L-Arginine And What It Can Do For Heart Disease, Stroke, Diabetes, Etc...

Cardio cocktail contains L-arginine or arginine. Arginine is a
semi-essential amino acid that has shown promise in the
prevention of atherosclerosis (blockage of the arteries).
L-arginine is pure 100% free form arginine and is the precursor
for endothelium-deprived nitric oxide (EDNO). Three scientists
were awarded the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1998 for discovering
nitric oxide's role as a vasodilator. In a healthy endothelium
(inner wall of a blood vessel), nitric oxide (NO) will keep
vessels pliable and elastic, dilate (open up) blood vessels
keeping blood flowing smoothly, relax blood vessels, keep
platelets and white blood cells calm and prevent them from
sticking to the vessel wall, prevent oxidation, slow plaque
growth, suppress atherosclerosis and melt away plaque that
already exists.

After arginine is consumed in foods and in supplements, it
makes its way into the bloodstream and circulates throughout the
body. As it enters the endothelial cells that line the smooth
muscle walls of blood vessels, an enzymatic reaction occurs that
converts arginine to nitric oxide, which in turn can have a
dramatic and positive effect on your cardiovascular health.

There are over 75,000 medically published clinical studies
attesting to the fact that arginine will:

• help lower blood pressure
• lower cholesterol and triglycerides
• improve diabetes
• improve sexual function
• reduce blood clots and strokes
• improve congestive heart failure
• improve wound healing
• improve liver and kidney function
• improve memory and cognitive functions
• improve human growth hormone (HGH)
• improve muscle growth and performance and much more

The Silent Killers

• Heart Disease -- 62 million at risk -- 960,000 die each year
• Strokes -- 22 million suffer -- 164,000 die each year
• High Blood Pressure -- 52 million suffer -- 45,000 die each
year
• High cholesterol -- 36 million suffer -- 515,000 die each
year
• Diabetes -- 18 million suffer -- 71,000 die each year
• Obesity -- 60 million suffer -- 350,000 obesity related
deaths each year

Cardio Cocktail™ is the only product, which I am aware of, that
combines the scientific evidenced backed, healing power of
arginine with the ancient healing properties of noni, acai,
mangosteen and goji. Cardio Cocktail™ provides your body with a
host of essential vitamins, minerals, amino acids, antioxidants,
and other vital nutrients. Cardio Cocktail™ delivers results in
a highly absorbable, great-tasting liquid. In just a few seconds
each day, you can give your body a powerful dose of
science-based nutrition.

Nutritional Facts (this is not all the information)
Serving size: 1 oz serving per container: 28
L-Arginine5 g
L-Citrulline200 mg
EDTA200 mg
Perilla Oil (4:1)188 mg
Grape Seed Extract25 mg
Vitamin A (palmitate/beta carotene)1058 IU
Vitamin B1 (thiamine)1.3 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin)1.3 mg
Vitamin B3 (niacin)10 mg
Vitamin B5 (pantothenic acid)4 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine HCI)10 mg
Folic Acid177 mcg
Vitamin B12400 mcg
Biotin66 mcg
Vitamin C (sodium ascorbate)120 mg
Vitamin D35000 IU
Potassium (citrate)18 mg
Iron5 mg
Magnesium (citrate)75 mg
Zinc (picolinate)1.8 mg

Arginine by virtue of being a safe and natural Nitric Oxide
donor can be an extremely significant factor in the treatment
and reversal of most major diseases. The impact of arginine on
preventative healthcare and anti-aging is profound, not to
mention that it is a safe and effective replacement for
medications that are used for high blood pressure, diabetes,
high cholesterol, and sexual dysfunction.

Cardio cocktail is being called a breakthrough all-natural
cardiovascular product, with far-reaching implications for
bettering human health! It is a great-tasting liquid supplement
that can reverse many of the life-threatening conditions that
have reached epidemic proportions in our culture!

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disease, stroke and taking control of your life.

Periodontal Gum Disease and Smoking

Smokers should know the dangers of tobacco use. Researches
also have found that the following problems occur more
often in people who use tobacco products: Bad breath, oral
cancer, stained teeth, tooth loss, loss of taste, bone
loss, gum recession, mouth soars and facial wrinkling. The
research also indicates that there is less success with
periodontal treatments and dental implants.

There are also other medical problems associated with
smoking including lung disease, cancer, heart disease and
low-birth-weight infants.

If you are a smoker who is concerned about the effects
smoking can have on your health, and on your gums and teeth
in particular, at least by reading this article you are
learning all the negative impacts of tobacco use, and you
are taking the first step toward quitting.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology recent
studies have shown that tobacco use may be one of the most
significant risk factors in the development and progression
of periodontal disease. And following periodontal treatment
or any oral surgery, the chemicals in tobacco can slow down
the healing process. This makes treatment results less
predictable.

Here are some of the ways that one Los Angeles dentist who
specializes in periodontal gum disease and oral implants
believes smoking increases your risk for periodontal
problems. "Smokers are more likely than nonsmokers to have
calculus, otherwise known as plaque, which hardens on the
teeth," said Dr. Bijan Afar. "When calculus is not removed
it often remains below your gum line, and the bacteria in
the calculus can destroy your gum tissue and cause gums to
pull away from your teeth."

Smokers are also more apt to get deep pockets between the
teeth and gums and they also have loss of the bone and
tissue that supports teeth. Periodontal disease progresses
when these pockets between the teeth and gums grow deeper,
allowing more bacteria to destroy tissue and bone. This
result is that your gums shrink away from your teeth, and
if they are not treated by a periodontist, your teeth may
begin to hurt, become loose, and fall out. It has been
proven that smokers loose more teeth than nonsmokers.
According to data from the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, only about 20 percent of people over age 65 who
have never smoked are toothless, while a whopping 41.3
percent of daily smokers over age 65 are toothless.

In addition, research shows that current smokers don't heal
as well after periodontal treatment as former smokers or
nonsmokers. But these effects are reversible if the smokers
kick the habit before beginning treatment.

Furthermore, all tobacco products can be harmful to
periodontal health, such as smokeless tobacco (nicotine gum
products) also can cause gums to recede and increase the
chance of losing the bone and fibers that hold your teeth
in place. In a study of cigar and pipe smokers that was
published in January, 1999 in the Journal of the American
Dental Association it was stated that cigar smokers
experience tooth loss and alveolar bone loss at rates
equivalent to those of cigarette smokers. Pipe smokers
experience tooth loss at a rate similar to cigarette
smokers.

About the Author:

Kristin Gabriel is a social media marketing writer and PR
professional. Her client, Dr. Bijan Afar, is a Los Angeles
dentist and oral surgeon who owns five dental clinics,
including the Wilshire Dental Clinic.
(www.wilshiredentalcare.com) For more information, visit
http://www.oralimplants.com

Gum Disease Associated with Heart Attacks

Recent studies have proven that there is an increase in a
risk for heart disease in those patients who have
periodontal gum disease. The most common strain of bacteria
found in dental plaque may cause blood clots. Once these
clots escape into the bloodstream, there's an increased
risk for a heart attack.

If you have receding gums or notice a bleeding gum that is
often red and irritated, and if you've noticed that your
breath is bad, you may have a gum infection.

According to the American Academy of Periodontology, there
are several theories that explain the link between
periodontal and heart disease. One theory is that oral
bacteria can affect the heart when they enter the blood
stream, attaching to fatty plaques in the coronary arteries
(heart blood vessels) and contributing to clot formation.
Coronary artery disease is characterized by a thickening of
the walls of the coronary arteries due to the buildup of
fatty proteins. Blood clots can obstruct normal blood flow,
restricting the amount of nutrients and oxygen required for
the heart to function properly. This may lead to heart
attacks.

In fact, periodontal disease may increase your risk for
other health concerns including a weakened immune system,
diabetes, stroke, lung and respiratory disease, preterm,
osteoporosis and even low birth babies. Some of these can
be life threatening.

How do you know if you have periodontal disease? Your gums
bleed when you brush your teeth. And are swollen, red and
tender. Other signs are when your gums are pulling away
from your teeth, or permanent teeth become loose or
separate. And if you have persistent bad breath. People
with periodontal disease have an infection that causes
chronic inflammation of the gums. This is a path for these
bacteria to enter the bloodstream.

Unlike other diseases that have early warning signs, gum
disease progresses silently, and often without pain. More
than half of all people over 18 have at least the early
stages of periodontal disease, and the numbers increase to
three out of four people who are over 35. The worse part is
that it not only destroys the gum surrounding your teeth,
but the supporting bone that holds your teeth in place. If
there are pockets or spaces between your gums and teeth,
your dentist may suggest a course of treatment that will
help stop further damage to your gums and bones.

One Beverly Hills dentist recommends periodontal disease
treatment that includes regular appointments with your
dental team to make sure there's no plaque build-up. You
should also attack plaque on a daily basis by using a
one-step powered tooth brush.

According to the Swedish Dental Journal, it helps remove
plaque bacteria twice as fast as a manual brush.

About the Author:

Kristin Gabriel is a Los Angeles-based writer and PR
professional. One of her clients, Dr. Bijan Afar, an oral
surgeon, is also based in Los Angeles, and owns five dental
clinics, including the Wilshire Dental
Clinic. For more information, visit
http://www.wilshiredental.com

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Lead Poisoning Linked to ADHD, Other Disorders

Lead paint and lead poisoning have long been known to cause
a host of health problems, including hearing loss, stunted
body growth and even reduced I.Q. But new research points
to another danger of lead paint and lead poisoning -
attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD.

Boys at Greater Risk

The study proved that boys are at a greater risk than
girls, pointing to a specific variation in a genetic
dopamine receptor (DRD4-7). Children with this genetic
variation who have exposure to lead are at a greater risk
of developing ADHD. The connection between lead poisoning
and attention problems has long been known, and it was this
connection that spurred doctors to research a potential
link between ADHD and lead poisoning.

Doctors split the children studied into two groups - a
high- and low-risk category of DRD4 variation. Though
exposure to lead paint and other lead did not seem to
increase the risk for children with the high-risk variety,
the low-risk group was significantly affected by the
presence of lead.

A Series of Disorders

ADHD children are not the only victims of lead poisoning -
lead exposure can lead to disorders in almost every part of
the body. The nervous system is a common casualty of lead
exposure, with reduced strength and inability for different
body parts to effectively communicate with one another. The
potential for miscarriage is increased by lead exposure,
and sperm production can be endangered in men who are
exposed to lead paint or particles. Though there is no
conclusive proof that lead is carcinogenic (cancer-causing)
to humans, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has
determined that lead is a potential human carcinogen.

Protecting Children from Lead Poisoning

Children are by far the most vulnerable to lead poisoning.
Children ingest lead in a number of ways - through chewing
on paint chips in old houses, eating soil or dust that has
been contaminated with lead, or biting ceramics or other
objects that have been coated in lead-based paint. Young
children are at significant risk through their ingestion
habits, but fetuses and babies are at risk, too: premature
birth and even miscarriage are well-known side effects of
lead exposure.

In order to reduce the risk of lead poisoning for children,
parents should be vigilant about what goes in their
children's mouth. They should keep close watch on children
who chew or lick painted surfaces and keep cosmetics and
other lead-based pigments away from children. Frequent hand
and face washing can keep lead dust from getting in the
mouths and mucus membranes of children. In addition, your
child should be tested for lead at one or two years of age.

Legal Options for Lead Poisoning

If you or your child have been injured by lead poisoning,
contact a medical professional immediately. You may be
liable for damages due to your lead-based medical problems.
It is best to consult an experienced lead poisoning
attorney who can provide you with legal consultation and
support as you litigate your lead poisoning claim. You may
be eligible for compensation or damages to help pay for
medical bills and pain and suffering.

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