Many things contribute to disease, such as toxins, viruses, bacteria, parasites, excess body fat, high levels of stress, etc. We are daily reminded about increasing global threats to health, and often there is not a timely or sufficient "bandaid" to curb the problem. 'SARS' is the most obvious example.

Our government is doing a good job of trying to keep us safe from these threats, but we have a role to play in our health. And if there was ever a time to have a tip-top immune system, it's now! So be of good cheer, as there are at least eight steps you can take to achieve optimal health. No one component can give you perfect health, but by making the choice right now, you can take steps to prepare you and your

family for the continued threats to health that will come our way.

Click on each building block below to learn about how each plays a role within the overall health equation. From a dietary perspective, there are four necessities. We were taught most of them in school, and the "Nutrition" block in the middle of the house should be a good memory jog. One thing you may not have learned, however, relates to a recent breakthrough discovery regarding a special class of super sugars called glyconutrients, which have begun to transform the world for the positive. So enjoy a bit of good news as you learn how nutrition, especially glyconutrients, can be one of your eight best friends. Click away!