Thursday, October 30, 2014
Wednesday, October 15, 2014
The 7 Health Benefits Of Oil Pulling
Oil Pulling is one of the most simple things you can do to improve your health and help detoxify your body.
Oil pulling isn’t a new health trend that you are seeing, it is an ancient Ayurvedic ritual dating back over 3,000 years.
So what is oil pulling all about?
What is Oil Pulling?
An ancient Ayurvedic ritual dating back over 3,000 years, oil pulling involves placing a tablespoon of extra virgin organic cold pressed oil (organic coconut oil is an option) into your mouth and then swish it around for up to 5 to 15 minutes pulling it between your teeth before spitting it out. Don't swallow the oil as you will ingest the toxins you are trying to cleanse away. Brush your teeth with an all-natural flouride-free toothpaste, and rinse your mouth out.
Why Oil Pulling?
With your mouth as the home to bacteria, fungus, viruses, and other toxins, the oil acts like a cleanser, pulling out the yukky stuff before they get a chance to spread throughout your body.
This cleanses the immune system, reduces stress, inflammation, and aids your well-being.
Top 7 reasons for making oil pulling a part of your daily routine.
1. Whitens teeth
Oil pulling reduces the need for chemical teeth whitening strips. The oil possesses natural antibiotic and antiviral properties that brighten and clean teeth.
2. Increases energy
When our immune sytem is put to work in clearing out toxic waste from our body, it drains our energy levels. Removing the toxins by oil pulling lowers the amount of work our body has to do to function, which leaves us feeling better.
3. Detoxes the Body
Germs in the body are much like poison causing inflammation and leading to disease/illiness. The mouth is the gatewy for contamination to spread to the rest of the body. When removing the toxins before they get a chance to spread, the body undergoes a complete detox.
4. Aids hormonal changes
Hormones can function as they shoud, functioning to the best ability without being thrown off balance.
5. Reduces headaches
When the body is under toxic stress, headaches and migraines occur. This is nature's way of asking for some time to recover. By eliminating bacteria or toxins from the body with oil pulling, headaches can be avoided.
6. Keeps the skin clear
Removing toxins from the body that would make it into the bloodstream means the skin has a chance to shine. Rashes and skin issues often reduce dramatically and it some cases it can clear up completely.
7. Promotes oral hygiene
Oil pulling is highly effective at reducing tooth cavities and at eradicating bad breath. It also aids with plaque-induced gingivitis.
When you start oil pulling, you might experience some of the positive effects immediately or it may take a few days or even weeks, It will depend on your health condition.
11 ways to boost your lymph system for optimal health
Do you feel sluggish? Do you feel pain? Maybe your lymphatic system is blocked.
The lymphatic or lymph system is a complex network of fluid-filled tubes that carries away toxins filtered through lymph nodes, which trap and neutralize harmful substances. Yet for the lymphatic system to move and deactivate toxins, our muscles have to be pumping.
The lymphatic system is a system made up of glands, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils. It bathes our body’s cells and carries the body’s cellular sewage away from the tissues to the blood, where it can be filtered by two of the body’s main detoxification organs: the liver and kidneys. This sewage is made up of chemical processes such as over-the-counter and prescriptions drugs, cigarettes, airborne pollutants, food additives, pesticides, and other toxins.
If you are feeling pain from injuries, excess weight, or pain disorders such as arthritis bursitis, headaches, and other pain, a sluggish lymphatic system may be playing a role.
In the case of chronic pain, post-surgery, or pregnancy—where little movement is present—blockage of the lymphatic system can compromise immunity and lead to further health problems due to an overwhelming buildup of toxins.
Here are 11 ways you can get your lymph flowing smoothly.
1. Take deep breathes. Your lymph system relies on the pumping action of deep breathing to help it transport toxins into the blood before they are detoxified by your liver. So take a deep breathe of oxygen through your nose and breathe out the toxins from your mouth.
2. Movement. Exercise ensures the lymph system flows properly.
3. Drink plenty of water. Lymph fluid cannot flow properly without adequate water. Add some fresh lemon juice to help ensure the water is readily absorbed by your cells.
4. Eliminate soda, sports drinks, and so-called fruit “juices.”
5. Eat more raw fruit on an empty stomach. The enzymes and acids in fruit are powerful lymph cleansers. Eat them on an empty stomach for best digestion and maximum lymph-cleansing benefits. Most fruits digest within a half hour or so. Note: If you have acid reflux or digestive issues, eat fruit with other foods.
6. Eat plenty of green vegetables. Eating plenty of greens to get adequate chlorophyll helps purify your blood and lymph.
7. Eat raw, unsalted nuts and seeds. Eating more nuts and seeds to power up your lymph with adequate fatty acids. Choose from walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, Brazil nuts, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
8. Add herbal teas to give your lymph a boost. Drink herbal teas with astragalus, echinacea, goldenseal, pokeroot, or wild indigo root tea. Note: consult an herbalist or a naturopath before drinking these teas with medication.
9. Dry skin brush before showering. Use a natural bristle brush. Brush your dry skin in circular motions, upward from the feet to the torso and from the fingers to the chest. Work in the same direction as your lymph flows – toward the heart.
10. Alternative hot and cold shower for several minutes. The heat dilates the blood vessels and the cold causes them to contract.
11. Get a massage. Studies show that a massage can push up to 78 percent of stagnant lymph back into circulation. Massage frees trapped toxins.
Other suggestions: maintain a healthy diet by eating whole clean foods and add meditation into your routine.
Source: www.endoriot.com
The lymphatic or lymph system is a complex network of fluid-filled tubes that carries away toxins filtered through lymph nodes, which trap and neutralize harmful substances. Yet for the lymphatic system to move and deactivate toxins, our muscles have to be pumping.
The lymphatic system is a system made up of glands, lymph nodes, spleen, thymus gland, and tonsils. It bathes our body’s cells and carries the body’s cellular sewage away from the tissues to the blood, where it can be filtered by two of the body’s main detoxification organs: the liver and kidneys. This sewage is made up of chemical processes such as over-the-counter and prescriptions drugs, cigarettes, airborne pollutants, food additives, pesticides, and other toxins.
If you are feeling pain from injuries, excess weight, or pain disorders such as arthritis bursitis, headaches, and other pain, a sluggish lymphatic system may be playing a role.
In the case of chronic pain, post-surgery, or pregnancy—where little movement is present—blockage of the lymphatic system can compromise immunity and lead to further health problems due to an overwhelming buildup of toxins.
Here are 11 ways you can get your lymph flowing smoothly.
1. Take deep breathes. Your lymph system relies on the pumping action of deep breathing to help it transport toxins into the blood before they are detoxified by your liver. So take a deep breathe of oxygen through your nose and breathe out the toxins from your mouth.
2. Movement. Exercise ensures the lymph system flows properly.
3. Drink plenty of water. Lymph fluid cannot flow properly without adequate water. Add some fresh lemon juice to help ensure the water is readily absorbed by your cells.
4. Eliminate soda, sports drinks, and so-called fruit “juices.”
5. Eat more raw fruit on an empty stomach. The enzymes and acids in fruit are powerful lymph cleansers. Eat them on an empty stomach for best digestion and maximum lymph-cleansing benefits. Most fruits digest within a half hour or so. Note: If you have acid reflux or digestive issues, eat fruit with other foods.
6. Eat plenty of green vegetables. Eating plenty of greens to get adequate chlorophyll helps purify your blood and lymph.
7. Eat raw, unsalted nuts and seeds. Eating more nuts and seeds to power up your lymph with adequate fatty acids. Choose from walnuts, almonds, hazelnuts, macadamias, Brazil nuts, flaxseeds, sunflower seeds, and pumpkin seeds.
8. Add herbal teas to give your lymph a boost. Drink herbal teas with astragalus, echinacea, goldenseal, pokeroot, or wild indigo root tea. Note: consult an herbalist or a naturopath before drinking these teas with medication.
9. Dry skin brush before showering. Use a natural bristle brush. Brush your dry skin in circular motions, upward from the feet to the torso and from the fingers to the chest. Work in the same direction as your lymph flows – toward the heart.
10. Alternative hot and cold shower for several minutes. The heat dilates the blood vessels and the cold causes them to contract.
11. Get a massage. Studies show that a massage can push up to 78 percent of stagnant lymph back into circulation. Massage frees trapped toxins.
Other suggestions: maintain a healthy diet by eating whole clean foods and add meditation into your routine.
Source: www.endoriot.com
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Thank you everyone who entered my giveaway!
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Sunday, September 28, 2014
Win a Raw Coookie Book by Julia Corbett
Win a Raw Cookie Book by Julia Corbett by following my blog.
- a collection of over 40 cookie recipes
– superfood ingredient descriptions
– unique techniques for raw cookie making
– superfood ingredient descriptions
– unique techniques for raw cookie making
The Raw Cookie Book contains over 40 original raw cookie recipes, using healthy ingredients that are all gluten-free. Superfoods and medicinal herbs are infused into the cookies to create the most nutrient-dense treats with amazing flavor.
Julia Corbett supplies tips and techniques to make the most heavenly sweet treats you have ever eaten. She offers a conscious way to choose ingredients and delivers beauty in her sweets.
Cookie recipes like Chocolate Chip Cookies, Maple Walnut Shortbread and Wild Berry Jam Linzer Cookies are all filled with raw ingredients and it could be argued that they taste more delectable than their cooked counterparts. Try these and many more healthy and sustainable cookie recipes, deliciousness is waiting.
Follow my blog for a chance to win her book! Giveaway ends September 30th.
Tuesday, September 23, 2014
The Health Benefits of Turmeric
Turmeric root
Turmeric is one of the most common spices used in kitchen. It has got antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory as well as antioxidant properties. You can use this spice to treat the common cold, cough, joint inflammation, arthritis, bruises, acne, pimples as well as various stomach ailments. At the same time turmeric can also be used to prevent Alzheimer’s disease, to minimize liver damages caused due to excessive alcohol consumption or regular use of pain-killers and to disinfect minor cuts and burns. It has also been proved that due to its antibacterial properties, turmeric is beneficial in treating many types of cancer, most noticeably breast cancer, colon cancer, lung cancer and leukemia.
Thursday, September 18, 2014
My new eBook – Clean Eating: Guide to Clean Food Detoxing and Gut Rebuilding
Clean Eating eBook is a five-day kick-start guide to eating clean foods and gut rebuilding . This guide shows you how to add healthy whole foods into your diet without giving up what you currently eat. Included is a 21-day gratitude and food journal in my eBook so you can track how you feel after you eat each meal and to write what you are grateful for each day. My eBook also has chapters which highlight inflammation, anti-inflammatory diet, hemochromatosis (a blood iron disorder), the acid/alkaline connection, the top ten toxic cosmetic ingredients to avoid, and a section on the top indoor plants recommended by NASA to purify your home. This eBook shows you how to incorporate all aspects of your life (diet, exercise, relationships, career, spirituality, and self-care) to create a healthier, happier you!
Click this link to look inside my eBook.
David Wolfe's Women's Wellness Conference Friday September 19-21
The Annual Women’s Wellness Conference is Friday, September 19 through Sunday, September 21 at the Orange County Hilton in Costa Mesa, California. David Wolfe hosts the Women’s Wellness Conference as well as the Longevity Now Conference. Each year I volunteer at both conferences but this year I will be enjoying the Women’s Wellness Conference as an attendee.
This weekend’s conference speakers include:
- David Wolfe
- Dr. Roy Dittman
- Donna Gates
- Dr. Lissa Rankin, Keynote Speaker
- Marianne Williamson, Keynote Speaker
- Dr. Bruce Lipton, Keynote Speaker
- Dr. William and Martha Sears
- Tera Warner
- Nadine Artemis
- Dr. Sara Gottfried
Tweet me at http://www.twitter.com/creathealthieru if you will be attending the conference. It will be nice to connect with other like-minded people!
Stay tuned for my updates from the conference on my blog as well as http://www.examiner.com/digestive-health-in-santa-ana/shaline-miller and http://www.examiner.com/low-carb-in-santa-ana/shaline-miller.
xoxo,
Shaline
Sunday, June 15, 2014
7 most prescribed drugs and their natural alternatives
We don’t have to live in a medicated world, but we choose to. We want the quick fix so we continue our poor lifestyle and dietary habits. It doesn’t have to be this way, but it is.The crux of the matter is that we refuse to think about prevention because we reactively commit to treating the symptoms of underlying health problems.
Prescriptions for pain, cholesterol reduction, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, antacids, antipsychotics, diabetes and antibiotics make up 100% of the most prescribed drugs.
Make a commitment to yourself right now and start incorporating some of these amazing foods into your diet with no consequence of side effects.
Check out the top 7 most prescribed drugs and the best natural remedies.
1. HYDROCODONE (Acetaminophen/Vicodin/Oxycontin)
Use: For Pain
Currently the single most prescribed drug in the world. More doctors are getting huge payouts from pharmaceutical companies to promote these hydrocodone, especially generic drugs. They make up more than 20% of the top prescribed medications.
How it Works:
It is an orally psychoactive compound that works as a narcotic and analgesic. It is biotransformed by the liver into several metabolites. It is highly dependent on metabolism by the Cytochrome P450 pathway.
Natural Foods:
Ginger, turmeric, berries, cayenne pepper, celery/celery seeds, cherries, dark green veggies, walnuts.
2. STATINS (Generic versions of Lipitor/Zocor/Crestor)
Use: Reduction of LDL Cholesterol
Approximately 15% of the top prescribed medications are generic statins. A study published in January 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine linked statins to 48 percent increased risk for type-2 diabetes.
There are no scientific studies ever documented which have proved through causation that lowering LDL cholesterol prevents disease. The obsessed culture of lowering cholesterol may actually be causing cancer.
How it Works:
Statins artificially lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting a critical enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Natural Foods:
Nuts, spinach, apples, turmeric, cranberries, tomatoes, green tea, fatty fish, beans, alfalfa herb, capsicum fruit, garlic, psyllium, fenugreek seeds, butcher’s broom, licorice root, hawthorn berry.
3. LISINOPRIL (Prinivil/Zestril) AND NORVASC (Amlodipine)
Use: Reduction of High Blood Pressure
In combination, Lisinopril and Norvasc make up a whopping 23% of the top prescribed medications. This makes them the most prescribed generic medications (if combined) for cardiovascular disease and blood pressure. Individually, Lisinopril constitutes approximately 14% and Norvasc about 9%.
How it Works:
Lisinopril is typically used for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks. Norvasc is used for hypertension and angina. It accomplishes this by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle so it essentially interferes with the metabolism of calcium.
Natural Foods:
Any foods high in vitamin C (chili peppers, guavas, bell peppers, thyme, parsley, dark leafy greens, broccoli), any foods high in magnesium (chocolate, green leafy vegetables, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin and squash seeds, pine nuts, and black walnuts) and any foods high in potassium (mushrooms, bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, oranges and dates). Coconut oil/water and CoQ10 are also very effective for lowering blood pressure.
4. SYNTHROID (levothyroxine sodium)
Use: Hypothyroidism
A synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, generic Synthroid makes up more than 11% of the top prescribed medications. It’s used to treat hypothyroidism. The related drug dextrothyroxine (D-thyroxine) was used in the past as a treatment for elevated cholesterol but was withdrawn due to cardiac side-effects.
How it Works:
It replaces the thyroid hormone which is naturally occurring in the thyroid gland essentially halting natural production.
Natural Foods:
Any foods containing iodine such as seaweed, kelp, radish, parsley, fish, seafood, eggs, bananas, cranberries, strawberries, himalayan crystal salt. Also, copper, iron, selenium and zinc are essential in the production of thyroid hormones. Exercise a minimum of 20-30 minutes per day — enough to raise the heartbeat.
5. PRILOSEC (omeprazole/generic versions of Nexium)
Use: Antacid
A proton pump inhibitor which constitutes just over 8% of the top prescribed medications. Omeprazole is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers internationally and is available over the counter in some countries.
How it Works:
It suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the gastric acid ions in cells. The absorption of omeprazole takes place in the small intestine essentially turning off the switch which promotes healthy digestion of foods. Omeprazole is also completely metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system.
Natural Foods:
Grapefruits, probiotics, broccoli sprouts, manuka honey, mastic gum, marshmallow tea, glutamine, slippery elm, deglycyrrhized liquorice (DGL), aloe vera juice, baking soda, pickle juice.
6. AZITHROMYCIN AND AMOXICILLIN
Use: Antibiotic
In combination, azithromycin and amoxicillin contribute towards a mind-blowing 17% of the top prescribed medications. Then we wonder why we have antibiotic resistance. On their own, each contributes about 8.5%. Azithromycin is one of the world’s best-selling antibiotics and derived from erythromycin. Amoxicillin is usually the drug of choice for children.
How it Works:
Inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and interfering with their protein synthesis. These drugs also inhibit the protein synthesis of good bacteria needed for immunity and proper digestion.
Natural Foods:
Sunlight (Vitamin D), garlic, coconut oil, turmeric, foods high in nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) such as salmon, sardines and nuts. Also manuka honey, olive leaf extract, green tea, pau D’Arco, rose water, myrrh, grapeseed extract, golden seal, oregon grapes, oregano oil, and probiotics.
7. GLUCOPHAGE (metformin)
Use: Oral anti-diabetic drug
Glucophage drugs round up the top 7 but the prescription rate of this drug is rapidly increasing. It makes up about 7% of the top prescribed medications. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people. It also acts to indirectly lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
How it Works:
By suppressing natural glucose production by the liver, the drug activates an enzyme which plays an important role in insulin signaling, whole body energy balance, and the metabolism of glucose and fats.
Natural Foods:
Black tea, Sunlight (Vitamin D), potentially coffee (more research needed), turmeric, nuts, chia seeds, green leafy vegetables, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, red grapes, steel cut oatmeal, broccoli, spinach, green beans and strawberries. 90% of all cases of diabetes can be resolved by eating foods with a low glycemic load, and pursuing both weight training and aerobic exercise.
Sources:
www.healthy-holistic-living.com/7-prescribed-drugs-world-natural-counterparts.html
mercola.com
webmd.com
Prescriptions for pain, cholesterol reduction, high blood pressure, hypothyroidism, antacids, antipsychotics, diabetes and antibiotics make up 100% of the most prescribed drugs.
Make a commitment to yourself right now and start incorporating some of these amazing foods into your diet with no consequence of side effects.
Check out the top 7 most prescribed drugs and the best natural remedies.
1. HYDROCODONE (Acetaminophen/Vicodin/Oxycontin)
Use: For Pain
Currently the single most prescribed drug in the world. More doctors are getting huge payouts from pharmaceutical companies to promote these hydrocodone, especially generic drugs. They make up more than 20% of the top prescribed medications.
How it Works:
It is an orally psychoactive compound that works as a narcotic and analgesic. It is biotransformed by the liver into several metabolites. It is highly dependent on metabolism by the Cytochrome P450 pathway.
Natural Foods:
Ginger, turmeric, berries, cayenne pepper, celery/celery seeds, cherries, dark green veggies, walnuts.
2. STATINS (Generic versions of Lipitor/Zocor/Crestor)
Use: Reduction of LDL Cholesterol
Approximately 15% of the top prescribed medications are generic statins. A study published in January 2012 in the Archives of Internal Medicine linked statins to 48 percent increased risk for type-2 diabetes.
There are no scientific studies ever documented which have proved through causation that lowering LDL cholesterol prevents disease. The obsessed culture of lowering cholesterol may actually be causing cancer.
How it Works:
Statins artificially lower cholesterol levels by inhibiting a critical enzyme HMG-CoA reductase, which plays a central role in the production of cholesterol in the liver.
Natural Foods:
Nuts, spinach, apples, turmeric, cranberries, tomatoes, green tea, fatty fish, beans, alfalfa herb, capsicum fruit, garlic, psyllium, fenugreek seeds, butcher’s broom, licorice root, hawthorn berry.
3. LISINOPRIL (Prinivil/Zestril) AND NORVASC (Amlodipine)
Use: Reduction of High Blood Pressure
In combination, Lisinopril and Norvasc make up a whopping 23% of the top prescribed medications. This makes them the most prescribed generic medications (if combined) for cardiovascular disease and blood pressure. Individually, Lisinopril constitutes approximately 14% and Norvasc about 9%.
How it Works:
Lisinopril is typically used for the treatment of hypertension, congestive heart failure, and heart attacks. Norvasc is used for hypertension and angina. It accomplishes this by inhibiting the influx of calcium ions into vascular smooth muscle and cardiac muscle so it essentially interferes with the metabolism of calcium.
Natural Foods:
Any foods high in vitamin C (chili peppers, guavas, bell peppers, thyme, parsley, dark leafy greens, broccoli), any foods high in magnesium (chocolate, green leafy vegetables, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, blackstrap molasses, pumpkin and squash seeds, pine nuts, and black walnuts) and any foods high in potassium (mushrooms, bananas, dark green leafy vegetables, sweet potatoes, oranges and dates). Coconut oil/water and CoQ10 are also very effective for lowering blood pressure.
4. SYNTHROID (levothyroxine sodium)
Use: Hypothyroidism
A synthetic form of the thyroid hormone thyroxine, generic Synthroid makes up more than 11% of the top prescribed medications. It’s used to treat hypothyroidism. The related drug dextrothyroxine (D-thyroxine) was used in the past as a treatment for elevated cholesterol but was withdrawn due to cardiac side-effects.
How it Works:
It replaces the thyroid hormone which is naturally occurring in the thyroid gland essentially halting natural production.
Natural Foods:
Any foods containing iodine such as seaweed, kelp, radish, parsley, fish, seafood, eggs, bananas, cranberries, strawberries, himalayan crystal salt. Also, copper, iron, selenium and zinc are essential in the production of thyroid hormones. Exercise a minimum of 20-30 minutes per day — enough to raise the heartbeat.
5. PRILOSEC (omeprazole/generic versions of Nexium)
Use: Antacid
A proton pump inhibitor which constitutes just over 8% of the top prescribed medications. Omeprazole is one of the most widely prescribed drugs for reflux disease (GERD) and ulcers internationally and is available over the counter in some countries.
How it Works:
It suppresses gastric acid secretion by specific inhibition of the gastric acid ions in cells. The absorption of omeprazole takes place in the small intestine essentially turning off the switch which promotes healthy digestion of foods. Omeprazole is also completely metabolized by the cytochrome P450 system.
Natural Foods:
Grapefruits, probiotics, broccoli sprouts, manuka honey, mastic gum, marshmallow tea, glutamine, slippery elm, deglycyrrhized liquorice (DGL), aloe vera juice, baking soda, pickle juice.
6. AZITHROMYCIN AND AMOXICILLIN
Use: Antibiotic
In combination, azithromycin and amoxicillin contribute towards a mind-blowing 17% of the top prescribed medications. Then we wonder why we have antibiotic resistance. On their own, each contributes about 8.5%. Azithromycin is one of the world’s best-selling antibiotics and derived from erythromycin. Amoxicillin is usually the drug of choice for children.
How it Works:
Inhibits the synthesis of bacterial cell walls and interfering with their protein synthesis. These drugs also inhibit the protein synthesis of good bacteria needed for immunity and proper digestion.
Natural Foods:
Sunlight (Vitamin D), garlic, coconut oil, turmeric, foods high in nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) such as salmon, sardines and nuts. Also manuka honey, olive leaf extract, green tea, pau D’Arco, rose water, myrrh, grapeseed extract, golden seal, oregon grapes, oregano oil, and probiotics.
7. GLUCOPHAGE (metformin)
Use: Oral anti-diabetic drug
Glucophage drugs round up the top 7 but the prescription rate of this drug is rapidly increasing. It makes up about 7% of the top prescribed medications. It is the first-line drug of choice for the treatment of type 2 diabetes, in particular, in overweight and obese people. It also acts to indirectly lower LDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
How it Works:
By suppressing natural glucose production by the liver, the drug activates an enzyme which plays an important role in insulin signaling, whole body energy balance, and the metabolism of glucose and fats.
Natural Foods:
Black tea, Sunlight (Vitamin D), potentially coffee (more research needed), turmeric, nuts, chia seeds, green leafy vegetables, apple cider vinegar, cinnamon, red grapes, steel cut oatmeal, broccoli, spinach, green beans and strawberries. 90% of all cases of diabetes can be resolved by eating foods with a low glycemic load, and pursuing both weight training and aerobic exercise.
Sources:
www.healthy-holistic-living.com/7-prescribed-drugs-world-natural-counterparts.html
mercola.com
webmd.com
7 Ways to Minimize Your Exposure to Acrylamide in Food
What is acrylamide?
Acrylamide is a toxic substance that forms when foods containing simple carbohydrates and the amino acid asparagine are cooked together at high temperatures. A statement by the European Food Safety Agency said that acrylamide in food is both carcinogenic (potentially cancer-causing) and genotoxic (can damage the genetic material of cells), therefore acrylamide is very unhealthy. Unfortunately, if you fry, grill, toast or bake certain types of foods, or eat processed versions that already have been, it’s going to be pretty hard to avoid it completely.
Potato chips, french fries, burnt toast, and baked, grilled or roasted carbohydrate foods are the most likely to contain acrylamide. Levels appear to increase the more cooked and burnt the food is. The darker the toast, fries, crisps, cookies etc, the worse it may be for exposure to this potentially dangerous compound.
7 Ways to Minimize Your Exposure to Acrylamide in Food
A healthy body getting good levels of antioxidants in your meals and eating a variety of nutritious foods should be able to deal with some exposure to acrylamide, but it makes sense to minimize and where possible avoid some of the biggest sources ahead.
1. Cut right back on french fries and potato chips
These items are two of the worst culprits. They are damaging to your health and completely devoid of any redeeming nutritional qualities.
2. Avoid cooking toast until it’s burnt
Turn the toaster time down a few notches so the bread is only just toasted. If you do burn it, the best thing to do is throw it away.
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Even if you don’t toast your bread, the crust will be likely to contain the highest levels of acrylamide and may well be worth cutting off your sandwich before you eat it.
3. Store potatoes in a cool and dark place if you’re going to roast, fry or bake them
This may help stop them forming too many simple sugars – the precursor to the formation of acrylamide. Soaking and then drying potatoes before using them may also help to remove some of the sugar content.
Research shows that boiling or steaming potatoes doesn’t seem to produce acrylamide like roasting, frying or baking does. This is a healthier way to cook root vegetables particularly steaming which also maintains the most nutrients.
4. Choose a lighter roast of freshly ground coffee if you drink it
Dark roasted instant coffee has been demonstrated to have very high levels of acrylamide. Lighter roasts may reduce, but not completely avoid exposure.
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5. Stop smoking
The fact remains that this toxic chemical has been found in cigarette smoke. If you smoke, the other points on this list are even more important as the higher your exposure levels to acrylamide, from all the various sources in a day, the more risk your body cells are at of potentially cancerous changes.
6. Try to avoid getting the food too brown and overcooked
Try to avoid overcooking or browning your food especially if you are baking, roasting, grilling or frying carbohydrate foods like potatoes or wheat. The longer the cooking time and the higher the temperature the more potential for acrylamide to be formed.
7. Take N-acetyl-cysteine
This supplement may help replenish your natural levels of the antioxidant glutathione, may have a specific protective effect against acrylamide in food, according to some animal studies. If this is the case, taking it with baked, fried or roasted carbohydrate foods may help to minimize any potential damage.
The best protection is to cut back on fried, roasted, baked and processed foods and add in better alternatives, like more steamed vegetables in your meals and nuts, seeds and fruit.
Reference: www.healthambition.com
Acrylamide is a toxic substance that forms when foods containing simple carbohydrates and the amino acid asparagine are cooked together at high temperatures. A statement by the European Food Safety Agency said that acrylamide in food is both carcinogenic (potentially cancer-causing) and genotoxic (can damage the genetic material of cells), therefore acrylamide is very unhealthy. Unfortunately, if you fry, grill, toast or bake certain types of foods, or eat processed versions that already have been, it’s going to be pretty hard to avoid it completely.
Potato chips, french fries, burnt toast, and baked, grilled or roasted carbohydrate foods are the most likely to contain acrylamide. Levels appear to increase the more cooked and burnt the food is. The darker the toast, fries, crisps, cookies etc, the worse it may be for exposure to this potentially dangerous compound.
7 Ways to Minimize Your Exposure to Acrylamide in Food
A healthy body getting good levels of antioxidants in your meals and eating a variety of nutritious foods should be able to deal with some exposure to acrylamide, but it makes sense to minimize and where possible avoid some of the biggest sources ahead.
1. Cut right back on french fries and potato chips
These items are two of the worst culprits. They are damaging to your health and completely devoid of any redeeming nutritional qualities.
2. Avoid cooking toast until it’s burnt
Turn the toaster time down a few notches so the bread is only just toasted. If you do burn it, the best thing to do is throw it away.
.
Even if you don’t toast your bread, the crust will be likely to contain the highest levels of acrylamide and may well be worth cutting off your sandwich before you eat it.
3. Store potatoes in a cool and dark place if you’re going to roast, fry or bake them
This may help stop them forming too many simple sugars – the precursor to the formation of acrylamide. Soaking and then drying potatoes before using them may also help to remove some of the sugar content.
Research shows that boiling or steaming potatoes doesn’t seem to produce acrylamide like roasting, frying or baking does. This is a healthier way to cook root vegetables particularly steaming which also maintains the most nutrients.
4. Choose a lighter roast of freshly ground coffee if you drink it
Dark roasted instant coffee has been demonstrated to have very high levels of acrylamide. Lighter roasts may reduce, but not completely avoid exposure.
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5. Stop smoking
The fact remains that this toxic chemical has been found in cigarette smoke. If you smoke, the other points on this list are even more important as the higher your exposure levels to acrylamide, from all the various sources in a day, the more risk your body cells are at of potentially cancerous changes.
6. Try to avoid getting the food too brown and overcooked
Try to avoid overcooking or browning your food especially if you are baking, roasting, grilling or frying carbohydrate foods like potatoes or wheat. The longer the cooking time and the higher the temperature the more potential for acrylamide to be formed.
7. Take N-acetyl-cysteine
This supplement may help replenish your natural levels of the antioxidant glutathione, may have a specific protective effect against acrylamide in food, according to some animal studies. If this is the case, taking it with baked, fried or roasted carbohydrate foods may help to minimize any potential damage.
The best protection is to cut back on fried, roasted, baked and processed foods and add in better alternatives, like more steamed vegetables in your meals and nuts, seeds and fruit.
Reference: www.healthambition.com
Monday, February 17, 2014
7 Simple Steps to Stress Reduction
Stress is the major producer of cortisol; therefore it is very important to reduce stress. Stress is also one of the major factors in causing many illnesses. Stress reduction is an important aspect in reclaiming and rebuilding your health and improving your lifestyle.
Add these simple steps into your daily routine.
- Stop thinking about the past. Stop regretting what happened in the past. If you are like me, sometimes you think of the past and wonder what you could have done differently. It is done. Learn from it and move on.
- Slow down. Don’t you notice that everyone is in a hurry? Take time to smell the roses and enjoy life.
- Avoid the unnecessary. Stop focusing on the things that aren't important and use your energy.
- Meditate. Breathe in the good air and breathe out the bad air.
- Exercise more. Exercising is a great way to reduce stress.
- Focus on your priorities. Understand what really matters to you and invest your time and energy into what is really important to you.
- Life is simpler than we allow it to be. Remember this saying: KISS (keep it simple stupid). Cut out the drama in your life and at work.
In summary, laugh more, stress less!
Friday, July 26, 2013
Top Reasons to Eat Fermented Foods
What are fermented foods?
You have probably heard of sauerkraut and kimchee. These are examples of fermented foods, but beware if you are buying these straight from the shelf at the supermarket. Store bought fermented foods often contain high doses of salt. They also tend to be completely over processed and are also usually pasteurized, which means they have been prepared at high temperatures that kill all the goodness that properly fermented foods provide. What you want to look for is raw fermented foods. An example of raw fermented foods is cultured vegetables that are left in airtight jars at room temperature for several days. Commonly, the vegetable used for this is cabbage, but you might also find it mixed with carrots or beets or radishes and other vegetables which can be used as ferments too.
Examples of traditionally fermented foods that naturally contain probiotics include:
• Fermented dairy: Kefir, yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, and sour cream.
• Fermented vegetables: Sauerkraut, kimchee, and dill pickles.
• Fermented soy: Miso, tempeh, and natto.
Why eat fermented foods?
When vegetables have been fermented, they become even more nutritious. The healthy enzymes which are present in the vegetables flourish when fermented, and create an environment that is full of probiotics, enzymes and minerals which are important for a healthy body. The probiotic good bacteria and enzymes in fermented foods help to populate our gut and intestines with lactobacilli which are really important for healthy digestion.
They also help to eliminate toxins from our body, so eating them will allow your intestines to detox which is a really good thing! Raw, cultured vegetables are really potent in terms of helping your body to operate efficiently. When your body is working the way it should, then you will not only feel great, but you will look beautiful too. Eating fermented vegetables will also help with weight loss and lead to more energy, as well as balance out the pH levels of your body.
When everything is working as it should, you will find your immunity is boosted from having a healthy gut and you will start to really feel cleaner. It is important to eat fermented foods regularly to really experience all the amazing health benefits that were mentioned above.
The great thing is that they are easy to eat with just about anything. It is recommended to get into the habit of adding them to your salads or even just having them as a side to other dishes you eat. They are particularly good to eat paired with starches and proteins, as it will help you to digest these foods better.
Top reasons to eat fermented foods
1. Fermented foods improve digestion.
2. Fermented foods restore the proper balance of bacteria in the gut. These health ailments (lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, yeast infections, allergies, and asthma) have been linked to a lack of good bacteria in the gut.
3. Raw, fermented foods are rich in enzymes. Your body needs enzymes to properly digest, absorb, and make full use of your food. As you age, your body’s supply of enzymes decreases.
4. Fermenting food actually increases the vitamin content.
5. Eating fermented food helps us to absorb the nutrients we’re consuming. You can ingest huge amounts of nutrients, but unless you actually absorb them, they’re useless to you. When you improve digestion, you improve absorption.
6. Fermenting food helps to preserve it for longer periods of time. These fermented foods ie sauerkraut, pickles and salsa will keep for months. A suggestion: if you have a huge batch of produce in your garden that you don’t know how to use up, ferment it!
7. Fermenting food is inexpensive. There’s nothing fancy required for this hobby. And many of the foods required to make these recipes are very cheap. You can use inexpensive cabbage to make sauerkraut, or get yourself a kombucha scoby and with a little water, sweetener and tea, you have a health elixir.
8. Fermenting food increases the flavor.
How to Incorporate More Fermented Foods Into Your Diet
Drink fermented beverages. Kefir and kombucha are available at many health food stores. They’re also very easy to make at home. Serve food with pickles, sauerkraut, salsa, ketchup, sour cream, kim chi, mayonnaise and other naturally fermented condiments. You can buy naturally fermented condiments at health food stores or make your own. Get creative and experiment! Try making kefir ice cream, sourdough crackers, fermented coconut milk, mead (honey wine), Eat some Japanese natto with rice.
How to Ferment Your Own Foods
It’s easy to get started with fermentation. You just need some starter cultures and some mason jars.
1. Start with a cabbage or cucumber. Shred the cabbage in the food processor or slice it finely with a knife. Add this mixture to a bowl and start to massage the cabbage with your hands. If there is some liquid that appears this is good! Next, make brine from blending water and unpasteurized miso paste. Use about 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of miso as a good quantity for a medium-sized cabbage. Pour the brine over the cabbage and mix well.
2. Next fill the mixture into a jar, and squash it down so that the cabbage is tightly packed. Leave some space at the top of the jar, as the cabbage mixture will expand. Fill the space between the top of the mixture and the rim of the jar with rolled outer cabbage leaves. Now seal the jar and leave at room temperature for 5 days.
3. After 5 days, remove the top cabbage leaves and throw them away, then put the jar into the fridge. If you have a scum or bubbles at the top, this is great! These are a sign of the healthy probiotics being present in the ferment. You can start eating some of the fermented cabbage once you put the jar into the refrigerator and enjoy!
Source: http://www.cheeseslave.com/got-bacteria-10-reasons-to-eat-fermented-foods/
You have probably heard of sauerkraut and kimchee. These are examples of fermented foods, but beware if you are buying these straight from the shelf at the supermarket. Store bought fermented foods often contain high doses of salt. They also tend to be completely over processed and are also usually pasteurized, which means they have been prepared at high temperatures that kill all the goodness that properly fermented foods provide. What you want to look for is raw fermented foods. An example of raw fermented foods is cultured vegetables that are left in airtight jars at room temperature for several days. Commonly, the vegetable used for this is cabbage, but you might also find it mixed with carrots or beets or radishes and other vegetables which can be used as ferments too.
Examples of traditionally fermented foods that naturally contain probiotics include:
• Fermented dairy: Kefir, yogurt, cheese, buttermilk, and sour cream.
• Fermented vegetables: Sauerkraut, kimchee, and dill pickles.
• Fermented soy: Miso, tempeh, and natto.
Why eat fermented foods?
When vegetables have been fermented, they become even more nutritious. The healthy enzymes which are present in the vegetables flourish when fermented, and create an environment that is full of probiotics, enzymes and minerals which are important for a healthy body. The probiotic good bacteria and enzymes in fermented foods help to populate our gut and intestines with lactobacilli which are really important for healthy digestion.
They also help to eliminate toxins from our body, so eating them will allow your intestines to detox which is a really good thing! Raw, cultured vegetables are really potent in terms of helping your body to operate efficiently. When your body is working the way it should, then you will not only feel great, but you will look beautiful too. Eating fermented vegetables will also help with weight loss and lead to more energy, as well as balance out the pH levels of your body.
When everything is working as it should, you will find your immunity is boosted from having a healthy gut and you will start to really feel cleaner. It is important to eat fermented foods regularly to really experience all the amazing health benefits that were mentioned above.
The great thing is that they are easy to eat with just about anything. It is recommended to get into the habit of adding them to your salads or even just having them as a side to other dishes you eat. They are particularly good to eat paired with starches and proteins, as it will help you to digest these foods better.
Top reasons to eat fermented foods
1. Fermented foods improve digestion.
2. Fermented foods restore the proper balance of bacteria in the gut. These health ailments (lactose intolerance, gluten intolerance, constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, yeast infections, allergies, and asthma) have been linked to a lack of good bacteria in the gut.
3. Raw, fermented foods are rich in enzymes. Your body needs enzymes to properly digest, absorb, and make full use of your food. As you age, your body’s supply of enzymes decreases.
4. Fermenting food actually increases the vitamin content.
5. Eating fermented food helps us to absorb the nutrients we’re consuming. You can ingest huge amounts of nutrients, but unless you actually absorb them, they’re useless to you. When you improve digestion, you improve absorption.
6. Fermenting food helps to preserve it for longer periods of time. These fermented foods ie sauerkraut, pickles and salsa will keep for months. A suggestion: if you have a huge batch of produce in your garden that you don’t know how to use up, ferment it!
7. Fermenting food is inexpensive. There’s nothing fancy required for this hobby. And many of the foods required to make these recipes are very cheap. You can use inexpensive cabbage to make sauerkraut, or get yourself a kombucha scoby and with a little water, sweetener and tea, you have a health elixir.
8. Fermenting food increases the flavor.
How to Incorporate More Fermented Foods Into Your Diet
Drink fermented beverages. Kefir and kombucha are available at many health food stores. They’re also very easy to make at home. Serve food with pickles, sauerkraut, salsa, ketchup, sour cream, kim chi, mayonnaise and other naturally fermented condiments. You can buy naturally fermented condiments at health food stores or make your own. Get creative and experiment! Try making kefir ice cream, sourdough crackers, fermented coconut milk, mead (honey wine), Eat some Japanese natto with rice.
How to Ferment Your Own Foods
It’s easy to get started with fermentation. You just need some starter cultures and some mason jars.
1. Start with a cabbage or cucumber. Shred the cabbage in the food processor or slice it finely with a knife. Add this mixture to a bowl and start to massage the cabbage with your hands. If there is some liquid that appears this is good! Next, make brine from blending water and unpasteurized miso paste. Use about 4 cups of water and 1 tablespoon of miso as a good quantity for a medium-sized cabbage. Pour the brine over the cabbage and mix well.
2. Next fill the mixture into a jar, and squash it down so that the cabbage is tightly packed. Leave some space at the top of the jar, as the cabbage mixture will expand. Fill the space between the top of the mixture and the rim of the jar with rolled outer cabbage leaves. Now seal the jar and leave at room temperature for 5 days.
3. After 5 days, remove the top cabbage leaves and throw them away, then put the jar into the fridge. If you have a scum or bubbles at the top, this is great! These are a sign of the healthy probiotics being present in the ferment. You can start eating some of the fermented cabbage once you put the jar into the refrigerator and enjoy!
Source: http://www.cheeseslave.com/got-bacteria-10-reasons-to-eat-fermented-foods/
Wednesday, July 24, 2013
Toxic Overload Got You Run Down?
Toxic Overload Got You Run Down?
Break the Cycle of Toxins and Stress - Join Jordan Rubin This Thursday Night To Find Out How!
Are you "running on empty" these days? Pressure of life leaving you fatigued, sluggish, or disoriented? Do you have cravings for the "wrong kinds of snacks" or that extra cup of coffee in the afternoon? Does you body (mind and spirit) feel overloaded?
Like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeELwUyV6Js on Facebook Then join Jordan Thursday night at 8pm EST as he launches his new campaign to help YOU break the vicious cycle of toxins and stress!
WHO: You, and everyone you know and love that deals with either TOXINS or STRESS. WHEN: Thursday Night July 25th, 8pm EST WHERE: Your phone and/or the internet! CONFERENCE CALL DIAL IN: 805-399-1200 code: 130514#
Break the Cycle of Toxins and Stress - Join Jordan Rubin This Thursday Night To Find Out How!
Are you "running on empty" these days? Pressure of life leaving you fatigued, sluggish, or disoriented? Do you have cravings for the "wrong kinds of snacks" or that extra cup of coffee in the afternoon? Does you body (mind and spirit) feel overloaded?
Like http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PeELwUyV6Js on Facebook Then join Jordan Thursday night at 8pm EST as he launches his new campaign to help YOU break the vicious cycle of toxins and stress!
WHO: You, and everyone you know and love that deals with either TOXINS or STRESS. WHEN: Thursday Night July 25th, 8pm EST WHERE: Your phone and/or the internet! CONFERENCE CALL DIAL IN: 805-399-1200 code: 130514#
Essential Oils for Your Home
Concerned that your cleansers aren’t so clean? The labels of many mainstream home products like spray disinfectants, hand soaps, and toothpastes reveal toxic ingredients that a growing body of research indicates may be harmful even in small amounts. Think your family deserves better?
Young Living’s Home category offers safe, essential oil-infused alternatives for products you use every day. Fill your home with cleaning and dental care products you can feel good about, plus natural, healthful additions to your spice cabinet, cookware collection, first aid kit, and more.
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Get creative and enjoy all the culinary possibilities of essential oils. Popular essential oils for cooking include: Peppermint Basil Lemon Nutmeg While certain essential oils can be harmful if taken in high dosages, moderate use as flavoring (a few drops per person) is not only safe but delicious! To help you retain the nutrients and flavor in your food, we also offer premium titanium cookware designed to be nonstick, long-lasting, even-heating, and scratch-free. Preserve the juiciness, nutrition, and enzymes of the food you cook—all without the toxic nonstick coating. View our line of high quality cookware here .You will never want to use conventional cookware again. Natural Cleaning Forget conventional cleansers formulated with harsh chemicals; safe, effective alternatives are easy to make and use. Alongside our line of Thieves® products, you may also want to try using essential oils in your laundry, and for cleaning countertops, freshening stale linens, removing stubborn stains, and much, much more.
Young Living’s most popular essential oils for cleaning include: Lavender essential oil Lemon essential oil Pine essential oil Cinnamon essential oil Thieves® essential oil blend Purification™ essential oil blend Home Purification Keep your home smelling fresh and clear of stale air with healthful air purifying solutions. Our top three diffusers—Aria™, Therapro™, and the redesigned Home Diffuser—make it easy and convenient to purify the air in your home without chemical-laden aerosol fresheners. Simply add 10-20 drops of Thieves®, Peace & Calming, or Purification to your diffuser and allow these clean, refreshing scents to fill your home. Natural Protection Your busy life has no room for sick days. Essential oils offer ideal natural support for a stressed immune system, and our effective formulas can help you maintain the cold season wellness you need to keep working, playing, and caring for your family. Support your body with these immune-supporting favorites: R.C™ essential oil blend Thieves® essential oil blend Thieves® Hand Purifier Breathe Again™ essential oil blend Inner Defense™ Pets
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Young Living’s Home category offers safe, essential oil-infused alternatives for products you use every day. Fill your home with cleaning and dental care products you can feel good about, plus natural, healthful additions to your spice cabinet, cookware collection, first aid kit, and more.
Oral Care Smile your brightest with products formulated to help you keep your teeth healthy, and free from harmful mystery chemicals: Thieves® Dental Floss Dentarome™ Toothpastes Thieves® Fresh Essence™ mouthwash Healthy Cooking Looking to add variety and flavor to your cooking? Make room for essential oils in your spice cabinet! Their rich, bright aromas can add a delicious kick of flavor to your favorite recipes. Try adding a drop or two of lime to fresh salsa or to your favorite Mexican-inspired marinade, lemon to grilled fish, peppermint to hot cocoa, or basil and oregano to homemade pasta sauce.
Get creative and enjoy all the culinary possibilities of essential oils. Popular essential oils for cooking include: Peppermint Basil Lemon Nutmeg While certain essential oils can be harmful if taken in high dosages, moderate use as flavoring (a few drops per person) is not only safe but delicious! To help you retain the nutrients and flavor in your food, we also offer premium titanium cookware designed to be nonstick, long-lasting, even-heating, and scratch-free. Preserve the juiciness, nutrition, and enzymes of the food you cook—all without the toxic nonstick coating. View our line of high quality cookware here .You will never want to use conventional cookware again. Natural Cleaning Forget conventional cleansers formulated with harsh chemicals; safe, effective alternatives are easy to make and use. Alongside our line of Thieves® products, you may also want to try using essential oils in your laundry, and for cleaning countertops, freshening stale linens, removing stubborn stains, and much, much more.
Young Living’s most popular essential oils for cleaning include: Lavender essential oil Lemon essential oil Pine essential oil Cinnamon essential oil Thieves® essential oil blend Purification™ essential oil blend Home Purification Keep your home smelling fresh and clear of stale air with healthful air purifying solutions. Our top three diffusers—Aria™, Therapro™, and the redesigned Home Diffuser—make it easy and convenient to purify the air in your home without chemical-laden aerosol fresheners. Simply add 10-20 drops of Thieves®, Peace & Calming, or Purification to your diffuser and allow these clean, refreshing scents to fill your home. Natural Protection Your busy life has no room for sick days. Essential oils offer ideal natural support for a stressed immune system, and our effective formulas can help you maintain the cold season wellness you need to keep working, playing, and caring for your family. Support your body with these immune-supporting favorites: R.C™ essential oil blend Thieves® essential oil blend Thieves® Hand Purifier Breathe Again™ essential oil blend Inner Defense™ Pets
Your pets are members of the family too! Give them the same effective, chemical-free care that your whole family deserves with two great products formulated just for your pets’ fur and skin: Animal Scents™ Ointment Animal Scents™ Shampoo Family Health A well-stocked collection of reliable home remedies is a must for every home. Be sure to keep on hand the essential oils that can help make all the difference if a family member is injured or feeling unwell. Add these first aid favorites to your collection: Lavender Peppermint Thieves® essential oil blend Frankincense R.C.™ PanAway™
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Thursday, May 16, 2013
Raw Chocolate Smoothie Recipe
This recipe looks so good and healthy that I have to share! http://www.babybabkas.com/recipes/raw-chocolate-avocado-smoothie.html?fb_action_ids=10201146024121760&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582
Thursday, May 9, 2013
How grounding can improve your health
Did you know that the Earth's energy
is crucial for good health?
Have you ever felt the urge to walk
barefoot on the beach or feel the grass between your toes? As it turns out,
this urge goes much deeper than simply feeling good. It has been repeatedly
demonstrated that there is a significant electrical interaction between the
Earth and each one of us.
When we make direct contact to the
surface of the Earth our body receives a charge of energy that makes us feel
better. This process is called grounding or Earthing.
Throughout history people were
naturally observing the Earth's energy. In today's world we spend a lot of time
indoors. When we do go outside, we usually wear shoes which prevent us from
connecting to the Earth.
Earth has a negative charge. This
means that it has an abundance of electrons. This charge does not interact with
us too often since we live in insulated buildings and wear insulated footwear.
Simply put, we rarely touch the ground!
Why touching the ground does matter
Humans evolved, like all animals, walking on the ground without insulating barriers between the Earth and our feet. It is common knowledge that the soles of our feet are extremely sensitive due to a high concentration of nerve endings. Since nerve tissue is electrically conductive, it is easy to understand that the bottoms of our feet are highly conductive surfaces.
Humans evolved, like all animals, walking on the ground without insulating barriers between the Earth and our feet. It is common knowledge that the soles of our feet are extremely sensitive due to a high concentration of nerve endings. Since nerve tissue is electrically conductive, it is easy to understand that the bottoms of our feet are highly conductive surfaces.
There are two key reasons why this
electrical connection is important:
First, the Earth is a massive
reservoir of negatively charged free electrons. Without a connection to
this reservoir, the cells in our body are unable to balance the positive charge
which results from things like electron-deficient free radicals. The
effect of excess positive charge in the blood can be seen very clearly by the
way in which the cells are attracted to clump together.
Second, today's environment is full
of a wide spectrum of electromagnetic radiation, ranging from computers, cell
phones, radio & TV broadcasts, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, domestic wiring, and other
electrical appliances to power lines. This electromagnetic radiation
induces voltages in our bodies, disrupting the subtle electrical communications
which are a vital part of the function of our body's systems. By being
grounded to the Earth we greatly reduce the levels of these induced voltages,
as we are then effectively shielded by the Earth's large electrical mass.
Unfortunately, with our modern
rubber or plastic soled shoes and insulated sleeping arrangements, we no longer
have a natural electrical connection to the Earth, unless walking barefoot.
The Effects of Grounding
The most immediately noticeable
effect people report from being grounded is that they feel better i.e. improved
circulation, better sleep. This has been described as a feeling of
greater peace within themselves, feeling calmer with reduced stress
levels. If there is pain present then often this is reduced or disappears
completely.
People who notice negative effects
from using computers or other electrical equipment report a reduction or
elimination of these effects when grounded.
With regular grounding, several
health benefits have been observed, such as:
- Improved immune function
- Improved digestion
- Improved sleep
- Rapid healing of injuries
- Improved blood circulation
- Harmonization and stabilization of the body's basic biological rhythms
- Accelerated recovery from intense athletic activity
- Reduction of inflammation
- Reduced stress / anxiety / irritability
- Reduced electro sensitivity
Because of the conductivity of our
soles, it was proposed that perhaps there was an electrical interaction between
the Earth's negative charge and our bodies.
Researchers found that there was a significant relation between the charge of our bodies and the ground. It has been determined that the Earth acts as a natural reservoir of electric energy. If a person with an excessive negative charge, or an excess of electrons, steps onto the ground, the excess will be absorbed into the Earth. If a person has a positive charge, or a deficiency of electrons, then the Earth will supply what is needed to achieve homeostasis (balance). This is a truly amazing discovery: stepping on the ground electrically balances you!
Researchers found that there was a significant relation between the charge of our bodies and the ground. It has been determined that the Earth acts as a natural reservoir of electric energy. If a person with an excessive negative charge, or an excess of electrons, steps onto the ground, the excess will be absorbed into the Earth. If a person has a positive charge, or a deficiency of electrons, then the Earth will supply what is needed to achieve homeostasis (balance). This is a truly amazing discovery: stepping on the ground electrically balances you!
Why grounding is significant
During the past twenty years, we have witnessed an explosion of research conducted on human physiology and disease. What has been discovered has prompted almost global awareness of the importance of antioxidants and the process of oxidation. Oxidation, literally the same process of iron rusting, has been found to greatly contribute to aging and the formation of disease.
The culprits are "free radicals." A free radical is a molecule that has become unstable because of the lack of an electron. Free radicals will 'take' electrons from other molecules in order to become stable, but in the process they produce more free radicals. In time, free radicals can damage any tissue and lead to aging and disease.
Free radicals form in our bodies naturally as a byproduct of stress, environmental & dietary toxins and natural metabolic processes. Nature's solution to free radicals is anti-oxidants. Anti-oxidants are substances that help put a stop to oxidation by providing the missing electrons to free radicals without becoming free radicals themselves.
Thanks to the progress of science, we now better understand that related to oxidation is the natural process of inflammation. Inflammation, called "the silent killer," is the leading theory on the underlying cause of many diseases (such as cancer and heart disease). The problem of inflammation lies not in a scarcity of electrons, as in oxidation, but in an excess of electrons.
How to be Grounded and Balanced
The simplest way to be grounded is
to go outside and place your bare feet or hands on some grass or earth, or to
immerse yourself in a body of conductive water such as the sea or a
mineral-rich lake.
When indoors, an Earth connection
can be made by driving a metal rod into the ground outside, running a wire from
the rod, and then connecting it to ourselves.
This may sound like a lot of hassle,
but fortunately the majority of domestic electrical systems in the world
already have such a rod and wire running indoors, connecting to the 'earth' pin
on every mains electrical outlet. And rather than having to connect a
wire to ourselves, a variety of products have been developed, such as earthing
sheets, mats, bands, and patches.
If you would like more
information on Earthing, refer to Clint Ober's book, "Earthing: The most
important health discovery?"
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