause of heart problems.

His research was praised and soon became gospel. He even became known as the “father” of the Lipid Hypothesis. That’s the theory that high cholesterol causes heart disease… and in turn, eating a lot of fat causes high cholesterol.

There was a slight problem with Keys’ research. Something he deliberately ignored. Keys only chose to use data from seven countries that matched exactly what he wanted to prove. The truth is there were at least a half-dozen other countries with examples that proved the exact opposite. Countries where people routinely ate tons of fat – yet rarely experienced heart disease. When it didn’t fit his hypothesis, he ignored the data.

Unfortunately, Keys’ research caught on over the years. One group in particular — the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) – ran with Keys’ ideas. They launched what began an all out-war against all saturated fats. In fact, CSPI coined the term “artery-clogging” fat. Sadly, coconut oil got caught up in it all.

Decades ago, food manufacturers used tropical oils like coconut oil in their baked goods. Movie theatres used it for their popcorn. CSPI argued that coconut oil was terrible for your health. It was laden with saturated fat. Instead, they demanded that these companies use vegetable oils instead (this of course benefited the American Soybean Association, who in the past has made generous donations to CSPI).

The food industry gave in. Coconut oil became taboo. Even the government joined in.

The National Cholesterol Education Program even issued a statement, encouraging margarine and partially hydrogenated fats, stating that “…coconut oil … should be avoided.”

So, now we have the  ”Monkey See – Monkey Do” syndrome.  I highly recommend Healthy Habits Organic Extra-Virgin Coconut Oil.

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8. Tayag E, Dayrit CS, Santiago BC, Manalo MA, Alban PN, Agdamag DM, Adel AS, Lazo S and Espallardo N: Monolaurin and Coconut Oil as Monotherapy for HIV-AIDS. Pilot Trial. For Publication

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits LLC in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocols mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.

Micronutrients are the most healthful food. They are  lifesaving for children and for women who may become pregnant. It is the lack of micronutrients that cause brain and spinal cord birth defects. Tragically, this is happening all over the workd, including the USA. If you have ever witnessed these deformities, you will never forget it.

The doctors believe the reason for these deformities, called neural tube defects, was that their mothers did not have enough micronutrients, particularly B12 and folic acid, while pregnant. If a pregnant woman has insufficient folic acid (also known as vitamin B9) at the beginning of her pregnancy, her baby may suffer neural tube defects.

Equally important is another micronutrient, iodine. The worst consequence of iodine deficiency isn’t goiters, but malformation of brains. The result can be 10 to 15 points reduced I.Q.

Adequate Zinc reduces child deaths from diarrhea and infections. A lack of Iron can cause anemia. Approximately 670,000 children die each year because they don’t get enough vitamin A, which remains the world’s leading cause of childhood blindness. If a child is not getting the right micronutrients, the effect is permanent.

It is much cheaper to prevent birth defects than to treat them. This is why Healthy Habits line of Maximum Wellness products is so important. Your best insurance is the Maximum Wellness EZ-PAK. For proper development and brain function, the B-12 Energy Patch is outstanding. Healthy Habits has many wonderful products. Make sure your entire family is covering their micronutrient bases. Spread this news to your friends and associates.

The researchers suggest several mood-boosting possibilities: the high folate content in certain cruciferous vegetables, leafy greens and legumes; the high omega-3 fatty acid content in fish; the high antioxidant content in fruits; or all of the above (i.e., the foods and nutrients work in combination).

The interesting thing is that sales of natural ingredients for an enhanced psyche have risen over the past year even as consumers pinched pennies during the worst recession in 60 years. Some popular ones, like fish oil, 5-HTP, docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and S-Adenosyl methionine (SAM-e) got a boost upwards of 15 percent in the conventional channel, according to SPINS, a Schaumburg, Ill.-based market research company.

According to a new review of research, evidence suggests that adequate treatment of vitamin D deficient athletes could dramatically improve their performance. Activated vitamin D is a steroid hormone which regulates more than 1,000 human genes. Recent research indicates that intracellular vitamin D levels in numerous human tissues, including nerve and muscle tissue, are increased when inputs of its substrate, the pre-hormone vitamin D, are increased.

Researchers reviewed the world’s literature for evidence that vitamin D affects physical and athletic performance. Numerous studies, particularly in the German literature in the 1950s, show vitamin D producing ultraviolet light improves athletic performance. Furthermore, a consistent literature indicates physical and athletic performance is seasonal; it peaks when vitamin D levels peak, declines as they decline, and reaches its nadir when the levels are at their lowest.

Vitamin D also increases the size and number of fast twitch muscle fibers. Most cross-sectional and randomized controlled studies show that vitamin D levels are directly associated with musculoskeletal performance. (Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise May 2009; 41(5):1102-1110)

In my opinion, the best Vitamin D formula is IMMUNI-D, from Healthy Habits. Tell your favorite athlete about it, today.

 Why is proper daily intake of Magnesium important?

Magnesium is needed for muscle actions and is therefore important to cardiovascular health, as the heart is a large muscle.

Magnesium is also of great importance regarding healthy hormonal activity.  For this reason women have a greater need for magnesium than men due to their greater hormonal operation as compared to men, therefore the tendency of women to be more drawn than men to magnesium-rich salad greens and whole grains should not be surprising. Magnesium is also an underlying factor to a host of other health issues including diabetes and high blood pressure.

About 75 per cent of magnesium is removed by food. About 50 years ago, magnesium was shown to dramatically reduce follow-up heart episodes in those presenting with angina or thrombosis.  About 20 years later, with a little help from the Bayer Corporation, doctors got the foolish idea that aspirin would help.  The first several studies testing this crazy idea had no results.  It was only when they used buffered aspirin that positive heart benefits were recorded.  The buffering agent was a significant dose of magnesium! Magnesium will address high blood pressure symptoms more quickly than restoration of other minerals.

Magnesium is important for hormonal health, premenstrual, pregnant, post- partum and menopausal women.

Guy Abraham, M.D., an obstetrician and gynecologist and a former professor at the University of California Los Angeles School of Medicine has accomplished extensive research and has been widely published in medical and scientific journals yet, sadly, his work remains little known.

Abraham was one of the pioneers who helped establish premenstrual syndrome (PMS) as not “just in your head”.  His work established specific nutritional protocols regarding PMS and other female hormonal issues of which magnesium is a central tenet. His work established the biochemical explanation for the superior need of magnesium over calcium for bone health. His opinion is that increasing calcium intake can impede bone health. In short, increased magnesium intake, not calcium, stimulates the production of calcitonin which causes calcium to be deposited into bone.

The recommended daily intake of magnesium is not set too low as much as the recommended daily intake of calcium is set too high.  When people follow the calcium recommendation more than following the magnesium recommendation, the problems of magnesium deficiency can be more exaggerated.

High magnesium intake with low calcium intake encourages deposition of calcium into bone, whereas higher calcium than magnesium intake discourages deposition of calcium into bones. Increased calcium intake stimulates the production of parathyroid hormone, which causes calcium to be deposited into soft tissue.

There is little need for calcium in soft tissue, which is what happens if you increase calcium intake – as almost all of the so-called experts of both medicine and nutrition recommend.  Is it any wonder that osteoporosis continues to spiral out of control? Atherosclerosis, arteriosclerosis and arthritis are names for excess calcium in soft tissue. Magnesium is more abundant than calcium in the environment.  It is only natural that magnesium would be more important than calcium.

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, studies show that as many as two thirds of all Americans do not consume enough magnesium. The latest government study shows a staggering 68% of Americans do not consume the recommended daily intake of magnesium, which is already set too low. Even more frightening is data from this study showing that 19% of Americans do not consume even half of the government’s recommended daily intake of magnesium.

The primary dietary sources for magnesium are whole grains of which hardly anybody eats enough and dark leafy greens that are being consumed less and less by more and more.

Symptoms of Magnesium Deficiency

• Sensitivity to stress
• Not sleeping well
• Problems with menstruation, pregnancy or menopause
• Leg cramps
• Muscle spasm
• Bone problems
• Kidney stones
• Kidney problems

Why is calcium promoted as being more important than magnesium?

Chalk (calcium carbonate) is cheap. Chalk is the primary source of calcium supplements that is also substantially controlled by Big Pharma. The primary science supportive of calcium is the science of economics. Calcium is cheap to produce, so the profit margin is greater.

In the case of osteoporosis, the cultures around the world with the lowest rates of osteoporosis are those with the lowest intake of calcium and those cultures with the highest rates of osteoporosis are those with the highest intake of calcium.

What is the proper ratio of calcium to magnesium?

The general belief has been for a 2 to 1 ratio of calcium to magnesium.  As in the case of most any myth there is a basis in reality. The blood has a 2 to 1 ratio of calcium to magnesium, which is the primary basis for the general belief, however, the blood maintains that ratio as a matter of survival. 

The body maintains blood calcium levels in order to maintain life.  The blood must maintain a fairly rigid pH. If it becomes over-acidic then death follows.  The calcium to magnesium ratio in blood is great for survival, but it is not a good indicator for nutritional need.

There has always been the opinion, held by many, that the proper supplementation ratio of calcium to magnesium should be 2:1 in favor of magnesium, not calcium, but this opinion has not had the support of the majority. My opinion is that the ratio should at least be 1:1 and I do lean toward favoring the “more magnesium than calcium” opinion. I have seen thousands of hair mineral analyses and I see many more sick people having high calcium than with high magnesium. Calcium has the tendency to “plug up the works” as my grandfather used to say.

Eating habits common to Americans such as consumption of refined, bleached white sugars and flour as well as excessive protein intake can cause increased acidity. The body pulls calcium from bone to offset this acidity, however, the correct response is not more calcium but is to reduce white sugar and white flour and to avoid excessive protein intake.

What is the best form of Magnesium?

I prefer magnesium chloride. You do not see this used very much because there are less expensive forms of magnesium. Magnesium chloride is only 12% magnesium, whereas magnesium oxide is almost 60% magnesium. Thus, you get more magnesium in magnesium oxide, but the real issue is how well is it absorbed and utilized by the body. My experience is that magnesium chloride is the best choice.

What is the best way to take Magnesium?

The best way to take magnesium is with a glass of water the first thing in the a.m. and the last thing before you go to bed. Magnesium intake is intensified when not having to compete with other nutrients or with digestive processes.

Healthy Habits has a great immunity boosting product called Immuni-D that contains both Vitamin D and Magnesium Chloride.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocol mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.

Sugar has been proven to be more addictive than cocaine. When consumed, sugar increases serotonin levels within the brain. This increases the production of endorphins, which trigger opioid receptors, thereby eliciting the sensation of happiness. This causes the body to down-regulate its natural production and release of serotonin.

Addiction creeps in. Serotonin is responsible for controlling mood and appetite. Without it, you get depressed and crave more sugar. This forges an emotional bond between sugar and happiness. Sugar addicts become dependent on it to increase serotonin and therefore make them feel happy. Soda manufacturers are making a fortune by knowing this and not disclosing it to the consumer.

Sugar addiction leads to obesity and diabetes. One soda daily increases your risk of diabetes by 85%, which can reduce your lifespan by 11-20 years.

You can overcome the addiction in about 3 weeks. To do it, you need plenty of exercise, sunshine along with L-tryptophan from grass-fed beef and whey isolate. Natural sweeteners such as Healthy Habits Liqui-Sweet , Liqui-Sweet Vanilla and Xylitol can help you make the break. Also use their Green Tea Concentrates.

PLEASE NOTE:Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocols mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.

Research suggests that up to 85% of people could be deficient in vitamin D without knowing it… leaving them with less-than-optimal health. In fact, some scientists call for urgent action.

Why? Because current scientific research suggests that all cells and tissues in your body have vitamin D receptors — and further concludes that every cell and tissue needs vitamin D for its well-being.*

Not only that, but vitamin D is responsible for the regulation of over 2,000 genes in your body!

Vitamin D engages in very complex metabolic processes within your body. Scientists believe that vitamin D serves a wide range of fundamental biological functions relating to many aspects of your health.

Your skin naturally produces your body’s supply of vitamin D from direct exposure to bright midday sun with a mere ten or fifteen minutes’ exposure per day.

For decades, you’ve been the target of a misinformation campaign from the media and conventional medicine that created a fear of sunshine. Therefore, most people either intentionally or unintentionally avoid the sun — or smear on sunscreen that blocks the beneficial wavelengths that produce vitamin D in your skin.

Having too little vitamin D may not have any outwardly obvious signs, yet vitamin D (specifically the vitamin D3 form) impacts an incredible array of support for systems and functions in your body…

Since healthy levels of vitamin D protect and promote so many of your body’s functions, a deficiency may mean your body lacks the tools it needs to keep you in optimal health.

If you supplement with vitamin D3, have your vitamin D levels tested routinely to ensure that you do not overdose with it. You and your physician need to be aware of your vitamin D levels so you can adjust your supplementation accordingly. This is a customized approach — not a one-size-fits-all. I have information on a home test in my blog entitled “Vitamin D Conspiracy?”. Having said that, studies suggest that most people are deficient in vitamin D — not overdosing with it.

How Do You Know If You Need Vitamin D?

Just who is likely to most need vitamin D supplementation? I include some general guidelines here — though as just stated, I strongly believe you should be testing your levels to know for sure whether you personally need to supplement.

Some population groups are more likely to have lower-than-optimal vitamin D levels than others. But remember that 85% are estimated to be deficient. Are you one of the 85% — or in one of these groups that may suggest deficiencies?

People with limited sunlight exposure. During the long grey winter months in northern latitudes, you may need to supplement your vitamin D3 unless you have access to a safe tanning bed.

However, even during summer many of us are modern day “cavemen”. Most people get very little sun exposure during the summer. Your reasons might include working an indoor job during all the peak sunlight hours, avoiding the heat of the day, or cultural dress codes.

Even on the weekend, if it’s rainy, you may miss sun exposure. If that’s your situation, you probably don’t receive the vitamin D you need.

Did you know that your car, home, and office windows block most of the sun’s wavelengths that your skin needs to produce vitamin D? So don’t count on getting it indoors — or in your car.

Further, if you live in an industrial area with high-sulfur content air pollution (acid haze) blocking the sun’s rays, your levels are likely low.

Your bare skin needs at least 10-15 minutes of exposure to direct sunlight every day to produce the vitamin D you need. Just as with windows, jackets and long pants also block the sun’s valuable wavelengths.

Overweight people. Individuals who are overweight often have considerably higher needs for vitamin D because vitamin D is oil soluble and hidden in their fat.

Pregnant women. New evidence suggests that vitamin D levels during pregnancy may be critically important for you and your baby.

The elderly. As you age, your skin loses the ability to generate vitamin D. Plus, the elderly tend to spend more time indoors.

Dark-skinned people. Darker-skinned people have higher melanin levels, which blocks UV radiation and limits the body’s ability to produce vitamin D3.

Vitamin D is very rare in foods, and is only available in very limited quantities in eggs, liver and fatty fish.

So if you’re in one of these groups above, or you spend your winters above 30 degrees latitude, or otherwise determine that you need vitamin D3 supplementation, I have great news for you…

Healthy Habits IMMUNI-D is a great way to help insure your Vitamin D status. It contains Vitamin D, but also Magnesium Chloride and B6. I will be discussing why the extra ingredients are included in future blogs.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocol mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.

LISTEN to your body. The more attuned you are to what your body is doing, the quicker you can modify your diet and lifestyle to prevent future problems.

Dozens of factors can lead to food cravings: Hormone imbalances, digestive enzyme deficiency, poor sense of taste or smell or medications.

Your first move should be to take Healthy Habits Maximum Wellness EZ-PAK daily. When the body is deficient in a certain vitamin or mineral or enzyme, food cravings can result. This is the first symptom that I saw disappear when I started taking the Maximum Wellness EZ-PAK every morning.

Amino acids are the next move. Healthy Habits Health-Lite Shake is a wonderful blend of amino acids from rice and pea protein. Many people are deficient in various amino acids that the body uses as neurotransmitters. Deficiencies of neurotransmitters like serotonin or dopamine cause a breakdown in cellular communications, resulting in both mood changes and food cravings. Big Pharma is well aware of this situation and is developing appetite suppression medications that mimic the effects of naturally ocurring amino acids like L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, and others. With a simple homemade protein shake, you can achieve the same effects without the dangerous side effects or expense.

The elimination of food cravings usually results in weight-loss. You get a double bang for your buck.

PLEASE NOTE: Dr. Gary A. Martin is a DSc and PhD. He is not a medical doctor. He has retired from his busy wellness clinic practice of 20 years. He is still active with his Foundation (Biological Immunity Research Institute) and assisting Healthy Habits in the proper formulation of their fine products. This information is presented for educational purposes only. It has not been evaluated by the FDA and is not meant to cure, treat, prevent disease, nor prescribe or to be used for diagnosis. Please consult with your licensed Health Practitioner before following any of the protocol mentioned on this website. Please be aware that you accept all risk associated with using any of the protocols suggested by Dr. Martin.