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The Power of Ubiquinol 
Can it Extend Your Life?

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By Michael Hepworth

Here is yet another wonder product that promises the key to energy, vitality and a healthy heart. The fact that it may even slow down the aging process indicates one of the fastest nutritional supplements on the market, and the pills have now become a vital addition to my daily pill and vitamin intake. Although not directly related to perfect looking skin, the healthier you feel the better of course your skin will look and feel.

Ubiquinol is an advanced form of CoQ10, which is naturally produced by the body helping to prevent free radical damage. As we age or become sick, the levels produced begin to drop and that is where Ubiquinol or Ubiquinone (conventional CoQ10) comes into play.

CoQ10 is produced largely from your diet with foods such as broccoli and spinach, nuts, seafood and organ meats producing the largest amounts. However, even a diet like that stops producing CoQ10 as you get older, hence the urgent need to boost the supply.

One of the world’s leading experts on Ubiquinol is Dr.Robert Barry and his book will answer all the questions about Ubiquinol, and to some degree provide an explanation about the all important slowdown of the aging process.

There is not an immediate obvious effect from starting the use of Ubiquinol, but after about five days of use you should see an improvement in your stamina and energy levels, even though it can take up to three weeks to restore optimal levels in blood plasma and tissues.

Clinical studies are now under way to determine if individuals suffering from certain diseases including diabetes can be helped with the daily use of the pill just like cardiovascular patients. Also, because Ubiquinol is already pre-converted, it is ready for immediate use by the body.

It has only recently become available in capsule form because it took scientists almost thirty years to perfect a stabilization process by which Ubiquinol remains in its active electron-rich form and we are the ones to benefit.

www.ubiquinol.org
By Michael Hepworth

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What exactly is GRAND BRULOT I thought to myself as I opened the bottle for the first time just around the time this lockdown took effect. Well, Grand Brulot is listed as a VSOP Cognac Café and it can be used in Bloody Mary’s, Manhattans, Negronis, Martinis, spritzes and sidecars , just for starters. It is a blend of Ugni Blanc & Colombard that is crafted into 80 proof VSOP. Then 100% Robusta Ecuadorian coffee bean essence is extracted and blended with brandy to meld for a few months and finally, it is blended with the VSOP Cognac. There is also a whiff of peppermint, nutmeg and hot cocoa in the drink. The retail price is $42.99.

The idea for the drink was instigated in 2015 by John Bernbach who asked for the help of industry veteran Francisco Tonarely to investigate the potential of a cognac/brandy drink blended with coffee. Three year later in August 2018 Grand Brulot was launched. This cognac comes from the Tardy Cognac Group and the grapes come from its single estate. Grand Brulot also plays homage to a New Orleans specialty of the same name that is still served around town.  The name Grand Brulot was inspired by the famous French pirate Jean Lafite who helped New Orleans repel the British invaders in 1812. He would order coffee, pour cognac in the saucer, set it alight and mix it with the coffee.
Recipes:

THE RISE AND SHINE
2 oz Grand Brulot
Orange Twist

Just pour Grand Brulot over ice and the orange will highlight the flavors
of the spirit.

BRULOT BLACK MANHATTAN
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz Bourbon
1 oz Sweet Vermouth
3 dashes Orange Bitters

Bartender Todd Smith created this one. Stir all the ingredients together in
a mixing glass. Strain into a chilled cocktail glass with ice and garnish

with orange wheel.

FRENCH NEGRONI
1 oz Grand Brulot
1 oz  Sweet Vermouth
1 oz Campari

Build in a rocks glass over ice and garnish w/orange wheel.

GRAND BRULOT CAFÉ HOLIDAY
1 oz Grand Brulot
0.5 oz Crème de Cacao
3 oz Porter Beer or Stout
3 dashes of bitters

Throw cocktail ingredients between two cups a couple of times to mix
And ignite the foam from the beer. Pour into a highball glass over ice
And garnish with nutmeg.



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