An easy way to boost your health

Most people think of massage as a luxury, a great way to pamper yourself or someone you love. This is true, of course. But did you know that a regular program of therapeutic massage is known to bring many health benefits? Put that with the luxury of pampering yourself, and you've got a winner!

These health benefits can include the following:

- Enhanced immunity

- Reduced depression and anxiety

- Increased benefit from athletic work-outs

- Relief of migraine pain and frequency

- Improved sleep quality

- Improved mobility, and less pain in arthritis sufferers

- Brightening complexion and hair

- Reduced PMS symptoms

- Enhanced alertness

- Better concentration

Many of our patients wisely choose to have a weekly or monthly massage from Elvira, our massage therapist extraordinaire. Elvira's talented hands, along with her training, experience, and dedication all combine to consistently bring her rave reviews. We are delighted that she is part of our team!

Our massage prices are amazingly affordable. Only $40 for a one-hour massage, or $25 for a half hour. This is one of the most reasonable ways to improve your health and help you manage your stress load. Gift cards are available in any denomination.

Call us for a convenient appointment at (562) 861-3896.

The Harmony of Health

Dr. Earl Powell wrote the following:

"Music is said to be the universal language of mankind. It has charms to soothe or to arouse the deeper feelings of the soul. Music stirs that inner something in man that can set him dancing. a lullaby will soothe an infant to sleep.

Birds sing and animals caper to rhythm...Even the heart beats in rhythm when health abides.

Do you know that health, like music, comes also from within? Health requires the normal expression of life through the medium of the nervous system, and there must be harmony in this relationship."

Dr. Powell's analogy makes the nervous system the "conductor" of our body's "orchestra." The major sections of instruments would be bones, muscles, glands, and organs. The conductor directs theses instruments by means of communicating fibers that pass through openings between the spinal vertebrae and spread in a vast network throughout the body.

Just as a conductor knows when even one instrument is out of tune or plays a false note, so our nervous system is immediately aware when a body "instrument" fails to render a true tone. If this situation continues, it affects the other "players," and the harmonious music of good health becomes disharmony.

Fortunately, we have learned the various interferences that cause our body instruments - and our conductor! - to falter. These may be one or more of the following:

- Structural misalignments (vertebrae and joints)
- Scar tissue not correctly healed at the deeper level
- Allergic reactions to foods
- Toxicity from heavy chemicals or heavy metals
- One or more immune challenges - bacteria, fungus, virus, or parasites

It is one thing to detect a problem and inform the patient what it is. A medical facility will diagnose a condition and then "try" a drug or do an invasive procedure, both with the same goal of eliminating the symptoms.

We at Thropay Health Center believe that we do much better than that! We have natural, non-invasive solutions to help the body correct itself at the root cause.

When the body resolves its own problems, harmony is restored and the orchestra plays a rich, joyful song of HEALTH!

If someone you know needs his or her body harmony restored, don't hesitate to call us. Many clients here have found that their health improved far beyond their expectations!

Our number is (562) 861-3896

Simple Salads for Spring

When there's no time to grocery shop, it's your chance to get creative. A "throw-together" salad can be attractive as well as delicious and nutritious. Here's a simple recipe that can be varied as to ingredients or amounts, according to whatever you have in the refrigerator.

4 cups organic broccoli florets (or cauliflower, or both)
1 cup of cubed raw milk cheese - cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere - or 1/2 cup raw milk blue cheese, crumbled
1-2 red organic apples, washed and chopped but not peeled
1/2 cup organic red onion, sliced thinly and quartered
2/3 cup raw pecan pieces - or any nuts or seeds you have on hand
Add 1/2 cup chopped celery, if desired

Combine in a large bowl. Drizzle with the following vinaigrette, and toss until coated.

2 tbsp. organic red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. organic lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove organic garlic, minced
dash of cayenne
1 tsp. organic Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds - optional

Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar and shake well before tossing with salad.

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Kitchen Q&A

Q. What about Orgreenic fry pans? Are they a healthful choice for cooking?

A. They test very well here, and are hands-down far superior to "regular" non-stick pans (which are a potential source of plastic and/or aluminum particles).

We have found that they are wonderful for re-heating food, sauteing veggies, or cooking omelets or potatoes - always no higher than low-medium heat. I have heard one complaint about cooking raw meat - that it stuck very badly and the pan was miserable to clean. If any of you have input on this, please share it. :)

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A last reminder about our special offer on the 21-day Purification Program Kit from Standard Process! The 15% off will apply through March 31st. Call us to order your kit(s) at (562-861-3896.

Food Marketing Translations

News on Nutraceuticals

A prominent news health editor wrote a well-publicized news article this week entitled "Are Your Vitamins Killing You?" His basic point was that dietary supplements will not make you healthier, and may actually increase your risks of disease.

Is this true? You may be surprised at my answer. Within certain parameters, there is an element of truth in his premise.

Before you stop reading in amazement or disgust, please consider the following comments.

Notice the words "an element of truth." The most believable presentations often mix truth with fiction to achieve some credibility with a larger number of people. We have to establish the definition(s) before we can sort out the true from the false.

Here is the "element of truth." The vast majority of vitamins or supplements that are available today are artificial, chemically produced to imitate some substance in nature. Their so-called "active ingredient" is isolated and multiplied many times more than it ever occurs in a natural food. No nutrients that normally accompany this factor in food are included. For these reasons, the "supplement" is actually foreign to the body, not recognized as food, and often goes out undigested. In that case, supplements do not make a person healthier, and in some instances as quoted, they may increase the risks of disease.

We call such products "nutraceuticals," because they are so aligned with pharmaceuticals - in their manufacturing process, the flawed principle behind their composition, and in their frequent failure to produce better health. And yes, there are a few research studies - all using nutraceutical products - that prove that "vitamins" don't work.

Don't get me wrong, though. There are multitudes of research studies that prove the abysmal failure of the far more toxic and dangerous pharmaceuticals to produce health or decrease risk of disease. The negative results quoted in the news article.about supplements are completely dwarfed by comparison! There's an all-too-common pattern of one drug being followed by another and another in the attempt to counteract "side effects," resulting in a downward spiral of the patient's health.

There is good reason why at Thropay Health Center we use concentrated whole-food supplements by Standard Process. From soil to supplement, these products are primarily organically grown foodsthat retain their natural balance of nutrients. Using the complete food gives much better "bang for the buck," because nutrients working together accomplish better and greater benefits than isolates that require multiplied amounts in order to "work."

As so many of our patients can attest, the results in promoting health are nothing less than phenomenal! It's important to understand, too, that we can't rely upon supplements alone for our health. Dietary changes, removal of present toxins, natural exercise, and watchful maintenance are all big players in the journey to better health.

Just one more week for our April promo! Elvira has been giving free 20-minute massages to those who referred someone new this month. Thank you for your referrals!

Call us anytime at (562) 861-3896.

Smoking thins a vital part of your brain, but quitting reverses the damage

Smoking thins a vital part of your brain, but quitting reverses the damage

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The region of the brain that controls language and memory is thinner in smokers than the rest of the population, research has found.

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Cigarettes may be damaging our brains as well as our lungs and cardiovascular systems, a new study suggests.

An analysis of 504 people has revealed that the cortex of a smoker’s brain is thinner than the same region in a non smoker – as you can see in the image above, where yellow represents a large difference between thickness, and the colour gets darker orange as the gap decreases.

And that’s not great, because the cortex is pretty important – it’s the outer layer of the brain, and is involved in vital functions like memory, language and perception. Previous studies have shown that a thinner brain cortex is associated with cognitive decline in adults.

However, it’s not all bad news – the study also found that quitting starts to partially, but very slowly, reverse the cortex damage.

“We found that current and ex-smokers had, at age 73, many areas of thinner brain cortex than those that never smoked,” said lead researcher Sherif Karama, a psychiatrist from McGill University in Canada, in a press release. “Subjects who stopped smoking seem to partially recover their cortical thickness for each year without smoking.”

But the damage may never be fully repaired, with the study showing that former heavy smokers who quit more than 25 years ago still have thinner cortices than people who never smoked.

This is the largest study ever conducted on cortex thickness and smoking, and it may help explain the link between cigarettes and neurological issues. Researchers already know that being a smoker increases the risk of cognitive decline and dementia, but it was unclear up until now exactly how cigarettes changed the structure of the brain.

The research involved 244 males and 260 females with an average age of 73. All of the participants had been examined in 1947 when they were children as part of the Scottish Mental Survey. And the team more recently analysed the volunteers’ health, behavioural choices and also used MRI scans to study their brain cortices.

Although the cortex gradually thins as people get older, the researchers found that smoking appeared to speed up this process. Even after adjusting for lifestyle factors such as sex and age, current and ex-smokers had significantly thinner regions in their cortices than people who had never smoked. The results have been published in Molecular Psychiatry.

“Smokers should be informed that cigarettes could hasten the thinning of the brain’s cortex, which could lead to cognitive deterioration,” said Karama in the release.

And even though the research shows that quitting is good, not starting in the first place is even better. “Cortical thinning seems to persist for many years after someone stops smoking,” Karama added.

Source:

http://www.sciencealert.com/

Why Standard Processing?

HAPPY EASTER!

This special weekend we'll be celebrating new life, both in the Resurrection of Christ and the coming of spring. May it be a blessed time for each of you and your families.

Need some healthful ideas for your holiday table? Dress it up with the bright colors that are associated with the season!  I like to emphasize yellow, so how about a large organic yellow pepper as a classy dish for dip?  Remove part of one side  (along with the seeds) and fill the pepper with organic guacamole or roasted red pepper hummus.  Great accompaniment for a tray of fresh organic veggies.

Devilled eggs are always attractive and popular.  Mix free-range, hard-boiled egg yolks with finely chopped organic celery, chopped organic green onions if desired, and enough non-soy, non GMO mayo and organic yellow mustard to make the mixture moist.  Use a pastry decorator tip to fill the whites.  Decorate the tray with parsley or sprigs of any other fresh herbs. 

If you're a lemon lover, this old-time recipe still has plenty of ap"peel"!

LEMON CURD

6 large or jumbo free-range eggs (not vegetarian or soy-fed; chickens are omnivores)

1/2 cup butter

1/2 cup raw clover honey - or any mild-flavored honey

grated rind of 2-3 organic lemons - about 4 tbsp.

juice of 3 organic lemons - about 1/2 cup of juice

Set up a double boiler and get the water boiling.  Cut the butter into pieces and place it in the top of the double boiler to melt, along with the honey.  Grate the juice and lemons, and beat the eggs very well to make them totally smooth (I use a blender).  Add eggs, lemon rind and lemon juice to double boiler, and mix everything together well with a wooden spoon.  Continue stirring over the boiling water for about 10 minutes , or until mixture is thick and smooth.  Remove from heat.  Store in a jar in the refrigerator.  Makes about 3 cups.

For Easter, use this "pudding" to create beautiful parfaits, layering it with berries, sliced bananas, and whipped cream.  It can also be used alone as a dessert in glass dishes, or as a spread or filling.  Very adaptable - and totally delicious! 

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Our April promo at Thropay Health Center is one of our most popular!  Refer someone new to our office this month, and receive a FREE 20-minute massage from Elvira. 

Call us for details and your appointment at (562) 861-3896.

Simple Salads for Spring

When there's no time to grocery shop, it's your chance to get creative. A "throw-together" salad can be attractive as well as delicious and nutritious. Here's a simple recipe that can be varied as to ingredients or amounts, according to whatever you have in the refrigerator.

4 cups organic broccoli florets (or cauliflower, or both)
1 cup of cubed raw milk cheese - cheddar, Swiss, Gruyere - or 1/2 cup raw milk blue cheese, crumbled
1-2 red organic apples, washed and chopped but not peeled
1/2 cup organic red onion, sliced thinly and quartered
2/3 cup raw pecan pieces - or any nuts or seeds you have on hand
Add 1/2 cup chopped celery, if desired

Combine in a large bowl. Drizzle with the following vinaigrette, and toss until coated.

2 tbsp. organic red wine vinegar
1 tbsp. organic lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil
1 clove organic garlic, minced
dash of cayenne
1 tsp. organic Italian seasoning
1/2 tsp. sea salt
1/2 tsp. fennel seeds - optional

Place all vinaigrette ingredients in a small jar and shake well before tossing with salad.

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Kitchen Q&A

Q. What about Orgreenic fry pans? Are they a healthful choice for cooking?

A. They test very well here, and are hands-down far superior to "regular" non-stick pans (which are a potential source of plastic and/or aluminum particles).

We have found that they are wonderful for re-heating food, sauteing veggies, or cooking omelets or potatoes - always no higher than low-medium heat. I have heard one complaint about cooking raw meat - that it stuck very badly and the pan was miserable to clean. If any of you have input on this, please share it. :)

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A last reminder about our special offer on the 21-day Purification Program Kit from Standard Process! The 15% off will apply through March 31st. Call us to order your kit(s) at (562-861-3896.

Quote of The Day With Thropay Chiropractic!

Health IQ

NASCAR race cars use a special combination fuel - 110-octane leaded gasoline. This obviously provides superior performance for the engine. But what would happen if the driver decided to save money and time by filling up at a local gas station? Using regular 87-octane unleaded fuel just might change the outcome in the race! (Duh)

Do we give our bodies inferior "fuel" and yet expect race-car performance from them?

So many of us are constantly on the go, and we get quite indignant when our bodies break down and spoil the week's schedule. Maybe the fault is with ourselves! Being so busy makes us high risk for grabbing convenience food...too many times a week. Or buying pre-made food products that can be quickly heated at home. This practice all too soon becomes habitual despite our good intentions, and our body "engines" reflect the chronic deprivation of genuine nutrients.

Making time consistently to shop for and prepare real foods is a must. Anything less will actually cost us much more - in both time and money - for the loss of health that we incur. Not to mention the need to drag ourselves through our lives with depleted energy, fatigue, and any number of symptoms that we try to ignore.

Good health is not just a matter of "I don't have cancer or heart disease or diabetes (that I know of yet) and my doctor says I'm doing great." Most disease conditions are quietly developing, unconsciously to us, for a considerable length of time before symptoms manifest themselves. Then they are much harder to deal with.

It just makes sense to stop and take a "Health IQ" test, say every first day of the month. Here are a few questions to ask ourselves:

1) Am I consciously putting only top-performance "fuel" into my body?

2) Am I getting 7-8 hours of sleep EVERY night? (Sleep deprivation is very hard on the body's healing/maintaining mechanism)

3) Am I consistently making every effort to avoid unnecessary exposure to chemicals - such as substituting healthful cleaning products for chlorine or other harsh cleaners?

4) Am I avoiding unnecessary radiation by not carrying my mobile phone on my person or using it excessively each day?

There are so many toxins in our environment that we can NOT avoid. Some we can. And the biggest item is food - we still CAN control what we eat.

Something to think about and act upon!

We're always here to help cheer you on. Call us anytime at (562) 861-3896.

Cancer cancelled

This patient improvement story is so impressive that we are sharing it with you in its entirety today.

"In 2007 I was diagnosed with a pancreatic tumor. My medical doctor and I both knew that this was a death sentence. During the same exam, gallstones were also found. Obviously, the tumor caused me far greater concern than the gallstones.

My first step was to see Dr. Thropay at Thropay Chiropractic and Nutrition for nutritional counseling. During his evaluation he pointed out several things to me:

a) cancer thrives on sugar in all its forms - granulated white sugar, brown sugar, or even flour products
b) cancer thrives where there are heavy metals present in the body
c) body scars can impede the body's healing mechanism and should be treated with sesame oil, wheat germ oil or cold laser, or a combination of these.

Immediately, I began eliminating sugar and flour products from my diet, draining the heavy metals out (under his direction) and treating my scars. Within the year on a follow-up evaluation with my medical doctor, I was informed that my gallstones had shrunk. I had to ASK her about the pancreatic tumor. She acknowledged then that it was no longer visible on their diagnostic tests! Instead of rejoicing with me, she made no comment other than, 'We need to address those gallstones now.'

In 2009 I was again diagnosed with cancer. Mammography revealed that there was a solid mass in my left breast. I returned to following my dietary restrictions more closely and went back to Dr. Thropay. He repeated his original advice and recommended some concentrated whole food supplements and herbs.

I followed all his recommendations super-conscientiously, and added juiced organic vegetables to my daily routine. This cancer was more stubborn than the first one - perhaps partly due to the mammography (which can spread existing cancer by means of the extreme trauma to the tissue), and/or the added scar tissue from the biopsy. The tumor showed signs of growing, and in fact put out two 'daughter' satellite strands in the same breast. Dr. Thropay's brother, an oncologist, was also monitoring my case at this point. I did not want radiation, chemotherapy, or surgery, but I accepted some hormone therapy that he suggested might partially shrink the tumor - and then he would want me to have a lumpectomy (surgery).

Meanwhile, I diligently treated all my scars daily, took all the supplements and herbs, juiced raw greens, took lemon juice and baking soda every day, kept out the metals, and was absolutely pristine with my diet.

On September 24, 2014, the welcome news finally came. The cancer was completely gone - without surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy!

When she saw these test results, my primary medical physician was profoundly impressed. She then told me that the medical profession does know that we can reduce or eradicate cancer by correcting our diet. But most people are unwilling to follow such a strict diet indefinitely - eliminating all processed sugars and junk food, eating only organic whole foods. Because of that, she said, most doctors don't even suggest it.

It's not a problem for me! I've been through enough to realize how essential it is for me to continue this lifestyle perpetually. I have so much energy and feel great, and everyone comments on how good I look.

I am so grateful that THROPAY HEALTH CENTER steered me in the right direction!

Eugenia Conte"

Thank you, Eugenia, for sharing the story of your incredible journey with us.
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February is "Heart Month," and YOU can prove you have a big one by referring someone you love to us! What better way to show you care than by helping him/her get started on the road to better health?

We will thank you with a $10 coupon for purchases in our office. Hurry - the month is nearly out already!

Call for appointments at (562) 861-3896

Mighty Microbes

"Friendly bacteria have long been known to block the growth of toxin-producing organisms."

Dr. Royal Lee wrote the above quote in the 1950s. He was referring to the vital role that beneficial intestinal microbes play in human health.

Sixty years later, the "Microbiome Project" made big science news in 2013. This enormous study revealed more details than we've ever known on the subject of gut bacteria.

While we've long known that we need friendly intestinal bacteria to prevent such things as diarrhea, constipation, colitis, cramps, gas, diverticulitis, colon and rectal cancer, etc....it is now apparent that a healthy balance of friendly versus enemy gut "bugs" does much more than that!

These amazing microscopic critters greatly influence our getting, preventing, and curing conditions like diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disease, heart disease, depression and/or anxiety, insomnia, and much more.

They are also, as Dr. Lee indicated, closely involved with detoxifying foreign substances out of the body.

You thought that your immune system is composed of your spleen, tonsils, and adenoids and lymph glands? Partly true. The climate in your gut also has a huge "voice" in a healthy immune system!.

Simply put, we need to understand that the integrity of our digestive systems is critical to good health.

Dr. Lee also said, "Good food is only 'good' if you can digest it." So, to a diet of organic whole, real foods, add digestive enzymes at each meal, to replace the loss of stomach acid as we've mentioned before. Avoid antacids. Come in and get checked for ProSynbiotic or other friendly bacterial support that your body requires.

You may well be amazed at your increased energy and vitality!

To further support your immune system naturally, call us for a nutritional appointment at (562) 861-3896.

Honey & Ginger Kill Superbugs Better Than Pharmaceutical Meds

Bacteria have been morphing into resistant strains of superbugs that make it very difficult for pharmaceutical companies to keep up with them, but research coming out of Ethiopia’sCollege of Medicine at the University of Gondar proves we don’t need Big Pharma to treat diseases that it ironically helped to create. A combination of ginger powder extract and honey are so effective that they inhibit the growth of superbugs like MRSA, E Coli, and even the bacteria that causes Pneumonia.

MRSA (methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus), Escherichia coli, and Klebsiella pneumoniae  are some of the most damaging superbugs around. Yet when researchers compared Ethiopian honey combined with ginger powder to three different antibiotics and their ability to kill superbugs, the ginger and honey combination won over the pharmaceutical drugs  not by a little – but considerably. (They also tested a ginger-water solution for good measure).

The study abstract concluded:

“CONCLUSION. THE RESULT OF THIS STUDY SHOWED THAT HONEY-GINGER POWDER EXTRACT MIXTURES HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO SERVE AS CHEAP SOURCE OF ANTIBACTERIAL AGENTS ESPECIALLY FOR THE DRUG RESISTANT BACTERIA STRAINS.”

(Aside from this research, here are 8 natural antibiotics you should consider using).

Each ‘broth’ that the superbugs were exposed to was cultured for 20-24 hours. The three antibiotics used were some of the most ‘powerful’ the industry has ever created: methicillin, amoxicillin, and penicillin.

5 tests for each treatment of bacteria were conducted:

• Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA and non-MRSA)

• Escherichia coli (two different strains)

• Klebsiella pneumoniae

With all three superbugs, the ginger and honey combination was more effective at inhibiting growth than any of the antibiotics. The only antibiotic that even came close was amoxicillin.

The mean inhibition levels of this dynamic duo averaged 25.62 and ranged from 19 to 30 – beating out all the pharmaceutical antibiotics by a landslide.

The ginger extract wasn’t made with any fancy process either. Researchers simply dried sliced root pieces at 37 degrees for 24 hours and then ground them and blended them with methanol and ethanol to make a 50% solution. This was then blended with the honey to make an exact 50-50 combination. (This process was performed by researchers. The recipe was used for research purposes only. Do not try at home.)

The water extract of the ginger had no inhibition of the bacteria. This is what other research has indicated – that alcohol apparently extracts the antibiotic constituents from the ginger.

We can continue to take lethal, health damaging antibiotics that kill our natural immunity, or we can research alternatives. The choice is simple.
Source:

http://naturalsociety.com/

This Is What Your Acne Reveals About Your Health

YOUR HEALTH

In Chinese Medicine, it’s believed that acne that flares up on different parts of your face represents health problems on different parts of your body. For example acne on your upper cheeks is a response to stress in your lungs or respiratory system. Smoking is but one of these causes (read on for more). Therefore a good indication of which organs need attention and care is to simply look where your acne is

UPPER FOREHEAD

Digestive System and Bladder

Drink plenty of water to flush, keep an eye on your diet, eliminate greasy foods and refined sugars. If you’re craving deep fried fatty foods, eat avocado or add a tablespoon of coconut oil to your dish. Make sure you consume plenty of fresh organic fruits and vegetables. Some of the best antioxidant rich foods or drinks include green tea, warm lemon water, and fresh berries. If your diet is not rich in naturally fermented foods such as kimchi, sauerkraut, kombucha, or kefir, consider supplementing with a probiotic capsule daily. Most health food stores carry probiotic capsules.

LOWER FOREHEAD

Heart

Your heart is a massive organ that pumps blood through your entire body. It has a tough job and can become easily stressed due to poor diet, inactivity, and various mental and physical stresses. If you have pimples on your lower forehead make it a point to do regular cardiovascular exercises. Eating pomegranate andcoconut oil will also keep your heart healthy and help clear this up.

EARS

Kidneys

When kidneys are not taken care of, you may find large, painful pimples on your ears that just won’t go away. Kidney troubles are often caused by not drinking enough water and eating too much sodium.

Some other kidney destroying habits include:

-frequently delaying the call of nature

-drinking too much coffee or alcohol

-mineral deficiencies such as magnesium

-eating too much animal protein

-sleep deprivation

-excessive refined sugar

This is as good of a time as any to point out that vendors such as Subway, who tout their products as being “healthy” have an excessive amount of sodium added to almost everything on the menu. The next time that you take a look at their nutrition claims with highlighted low-fat content, take a minute to focus on the sodium column. In addition Subway adds genetically modified soy to nearly all of their foods. If you want healthy kidneys it’s best to avoid fast food in general, even the “healthy” restaurants, drink more water, and eat more parsley which is an excellent detoxifier.

EYES, ORBITAL AREA AND BETWEEN THE EYEBROWS

Liver

 

Oiliness, redness, flakiness and pimples between the eyebrows can indicate that your liver may have been overworked and in dire need of a cleansing. Cut back on greasy foods loaded with vegetable, soy, and canola oil, alcohol and pasteurized dairy (or dairy altogether). Avoid eating late at night as well. If you’re craving a late snack take a spoonful of raw honey. This will let your liver rest while you’re sleeping. Eat more of these during the daytime to cleanse the liver (always choose organic root vegetables):

-garlic

-grapefruit

-green tea

-carrots

-beets

-leafy green vegetables

-lemons and limes.

UPPER CHEEKS

Lungs and Respiratory System

 

Stresses to the lungs are likely to cause flare ups in the upper cheeks and even break your capillaries. Even if you’re not a smoker you may have noticed an upper cheek breakout due to:

-asthma

-allergies

-lung infections

-living in a polluted area.

 

The best thing to do is to avoid smoking and second hand smoke. Follow this link for 15 plants that can cleanse the lungs and boost respiratory health.

LOWER CHEEKS

Gum or Teeth Problems

 

Gum or teeth problems may contribute to acne in the lower cheek area. Be sure to avoid eating refined sugar and soft drinks. Oil pulling is a great habit to take up if you’re experiencing any type of gum or teeth problems. It’s also a good idea to eat plenty of fresh fiber rich fruits and vegetables to strengthen your teeth and gums from chewing honest natural foods.

SIDES OF THE CHIN

Hormones and Genitals

 

This especially affects women. Flare ups on the sides of the chin are a good indication of hormonal imbalance. This can be due to menstruation, birth control, or a diet high in soy. Sometimes, even emotional or physical stress can cause hormonal imbalances. Get plenty of sleep and make a habit of meditating or doing yoga to keep the mind focused and stress-free. Be sure to take lots of essential fatty acids such as Omega 3s. Follow this link for a list of foods rich in Omega-3s.

Some herbs that can help balance hormones include:

-licorice

-schisandra

-holy basil

-maca

-burdock

-red raspberry leaves

-rhodiola

-milk thisle.

-Green tea is also a brilliant anti-androgen.

CENTER OF THE CHIN

Small intestine and stomach

 

This is typically caused by a poor diet and food allergies. If your diet is adequate you simply may not be digesting the nutrients you put into it. We were always told that we are what we eat, which is true to an extent. More accurately however, we are what we can digest. If your gut is lacking probiotics and completely out of balance from not eating naturally fermented foods or taking probiotic capsules, it won’t matter how much good wholesome food you’re eating. The nutrients will simply pass right through you. Refer to the upper forehead section to learn more about what to eat to get your gut working properly.

Additionally stress, lack of sleep, and dehydration can wreak havoc on your stomach and small intestine. Getting a good nights sleep, drinking plenty of water, and addressing your stress by making lifestyle changes and practicing yoga/meditation are great non-dietary ways to address your chin acne.

Source:

http://www.divineglowinghealth.com/

Top 10 Natural Remedies for Swollen Ankles, Legs and Feet

Several years ago I was on a ferry between two Thai islands and got chatting to a girl sitting next to me. She complained of swollen legs and ankles, and when I looked at her more closely, I did notice her puffy feet. It always makes me worried to see someone’s leg swell. I think of all the serious conditions that could be connected with this symptom, including problems with the heart and kidneys, or a blood clot.

Indeed, if your lower limbs become swollen and you have other ominous signs to go with it – such as shortness of breath, fever, bluish skin (cyanosis) and chest pain – head for the emergency department immediately. Also, if one leg looks swollen, while the other one appears normal, see a doctor, as this unevenness could be a sign of deep venous thrombosis. Some prescription medication too can cause swelling, such as birth control pills, anti-depressants and medication for high blood pressure.

In the case of my fellow passenger, the condition was far from dangerous – it was just slightly uncomfortable for her. She happened to spend too much time sitting on trains and buses, and was also adapting to the humid tropical climate, so was feeling slightly dehydrated. She happily continued with her travels and was fine in a few days time.

Every case of swelling needs to be considered in its context to make sure you’re not missing a potentially serious condition. You need to be able to distinguish between harmless swelling and edema. In the case of edema, if you press on the puffy area, it stays pitted for a few seconds after. This could be a sign of heart, liver or kidney problems.

Very often leg swelling can be prevented by some simple measures and DIY techniques. Here are some examples you can follow to prevent the swelling, or to return to your previous swelling-free self:

1. Exercise! Exercising stimulates blood circulation and prevents the blood from pooling in your lower extremities. If you’re suffering from painful or inflamed legs, swimming can be the perfect solution. When you float, the impact is taken off your feet, which eases the discomfort. So find a pool, or take a dip in a nearby sea or lake. If you do yoga, go for the postures that make you lift your feet above the head. This is called an inversion and has many health benefits, including improved immunity and digestion. So start with your headstand as soon as you notice your feet swelling… and experience the thrill of it.

2. Elevate your legs. If you’re not quite ready for the headstand yet, try elevating your legs by putting them on a higher surface so that they are above the heart. Do that for 30 minutes, three times a day, and observe the difference. When you’re in bed, put a pillow under your ankles. This will help drain the excess fluid, so it can then get absorbed in the body, or is eliminated with urine.

3. If you sit for long periods of time, get up and walk around a bit. When your boss asks you what you are up to, explain that you are just trying to prevent your feet from swelling. Walking for 10 minutes, three times a day, should be enough to keep your tootsies healthy and happy.

4. When you travel, consider wearing compression socks. I know that they can be difficult to put on, but they do serve their purpose. They help the blood vessels with their elasticity, so that the blood doesn’t pool in your legs. Plus, they prevent varicose veins. Consider wearing them on long-haul flights and on long bus and train journeys. My travelling friend would certainly benefit from wearing them. Also, support/compression socks or stockings can be good for you if you’re already suffering from leg inflammation.

5. Eat healthy and avoid excess salt. A bit of salt is good for you, and is in fact needed for the body to function well. But too much salt can cause water retention and should be avoided. Caffeine too is a known culprit. So go easy on the salt and try to bring your coffee intake to a minimum. If you are overweight, consider losing some weight, so you reduce the pressure that is put on your muscles, joints and bones. Every little helps.

6. Stop smoking! Smoking is one of the top 10 habits to stop right now if you want to be healthy. I know, easier said than done. But think of all the rewards that come when you stop smoking. Having your feet less swollen is just one of them. Also, smoking is related to many (more serious) underlying conditions that can cause lower limb swelling.

7. Drink plenty of water. We are all guilty of often not drinking enough fluids. By drinking water throughout the day, we hydrate our tissues and detox the body. Sodium and caffeine, which contribute to feet inflammation, get diluted if we water ourselves sufficiently. Eight to ten glasses a day should be the norm. Drink more if you had some alcohol. So make sure you carry that water bottle with you. For added antioxidant value, squeeze some lime or lemon in or prepare your own flavored water.

8. Massage the painful area. Or even better, make someone else do it for you. Massaging your feet is extremely relaxing and improves your blood circulation. Use gentle but firm motions, and always go in the direction of the heart.

9. Soak your feet in Epsom salt and feel the bliss. I’ve written in the past about the great uses for Epsom salt, and I’m sure your legs and feet will appreciate the attention. If you feel like indulging yourself completely, add a few cups of sea salt to your bathwater and soak your whole body. Essential oils can help alleviate pain and discomfort too. Some popular choices are peppermint, eucalyptus, lemon and lavender that are all known to have anti-inflammatory properties.

10. Take magnesium supplements. Often feet inflammation, which can result in painful swelling, is connected to magnesium deficiency. A dose of 350 mg a day can make a difference, but always talk to your doctor before taking any supplement.

Keep your legs healthy and pain-free. Remember how well they’ve been serving you over the years, and return the favor!

Source:

http://www.healthyandnaturalworld.com/