Hand Sanitizers and Ebola - What You Need to Know

Introduction

Ebola is a rare (worldwide) but common viral disease in some West African countries which causes bleeding inside and outside the body. Symptoms may appear anywhere from 2 to 21 days after exposure to the virus.Common Ebola signs and symptoms include

• Fever ( Body temperature greater than 38.6°C or 101.5°F)
• Severe headache
• Muscle pain
• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Vomiting
• Abdominal (stomach) pain
• Unexplained hemorrhage (bleeding or bruising)

The World Health Organisation have reported that the total number of probable, confirmed and suspected cases in the current outbreak of Ebola virus disease (EVD) in West Africa is 4,269, with 2,288 deaths, as of the 6th September 2014. Countries affected to date are Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

 In the past few weeks, cases have dramatically increased, with widespread and intense transmission. In view of this, people have adopted many ways of preventing infection and the use of hand sanitizers is no exception.

Hand Sanitizers

Washing the hands with water and soap is always the best way to reduce the number of microbes on them. Soap and water are not always available, as people are mostly always on the move, hence the use of a portable alternative- hand sanitizers.

A hand sanitizer or hand antiseptic is a supplement or alternative to hand washing with soap and water. Antiseptics are antimicrobial substances that are applied to living tissue/skin to reduce the possibility of infection, inflammation and decomposition of proteins (putrefaction). Many sanitizer preparations are available including gel, foam and liquid solutions.

The active ingredient in most hand sanitizers is alcohol. The level of alcohol varies between 60% and 85%. Alcohol rub sanitizers kill most bacterial, fungi and stop some viruses. Alcohol rub sanitizers containing at least 70% alcohol kill 99.99% of the bacterial on hands in one minute of application. Very high alcohol (>90%) sanitizers have very high virucidal (virus-killing) activities against many different kinds of viruses but are highly flammable and irritating to the skin with prolong use.

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Cellgevity- An Amazing Glutathione Supplement

Every cell in the human body is under the never-ending attack from chemical toxins and free radicals. The cells in the human body cannot make enough of glutathione- the body's primary protector and detoxifier. 
Introduced in October 22, 2011, in Miami, U.S.A, by Max International, Cellgevity is made up of powerful science based ingredients that support glutathione production. Cellgevity provides cells with patented nutrients that have been clinically shown to raise intercellular glutathione levels more effectively than other supplement.

INGREDIENTS

• RiboCein; This has been proven to significantly outperform all other means of glutathione enhancement.
• Alpha Lipoic Acid; A potent endogenous antioxidant known to combat various forms of oxidative stress and to recycle other antioxidant.
• Broccoli Seed Extract; Protects against DNA damage and helps carcinogen damage and toxin neutralization
• Tumeric Root Extract; A powerful antioxidant
• Resveratol; A powerful antioxidant found in grape
• Grape Seed Extract; Has antioxidant activity and anti-inflammatory properties
• Quercetin; Supporting flavonoid antioxidant
• Milk Thistle; Antioxidant used to support health liver
• Vitamin C; An exogenous antioxidant
• Selenomenthionine; Catalyst of antioxidant enzyme glutathione peroxidase.
• Cordyceps; Feimously known for energy restoraion. Used widely in Chinese medicine
• Black Pepper; Assists in absorption of selenomenthionine.
• Aloe Extract; Supports immune system and has antoxidant properties.

TESTIMONIALS

Wanda Miller

I had a friend who knew that Max would help me even though I kept telling her I was not interested. I reluctantly tried the product. Because I have had some very serious digestive issues I started slow and noticed nothing. But when I took the suggested amount, the next day, it was like the clouds parted and the sun came out. I had enough energy to do everything I need. I joined the business to get my own product free. When I saw people's lives changing, I thought what could be a better business than to help people look younger and feel better. Life doesn't get much better than that.

Don Colbert

M.D., New York Times Bestselling Author of "Toxic Relief," and Medical Director of the Divine Wellness Center Cellgevity is the most powerful anti- aging, anti-inflammatory supplement that I've ever experienced.

Jim Phipps

I am a 73-year old international nuclear consultant. Between business and travel, 90 hours of work a week is common. Cellgevity makes me feel like I am back in my forties again as far as energy, lack of body aches, and stamina. I look at college classmates and wonder who all these old people are. I am still running around the world and going strong thanks to Cellgevity.

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Glutathione- The 'Chief' Antioxidant

There has been over 100,000 scientific studies and articles on glutathione (pronounced ''gloota-thigh-own'') recorded in PubMed, the official U.S Government library on medical research. Those articles reveal the remarkable role gluthathione plays on the protection, optimal health, support and function of every cell, tissue and organ of the human body.
Glutathione is the body's most important antioxidant.  It is a small molecule produced naturally in the body when the conditions and the building blocks are available. It is a combination of three simple building blocks of proteins or amino acids- glutamate, cysteine and glycine.

Benefits

• Slows down aging process
•  Reduces muscle and joint discomfort
• Strengthens the immune system
• Detoxifies the liver and cells
• Improves mental focus and clarity
  
• Improves quality of sleep
• Reduces effects of stress
• Improves the skin
• Increases energy
• Improves athletic performance and recovery

Effects of Low levels

As stated earlier, glutathione is produced naturally in the human body but poor food quality, pollution, toxic environments, stress, infections and radiations drastically reduce it's level in the body.  The effects of reduced glutathione levels in the body is obvious- the adverse effects of the above-mentioned benefits.

Ok, so what next 

The following are some tips to improve your glutathione levels, improve your health, optimize your performance, live a long and healthy life.

• Consume sulfur-rich foods. The main ones in diet are onions, garlic, cabbage, cauliflower, colards, watercress, broccoli, etc.
•  Regular exercise. Exercise boosts glutathione levels thereby boosting your immune system, improves detoxification and enhances your body's own antioxidant defences.
• Take Glutathione-supporting Supplements. I recommend Cellgevity.  It the most potent anti-inflammatory, anti-aging, immune-boosting supplement that I have ever experienced

References; Glutathione, the mother of all antioxidants
                      Max International 
                     Wikipedia/Glutathione




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Free Radicals and Antioxidants

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Free Radicals and Antioxidants- What you Need to Know.

What are free radicals? How are they formed? Are they damaging to living cells? What are antioxidants? What’s their role in the human body? How would the knowledge of these help my health? I will attempt to answer these questions and help you understand why eating antioxidant-rich food would benefit your health. But before all that, a little background.
 

Chemical Bonding

The human body is composed of many different types of cells. Cells are made up of molecules. Molecules are made up of at least two atoms of one or more elements joined together by chemical bonds (Electrostatic force of attraction).

An atom comprises a nucleus occupied by neutrons (no charge) and protons (positively charged), surrounded by electrons (negatively charged) ‘orbiting’ in shells- as you probably remember from your high school days.

The first (innermost) shell is full when it has two electrons. When the first shell is full, electrons begin to fill the second, until they are 8, then it becomes full, and so on.

The most important feature of an atom for determining its chemical behavior is the number of electrons in its outermost (valence) shell. A substance (with all its bonding atoms) that has a completely filled valence shell tends NOT to enter into chemical reaction because they are more 

stable.

  Because atoms seek to reach a state of maximum stability, an atom will try to fill its valence shell by

• ·         Gaining or losing electrons to either fill its valence shell or empty it (Ionic Bonding)

OR

• ·         Sharing its electrons with other atoms to completely fill its valence shell. (Covalent Bonding)

Free Radicals and How They are Formed

Any molecule or substance which has an atom whose valence shell is incompletely filled is a free radical. Free radicals are formed when bonds (weak ones especially) split. Once formed, they (free radicals) are highly unstable and react rapidly with other compounds, trying to 'steal' electrons to complete their valence shell. The 'attacked' compound also loses electrons and becomes a free radical, beginning a chain reaction. This chain reaction normally results in the disruption of the cell.

Some free radicals are naturally produced during metabolism to destroy bacteria and viruses. However, pollution, stress, herbicides, radiation, cigarette smoke and some other environmental factors lead to the production of billions of free radicals.

Antioxidants

An antioxidant is a substance or compound that neutralizes free radicals by donating one or more of its electrons to the free radical, ending the 'stealing' and chain reaction. By donating electrons, the antioxidants don't become free radicals because they are stable in either state. They can be likened to scarecrows on farms- preventing birds (free radicals) from eating  seeds or crops planted there.

Some common antioxidants include glutathione (chief antioxidant), Vitamins C and E,  just to mention but a few.  Eating fruits and vegetables would provide you with these vitamins but be warned that more is not always better.

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