Dear friends,

If you have diabetes or prediabetes, you may be taking metformin.

It is the drug prescribed as a priority for type 2 diabetics to reduce their insulin resistance ¹ .

Yet a recent discovery made by Chinese researchers at Wuhan University could transform the lives of millions of diabetics .

By conducting an analysis of 14 clinical trials and 1,068 type 2 diabetics, these scientists discovered that a simple plant substance would be effective in improving insulin sensitivity ² .

At a dose of 500 mg three times a day, the extract of this thorny plant would help to:

1. Reduce glucose production in the liver
2. Improve insulin sensitivity
3. Stimulate the uptake of blood glucose by cells
4. Lower blood sugar levels

This is a great hope for all type 2 diabetes patients.

Because, in addition, this natural solution would not have any notable side effects.

If you are on metformin, you might expect to experience:

• Gastrointestinal disorders (stomach cramps, vomiting, diarrhea) ³ as for half of the patients following this treatment.

• A deficiency in vitamins B9 and B12 increases the risk of heart attacks and strokes . ⁴

• The risk (rare but real) of triggering lactic acidosis ⁵ , a fatal disease due to under-oxygenation of cells.

• From a drop in testosterone level ⁶ if you are a man, ruining your virility and your intimate life.

• Thyroid damage due to a possible drop in TSH (thyroid hormone) levels in people who already have hypothyroidism. ⁷

Conversely, hold on tight, the only side effect of this natural substance would be to... lower your blood sugar too much! This could especially happen if you take it at the same time as metformin.

Despite such benefits, we have to face the truth: there is little chance that your doctor will tell you about it.

I'm even willing to bet that it won't happen .

In France, metformin, under the name Glucophage, has been prescribed to type ² diabetics for 40 years .

It would take a firm will from the public authorities and clear guidelines for doctors to decide to offer an alternative to patients.

Unfortunately, barring a massive health scandal, diabetics will continue to be prescribed metformin without concern for side effects.

I told you about diabetes.

But what I'm about to reveal to you also concerns you if you suffer from joint problems, osteoporosis, Alzheimer's disease, hypertension, prostate problems...

As a patient, you continue to be left out of the latest advances in herbal medicine .

For several years now, research into medicinal plants has been in full swing:

• A 2014 study ⁹ found that daily consumption of garlic would reduce blood pressure .

• Saffron may reduce cognitive decline in patients with mild to moderate Alzheimer's disease ¹⁰ .

• In men with enlarged prostates, a 6-month supplementation with saw palmetto extract could increase urinary flow by 70% ¹¹ .

• Standardized extract of ginkgo biloba leaves may slow down vision deterioration in patients with glaucoma . ¹²

As you can see, these are simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-find remedies.

You can get them in pharmacies or even organic stores without having to present a prescription .

But it may be ten or even twenty years before your doctor suggests them to you.

And, unfortunately, for millions of sufferers, it may be too late.

Take the case of this plant substance active against type 2 diabetes.

Since the discovery made by Chinese researchers, many other studies have confirmed its impact not only on diabetes but also on:

• Weight loss , especially in obese people ¹³ ;

• Reduction of cholesterol and triglycerides in the blood ¹⁴ ;

• Slowing the progression of prostate cancer through action on testosterone receptors ¹⁵ .

And what has changed since then?

NOTHING.

We act as if there is no other solution than metformin.

And the same goes for:

• Statins are prescribed to lower cholesterol levels, even though all clinical trials have shown their ineffectiveness in preventing heart attacks and strokes ¹⁶ . On the other hand, we know that statins increase the risk of diabetes ¹⁷ , but also of glaucoma, kidney and liver dysfunction ¹⁸ !

• A Franco-British study ¹⁹ has just confirmed the side effects of the new formula of Levothyrox (fatigue, pain, concentration problems, hair loss), imposed on patients suffering from hypothyroidism.

• Anti-inflammatory drugs used to relieve joint pain could increase the risk of a heart attack by 48% in just a few days, according to a scientific study published in May 2017 in the British Medical Journal ²⁰ .

• 80 million boxes of acid-reducing medication are sold each year in France ²¹ while, in the long term, this treatment triples the risk of stomach cancer ²² .

• The classic prescription for hypertension very often includes diuretics : they aim to reduce the volume of fluid in the body and therefore lower blood pressure. But, at the same time, they flush out potassium and magnesium from the body, which are absolutely essential for regulating blood pressure ²³ .

However, for each of these illnesses, there are natural solutions that have proven their worth .

Some knowledgeable people already use these solutions to take care of their health on a daily basis, or as a complement to conventional treatment.

You too might know where to find them and how to use them.

You could learn how to use natural remedies for your health that are effective and safe.

This is precisely why I am writing to you today.

With a team of natural health experts, we have gathered for you natural remedies whose benefits are recognized by various scientific studies but which medicine does not yet use .

All of these natural solutions, derived from the most cutting-edge scientific research, are already within reach. You won't have to wait for a pharmaceutical company to develop a new pill or for your doctor to prescribe them.

These are solutions that are immediately available and which you can discuss with your doctor .

And you won't have to spend a fortune to get them. Because natural remedies have the advantage of being inexpensive .

They can't be patented by the pharmaceutical industry. Big Pharma can't charge you a fortune for them. You can even find them directly in nature or put them on your plate!

But, before telling you more, allow me to introduce myself.

I am Laurent Tessier and I run the publication Plantes & Bien-Être .

In this leading journal, we publish the latest advances in research on medicinal plants, as well as ancestral remedies whose effectiveness has only just been recognized by science.

And we decided to make it available to the general public in a unique work:

This book lists available natural solutions that you can use as a first-line treatment for your health problems. These are gentle solutions to provide natural relief, less aggressive than other conventional treatments:

• Sleep problems : In just 3 months, taking sleeping pills could increase your risk of Alzheimer's by 51%! ²⁴ Instead, try California poppy as a first-line treatment, known for its "hypnotic" effect (which induces sleep) and is safe. Dosage on page 80.

• BACK PAIN ? For quick pain relief, apply a cayenne pepper gel (page 39). But first, check that you don't have any broken skin, otherwise it might sting!

• The fresh fruit of this creeping shrub was already used by Amazonian healers as a NATURAL ANTIDIABETIC . Its effects have just been confirmed by several studies on animals ²⁵ and humans ^26. You will find it in the Exotic Fruits section (details on page 219).

• To limit the signs of aging on your face, try this homemade regenerating serum made with vegetable oils and three essential oils (recipe on page 55).

• To curb a craving without gaining an ounce, inhale clove essential oil . This will stave off hunger. More natural weight loss tips on pages 91 to 105.

• This diet would bring improvements for 43 diseases such as osteoarthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, asthma… It would even be effective in 8 out of 10 people suffering from rheumatoid arthritis (to be discovered on pages 262 to 268).

On page 219, you will also discover the name of the NEW “ANTIDIABETES” SUBSTANCE that I told you about above.

But it doesn't stop there.

In this 318-page e-book, we also address all the solutions ignored by modern medicine for degenerative diseases, Lyme disease, cardiovascular diseases, hypertension, prostate problems, joint pain, vision loss, aging, etc.

• If you have recently received bad news about your health…
• If you have been desperately searching for years for a REAL solution...
• If you feel like you've tried EVERYTHING...

So this book is probably the one you've been waiting for.

That's why I decided to offer it to you AS A GIFT .

I realize that you can hardly rely on your doctor to direct you towards alternatives to medication.

I even dare to say that, unfortunately, most doctors cannot prescribe natural remedies for you .

If you look at a medical student's curriculum, you will find that natural remedies are not on the "syllabus."

At the medical school, we learn the names of chemical molecules, their effects on the body, on viruses, bacteria, etc.

All this WITH ONE PURPOSE: knowing how to prescribe synthetic drugs, that is, drugs from the pharmaceutical industry.

There is never (or too little) mention of medicinal plants or nutrition.

Once he has his diploma in hand, the young doctor is ready to issue prescriptions that will fill the pockets of the pharmaceutical industry.

And this has been going on for years.

This is why, too often, doctors are unable to prescribe natural remedies: few of them have mastered them.

This does not mean, however, that you should continue to be deprived of it.

I made sure that this situation changed .

You will have access to natural remedies validated by science but which medicine does not yet use (or not enough).

Take the case of hypertension: to lower blood pressure, patients are still prescribed diuretics, beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, etc.

And yet, this is far from enough to end hypertension!

This is what researchers at the University of Alabama discovered.

For six years, these scientists followed 27,000 Americans over the age of 45. ²⁷ More than half of them were taking antihypertensive treatment.

Despite the treatment's effectiveness, they found that there were 2.5 times more strokes among people taking at least three antihypertensive drugs than among those taking no treatment.

This means that even if your blood pressure is lowered by medication, you will still be more likely to have a stroke than if you had naturally good blood pressure.

The reason is simple: medication cannot cure hypertension.

In the chapter Hypertension? Put the “silent killer” out of action , you will discover how you can naturally regain “good” blood pressure:

• The 5 risk factors you need to know inside and out. Check off the ones that concern you and follow our tips to combat them: by eliminating one of these five factors, you could even save a lot of money.

• The top 8 herbs for high blood pressure : Some herbs, like garlic, naturally lower blood pressure. Other herbs also affect your heart rate or the flexibility of your arteries.

• Certain essential oils can help lower your blood pressure by targeting the main trigger of hypertension . See page 227 for details.

• The six golden rules to apply in your daily life to finally tackle the problem at its root.

By following all these tips, you will no longer have to fear your next visit to the doctor.

In this book 300 NATURAL REMEDIES that medicine does not yet know , you will also discover:

Prostate medications can have devastating effects on your intimate life .

Drug treatments such as finasteride can cause a collapse in libido and erectile dysfunction ²⁸ . The worst part is that, in some patients, these effects persist even after stopping treatment ²⁹ !

We too often forget to tell patients that certain plants, which have already proven their worth for prostate hypertrophy, can be used as a first-line treatment (to be found on pages 245 to 253):

• Nettle continues to amaze researchers. More than 20 studies have shown that an extract of its root improves the clinical symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia.

• The bark of this tree is traditionally used by South African tribes to combat "old man's disease." Pygeum africanum helps the bladder contract and is said to slow the growth of prostate cells.

• Squash may help reduce urinary symptoms and prostate cell growth. As long as you consume the right amount of this vegetable!

• This beehive product would improve urinary symptoms by 85% after 3 months of supplementation.

In our chapter dedicated to the prostate, our expert also reveals his recipe based on essential oils: by massaging the lower abdomen with this mixture, you allow the essential oils to pass through your skin to reach the prostate in a targeted manner and decongest it.

As I told you, natural approaches can also make a difference in serious illnesses, such as cancer.

As soon as we talk about natural solutions to cancer, the entire medical system starts crying wolf.

There are concerns that patients are abandoning conventional treatments and resorting to "magic powder."

By constantly looking the other way, doctors are depriving patients of incomparable support solutions such as:

• The top 5 protective foods: some act by starving the tumor because they block angiogenesis , that is, the flow of nourishing blood to cancer cells.

• In case of radiotherapy, niaouli essential oil helps protect your skin from serious burns . And immediately after the session, apply this sunscreen oil to the irradiated area to help repair the skin.

• Some mushrooms help support immunity . This is the case for maitake, shiitake and reishi . New Zealand researchers have proven that from 5g per day, reishi supplementation can increase the level of our natural killer cells, responsible for attacking tumor or infected cells, by 50%. ^30,31

• If you are going to undergo chemotherapy, it is essential to protect your liver and help it get rid of toxins . To do this, prioritize desmodium , the plant that soothes livers poisoned by medication.

You will discover all the exact dosages and other solutions forgotten by our medical system in the chapter Better Arming Yourself Against Cancer .

You will see that, when faced with cancer, you can put in place a real battle plan and hope:

• Find the energy you lacked to fight against the disease;

• Purify your body of toxins accumulated with treatments;

• Free yourself from stress and anxiety that hinder healing;

• Boost your immune system to help it kill cancer cells ;

• Stop feeding cancer by changing your eating habits.

In this book, we reveal what health authorities are failing to tell us about the disastrous consequences of our lifestyle, and how to avoid them.

For years, experts have been telling us that there is nothing that can be done about eye diseases like cataracts, glaucoma or AMD ( age-related macular degeneration ): as you get older, you are doomed to develop one of these debilitating diseases.

The risk would be even greater if you have a family history, if you smoke or if you are diabetic.

You would be reduced to watching helplessly as you descend into hell: diminishing field of vision, progressive loss of sight and, in the most serious cases, total blindness.

But they are wrong.

By eliminating a simple daily habit, you could take care of your eyes and fight disease. Without realizing it, you may be doing the opposite of what you should be doing right now.

And all this happens… on your plate!

An American study ³² has just revealed that a widespread consumption habit in Westernized countries is ruining the health of our eyes.

Removing certain foods from your meals could help stop retinal damage. But has your ophthalmologist ever told you about this?

We tell you everything in the chapter Plants to help your eyes .

And our expert also gives you his "eye survival kit" with plants useful in cases of conjunctivitis, styes but also for more serious illnesses like AMD or cataracts.

What if a simple drink could increase your chances of making your brain more resistant to Alzheimer's?

This health secret could help you increase your brain cell count, fight memory loss and even neurodegenerative diseases.

This is what a team of German researchers from the Medical University of Berlin ³³ discovered.

In a double-blind study, they gave adults a nutrient found in high amounts in this drink. The other half of the group received a placebo.

After 26 weeks, ONLY those taking this natural nutrient were able to:

• STOP signs of brain aging;

• INCREASE their intellectual performance;

• And even to FIND some of their memories.

How is this possible?

It turns out that this plant nutrient may be able to halt or even reverse memory loss by fueling your hippocampus (the area of ​​your brain responsible for memories).

It would also be able to repair your neurons.

But most importantly, it could restore the brain's protective barrier against senile dementia ³⁴ .

Doctors call it the "blood-brain barrier," and it's one of the most amazing masterpieces in the human body.

It acts as a natural barrier to protect the brain against external agents that could cause senile dementia.

But after decades of repeated attacks, these external enemies end up weakening it and creating breaches in this protective wall.

And, if you're 60 or older, that means the real problems begin.

Once they cross this barrier, these aggressors wreak havoc.

They form plaque, stick to your brain, and destroy your neurons.

Once it's cracked, your blood-brain barrier can no longer repair itself.

Luckily, the natural substance in this drink may be able to repair some of the cracks, thus preventing the development of Alzheimer's disease.

We reveal the name of this amazing substance on page 194 and which drink to find it in. But, to have sufficient results, it's best to opt for a dietary supplement. We'll tell you the exact dosage.

Paraben, glyphosate, mercury, dioxins, bisphenol A…

The list of substances that are dangerous to our health in excess continues to grow.

The good news is that your body is equipped to get rid of many unwanted substances.

This is why I want you to pay particular attention to our chapter devoted to deep detox .

If you follow the detox advice in most health magazines, you'll be doing what's needed to detoxify your liver, blood, and intestines. It's great for reviving your complexion or regaining a little energy.

But sometimes that's not enough!

Because we forget one important thing: blood is not the only fluid that carries waste.

In our body, there is another fluid that carries many toxins: lymph ³⁵ .

If you don't drain your lymphatic system, toxic substances can get trapped deep within your cells . This creates a breeding ground for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, autoimmune diseases, etc.

Follow our 3-phase plan to thin your lymph and expel your toxins to the exit.

The treatment begins by stimulating the filtering organs (kidneys, liver). Consume the following hepatorenal plants for 15 days: dandelion (root), rosemary and goldenrod.

All details on the desired quantities and the possibility of also using milk thistle capsules are of course included in this chapter.

Then comes deep drainage (with burdock root, elecampane and chrysantellum) and above all, in a final move, you will have to be cunning with the toxins .

You'll discover how chlorella and wild garlic can help you outwit toxic molecules. Head outside!

You will also see how derivative baths, provided they are practiced well , can relieve the saturation of the filtering organs.

Here are some other examples of what you will discover in the pages of 300 NATURAL REMEDIES that medicine does not yet know :

• The two treasures of masculine vigor

These are two ancient remedies whose effectiveness on virility problems has recently been proven by science. The first, used for thousands of years in Ayurvedic medicine (Indian medicine), is said to provide lasting results on erectile problems after just 3 months of supplementation. The second is known in traditional Chinese medicine for sexual dysfunction. Full details and precise dosage on page 246.

• Lyme: effective in 70% of cases.

According to Dr. Horowitz, a world-renowned Lyme disease specialist, his detoxification protocol has been effective for 70% of his patients! 30 to 60 drops per day of a blend of cumanda, enula, and samento (cat's claw). Full details on pages 206 to 208.

• URGENT – If you own a dog or cat, this poison may be lurking in your home.

Some flea and tick products are said to be Fipronil bombs. They reportedly contain 100 times more than the maximum dose indicated by Anses ^36. On page 182, you'll get all the natural tips from a veterinarian to effectively treat your pet without the risk of poisoning yourself.

• The tree that protects the brain

This plant species has survived the greatest cataclysms and even the Hiroshima bomb. Its secret? A high polyphenol content that ensures good oxygenation of your brain and helps protect it from aging (page 196).

• To keep an elephant's memory, do like them...

In Sri Lanka and the Himalayas, gotu kola is reputed to be the plant of youth. Elephants in these regions are said to derive their exceptional longevity and memory from it. Behind the legend lies a reality: its protective effect against cognitive decline has just been confirmed by recent publications. (page 51)

• Tired of always being tired? Try the Viking plant!

It was reputed to give them strength and vigor, and studies have proven its effectiveness in cases of burnout. But don't take it after lunch: it's so energizing that it could prevent you from getting a good night's sleep. Find out more on page 83.

With everything this book contains, you'll be equipped to face whatever life throws at you... today or tomorrow.

When you receive your eBook, dive into it immediately.

I am convinced that within the first few minutes of reading, you will discover what bad habits you can already get rid of to feel better.

You will see that it is written in simple language that everyone can understand .

It has been designed to offer you maximum reading comfort. It is also richly illustrated so that you can see these natural remedies with your own eyes .

We've also organized the chapters by disease so you can quickly jump to the section that's relevant to YOU.

Please feel free to share these valuable tips with your family and dearest friends.

You can even show this book to your doctor: I'm sure he'll be impressed by everything it contains!

Please note that this book is not available online: you will not find it on the Fnac website or on Amazon.

It was produced exclusively for Plantes & Bien-Être .

And I send it to you as a gift , at my own expense, for any trial subscription to the publication.

In Plants & Well-Being , each month you discover the plants that help, relieve, and soothe.

You will learn the secrets of the last herbalists in France, threatened with extinction since their diploma was abolished in 1941.

You'll learn how to make your own remedies using fresh plants, roots, and essential oils. Of course, we recommend consulting your doctor before making any decisions regarding your health.

By joining the Plantes & Bien-Être community, you too are giving yourself the chance to choose another path and pass on this precious knowledge to your children.

Without waiting to count you among our regular readers, I would like to share with you some natural solutions revealed in our magazine:

• In case of ear infection , massage the area around the ear and the throat with a preparation containing a mixture of vegetable oil and tea tree essential oil (be careful, a few drops are enough!).

• Emergency solution for stiff necks : red narcissus works equally well on acute stiff necks as on chronic neck pain and contractures .

• There are two moisturizing and anti-inflammatory panaceas for psoriasis : aloe vera gel and St. John's wort macerate.

• Blackcurrant buds are said to act as a " natural cortisone " that helps soothe allergies and inflammation.

• Black cumin to oil your brain: The oil from this seed is said to protect memory and learning functions in older people at a dose of 500 mg per day for nine weeks ³⁷ .

• To quit smoking , there's no need to spend a fortune on patches and other nicotine substitutes. Kudzu, a plant from the Far East, can help you effectively.

• In case of hematoma , use helichrysum essential oil. It contains italidones, which are said to be able to reabsorb the hematoma.

• URINARY LEAKS? Against all odds, the best alternative to avoid "accidents" would be... herbal tea. Drink 2 to 3 cups a day of an infusion of bearberry, agrimony, lemon balm, and yarrow for 10 days.

I'll stop this list here because it would take me pages and pages to list the countless benefits of plants for joints, circulation, arteries, sleep, neurons, digestion, the fight against cancer, the bladder, the prostate, morale, hair, eyes or skin (and many more).