What's New? Adrenal Support Formula - Are you exhausted? Stressed? Unfocused? Unmotivated? Agitated? You might need Adrenal Support . . . Scientists believe proper functioning of the adrenal glands contributes directly to a person's attitudes, longevity and provides the mind with a healthy outlook on life and gives spirit and body the momentum to accomplish goals. To do this, the adrenal glands release dozens of hormones into the blood stream every moment of the day and night. Adrenals also regulate and control stress modes, energy levels, attitude and regulate fat metabolism and protein uptake. The adrenals respond to stress, both physical and mental, by producing high levels of cortical, the corticosteroid hormone responsible for the "fight or flight" response. While cortisol functions well in these situations, it is not a long term substitute as an energy source for the body. In fact, cortical destroys muscle, interferes with neurotransmitters,  starves the brain of its food source - glucose, and can cause long-term "puffy" weight gain. Therefore some supportive adrenal fuel is in order when long term stress or other traumas occur. The adrenal glands also excrete anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant hormones that protect against allergic reaction to foods or poisons entering the body and even poisons that are made within your own body. This is perhaps why, like the liver, the adrenal glands are also one of the first glands to show signs of fatigue as you age. The adrenals are very difficult to rebuild once they have become damaged or begin to atrophy due to age or abuse. Highly processed diets and sustained levels of stress are depleting our endocrine systems so that when andropause or menopause symptoms begin, the entire endocrine system is often depleted. Dynamite Adrenal Support Formula helps the adrenal glands reach their maximum potential thus freeing them from serving as emergency energy reserves. ASF was formulated to protect, tone and nourish weak or ailing adrenals and support function of the entire endocrine system. ASF works by nourishing the glands with specific alkaloids and precursor phyto-nutrients that are the building blocks of vital adrenal hormones. ASF can increase alertness, improve attitude and enhance endurance by supporting adrenal function. ASF is loaded with an immediate release of alkaloids to support endocrine function and specifically selected herb complexes that tone and support the healthy functioning of the adrenals. ASF is perfect for people with a history of caffeine or sugar abuse, chronic fatigue, or for anyone wanting increased energy without over- stimulation. ASF is available as a fast-acting liquid extract.                                     No caffeine   ~   No ephedrine   ~   No over-stimulation Ingredients:   A proprietary compound of Maca (Lepidium Peruvianum) Jatoba (Hymenea courbaril) Suma(Pfaffia Paniculata, Astragalus (Astragalus Membranaceoius), Wild Yam (Dioscorea Villosa), Sarsaparilla (Hemidescus indicus), Oat Seed (Avena sativa) distilled Water and 40% grain* alcohol  [*organic ingredients] Directions:  take 20-30 drops 2-3 times daily or as directed by a physician.- not for long term use Available:  2 oz  bottle In this day of soaring gas prices, ZF-100 is a great source for helping your vehicle work more efficiently and increase gas mileage which should be welcome for EVERYONE who drives a car or mows with a gas engine lawnmower!!! And if you drive a big rig, it can truly be a lifesaver. In fact, a question came up about the cost of using ZF-100 in the big rigs that can use 10gals of oil per oil change. If you know a big rig driver, or are one yourself, consider these points made by Judy Sinner: each oil change would take 4 oz per gallon of oil, or 40 oz, which would be nearly 3 containers of the product. at retail, that would come to approximately $60 worth of product they buy diesel at about $2.70 a gallon and use up a gallon of fuel every few miles it is not at all unusual to gain a 20% increase in mileage so a driver can do the math on this however, ultimately it is more the size of the engine that is important rather than the actual amount of oil required; diesels use more oil but the size of the engine is not that much bigger than an equal size gas engine with 1/3 the oil requirement additionally remember to take into account decreased engine wear and increased longevity of the rig and of course, also factor in a rig operator becoming a Dynamite rep and buying the product at wholesale savings, and then even selling it to buddies at retail or signing them up as distributors, too! also perhaps a trucker could try it in their personal vehicle or other small engines such as ATV or lawnmowers in order to experience the benefits of ZF-100 before using it in the big rig! In order to find the least expensive gas in your area, my downline Gabi Loudermilk (www.equusloco.com) sent me this interesting link that can be used anywhere in the US by simply changing the zip code - and new data is updated daily : http://autos.msn.com/everyday/gasstations.aspx? zip=&src=Netx A good friend of mine, Joseph Culbertson, DC, has an excellent new website and is offering a unique program for folks to begin to take charge of their own health in a very simple, yet very effective, manner. Here is his open letter to all, and please, do visit Joe's site  . . . . . . . . . Hi Everyone, As you know I have spent the last thirty years practicing as a chiropractor. During that time I discovered secrets that allow everyone to help themselves get healthy and then stay that way. What you may not know is that thirty years ago I made a promise to eventually share everything I learned with as many people as possible. Finally that time has come. Here’s what I have to share. 1. The Spine Tuner; A tool for self correcting the spine combined with focus, attitude and music to form a system that is absolutely radical. It is simple, takes but a few minutes a day, but nevertheless is the most power and effective form of intervention I have seen or worked with over the last thirty years. This simple approach has been used by hundreds, often with success that has been called miraculous. 2. A book that covers all the secrets about the mind, the spine, the body, and health, that I have been fortunate enough to be given. The title is , "Secrets of the Spine: the True Mind/Body Connection" Though this book has not yet gone to the printers, I believe the time is not too far in the future when this too will be available to all. In 1973, while in chiropractic school, I had the opportunity to find out just how important the spine really is. Though I was learning all about it in school, it was actually a chance meeting with a old retired chiropractor that gave me the insight that was to become my foundation on which I built all the knowledge I have acquired on the subject of health and life. It was the first time I was told that the spine is a mirror of how and what we think, and how, due to its relationship with the nervous system, its response to our thoughts dictate the cellular response of the body. Our spine is the link between the mind and the body. Thus any degree of control we can gain over our structural alignment will, and must be, translated into overall body health. Since there is no earthly way I could possibly explain how amazing the combination of the Spine Tuner approach is to the alignment of the spine in this short email, my request would be that you please go to the website www.spine-tuner.com and read over the information I have provided. I sincerely believe that the Spine Tuner will help a person turn their life around. Can you imagine a person, with no major intervention from others, being able to stay strong, flexible and healthy for as long as they live. I can, and what’s more I’d love to be a small part of allowing everyone to have that possibility. If you believe this system has merit (as I know it does), then would you share this email with the folks you know and love. Please give them a chance to find out about the stuff I know. And if you have indeed received this from a friend, remember this is not an endorsement, it is simply a sharing of information. Again I’ll ask that you contemplate the information I have given you at the website, and if you so decide, to also share it with those you care for. If everyone can do this then we really do have a chance of reaching all the folks that Tuner can help. Thank You Dr. Joseph B. Culbertson, www.spine-tuner.com Book Review - Cesar's Way by Cesar Millan As far as I am concerned, this is THE most important dog training book to come along ever!!!! Mr. Millan's philosophy is that dogs reflect their owners and his way of working with that is to "Rehabilitate the dog, and train the owner." This is a man who runs in the hills or beaches of southern CA with a pack of 20-45 OFF-LEAD dogs running behind him. These are dogs such as Rottwielers, Doberbman's, GSD's, pit bulls, etc., with some poodles and chihuahua's thrown in for good measure, who were on the brink of being euthanized as being unredeemable and now he not only runs with them loose, but also takes specific individuals with him to aid him in rehabbing in private sessions dogs whose owners are at their wit's end. He is a true "Dog Whisperer." In fact, Cesar has become so well-known, that he has a weekly series on the National Geographic channel! His method of rehabing is relatively simply: 50% exercise, 25% structure, and 25% affection. This is all based on observations of the real dog packs he grew up with in Mexico. At 21, and with his last $100, he moved to southern California illegally, doing odd jobs and making a point of learning English. From such inauspicious beginnings came this genius who "reads" dogs as we read a book,  who has taken the world by storm and who is in the long process of becoming a US citizen. If you think YOU work hard, read about what Cesar has done daily for the last twenty years including getting married and having children! You can learn more about Cesar Millan and his incredible work on his website http://www.dogpsychologycenter.com where you can also purchase his first DVD entitled People Training for Dogs; buy a DVD of his first season's National Geographic shows at http: //www9.nationalgeographic.com/channel/dogwhisperer; and you can buy his incredible book anywhere!!! Testimonial . . . As a working ranch vitally interested in the welfare of horses and their interactions with humans (in fact, we hold Epona workshops and much more), we realize just what a difference good equine nutrition can make. We have been using Dynamite for 6 months now, and are happy to report that our 23 yr.old Foxtrotter "Pre-Cushings" mare is doing much better! She has been on Dynamite Plus, Dyna-Pro, 2-1 free-choice, Izmine and the Natural Trace Mineral Salt. She has lost the dimpling in her hindquarters, looks quite svelte and has great energy! We have a herd if 7, one in foal, and just recently started them on PGR as well. We are very excited to find a supplementation program that is safe and effective for all of our horses and their varying conditions!                                            Robyn Nelson, Equine Experiential Learning Facilitator                                            www.buffalowomanranch.com Did you know?...   (from various sources) SUNSCREEN MAKERS SUED FOR MISLEADING CLAIMS -- With summer just around the corner, lawsuits filed accuse sunscreen makers of exposing millions of people to cancer and other dangers through false and misleading claims about the effectiveness of their products. (This story is NOT new but has been reported since 1989 as the major cause of skin cancer.) ENCYSTED PARASITES -- Many individuals on a natural equine program who use only herbal, or no, dewormers, can discover if their horses have encysted parasites by having a blood panel performed: elevated basophils and/or eosinophils are an indicator of encystated parasites.....however, regular use of the full Dynamite nutritional program including Herbal Tonic has been shown by testing to eliminate even encysted parasites DEPRESSION & THE CHROMIUM CONNECTION -- Atypical Depression is characterized by mild blues, oversleeping, tiredness, carb cravings, hypersensitivity, mood swings, weight gain. AD may affect up to 6 million American women, and is an often underdiagnosed condition. A new study at Weill College of Cornell University indicates chromium deficency was the prime culprit. Study author,  P Docherty, MD, recommends up to 1,000 mcg daily. Chromium absorption was enhanced by 448% when taken with vitamin C. ......Dynamite Athletic Formula contains 100 mcg of chromium per capsule and DynaLite contains 400 mcg per 3 capsule dose; be sure to add Hiscorbadyne too, for enhanced absorption. Definitely avoid picolinate formas of chromium as they remove other minerals. A new study published by the National Academy of Sciences confirms previous studies, showing that organic farming reduces nitrogen leaching into waterways as well as greenhouse gas pollution. "This study is an important contribution to the debate surrounding the sustainability of organic agriculture, one of the most contentious topics in agricultural science worldwide," says Professor John Reganold, co-author of the study. (Source: http://www. organicconsumers.org/organic/nitrogen060309.cfm) EXPERT: BIRD FLU IS NOT A BIG THREAT -- According to Dr. Anthony Fauci, co-discoverer of AIDS/HIV, even if bird flu does arrive on U.S. shores on the wings of a migratory bird, the virus is unlikely to make inroads either in poultry or in people. THE CINNAMON CURE FOR DIABETES -- Data from the Agricultural Research Unit in Maryland, first published in the New Scientist in august 2000, have claimed that a teaspoon of cinnamon a day may help prevent the onset of Type II, non-insulin dependent diabetes which causes cells to lose their ability to respond to insulin, the hormone that tells the body to remove excess glucose from the bloodstream. The researchers found that cinnamon, more accurately a substance in it called MHCP, rekindled the ability of fat cells in diabetics to respond to insulin and greatly increased glucose removal. The researchers recommend that type II diabetics should take a quarter to one full teaspoon of cinnamon, which is high in magnesium and electrolytes, per day. IS EXCESS B6 CAUSING OBESITY, ADD/ADHD, AND STROKES? -- Some researchers are pointing the finger at excessive amounts of B6 for the recent epidemic of obesity and consequential diabetes. Tryptophan normally converts to serotonin in the morning when we wake and to melanonin in the evening when we sleep. High levels of serotonin in the brain also affect our sense of fullness after a meal while also balancing out other brain chemicals the imbalance of which leads to ADD, ADHD, hyperactivity, and so on. However, excess levels of B6 convert Tryptophan to Niacin while still in the bloodstream before it can affect the brain in the appropriate manner thus also disrupting our natural circadian rhythm leading to sleeping problems. Unfortunately, the easiest and cheapest form of synthetic B6 is pyridoxine which also converts tryptophan to fibrinogen, the natural clotting chemical, which, in excess, can also cause strokes and heart attacks. It is Pyridoxine is what is added to 1-a-day vitamin pills, to most breads and breakfast cereals and even sold separately as B6 dietary supplement pills. But the average person in America who pops a one-a-day vitamin along with a bowl of cereal for breakfast, a McBurger bun for lunch and other snacks and desserts, gets about 1,000% or ten times the RDA for B6 which is not even a vitamin necessary beyond what is gotten in low levels from natural foods. In addition, it is added to many powdered baby formulas in spite of the fact that mother's milk naturally contains NO B6 but rather extremely high levels of tryptophan.. STRESS-INDUCED LEVELS OF HORMONE RESPONSIBLE FOR BINGE BEHAVIOR -- Stressed individuals might be particularly prone to binge eating or drug addiction because of the high levels of the stress hormone corticotropin-releasing factor in their brain. A study published today in the open access journal BMC Biology shows that rats with levels of corticotropin- releasing factor (CRF) in their brain similar to the levels experienced by humans when they are stressed show an exaggerated craving for a reward. ......  sounds like a tailor-made situation for Dynamite Adrenal Support Formula!!!! BIRD FLU THREAT NOT SO GRAVE, CDC CHIEF SAYS  --  M. Alexander Otto; The News Tribune, published: April 15th, 2006 01:00 AM -- Federal health officials at a meeting Friday in Tacoma downplayed the risk bird flu poses to humans, contrasting earlier warnings from the federal government. "There is no evidence it will be the next pandemic," Dr. Julie Gerberding, head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta, said of avian flu. There is "no evidence it is evolving in a direction that is becoming more transmissible to people." Gerberding spoke at the Greater Tacoma Convention & Trade Center at a pandemic flu conference that drew 1,200 people from across the state, mostly health department officials and others involved in emergency planning. Other officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the U.S. Department of Agriculture and elsewhere joined her. Gov. Chris Gregoire and several upper-level state officials also spoke. Gerberding's comments on bird flu contrast earlier statements from the federal government that tended to emphasize worse-case scenarios. ......this is despite ABC's upcoming "terror" film and this administration's constant warnings of a pandemic - as for that, follow the money trail and see just who would benefit. INTERESTING WATER FACTS -- 75% of Americans, and most of the world population, are chronically dehydrated. In 37% of Americans, the thirst mechanism is so weak that it is often mistaken for hunger. Even MILD dehydration will slow down one's metabolism as much as 3%. One glass of water shuts down midnight hunger pangs for almost 100% of dieters Lack of water is the #1 trigger of daytime fatigue. Preliminary research indicates that 8-10 glasses of water a day could significantly ease back and joint pain for up to 80% of sufferers. A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, trouble with basic math, and difficulty focusing on the computer screen or on a printed page. Drinking even 5 glasses of water daily decreases the risk of breast cancer by 79%, and one is 50% less likely to develop bladder cancer. The appropriate amount of water for an adult can be figured approximately by allowing 1 at of water per 50# of normal body weight or more specifically by stating your body weight in ounces rather than pounds - that then would be the number of ounces of water you should drink per day as long as your weight is within normal range. MORE ON WATER --The "king" of water available for city dwellers is Reverse Osmosis. This process is so powerful it has been called hyperfiltration. Water is passed through a membrane so fine that it can remove pretty much anything. There are also several stages of pre-filtration, as well as a storage tank for purified water and it is the only filtration system that can rid water of added fluoride.. Such systems can be purchased as under-sink units. However, because RO removes minerals too, it becomes acidic having a pH value of only 6; thus it is unwise to  drink it exclusively for long periods of time. ......this is where Dynamite Elixir comes in! It adds the necessary minerals back to the water along with some alkaline and organic apple cider vinegar. This will get the water back to a normal and healthful alkaline balance. However, the pure RO water is definitely helpful when detoxing and when you actually want to pull excess toxic minerals (such as stones) from the body. Point to Ponder #1 -  Hemp CAN be GOOD! Hemp is a product of the stalk of cannabis sativa. It is widely associated with rope but has been used in a variety of other useful and durable products like canvas, blue jeans, various cloths, and for the production of high quality paper. Cannabis also produces seeds which are rich in protein and well suited to vegetarian diets. They can be used to make oil which can produce a diesel like fuel and also be used in paints, soaps, varnishes, and as a diet supplement. Along with being a potent intoxicant the flowers, buds and leaves are useful for medicinal purposes. . . Today, Hemp is being touted as a potential fuel for automobiles. In a 1991 newscast Hugh Downs said, “It is estimated that methane and methanol production alone from hemp grown as bio- mass could replace 90% of the worlds energy needs.” Hemp is said to be easy to grow and does not require fertilizer. Following harvest, it leaves the soil in excellent condition and can be grown each year on the same acreage for decades. An acre of hemp will produce more pulp for paper than four acres of trees and two to three times more fiber than cotton. Congressman Dennis Kucinich has written an article outlining the multiple potential uses of hemp. He recommends that drug use be decriminalized. Following are some of the problems for which Hemp advocates claim it is a panacea: “We have cut down vast tracts of the original forest cover to make paper that we could have been making from hemp.” “We produce plastic that does not biodegrade and harms us by introducing chemicals into our food and our environment that we could have made 100% biodegradable from hemp.” “We produce toxic based paints that poison our air and water and houses that could have been made from hemp oils.” “We make things like Styrofoam, diapers, car parts, computer parts, and thousands of other items that, if they were made from hemp, could return to the soil as fertilizer after their use.” “We run our cars on a polluting non-renewable source of fuel when we could be using unrefined vegetable oils like hemp oil in slightly modified diesel engines. Diesel engines were invented to run on vegetable oils but were modified early on to run on diesel fuel, a byproduct of gasoline refining.” “We feed 40% of the world's grain production to cattle for a protein source (which is enough to feed 3 billion people) when we could be getting that same protein in a more digestible source from hemp seed .” “We have weakened immune systems from eating over-processed foods devoid of any Essential Fatty Acids when we could have a diet rich in Essential Fatty Acids simply by adding hemp oil.” “We dump half the worlds pesticides on cotton, when we could be using a by-product of the hemp paper industry to make strong, comfortable clothing.” Both Rudolph Diesel and Henry Ford designed engines to be fueled with vegetable oils including hemp. There is no doubt that vegetable oils are an alternative engine fuel and that hemp might be an excellent source. Though several hemp promoters claim the potential of cheap fuel, other sources calculate it as more expensive.In the case of Cannabis Sativa it certainly appears we may have thrown the baby out with the bathwater. ....... read the entire article http://www.ukcia. org/news/shownewsarticle.php?articleid=11000 Point to Ponder #2 - GI Tract most important defense against ANY fungus, viral or bacterial infection  Whole Dog Journal, "Fending Off the Flu by C.J. Puotinen, 12/05 San Diego veterinarian Stephen R. Blake says the gastro intestinal system is the most important defense against any fungal, viral or bacterial infection. "Since 70% of antibody-producing gamma globulin comes from Pyes patches in the intestinal tract and 90% of all toxins, bacteria, viruses and fungi enter the body thru the gut, it only makes sense the we should concentrate our effort on this organ system…supplements that support the gastrointestinal tract include probiotics, such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and other 'friendly' or 'beneficial' bacteris, which make up the body's first line of defense against viruses and other pathogens. (Interestingly, this year scientists at Seoul National University in Korea isolated nine strains of Lactobacillus in kimchi, that country's famous spicy sauerkraut. One strain proved so successful at preventing and treating avian flu that it is being tested as a commercial feed supplement)… Dr. Blake considers vaccines inappropriate for acute viral infections that have a high rate of infection and a low mortality rate. 'Our efforts should be on supporting the immune system through a healthy GI tract, not injecting more toxins into the system which will stress it even further'." ..... and of course Dynamite DynaPro, with its Lactobaccilus fermentation extract, nourishes the beneficial bacteria in the gut aiding digestion. The beneficial bacterial colonies alsocrowd out the pathogenic bacteria thus supporting the immune system and they produce the necessary B vitamins necessary for nerve balance and good attitude. Of course it is manufacture and sold strictly for animal usage (horses, dogs, cats, poultry and just about everything else!), but many of we distributors moo or bark a bit and partake also! Much handier for many of us rather than making our own sauerkraut!.                                 Point to Ponder #3 - GERD, Acid-blockers & Gastrin Eric Braverman, MD, Director of PATH Medican claims in Life Extension magazine that "Those suffering from gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD) are usually prescribed drugs to alleviate heartburn and esophageal irritation. These drugs are classifed as 'proton-pump inhibitors' and are sold under brand names such as Prilosec, Prevacid and Nexium.          While there is nothing wrong with the short-term use of these acid-blocking drugs, long-term stomach acid deficiency results in the over-production of a hormone called gastrin. Gastrin is the agent that signals the stomach to produce more acid. When these drugs block acid production, too much gastrin is generated in a futile attempt to induce acid production. The problem is that there are gastrin receptors on the membranes of many esophageal, pancreatic, and gastric cancer cells. Large amounts of gastrin can bind to these receptor sites to induce the cells to hyperproliferate. This means that long-term proton-pump inhibiting therapy could increase your risk of these lethal cancers." ...... it so important to always remember that short-term wise use of drugs can be extremely helpful in overcoming a crisis situation, but long-term use of any drug can lead to many, and potentially serious or even life-threatening, unintentional consequences. In the case of GERD, the long-term suppression of stomach acid will result in incomplete protein digestion allowing large protein molecules which should have been processed in the stomach, to enter the intestinal tract. Protein molecules in the intestine are the major cause of Leaky Gut Syndrome which is at the base of such diseases as arthritis, fibromyalgia and many more. In fact, stomach acid itself in our first line of defense against both pathogens borne in food and water and even parasites  such as e-coli. In actuality, heartburn can be caused by acid that is too weak to do it's job! The best way to have healthy stomach acid is to eat the minerals and produce (especially lots of dark leafy greens, green juices, and Herbal Green) that are essential in producing adequate stomach acid. Drink Elixir daily and, if you have trouble digesting protein meals, add some (1-2 tsps) Super ACV to a small glass of water and drink that before the meal. If ulcers are already present, Miracle Clay, mixed into a gel, has helped literally hundreds of humans and animals alike. Before I discovered Dynamite and Miracle Clay, I always suggested the use of pure Aloe Vera gel which is excellent for healing ulcers. Although long-term use can diminish peristaltaltic action, short term use, especially if added to the Clay gel, can have tremendously healing results. Meetings - open to any and all DYNAMITE Distributors and guests! 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