Immunotec’s Xtra Sharp energy tonic received a glowing review on the Taurine Rules independent energy drink review site today. The ‘Energy Guru’, who has sampled and reviewed hundreds of energy drinks, blogs his opinions online. A lot of people must listen to this guy, because it is his site that comes up on page 1 when googling ‘the best energy drinks’. The energy guru loves Xtra Sharp…..read what he has to say at:

http://taurinerules.blogspot.com/2008/07/immunotec-xtra-sharp-energy-review.html

Herbal energy might keep the dreaded crash at bay

Energy drinks have grown from a few obscure tonics into a multibillion dollar industry – the heir-apparent of traditional soft drinks.

Sugar is the other key ingredient in most energy drinks. It gives you energy for the same reason candy made you bounce off the walls when you were five. It’s got all the same effects – and drawbacks – that you remember from childhood: empty calories, fuel for tooth-rotting bacteria and the so-called “sugar crash.” The crash hits when muscle tissue absorption and insulin cut your previously-elevated blood glucose levels. Your body doesn’t like that kind of rapid change and smacks you down, hard.

Herbs and Supplements

Energy drink formulas include a bunch of secondary supplements like taurine and herbal extracts designed to fine tune the stimulant effect, but the primary actors are still caffeine and sugar. On their own, herbal and nutritional supplements provide a moderate boost, bereft of the jaw-clenching highs and brain-hammering lows of the traditional caffeine-sugar combination.

Immunotec’s Xtra Sharp is an herbal energy tonic designed to boost your energy levels through smart supplements and balanced herbal extracts. 21 herbs and a mix of essential minerals keep you moving and alert in hectic times.

Xtra Sharp targets common deficiencies, providing an inherent energy boost that’s actually good for you. For example, the potassium in Xtra Sharp is a vital nutrient that maintains neuron (brain and nerve) and muscle function, but most North Americans only consume about half of the recommended dietary intake. Herbal extracts like guarana seed also offer a less-harsh alternative to caffeine, while specific herbs provide other benefits. The net effect: higher energy levels without jitters and exhausting low points.

Everyone does it – so why are we so bad at it?

Thomas Edison hated sleeping because he thought it was a waste of time – and it was one of the few areas where he was totally out to lunch. It wasn’t his fault, though. We know a lot more about sleep now than we did then. A good night’s sleep is crucial to immune health and long-term memory formation. You might be dreaming, but your body’s busy preparing you for another day.

You’d think that knowing the importance of sleep would help us take it more seriously, but sleep disorders are more common than ever. We sleep badly for a bunch of reasons, but one of the most common is irregular melatonin production levels. Melatonin is your natural timekeeper. The light-sensitive pineal gland regulates melatonin production throughout the day. High levels make you sleepy – and the pineal gland likes to boost your melatonin in the dark.

The pineal gland hasn’t quite caught up with the age of electric lighting. Artificial lights fool it and depress melatonin production. It’s no wonder Edison hated sleeping – all those light bulbs probably put him in the world’s worst sleep environment.

Natural Sleep Aids

You can use two methods to regulate your melatonin levels better. The first is obvious: Sleep in a dark place. Lower light levels around the house before you go to sleep. When you turn in, make sure to minimize indirect lighting. That glow from the bathroom light down the hall might depress your melatonin levels.

The second option is to take a melatonin supplement. It’s a proven sleep aid. Immunotec’s Concentrated Tart Montmorency Cherry Juice is a melatonin supplement that has several advantages over capsules or tablets. It’s naturally sourced, definitely tastier and you can prepare it however you like.

Not Just Sleep

Melatonin’s more than just a sleep aid. It’s an antioxidant that appears to influence proper immune functioning. Low melatonin levels are associated with immune deficiencies. Melatonin-depleted blood is associated with an increased risk of cancer, too, so supplementation does more than help you sleep – it might just help you live longer.

Company distributes Immunotec® Health Supplements to Revitalize and Preserve Health

Peterborough, Ontario, Canada: As a successful chiropractor, Dr. Catherine Owens didn’t need to expand her business, but personal experience drove her to distribute Immunotec’s health products.

“In 1998 I stopped running due to chronic charley-horses in my calf muscles,” said the owner of Owens Chiropractic and Be Well or Else. “I tried everything to fix them and nothing worked. After seven years of suffering and frustration, I was introduced to Immunotec’s HMS 90 and in less than one week the charley-horses disappeared. I resumed running and have been symptom free ever since.

“This inspired me to set up Be Well or Else so I could share these life changing products with others.”

Partner James Boyle was similarly inspired by his experience with an Immunotec product. “I became a distributor because I was so impressed with how their Tart Cherry Concentrate provided in helping me sleep. The results were nothing short of amazing.”

Be Well Or Else focuses on four product categories: natural sleep aids, herbal energy supplements, immune enhancements and vitamins. Each product benefits from Immunotec’s precision manufacturing and research.

Be Well or Else has set up a web site and marketing campaign to match Dr. Owens’ commitment to her products. Go to http://www.bewellorelse.com to not only purchase Immunotec supplements, but read news and research about them as well.

The immune system is the currency of cancer treatment. You spend it on healing illness, save it against future complications and build it as the “nest egg” that ensures your quality of life.

The “immune system” is actually several systems – it’s one of the most complex, dynamic processes in your body. Your skin, bone marrow and a host of specialized cells protect you from disease. That’s why immune enhancement starts with a healthy lifestyle. Immune health is whole-body health because your immune system’s components are everywhere. Supplements help you correct specific deficiencies and target problem areas, but they work best within a total health regimen.

Cysteine

Cysteine is an important amino acid because it’s a precursor to the amino acid . Glutathione is your body’s master antioxidant and governs proper T-Cell functioning – but you can’t take it as a pill or dietary supplement. Your digestive system isn’t good at absorbing it. One study found that even taking a 3 gram chunk of glutathione orally didn’t significantly increase bloodstream levels.

You can’t get glutathione – but you can get cysteine. By rebuilding glutathione, cysteine helps you recover immune health.

Studies suggest that cysteine (and elevated glutathione levels) help prevent cancer and help cancer patients maintain their weight. In a double blind study, Immunotec’s cysteine-rich whey protein isolate helped advanced-stage cancer patients maintain bodyweight and physical strength. Immunotec markets this supplement as HMS90 in Canada and Immunocal in the US. Immunocal qualifies for Medicare/Medicaid coverage and Health Canada approves Immunocal/HMS90’s immune-enhancement claims.

You can get HMS90/Immunocal from distributors like Be Well or Else.