Fibrinolytic enzymes are normally generated in the cells of the blood vessels. As the body ages, production of these enzymes begins to decline, making blood more prone to coagulation. Since these cells exist throughout the body, such as in the arteries, veins and lymphatic system, poor production of thrombolytic enzymes can lead to the development of clotting prone conditions virtually anywhere in the body.

Prostate problems are common in men 50 and older. Most can be treated successfully without harming sexual function.

Some of the most common prostate problems are acute prostatitis which is a bacterial infection of the prostate, chronic prostatitis is a prostate infection that comes back again and again, and is hard to treat. Benign prostatic hypertrophy is enlargement of the prostate, a condition which is most common in older men. More than half of men in their 60’s have this condition. Prostate cancer is one of the most common forms of cancer among men. About 80% of all cases occur in men over 65. For unknown reasons, prostate cancer is more common among African American men that white men.

Traditionally such herbs as saw palmetto, Pygeum species, nettles, star grass and other herbs have been used to treat prostate problems. The trouble with using these is that generally they only contain a mere one part in the three thousand of the Nova BioMedics beta-sitosterol complex. That means you would literally have to eat about a pound of saw palmetto berries to get a mere 330mg of beta-sitosterol. So it is obvious these herbs are useless despite their continual promotion by the natural health industry. It has been established that saw palmetto, Pygeum africanum and other herbs and their extracts are simply not effective.

Beta-sitosterol is the common denominator in saw Pygeum africanum, pumpkinseed oil, stinging nettles and other prostate remedies. Nova BioMedics capsules contain 300mg. of pure natural beta-sitoserols from plant sources (sugar cane pulp) plus 15 mg of citrate. Each 300 mg. caplet has as much sitosterol content as 3000 capsules of dried saw palmetto berry. Numerous international scientific journals have published studies that prove that beta-sitosterol is the most effective treatment known for prostate problems.

Each year over 400,000 men in the United States alone undergo prostate surgery and over a billion dollars a year is spent on prostate treatment. Proscar, the leading drug, is highly toxic and dangerous according to the United States Veteran’s Administration.

Secretagogue Augmentation

The hypothalamus is the primitive site of the brain that sends either stimulating or inhibiting hormones to the pituitary. Growth stimulating hormone (GHRH) tells the pituitary gland to secrete more growth hormone. On the other side, growth hormone inhibiting hormone (GHIH = somatostatin) tells the pituitary gland to stop producing more GH.

Once the pituitary receives the positive stimulating signal, it then secretes GH which in turn stimulates the liver to produce IGH-1 (insulin like growth factor 1). This is the substance that is most commonly measured as a surrogate marker for GH output. Low IGF-l = low GH. Somatomedin-C is just another name for iGF-1.
IGF-1 is also a more stable compound unlike true GH which has up to 5 spurts a day - the largest being just before sleep. If we were to measure GH directly it might show as to too low or too high just because of the timing. Measuring IGF-1 circumvents this problem because of its more constant blood levels.

Once the iGF-1 levels are high enough, a feedback message is sent back to the pituitary and the hypothalamus to modulate further GH secretion. This is accomplished by secreting more somatostatin which then slows down GH production.

You can see the intricate play between GHRH and somatostatin as a "servo" mechanism in the brain to regulate just the right amount of GH release. This is the model for virtually all brain mediated hormonal control.

Thus, the core of our anti-aging treatment evolves around human growth hormone and its releasing agent, IGF-1 which controls the secretion and release of the growth hormones and other hormones produced by the pituitary gland.

Obesity diminishes pulsatile secretion of GH. It also causes accelerated breakdown of GH by the body. On the other hand, sustained high intensity exercise increases the quantity and number of pulses of GH release. Intense is the key word here. Garden variety jogging won't do it. All weight training exercises are effective promoters of GH release, but those that involve the use of high resistance and major muscle groups tend to be the most effective. Applying maximum effort to fewer repetitions of squats, leg presses, dead lifts, overhead presses, bench presses, standing curls and leg curls will optimize your results.

Fasting increases both the pulsatile frequency and the amount of GH secreted. Eating shuts it down by stimulating insulin, which opposes GH. Over the long term, a poor diet can tremendously interfere with proper GH release and IGH 1 formation. The correct diet will assist in overcoming excess insulin in order to promote growth hormone.

Testosterone, estrogen and other hormones enhance GH secretion. The synergistic effect of replacing a variety of deficient hormones can not be overstated.

Growth Hormone is a naturally occurring substance in the body which is secreted by the pituitary gland, the master gland of the body located in the endocrine system. Growth Hormone is important for a number of reasons. In older individuals, it can slow down and in many cases reverse the aging process. Aging is now considered a disease and not just a normal occurrence which goes unchecked.

Traditionally, it has been used in Europe and the United States for approximately 15 years with very gratifying results. It has been previously available by synthetic human growth hormone injection only. Since synthetic hormone injections cost between $4,000 and $20,000 a year, only the wealthy have been able to afford this treatment from human growth hormone clinics.

Why is GENNA TROPIN IS MORE EFFECTIVE THAN REGULAR HGH? - Anterior pituitary peptides and the Protrope Polypeptides ^TM (GHRP’s) are small patented protein peptide molecules. When these peptides are delivered to the pituitary or the hypothalamus they are able to bind to specific receptor sites and stay there for a prolonged period of time. These receptors are the ones involved in the regulation of the activity related to the hypothalamic pituitary axis – the hormone system that controls GH levels. In the case of the PROTROPE POLYPEPTIDES, this means that the secretion of growth hormone releasing hormone (GHRH) comes directly from the hypothalamus and/or GH from the pituitary.

VITALZYM helps to reinforce the body's defense mechanisms:

• Enhances Blood Quality: Enzymes aid in cleansing the blood of metabolic debris and assist in maintaining vital blood quality.


• Integrating Immune Function: Enzymes interact on a cellular level in support of the body's immune system.
  Reducing Inflammatory and Pain States: Proper biologic enzyme levels mediate a host of inflammatory, histaminic and other reactive-imbalance bodily states.
• As we age, our body's natural production of enzymes may slow. Supplementation with VITALZYM along with proper diet and exercise helps to maintain normal enzyme levels, balancing your body's own repair mechanisms.

VITALZYM is natural. It contains no animal derivatives, artificial flavors, artificial colors, yeast or gluten. VITALZYM is also lactose free and contains no harmful talc.

Milk thistle (Silybum marianum) is also known as "St. Mary's thistle", "marian thistle," "holy thistle," and "lady's thistle." It is a stout member of the daisy family, indigenous to the United States and Europe, and often treated as a weed in farming enterprises. The plants grow from 3 to 10 feet tall, and are characterized by their large purple flowering heads and prickly leaves. The leaves have milky white veins which yield a sticky sap when broken, giving the plant its name.

Dandelion is an herbacious perennial native to Europe and Asia and naturalized throughout the temperate regions of the world. The plant has a long taproot, which is dark brown on the outside and white on the inside, and dark-green, jagged-edged leaves (the source of the plant's name, derived from the French dent de lion, or lion's tooth), 5 to 30 centimeters in length. Dandelion has a bright yellow flower, roughly 3 to 5 centimeters in diameter, which opens during the day and closes in the evening. The flower sits atop a smooth, hollow stem which protrudes from the center of the leaves. Eventually, the flower gives way to form a fluffy, round seed head containing as many as 200 wispy seeds, which are spread by wind.

Although milk thistle has an ancient history, the active hepatoprotective constituent, silymarin, was first isolated from the fruit in extract form in 1968. (NTP 1998) Since that time, hundreds of studies have examined its usefulness.Dandelion has been used for medicinal purposes for several centuries. The 17th century British herbalist Nicholas Culpeper prescribed dandelion roots and leaves for the treatment of "obstructions of the liver and spleen, and the diseases that arrive from them."1 Dandelion root remains popular as a natural liver tonic among modern herbalists. Dandelion leaves are commonly used in salads and teas, while the flowers are often used to make dandelion wine. In some places, roasted dandelion root is used as a coffee substitute, in much the same way as chicory.

Currently the primary medical application of milk thistle is its use as an hepatoprotectant and as supportive treatment of chronic inflammatory liver disorders such as cirrhosis, hepatitis, and fatty infiltration due to alcohol and toxic chemicals. It has also been used in the treatment of liver damage by poisonous mushrooms. Modern herbalists commonly recommend dandelion as a liver tonic, although there is little scientific evidence to support such use. Germany's Commission E has approved the above-ground portion of the plant for treatment of "loss of appetite and dyspepsia, such as feeling of fullness and flatulence." While the above-ground portions combined with the root are approved for "disturbances of bile flow, stimulation of diuresis, loss of appetite, and dyspepsia."

Modern herbalists use oregano for chronic infections, asthma, cough, bronchial congestion and joint pain. They recommend it as a general stimulant for improving energy, vitality and digestion. A favored prescription is for the elimination of intestinal gas.

Wild Oregano Capsules contain a special grade of wild oregano, gathered from the mountain slopes and wild fields of the Mediterranean. Being wild, it is grown absolutely chemical-free. The oregano is sun dried and then encapsulated without additives and/or carriers. It is a rich source of tannic acid, a potent anti-fungal agent. It is perhaps the greatest source of malic and gallic acids in the vegetable kingdom. These organic acids possess significant anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal activity. Malic acid has recently been shown to aid in the treatment of fibromyalgia.

Oregano is used in the prevention and treatment of: acne, allergies, arthritis, asthma, athlete's foot, candida, constipation, croup, digestive disturbances, insect bites, bronchitis, canker sores, colds, flu, earaches, fatigue, gum disease, headaches, menstrual irregularities, muscle pain, parasites, pneumonia, psoriasis, toenail fungus, toothache, seborrhea, staph & strep infection, strep (sore) throat, ringworm, rosacea, sinusitis, and warts.

Osteoarthritis (OA), the most widespread type of arthritis, is a degenerative disease of the joints. Although sometimes capable of causing acute inflammation, it is most commonly a "wear-and-tear" disease involving degeneration of joint cartilage and formation of bony spurs within various joints. Trauma to the joints, repetitive occupational usage, and obesity are risk factors. Most people over 60 years of age have this affliction to some extent, with approximately 16 million sufferers requiring medical care. The main goal of treatment is to relieve pain.

In recent years, glucosamine and chondroitin have been widely promoted as a treatment for OA. Glucosamine, an amino sugar, is thought to promote the formation and repair of cartilage. Chondroitin, a carbohydrate, is a cartilage component that is thought to promote water retention and elasticity and to inhibit the enzymes that break down cartilage. Both compounds are manufactured by the body but the production tends to decrease with age.

RESEARCH FINDINGS

Laboratory studies suggest that glucosamine stimulates production of cartilage-building proteins. Other research suggests that chondroitin inhibits production of cartilage-destroying enzymes and fight inflammation too. Glucosamine supplements are derived from shellfish shells; chondroitin supplements are generally made from cow cartilage. Human studies have shown that either one relieve arthritis pain and stiffness with fewer side effects than conventional arthritis drugs.

Some published studies comparing glucosamine or chondroitin to various standard medications have found that the drugs worked faster than the supplements. But they also found that several months after treatment ended, the analgesic effect of the supplements remained stronger.

In March 2000, a study in the Journal of the American Medical Association concluded: Trials of glucosamine and chondroitin preparations for OA symptoms demonstrate moderate to large effects.

In 2001, the Lancet published the results of a three-year double-blind clinical trial involving 212 people with osteoarthritis who took either glucosamine or a placebo. The researchers found that symptoms improved 20% to 25% in the glucosamine group but worsened slightly in the placebo group.

As for chondroitin, a recent analysis of the combined results of seven randomized, controlled trials indicated that the supplement may reduce osteoarthritis symptoms and improve function by an average of some 50%.

The different routes of administration for glucosamine sulfate were compared in males. Glucosamine sulfate was administered either orally, through an IV or intramuscularly (through an injection). When administered through an IV, the glucosamine can be found in various tissues in the body very quickly, and peaking after 8-10 hours.

"An analysis of clinical trials on glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate for treating osteoarthritis has shown that these compounds may have some efficacy against the symptoms of this form of arthritis", says Timothy E. McAlindon, DM.
The study, by Timothy E. McAlindon, DM, and colleagues at the Boston University School of Medicine, located 37 studies of the compounds in osteoarthritis by a thorough review of the scientific literature published over more than three decades. Of these, 15 trials published between 1980 and 1998 met their criteria: double-blind, randomized placebo-controlled trials that lasted four or more weeks, tested glucosamine or chondroitin for osteoarthritis of the knee or hip and reported data that the researchers could extract on the effect of treatment on osteoarthritis symptoms. Six of the 15 trials involved glucosamine and nine used chondroitin. The team used only trials of four or more weeks in duration because of evidence that it may take several weeks for the compounds to have a therapeutic benefit.

The team's analysis of the trials had two key facets: a quality assessment to evaluate each of the clinical trials and a meta-analysis, which enabled them to integrate the data from different trials.

"About 21 million adults in the United States have osteoarthritis," says Stephen I. Katz, MD, PhD, director of the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal Skin Diseases (NIAMS). NIAMS funded this study and helped launch a major clinical trial on the compounds in osteoarthritis, along with the National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM). Both are part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

In March 2000, NIAMS and NCCAM announced that they jointly initiated the largest multicenter study to date of glucosamine and chondroitin sulfate in order to provide definitive answers about their effectiveness for osteoarthritis. The University of Utah School of Medicine is coordinating a nine-center effort in over 1,000 patients.

Another research held by Yongyudh Vajaradul in Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand. Patients suffering from arthritis of the knee were tested to see if glucosamine helped to alleviate the pain symptoms. Patients received either glucosamine or a placebo on a weekly basis. The patients’ feelings of pains were recorded, as well as the mobility of the joint, the swelling, and any intolerance. Glucosamine was more effective at reducing pain and increasing the mobility of the joint than the placebo.