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		<title>Supplementation with Activated Zeolite Suspension Improves Post-Workout Recovery and Perceived Pain Levels</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:53:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<category><![CDATA[Supplementation Improves Exercise Recovery and Reduces Pain]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/current-featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels-2/' addthis:title='Supplementation with Activated Zeolite Suspension Improves Post-Workout Recovery and Perceived Pain Levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>Introduction: Individuals who exercise regularly are familiar with the need for post-workout time to recover from the fatigue of effort as well as the pain or discomfort associated with a rigorous workout. During this time of recovery, the body is actively washing out the build-up of waste products from cellular respiration as well as repairing [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/current-featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels-2/' addthis:title='Supplementation with Activated Zeolite Suspension Improves Post-Workout Recovery and Perceived Pain Levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/current-featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels-2/' addthis:title='Supplementation with Activated Zeolite Suspension Improves Post-Workout Recovery and Perceived Pain Levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p><strong>Introduction:</strong> Individuals who exercise regularly are familiar with the need for post-workout time to recover from the fatigue of effort as well as the pain or discomfort associated with a rigorous workout. During this time of recovery, the body is actively washing out the build-up of waste products from cellular respiration as well as repairing microscopic muscle tears caused by the exertion. The wise athlete knows that “tomorrow’s workout is only as good as today’s recovery,” but time spent recovering is time that is not spent training. Thus, athletes looking for an edge in extremely competitive sports often go without adequate post-workout recovery time (PWOR).</p>
<p>Lactic acid is a common metabolic waste product generated during intense muscle activity and frequently the cause of the discomfort experienced after workout. (An acid is defined as a compound that donates a proton (H+, or hydrogen ion) to a system.) Activated zeolite suspension (AZS) is a relatively new class of nutritional supplement designed to aid the body in excretion of toxins, particularly heavy metal ions with a positive charge (cations). Through this mechanism, AZS also helps balance the pH of body fluids.</p>
<p>The other major cause of post-workout muscle pain, muscle fiber damage, is repaired over time through complex cellular mechanisms. Some of the repair machinery used by the body for this function use cations like manganese and zinc to perform their function. This activity can be inhibited by small, highly charged heavy metal cations like mercury, lead, bismuth and antimony. A small slow-down in this process, perhaps caused by one or more of these toxic heavy metals, could significantly lengthen recovery time.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.ncdsupport.com/cms/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Supplementation-with-Activated-Zeolite-Suspension-Improves-Post1.pdf">Click to view full study</a></p>
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		<title>Video: Toxins &amp; Natural Cellular Defense</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:05:45 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/video-toxins-natural-cellular-defense/' addthis:title='Video: Toxins &#38; Natural Cellular Defense ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>Click here to discover the truth about Toxins &#38; Natural Cellular Defense &#160;<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/video-toxins-natural-cellular-defense/' addthis:title='Video: Toxins &#38; Natural Cellular Defense ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/video-toxins-natural-cellular-defense/' addthis:title='Video: Toxins &amp; Natural Cellular Defense ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p>Click here to discover the truth about <em><strong><a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v3dB1D_hzGQ">Toxins &amp; Natural Cellular Defense</a></strong></em></p>
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		<title>The power to change our toxic world starts with you</title>
		<link>http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/the-power-to-change-our-toxic-world-starts-with-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/the-power-to-change-our-toxic-world-starts-with-you/' addthis:title='The power to change our toxic world starts with you ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>Take the first step check out this brief video clip &#60;Clear Trailer&#62; brought to you by the authors of Invisible Killers. &#160;<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/the-power-to-change-our-toxic-world-starts-with-you/' addthis:title='The power to change our toxic world starts with you ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/media-gallery/video/the-power-to-change-our-toxic-world-starts-with-you/' addthis:title='The power to change our toxic world starts with you ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p>Take the first step check out this brief video clip &lt;<a href="http://saturn.phpwebhosting.com/~waiora/_domains/NCDSupport/cms/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/Clear-Trailer.wmv">Clear Trailer</a>&gt; brought to you by the authors of <em>Invisible Killers.</em></p>
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		<title>Radio interview with Dr. Stewart Lonky on dangers of toxic exposure</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2011 20:53:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/in-the-news/radio-interview-with-dr-stewart-lonky-on-dangers-of-toxic-exposure/' addthis:title='Radio interview with Dr. Stewart Lonky on dangers of toxic exposure ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>Listen as Dr. Lonky (board-certified medical doctor) discusses the dangers of heavy metal exposures on a national radio show: Dr. Stewart Lonky Radio Interview (November 23, 2011)<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/in-the-news/radio-interview-with-dr-stewart-lonky-on-dangers-of-toxic-exposure/' addthis:title='Radio interview with Dr. Stewart Lonky on dangers of toxic exposure ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/in-the-news/radio-interview-with-dr-stewart-lonky-on-dangers-of-toxic-exposure/' addthis:title='Radio interview with Dr. Stewart Lonky on dangers of toxic exposure ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p>Listen as Dr. Lonky (board-certified medical doctor) discusses the dangers of heavy metal exposures on a national radio show:</p>
<p><a href="http://media.waiora.com/_media/audio/products/20111123_dr_lonky_interview.mp3">Dr. Stewart Lonky Radio Interview (November 23, 2011)</a></p>
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		<title>Eating organic foods</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 14:32:24 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/feature-archive/eating-organic-foods/' addthis:title='Eating organic foods ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>To some, organic foods may just seem to be too expensive and unnecessary, but these foods can provide an increased level of important minerals, reduce the consumption of harmful toxins, and provide an overall healthier lifestyle. Benefits to Farmers Organic farms produce less waste, use less energy and do not release synthetic pesticides into the [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/feature-archive/eating-organic-foods/' addthis:title='Eating organic foods ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/feature-archive/eating-organic-foods/' addthis:title='Eating organic foods ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p>To some, organic foods may just seem to be too expensive and unnecessary, but these foods can provide an increased level of important minerals, reduce the consumption of harmful toxins, and provide an overall healthier lifestyle.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits to Farmers</strong></p>
<p>Organic farms produce less waste, use less energy and do not release synthetic pesticides into the environment.</p>
<p><strong>Benefits to Consumers</strong></p>
<p>Eating organic foods not only reduces the level of harmful pesticide exposure, but studies have shown that organic foods contain increased levels of certain helpful nutrients and minerals.</p>
<p>Nutrients that are found in higher levels in organic foods:</p>
<ul>
<li><em>Chromium</em><br />
Builds muscle, prevents and treats diabetes, promotes weight loss.</li>
<li><em>Selenium</em><br />
Helps prevent prostate cancer and protects body from damage caused by environmental chemicals. Selenium also helps improve liver function and vision.</li>
<li><em>Calcium</em><br />
Builds healthy and strong bones and promotes healthy muscle function.</li>
<li><em>Boron</em><br />
Helps prevent osteoporosis and enhances maintenance of healthy cell membranes.</li>
<li><em>Magnesium</em><br />
Reduces mortality risk from heart attacks and eases the symptoms of PMS. Magnesium also helps promote healthy cardiovascular function and reduces risk of migraine headaches.</li>
</ul>
<p>To learn more about organic foods, visit the <a href="http://www.organicconsumers.org/" target="_blank">Organic Consumers Association</a>.</p>
<p>&nbsp;</p>
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		<title>Supplementation with activated zeolite suspension improves post-workout recovery and perceived pain levels</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:02:10 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels/' addthis:title='Supplementation with activated zeolite suspension improves post-workout recovery and perceived pain levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>Individuals who exercise regularly are familiar with the need for post-workout time to recover from the fatigue of effort as well as the pain or discomfort associated with a rigorous workout. During this time of recovery, the body is actively washing out the build-up of waste products from cellular respiration as well as repairing microscopic [...]<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_32x32_style" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels/' addthis:title='Supplementation with activated zeolite suspension improves post-workout recovery and perceived pain levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<div class="addthis_toolbox addthis_default_style addthis_" addthis:url='http://www.ncdsupport.com/featured/supplementation-with-activated-zeolite-suspension-improves-post-workout-recovery-and-perceived-pain-levels/' addthis:title='Supplementation with activated zeolite suspension improves post-workout recovery and perceived pain levels ' ><a class="addthis_button_preferred_1"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_2"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_3"></a><a class="addthis_button_preferred_4"></a><a class="addthis_button_compact"></a></div><p>Individuals who exercise regularly are familiar with the need for post-workout time to recover from the fatigue of effort as well as the pain or discomfort associated with a rigorous workout. During this time of recovery, the body is actively washing out the build-up of waste products from cellular respiration as well as repairing microscopic muscle tears caused by the exertion. The wise athlete knows that “tomorrow’s workout is only as good as today’s recovery,” but time spent recovering is time that is not spent training. Thus, athletes looking for an edge in extremely competitive sports often go without adequate post-workout recovery time (PWOR).</p>
<p>Lactic acid is a common metabolic waste product generated during intense muscle activity and frequently the cause of the discomfort experienced after workout. (An acid is defined as a compound that donates a proton (H+, or hydrogen ion) to a system.) Activated zeolite suspension (AZS) is a relatively new class of nutritional supplement designed to aid the body in excretion of toxins, particularly heavy metal ions with a positive charge (cations). Through this mechanism, AZS also helps balance the pH of body fluids.</p>
<p>The other major cause of post-workout muscle pain, muscle fiber damage, is repaired over time through complex cellular mechanisms. Some of the repair machinery used by the body for this function use cations like manganese and zinc to perform their function. This activity can be inhibited by small, highly charged heavy metal cations like mercury, lead, bismuth and antimony. A small slow-down in this process, perhaps caused by one or more of these toxic heavy metals, could significantly lengthen recovery time.</p>
<p>The purpose of this study was to determine if supplementation with AZS could reduce the time needed to recover after a workout by eliminating these contributory ions. To this end, questionnaires were sent to 500 volunteer athletes, including 250 individuals who identified themselves as “competitive” and 250 who were “recreational” participants. Each athlete received a 30-day supply of Natural Cellular Defense and a 30-day journal. Volunteers were asked to evaluate the effect of the supplement on athletic performance, PWOR time and perceived pain daily. After 30 days, the forms and journals were returned and evaluated.</p>
<p>The 357 respondents were grouped by sport (power-lifting/bodybuilding, running and bicycling) and then by competition level (competitive vs. recreational). Through the questionnaire, we sought to determine improvement in perceived pain and reduction in PWOR time, rated as: no change, minor reduction, moderate reduction, and significant reduction. We also sought to identify any improvement in athletic performance, rated as: no improvement, minor improvement, moderate improvement, and significant improvement. After cataloging the responses of each participant, data were analyzed and evaluated.</p>
<p>Participants in all sports at all levels reported improvements in both perceived pain and PWOR time. 82.8% of competitive athletes reported moderate to significant reduction in PWOR time and perceived pain while 47% reported an improvement in athletic performance. 76.5% of all recreational participants reported significant improvement while 85% of recreational bicyclists reported a performance boost. 70% of recreational runners got moderate to significant reduction in PWOR time.</p>
<p>We propose that AZS is directly acting on the muscular microenvironment to reduce the presence of both hydrogen and heavy metal ions that are responsible for the discomfort experienced following a rigorous workout. The pH regulation occurs when AZS sequesters this hydrogen ion and either redistributes it or facilitates excretion via the kidneys. Further, the AZS is also there to scavenge any stray heavy metal ions that might reduce the ability to conduct cellular and muscular repair.</p>
<p>Source: <a href="http://www.zeolite-products.com/ktml2/files/uploads/zeolite-mercury.pdf">http://www.zeolite-products.com/ktml2/files/uploads/zeolite-mercury.pdf</a></p>
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