According to Dr. Mark Stengler in his Bottom Line Natural Healing Newsletter of January 09, metabolism and weight control greatly benefit from resveratrol. Much current research is now being done. Preliminary studies show two areas of why longevity is extended. The first is believed due to the activity of the longevity gene, SIRT1; it is stimulated and activated. The second is correlated to oxidative damage . . . the mother of all degenerative diseases.

Robb and others in their research on the biochemistry and biophysics (published in that journal) found a 14 fold increase in the activity of MnSOD (SOD2). The significance of SOD2 is that it reduces oxidative damage due to free radicals which need electrons.

Needed electrons are stolen from weaker compounds, unless anti-oxidants are available.  Free radicals propel heart disease and produce cancer.  Free radicals cause oxidative damage; however, anti oxidants propelled by SOD2 reduce inflammation and inhibit degenerative diseases like cardiovascular and cancer.

SOD2 confers resistance to mitochondrial dysfunction and thereby directly helps heart strength. The mitochondria are the energy factories in all cells. The heart muscle needs at least 4 to 5 times the amount of energy that other cells need. Heart failure is reduced as well as definitely reducing the inflammatory effect of the free radicals.

Heart failure, due to lack of energy from the mitochondria, plus inflammatory atherosclerosis, are the primary factors in heart disease. Resveratrol enormously reduces heart disease. Resveratrol is the most plausible reason for increased life expectancy. (It inhibits other degenerative diseases, thereby also extending longevity)

In animal studies, mice fed unhealthy fats and free radical damaging diets, confirm that indeed oxidative damage was reduced by resveratrol and life expectancy was increased. In other words in spite of a lousy diet with exposure to free radicals, the resveratrol supplemented mice lived longer and had more physical endurance.

What are the health benefits that resveratrol researchers are finding? “Reduced heart attacks”, “Less damage from strokes”, “Improved cognition”, “Less fat accumulation”, “Enhanced immune system against viruses”, “Reduced cancers”, “Youthful endurance and physical activity”, and “youthful appearance”.

All degenerative diseases benefit from the reduction of free radicals; they are paramount to all degenerative diseases. A heart healthy diet and good supplements make sense for staying healthy and living longer.

Some scientists began to question is resveratrol alone the full cause of increased longevity? It turns out there is evidence of another factor.

Dr. Jay Rowen, M.D. reports in his June 2009 newsletter, Second Opinion, that there appears to be another factor in the red wine that contributes to longevity. It comes to light from research done at the University of California in Davis. Dr. Andrew Waterhouse, professor there, reports that ingredients called saponins are not only present in the resveratrol but also in the wine itself. They come from the wax in the wine skins.

Research shows that the saponins are plant sterols that are similar to cholesterol but are not harmful, but helpful to your health in two ways. They are a substitute for the cholesterol.  They hinder accumulation of it in the arteries plus they are antioxidants that reduce inflammation. Antioxidants reduce free radical damage that affects your DNA and genetic code. Damaged DNA produces sick cells that lead to all kinds of degenerative diseases.

The bottom line is this.  Resveratrol, found in the red grape skins and the red wine itself,  is shown to confer longer life expectancy. A small daily amount of red wine appears to be a health benefit.    This does not mean overindulgence in wine is a good thing because it can create health damage by cirrhosis of the liver and disruption of health in general.  At this point resveratrol supplementation is the best answer to longevity for most.  Researcher Dr. Carrie Doenell reports weight loss and energy improvement of 75 %.  She recommends a supplement of 125 mg daily…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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• Antioxidants are found  abundantly in chocolate.  They reduce free-radicals that cause inflammation, the chief dynamic of heart disease.
• Flavonoids, present in plant substances like chocolate, likewise help reduce oxidative damage and inflammation because they are good anti-oxidants.  They are associated with reduction of cytokines that are toxic irritants.   Degenerative diseases and tumors are reduced.  Good studies demonstrate that flavonoids turn on favorable genes that affect degenerative disease in a positive way.  Good studies at Harvard, Sloan Kettering and John Hopkins research centers have shown reduction of cancers associated with the flavonoids.  Aside from their anti-oxidant effect they also act as signaling molecules to turn off NFkB, a culprit believe to promote degenerative disease and tumors.
• Epicatechin is another anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory compound that quells inflammation.  It is a poly phenolic anti-oxidant.  (Poly phenols have electrons to give that satisfy hungry free radicals that otherwise cause inflammation.)
• Essential minerals, like magnesium, manganese, potassium, copper and iron are found in dark chocolate.  Magnesium and potassium are especially critical for good heart health.
• Organic acids, namely stearic and oleic acids, help fight cholesterol accumulation.

As already stated, heart disease is ultimately a product of inflammation.  Dark chocolate is also shown to reduce the risk factor, high blood pressure.  It also helps insulin sensitivity, a major problem for type II diabetics.  Both high blood pressure and diabetes II are major enemies of heart disease.  The American Diabetes Association says that over 65% of all diabetics will die of heart disease.

Doctors Health Press reports on a major study done in 2005 in Italy.  Only 15 subjects were followed, but a significant reduction of high blood pressure was noted.  A comparison was made between white and dark chocolate.  The white chocolate has no cocoa and flavonoids like the dark chocolate does.  The concluding remarks of the study found that blood pressure was reduced only in the dark chocolate consumers.  It was believe to be effective because it helped blood flow by relaxing the arteries, allowing expansion and contraction in a more normal fashion.

A similar study was reported by the Journal of the American Medical Association and they found the same results.  The dark chocolate reduced blood pressure whereas the white chocolate did not.

Pure dark chocolate is not pleasant in taste, so sugar is always added.  To gain a benefit and enjoy eating it, just remember to minimize sugar intake from all sources and then also minimize the sugar needed in dark chocolate to make it tasty, and still have the desired benefits of helping high blood pressure and heart disease…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Heart disease frequently is caused by atherosclerosis, or decreased blood flow due to artery constrictions.  What causes the arteries to constrict?  The answer is plaque build up in arteries that reduces lumen size,  increases blood pressure and reduces blood flow.

Statistics from good studies on atherosclerosis reveal that not only is blood pressure increased but also increased clotting due to the arterial plaque.  This causes heart attacks and strokes.

Why is ED significant?  ED results from a lack of blood flow to the penis.  There can be other causes for ED; but certainly restricted blood flow, due atherosclerotic plaque, can be a prime cause.

Cardiologist and nutritionist Stephen Sinatra reports in his May 2010 newsletter, Heart Health & Nutrition, on a recent study that is relevant.

This study was extensive, involving 13 different countries and over 1,500 men.  It examined men who have both ED and heart disease.   The study found the combination of both ED and heart disease resulted in twice the deaths from all causes, as compared to heart disease alone.

The chief causes of death were, of course, related to cardiovascular disease.  A 1.6 increase of death was from heart attack, stroke and heart failure. Perhaps this was due to the severity of arterial constriction and thick plaque lining the arteries.

Dr. Michael Bohm (M.D.), from the German University at Saarland was the lead author of the study. He said this:  “If a man has erectile dysfunction, then he needs to ask his physician to check for other risk factors of cardiovascular disease.” Cardiologist Stephen Sinatra fully agreed…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Here is the problem.  Hormone replacement studies were done with a drug similar to the hormone progesterone. It was Provera.  This is a close replica of the estrogens and it docked at estrogen receptor sites.  The problem was it did not behave exactly as the real estrogen.

Estrogen is really generic for three different hormones, estradiol, estriol and estrone.  All three of these hormones are produced from the androgens (male) hormones.  Actually both estrogens and testosterone come via of DHEA (dihydroepiandrostrone), which comes from the adrenal glands.

Premarin, another hormone mimic of estrogen, is commonly prescribed for post menopausal women. It is really a non-human “female” hormone consisting of steroidal estrogens equilin and equilenin plus estrone. Its composition come from equine, or horse urine of mares.  It does reduce calcium deposits in the arteries.  A recent study was followed by the New England Journal of Medicine and it profiled Premarin and its effect on calcium.

The study was on 1,069 women age 50 to 59.  Half were taking Premarin and half were taking a placebo.  Frank Shallenberger, M.D., reports this in his May 2010 newsletter “Real Cures”.  Clearly those with the highest levels of calcium (because of Premarin) had one half the heart disease of those with the lowest.  (Those on a placebo)

The estrogens are important because they, along with progesterone, produce female development (uterus, breasts, menstruation and physique).  They, in their bio-identical form, are shown to actually help control female cancer and maintain female health.  They are also associated with decreased fat accumulation.  Have you noticed post-menopausal women battle fat accumulation?

Estradiol is the most “female” acting of the estrogens. But men also have it in small quantities. The latest research shows that men with aggressive prostate cancer have more of these estradiol receptors.  Their cancer flourishes with an abundance of estradiol.  A substitute, a phytoestrogen (from flax, soy, garlic & olive oil, & plant sources), docks at the receptor site and excludes the detrimental estradiol from the receptor.

The estrogens tend to accelerate metabolism and burn fat…pre-menopausal. They regulate menstruation.  They affect bone metabolism, osteoporosis and affect blood vessel calcium and skin health. Of course they are quite important to successful conception and pregnancy.

Mental health for women is affected by levels of estrogen. Sudden estrogen withdrawal, low estrogen levels and fluctuating estrogen correlate to depression and PMS (pre menstrual syndrome…accompanied by erratically emotional behavior).  The equilibrium and balance of female hormones is important to mood and emotional stability. It is important to brain health.

Of the three true estrogens, estradiol is the strongest and most dominant …pre-menstruation. After menopause estrone is more abundant but is of less dominate influence on the body.  Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Premarin, estrogen substitute, was given to half of those in the study.  On average, those supplemented had 30% less calcium in their arteries.

Those in the control group who had the lowest levels of estrogen had nearly two time more calcium accumulation in arteries than those with Premarin supplementation.

The significance of this is huge.  It is well known that excess accumulation of calcium in the arteries correlates to increased heart disease.

The calcium in arteries causes less blood vessel flexibility, atherosclerosis, with plaque accumulation and higher blood pressure.

The heart has to work harder and the risk of blood clots or chips of plaque obstructing arteries is greatly increased.  Statistically more heart attacks and strokes are found associated with higher calcium levels in the arteries.

Premarin is not bio-identical and is shown in some studies to significantly increase the risk of female cancers.

The action of premarin is almost identical to the natural hormone of a woman’s body.  Because Premarin is from pregnant mares urine it is not identical to human estrogen.  It does readily dock at estrogen receptors and mimics estrogen action in most respects.

How much better would the bio-identical hormone be?  It is speculative, but it only makes sense it would help the calcium levels just as much, but without the side effects such as increased cancer.  Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Cardiologist Thomas Levy cites current research (in his book, Stop America’s #1 Killer) that makes it clear infections are associated with increases in heart attacks.

Bacteria and viruses, especially viruses, increase the number of heart attacks. Dr. Levy cites a study that found a 300% increase of heart attacks associated with a respiratory infection of the past 10 days.

Another study he cites was done by Hume & Weyers (1973) that demonstrated acutely lowered levels of vitamin C after only 2 days of a cold.  They observed a 50% decrease of vitamin C in white blood cells following  2 days of a cold virus infection.

Yet another study, also cited by Dr. Levy, recorded 38% of those suffering a heart attack had herpes simplex viral DNA present.

Unstable angina (chest pain) that frequently is a precursor to a heart attack was found to also be associated with low blood levels of vitamin C. This reduced level of vitamin C due to viruses could explain the 3 fold increase of heart attack found after infections.

Cardiologist Thomas Levy reports on the powerful effect of vitamin C on the number one killer in America, heart disease.  More specifically he addresses the issue of histamine, for decades, known to be associated with inflammation.

Cardiologist Levy documents his position with numerous research studies.  The conclusion he draws is: histamine levels are correlated to inflammation which is correlated to atherosclerosis which is a major factor in cardiovascular disease.

Histamine is well known to accompany inflammation that dilates or opens up the arteries and leaks out irritants and produces an inflammatory response. The result is an attraction of LDL cholesterol to plug the porous openings of the arteries.  It is accumulation of cholesterol and calcium plaque, called atherosclerosis that is associated with increased heart attack and stroke.

Dr. Levy quotes studies that show blood levels of histamine are inversely related to vitamin C levels. What this means is  higher inflammatory levels are associated with histamine and they occur when vitamin C levels are low.

It appears that vitamin C is also necessary for the metabolic breakdown of histamine. A deficiency of C results in histamine accumulation and associated inflammation.  Inflammation is the mother of nearly all heart disease, starting with atherosclerosis which produces the plaque of cholesterol and calcium that accumulates and lines you arteries.

Atherosclerosis, of course, is the major cause of heart attack and stroke due to obstructive blood clots.  Animal studies confirm that reduction of histamine  reduces atherosclerosis accumulation in the arteries.

With very few exceptions, humans cannot produce vitamin C. It must be obtained by fruits and vegetables or by supplementation.  Vitamin C is estimated to be deficient in 40% of the U.S. population.  It is an inexpensive supplement and like most supplements works best with whole foods...Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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* Sugar metabolism and insulin problems
* Fatigue and loss of energy
* Cognitive decline and memory loss
* Sleep disturbances
* Heart problems
* Blood pressure increases
* Digestive problems
* Hormone sabotage
* Joint aches and pain

Respected researcher, author and health authority, Nan Kathryn Fuchs, PhD, cites 3 good studies that clearly implicate the health hazards of toxins.  Seniors from 58 to 92 were the worst accumulators of toxins, but even young children had them.

The U.S.C.D.C. (Centers for Disease Control) found 148 different chemicals in the blood samples of 2,400 U.S. residents. Nine out of ten of these contained a mix of toxic chemicals.

Dr. Fuchs reports that every day 42,000,000,000 gallons of these toxic chemicals are dumped on Americans.  That quantity is enough to fill 623,000 tanker trucks in a line that would surround the earth three times.

In another study, a frequent flyer reporter was tested for toxins and found to have 320 chemical in his blood. The flame retardant toxin, found in airline seats, was off the charts. It exceeded the amount found in the blood of factory workers who produced the substance.

A study done by Mount Sinai Medical reported a total of 167 different chemicals in the blood and urine of those tested. It averaged 91 toxins per person.  Every single person tested was found to have toxic chemicals.

Numerous studies all show toxic accumulation in all persons examined. Even health conscious individuals, who drink distilled water, consume only organic vegetables, eat no process or packaged foods, are found to have accumulated toxic chemicals.

They are inescapable.  The CDC reports we have possible exposure to over 90,000 toxic chemicals. They are in the food, water, air, and products that we come in contact with.  They leak out of automobiles and transit vehicle interiors…even out of your home.  They come from carpets, drapes, paneling, plumbing, upholstery, paint, and etc.

These toxic substances can be found in the majority of cosmetics, dental fillings (including white composite as well as amalgams).  Plastic water bottles contain them and most cleaning and household products contain loads of them.

Many of these toxic chemicals cannot be easily eliminated by your body and they accumulate in you fat beds. The liver, kidneys, lungs and sweat glands have to work overtime in many cases.

Toxins are even more destructive in groups because the toxic effect is multiplied over the sum total of the individual toxins. They enhance and multiply the destructiveness of each other.

Heart disease and diabetes II are clearly increased by these toxic products. High blood pressure studies clearly find an association with toxic chemicals.

Diabetes II is very much affected by these toxic substances. Studies show a relationship of both suppressed insulin release from the pancreas and cellular resistance to the uptake of insulin in all individual cells.

Other hormones are sabotaged by these toxins; especially vulnerable are the estrogens.  The estrogen receptor sites are filled by substitutes that prevent the proper uptake of estrogens.

Prescription drugs are a huge problem. The Journal of the American Medical Association reported that prescription drugs are the 4th leading cause of death in the U.S.A.  Many drugs have side effects that compromise health and can even be fatal.  (e.g. Vioxx, a pain killer, killed over 100,000 in only one year… by heart attack before it was pulled from the market.)

Heart disease is clearly propelled by toxic substances. Heart beat and rhythm are  dependent upon proper chemical balance.  Toxins from drugs, exhaust fumes and other sources interfere with you heart beat. Pesticides and insecticides can accumulate and be lethal.

High blood pressure and diabetes II, are both increased by toxins; these two maladies are major factors in heart disease. The American Diabetes Association says 65% of all diabetics will ultimately die of heart disease.

What is the solution to the toxin accumulation? Eliminate as many sources as you can. Consume organic fruits and vegetables. (One study discovered 78% of apples alone were found contaminated in non-organic outlets.)  Drink distilled water because tap and most bottled water contain contaminates. Use prescription drugs cautiously, especially new ones.

Keep up a good level of health supplements and antioxidants. Supplements like CoQ-10 and the omega 3’s help counteract some drugs and inflammatory substances.  A good daily multiple vitamin (with multiple pills) supplements and mineral supply is shown to be beneficial.

Antioxidant supplements and foods like blueberries, plus high fiber foods, are good but many people still need detoxification. There are several means to accomplish this.

Exercise and sweating eliminate some toxins through the lungs and sweat glands. Saunas have proven themselves as good purges for toxins. Plenty of fresh, pure water daily helps flush toxins through the kidneys and urine. Colon cleansing has proven beneficial, especially coffee enemas.

Probably the most important for those with heavy metal/toxin accumulation is IV chelation or even just oral chelation. Chelation generally works by a mild acid like EDTA, given intravenously… or orally with a citrus pectin and alginate formulation.  Chelation binds heavy metals so they can be excreted. Dr. Fuchs recommends the citrus pectin/alginate as the only oral form worth using… Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Electrical engineers tell us the earth’s surface pulsates with negatively charged, free electrons. When a person goes barefoot or sleeps on a grounded mattress, the needed electrons can flow into the circuitry of your body.

You see, free radicals are positively charged compounds that are in need of negatively charged electrons to balance their deficiency.  Various free radicals from foods, toxins and environment are the ultimate cause of heart disease, in most cases.

Free radicals are unstable and they steal electrons from weaker (but normal) compounds of your body. They interfere with your biochemistry.   Free radicals produce inflammation, the mother of all degenerative disease.  The result of inflammation in the blood greatly increased cardiovascular disease.  This  increases the risk of heart attack and stroke.

When you ground the body by skin contact with the earth’s surface or by conduit from earth to body (a grounded mattress), needed electrons can flow into your body.  Why is this significant? This can be a source of needed free electrons that reduce inflammation and neutralize electrical charges.

Studies involving Dr. Sinatra have revealed why grounding your body can be beneficial.  In a small study, virtually all but one (who regularly grounded himself already), it was demonstrated that changes in blood viscosity (a cause of hypertension) and sticking, clumping of red blood cells was significant.

Blood samples were taken before and after a 40 minute grounding of the subject’s feet. Examination of the before and after grounding with microscopic slides clearly showed less stickiness and clumping of blood cells.

When there is increased viscosity blood pressure rises; when there is stickiness of red blood cells this correlates to increased heart attack and stroke…in addition to the inflammation from free radicals.

Exactly why increasing the electron availability and less clumping can be explained by the zeta (electrical charge on red blood cells).  In one of the studies that Dr. Sinatra participated in it was found that the zeta became more favorable. It apparently was due to the surface charge changes on the red blood cells.

The microscopic examination revealed that the red blood cells did not stick together and flowed more easily, reducing hypertension and clotting tendency.
This explains why regular grounding of your body can be beneficial to cardiovascular health.  It suggests grounding can reduce hypertension, heart attack and stroke because it furnishes available electrons. The previously prevailing thought was antioxidants came chiefly  from compounds found in your diet…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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Vitamin C deficiency is well known as the chief factor in scurvy.  It turns out it is very important in diabetes and coronary heart disease. In the case of diabetes, insulin helps the transport of vitamin C into the cell and insulin also is essential for the metabolism of glucose…the raw material for energy.  The heart, according to cardiologist Stephen Sinatra, needs at least 4 to 5 times the energy of any other organ.  Some would say it needs ten times the amount.

Another reason for needed vitamin C is the collagen factor, the breakdown of which causes scurvy. Muscle, especially the heart,  needs healthy collagen for partitions, valves and blood vessel walls.  It is the fiber throughout the body that is called “connective tissue”.   Not surprisingly with the breakdown of fiber in the blood vessels,  weak arteries are more succeptible to ruptures causing aneurysms, or blow outs that result in stroke or heart attack.

Bear in mind, there is a lot of junk science out there about vitamins. Vitamin C reporting is no exception.  Not only is vitamin C valuable in energy metabolism and collagen fiber formation but also as an antioxidant.   Numerous studies show its enhanced immunity and defense against disease.  It reduces inflammation by neutralizing free radicals and enhancing the white blood cells (the major assault army against disease). Inflammation is THE major factor in heart disease and diabetes.

Not all vitamin C is the same and natural sources, (fruits & vegetables)  should be included with supplements. (Human bodies normally do not manufacture the essential vitamin C and is obtained from your food or supplement supply.)  There are several forms of vitamin C and the full benefit and assimilation come with the aid of other nutrients found in the diet.  There are many phytonutrients, enzymes and minerals whose comprehensive function is not known in the body.  Supplements alone are seldom the answer, whole food is needed…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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What is free radical damage?  It is oxidation of your body chemistry that can decrease your longevity by making body cells sick. How does this happen?  Free radical compounds are chemicals that are hungry for electrons.  They steal electrons from weaker compounds if electrons are not freely available from anti oxidants compounds.  What are some examples of anti oxidant electron donors?

Examples of willing electron donors are vitamins A, C and E.  Thousands of flavonoids from fruits and vegetables provide  good sources.  Poly phenols from phytonutrients of tea, coffee and even seaweed can be rich sources.

“We know that most degenerative diseases are limited to free radical damage.”… James Balch, M.D.  In 1954 Dr. Denham Harmon said this: “A single common process, modifiable by genetic and environmental factors, was responsible for ageing and death of all living things.” This is more true today because of the increased assaults on your body and its genetic code.  Disease is produced by damaged DNA and inflammation.

All tissues in the body are subject to degenerative disease. Heart disease is arguably the greatest loser  because it is the number one killer in the Western world. Number two cancer is a prime example of degenerative breakdown of health. There is a proliferation of toxic chemicals and substances that attack the mitochondria, nucleus and the DNA of every cell in the body, often altering the genetic code, causing aging and pre-mature death.

Nearly everyone knows the term “carcinogen” is associated with cancer. What this means is that certain substances, chemicals… can cause alteration of healthy cells which turn into cancer cells.  In layman’s terms, the mitochondria and genetic code of the cells get “screwed up”.  This spawns a misfit, rogue cancer cell.  If enough of these cancer cells proliferate and multiply, tumor cells develop. (anti-oxidants are helpful in preventing this)

Fortunately a healthy body is able to cope with and neutralize some free radical damage, even eliminating cancer and damaged cells.  Good supplementation, vitamins, and raw vegetables that are all proven anti-oxidants, are of enormous benefit.

There is a limit to what the body can handle in detrimental foreign substances. On a daily basis your body takes in toxins in the form of air, water,  food,  free radicals oxidants and  foreign substances.

Your body handles toxins each day, eliminating chemicals and foreign substances. Unfortunately our modern environment sometimes overwhelms your body with huge amounts  that are carcinogenic…cancer causing.  Other diseases like heart disease, arthritis and brain diseases are also propelled by free radical damage.

There are, according to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), 80,000 toxic chemicals that we are exposed to. These foreign substances include, but are not limited to:  herbicides, pesticides (4 billion lbs. in USA per yr.), mercury, cadmium, aluminum, lead, solvents, asbestos, preservatives, trans fats, prescription drugs, cleaning agents, inhaled smoke and auto exhausts, cosmetics, ammonia, artificial food products and numerous biochemical pollutants.

These products cause inflammation and sometimes even genetic aberrations that can cause cancer and other degenerative diseases.

When your body is overwhelmed, then disease and dysfunction prevail. Ultimately life and longevity is compromised.  You lose health!

Water and air pollution are a major source of these noxious chemicals.  We further add to the toxic burden by consumption of excessive trans fats, sugar, alcohol, sodium, caffeine, nitrates, and other “foods” that overload our bodies. Normal function is impaired…Denis Van Loan D.D.S.

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