Chew for your life!

In the "good old days," we were told as children to chew our food 25 times...40 times...even 100 times per bite. This became a dinner table game, which actually reinforced the concept in a fun way.

There was a lot of value in that advice!

Chewing food thoroughly is actually the first step to proper digestion. The stomach is able to perform its part well when the food has first been mechanically broken down finely in the mouth and infused with saliva to create a digestible mush.

We get in the habit of gulping our food as quickly as possible and rushing on to the next event. But short-cutting the step of thorough chewing is an invitation to digestive problems...and even a waste of money and resources.

For example, raw vegetables (as in salads or veggie trays) are some of the most challenging foods for the stomach and GI tract to digest. Plants have a cellulose wall around every cell. If that protective barrier is not broken down mechanically, all those wonderful nutrients will pass through unabsorbed, for the most part - depriving us of their nutritional benefits.

Chewing food well also helps prevent acid reflux by reducing the volume of food in the stomach at any one time.

Taking time to properly chew food will enhance our lives with better health AND the relaxation benefits of a slow-down break in our busy-ness.

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Food Marketing Translations

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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Top Health Benefits of Himalayan Pink Crystal Salt

Chemical Stew

There are approximately 80,000 chemicals currently in use in the USA. Of these, the EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) has tested only 200 - and out of those they have regulated five. In other words, there are no proscribed laws limiting the use of 79,995 chemicals in our environment.

With the number of autistic children currently skyrocketing as it is, there is probably no one reading this letter who doesn't know someone affected by it. It is our hope that passing on this information to them will be helpful.

There are now at least 10 groups of chemicals that are highly suspected as factors in the autism spectrum:

1. Lead
2. Methyl mercury
3. PCBs
4. Organophosphate pesticides
5. Organochlorine pesticides
6. Endocrine disruptors
7. Automotive exhaust
8. Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons
9. Brominated flame retardants
10. Perflourinated compounds

Looking up the big words will reveal that most if not all of these are common, everyday toxins in our immediate environment. They are also possible to avoid or reduce, to a greater or lesser degree. And when it comes to autism, every little bit helps! Every parent longs for their child to have the best opportunity for a normal and productive life.

As we know from experience in this office, Nutrition Response Testing does provide significant help for those affected by the autism spectrum. Evaluation will show specifics that need to be addressed in order of priority for that individual's body - and provide you with the tools to do so. Grateful parents find that not only their child's but also their own quality of life is improved as the customized program is followed.

We're here for YOU! Call us at (562) 861-3896. And special thanks to all of you who do share these newsletters with others.

Drawing winners and More on aluminum

Special congratulations to our January drawing winners!

The grand prize of a complete NutriBullet system went to DIANA COTA. What a great way to get those greens and other veggies down each day.

Second prize went to LOIS GIRON, who will enjoy an expert full-hour therapeutic massage from Elvira.

Third prize of a large bottle of Catalyn was drawn by ELAINE KRUPP. Many thanks to everyone who participated by coming in for service in January!

Several months ago, we talked about the dangers of aluminum entering the body and the type of damage it does. Here are a few more points to consider on this subject. (From a well-documented article by Dr. J.M. Skowron)

1. To test Alzheimer's medications, pharmaceutical researchers inject mice with aluminum to give the mice the brain damage that is seen in Alzheimer's patients. In other words, they know that aluminum causes the disease...but they try to manage the affects of one poison (aluminum) with another (a drug).

2. Children who were fed aluminum-containing formula as infants score lower on mental developmental tests than those that were fed aluminum-free formula.

3. People accidentally exposed to high levels of aluminum manifest memory loss, depression, fatigue, learning disabilities, and behavioral changes.

4. Aluminum in its natural form abounds in the earth, and is tolerated fairly well by the body. Industrial aluminum is "refined" into a changed and concentrated form before being ingested into our bodies. The CDC admits that aluminum's safety is assumed and it has not been thoroughly tested.

5. The amount of aluminum you ingest minus the amount your body is able to excrete in the urine equals the remainder that causes brain damage. Alzheimer's, dementia, autism, auto-immune conditions - all have clear connections to aluminum.

6. The three greatest sources of commercial aluminum are antacids, buffered aspirin, and vaccines (flu, Hep B, Hib, DTaP, pneumococcus, hep A. polio).

7. Vaccine safety literature will claim that orally ingested aluminum is safe. However, injected aluminum is 100% absorbed and is known to damage the brain more than any other part of the body. That fact is not reported in the literature.

Once again, we are so grateful for Susana and Nutrition Response Testing in our office! Her evaluations not only reveal the presence of aluminum, but the specific tools for your body to drain it out, while adopting a lifestyle that will keep it out. We cannot emphasize enough how much more valuable these natural real solutions are than mere symptom management for a dead-end diagnosis.

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Sorting out "Natural" from "Organic"

There are so many marketing technics that can fool us into thinking a food product is healthful. Some of these are the generous use of terms like "All Natural" or "Gluten Free" or "Verified non GMO."

The fact is, not one of those terms guarantees that the product is healthful! But don't give up in despair and think you need a college course to get it straight! Just keep in mind these few basics:

1) Natural, 100% natural, All natural - you can pretty much assume that this product doesn't cut it. The FDA does not regulate or specifically define the use of these terms, and allows for them to be applied to refined sugar and flour, etc. (I will never forget seeing a bottle of "Naturally Smoked Artificial Bacon Bits"!)

2) Gluten Free - NOT a synonym for "healthy"! Many foods on the gluten-free aisle contain sugar, white flour, artificial sweeteners, and other chemical additives. As always, it is essential to read the list of ingredients before buying.

3) Verified non-GMO - sounds wonderful, but unfortunately, we have learned that this term is not interchangeable with "organic." Although all organic foods must be non-GMO, not all GMO foods are required to be organic. Non-GMO crops are often grown with chemical fertilizers and pesticides.

4) ORGANIC - this one is subdivided into 3 groups:

a) Made with Organic Ingredients - the product must contain at least 70% organic ingredients that are identified as such in the ingredient list, and show the certifying agency on the label. This leaves open the option of 30% non-organic ingredients in the product.

b) Organic - the same rules as above, only these products must contain 95% organic ingredients; that means they can have 5% non-organic ingredients.

c) 100% organic - this product must contain 100% organic ingredients, and of course list them and show the certifying agency on the label,

We left your best choice for last! 4c), or 100% organic, contains the highest level of healthful food available in a product.

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How to Help Your Thyroid with a Simple and Natural Oil

Many Americans suffer from symptoms such as cold hands and feet, low body temperature, sensitivity to cold, a feeling of always being chilled, headaches, insomnia, dry skin, puffy eyes, hair loss, brittle nails, joint aches, constipation, mental dullness, fatigue, frequent infections, hoarse voice, ringing in the ears, dizziness, loss of libido, and weight gain, which is sometimes uncontrollable.

Approximately 65 percent of the U.S. population is overweight; 27 percent is clinically obese. Research is pointing to the fact that an underactive thyroid might be the number one cause of weight problems, especially among women.
Because coconut oil is saturated and very stable (unrefined coconut oil has a shelf life of about three to five years at room temperature), the body is not burdened with oxidative stress as it is with the vegetable oils. Coconut oil does not require the enzyme stress that vegetable oils do, preventing T4 to T3 hormone conversion, not only because it is a stable oil, but also because it is processed differently in the body and does not need to be broken down by enzyme dependent processes as do long-chain fatty acids.

Viva Labs Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, 16 Ounce

Also, since the liver is the main place where damage occurs from oxidized and rancid oils that cause cell membrane damage, and since the liver is where much of the conversion of T4 to T3 takes place, eliminating long-chain fatty acids from the diet and replacing them with medium-chain fatty acids found in coconut oil can, in time, help in rebuilding cell membranes and increasing enzyme production that will assist in promoting the conversion of T4 to T3 hormones.

More research in this area is necessary. In the meantime, those switching from polyunsaturated oils to coconut oil are reporting many positive results. For example, Donna has experienced encouraging improvements in her thyroid health. She writes:

“I’VE BEEN ON COCONUT OIL SINCE SEPTEMBER 2002 AND, ALTHOUGH, THAT DOESN’T SEEM LIKE LONG, IT HAS CHANGED MY LIFE AND THE LIVES OF MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS. MY WEIGHT ACTUALLY WENT UP WHEN I STARTED ON COCONUT OIL BUT I FELT SO GREAT! BEING HYPOTHYROID, I WAS ON SYNTHROID AND CYTOMEL AND HAD BEEN FOR YEARS, BUT WITH INCONSISTENT RESULTS AND FEELING WORSE. OTHER CHANGES BESIDES THE ADDITION OF COCONUT OIL WERE THE COMPLETE REMOVAL OF SOY (AND THAT IS A MAJOR CHALLENGE IN ITSELF!), ALL TRANS FATTY ACIDS, NO REFINED SUGAR, AND ORGAN CLEANSES SEASONALLY.

MY THYROID MEDS WERE DISCONTINUED WITH MY DOCTOR’S KNOWLEDGE AS I WAS GETTING TOO ENERGETIC AND HAVING TROUBLE SLEEPING! [IMAGINE], FROM BEING A ‘SLEEPAHOLIC’COUCH POTATO THAT WAS COLD! MY WEIGHT STAYED STEADY UNTIL THE LAST THREE WEEKS AND IT HAS NOW STARTED THE DOWNWARD MOVE. MY GOAL WAS HEALTH AND JUST BELIEVED THE WEIGHT WOULD COME OFF WHEN I FOUND THE RIGHT DIET AND EXERCISE ROUTINE THAT MY LIFE WAS COMFORTABLE WITH. I’VE TRIED REMOVING THE COCONUT OIL BUT MY ENERGY DROPS AND I DON’T FEEL AS GOOD. DONNA”

 

READ How to Help Your Thyroid with Virgin Coconut Oil

Sources:

http://livingtraditionally.com/

http://articles.mercola.com/

This Powerful Fruit can Fight Infections, Heal Wounds Fast, and More!

Papaya is great for theskin and can be used as a facepack to get its benefits. It helps to get rid of acne and it helps to open clogged pores. The fermented flesh of papaya also called as papain helps to dissolve the dead cells, giving fresh and glowing skin as a result.

Papaya is a fruit that is rich in fiber and lowers cholesterol levels. It contains enzymes that help prevent oxidization of cholesterol, which in return helps to prevent heart-attacks.

The antioxidants in papaya help in controlling premature ageing. This quality of the papaya helps you to get a younger look.

The seeds of papaya too possess medicinal properties. They are very good in treatingintestinal worms in the body.

Papaya helps in preventing constipation and aids in digestion. The enzyme papain is a digestive enzyme that helps in natural digestion.

Papaya juice helps in curing infections of the colon by clearing the pus and mucus from it. You need to take it regularly to heal quickly.

Papaya is good to cure the skin infections and wounds that don’t heal quickly.

It is low in calories and high in nutritional values. Hence, it is a good food for those who want to lose some weight.

For pregnant ladies, regular consumption of a small slice of papaya helps to cure nausea and morning sickness.

Papaya contains anti-inflammatory enzymes that help in relieving pain for those who aresuffering from arthritis, edema and osteoporosis, and it also possesses anti-cancerous properties that can help preventing cancer.

Papaya is rich in Vitamin A and Vitamin C that helps in boosting the body’s immunity and hence is very good for those who are suffering from fever, cold or flu.

Shampoos that contain papaya are very good to control dandruff.

Raw papaya helps in controlling the menstrual irregularities in women. Papaya helps to ease menstrual cramps and helps in promoting regular flow of menstruation.

Here were some good reasons to eat papaya at least once in a week. Papaya can be taken with fruit salads, or in other cuisines or can be applied directly on the skin, it is bound to show some positive results and benefit your health.

Source:

http://www.healthdigezt.com/

Healthy Holiday Dishes, Part 3

Here's an easy brunch casserole that can be made ahead and refrigerated the night before, and baked off in the morning. You'll start everyone's day right with veggies!

EASY ZUCCHINI-EGG BAKE

3 cups of chopped organic zucchini (no need to peel)

1 large organic onion, chopped

2 cloves of organic garlic, minced

1/4 cup butter

Saute zucchini, onion, and garlic in the butter until onion is transparent and tender. Set aside.

In a large bowl, whisk together the following:

4 free-range eggs

1/2 cup raw Parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp. dried basil (or 1 tbsp. snipped organic fresh basil

1/2 tsp. dried marjoram

1/2 tsp. sea salt

1/4 cup organic parsley, minced

Add the zucchini mix AND 1 cup of grated raw Pepper-Jack cheese. Mix lightly, and pour into a greased 1-quart baking dish. Can be covered and refrigerated at this point. Remove from refrigerator 1/2 hour before baking, uncovered, at 350 degrees for 30+ minutes, or until the middle is set. Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Serves 6.

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Healthy Holiday Dishes, Part 2

Orange in color and flavor, with a tang from ginger and cayenne, this week's recipe embodies the spirit of autumn. But the season doesn't have to dictate. "Chicken for Fall" is a great dish to serve any time of the year!

Prepare ahead and refrigerate overnight before baking, if desired:

4 pounds of organic chicken thighs (Costco has better prices)

1 cup organic orange juice concentrate (Trader Joe's), thawed

1/3 cup melted butter

1 tsp. sea salt

1/2 tsp. black pepper

2 tsp. ground ginger

dash of cayenne, or to taste (may also use chili powder)

Combine orange concentrate, butter, and all seasonings. In one large or two smaller greased baking pans, place chicken thighs in a single layer. Cover well with the sauce. If refrigerating at this point to marinate, be sure to cover the pan(s).

Bake uncovered at 350 for about 1 hour, basting once with sauce halfway through. Garnish with organic orange slices and herbal sprigs, if desired. Makes about 8 delicious servings.

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Tips for breast cancer prevention

1. Eat plenty of organic vegetables and fruits - lowers your risk by half. Include lots of cruciferous, like kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage; and also carotene-containing veggies, such as carrots, beets, and beet tops.

2. Exercise in a natural way every day - walking is excellent. If you treadmill, keep the setting at a walking speed that is natural and easy to you. Regular exercise should not be forced or unnatural.

3. Avoid wired bras entirely, and wear a bra only during the daytime hours. Underwires put great pressure on the lymph nodes under the breast, and this constant squeezing effect adds up to "Trouble!"

4. Make sure to get at least a few minutes of sunshine every possible day. Adequate levels of daily Vitamin D lower your risk.

5. Be sure to get plenty of Omega-3's (essential fatty acids) in your daily diet.

6. Support your immune system in every possible way. That includes eating the veggies as above, plus high-quality proteins from organic meats and eggs and raw dairy. Avoid sugar and chemical food additives or eating food that is cooked or stored in aluminum. Stay away from mercury - flu shots, amalgams, wheat flour products, many medicines.

7. Prescription drugs often will increase your risk. Artificial estrogen, beta-blockers, and anti-depressants are all known to increase the odds of developing breast cancer.

8. Last but not least, avoid chlorine. Women getting high levels multiply their risk of breast cancer up to 10 times. Get a quality chlorine filter on your shower head, and change the cartridge regularly as directed.

Remember, women don't "own" breast cancer! Most of these guidelines are appropriate for men, too - and for preventing cancer in general.

Come to our office for Nutrition Response Testing. Your customized evaluation and program will help your body to remove any accumulation of the "bad guys" that are already present. This is just as important as adding in the "good guys."

Call us with your questions at (562) 861-3896 or email us at this address. We always appreciate your feedback!

No Flu for You! Natural Ways to Stay Free from Flu this Winter

NO FLU FOR YOU! NATURAL WAYS TO STAY FREE FROM FLU THIS WINTER

Removing the toxic burden from the body is the first natural step toward optimizing your immune system. Toxins are everywhere, in our food, water, air, you name it. Nearly everything has got some sort of chemical or toxin in it. Our bodies are filled and clogged with toxic debris and are in most cases unable to properly flush these toxins, so instead our bodies end up storing them.

Toxicity in the body has been shown to dramatically reduce immune function, and has even been linked with autoimmune disorders. According to renowned Functional Medicine physician Dr. Mark Hyman MD, “The fact is, toxins may be the most important cause of autoimmune diseases”.

With that in mind, here are some natural ways to support your immune response and help you stay free from flu this winter.

Natural ways to support your immune system

1. Green juice and zeolite

The fastest, safest and most effective way I have seen to remove the most damaging and broadest range of toxins is a combination of pure liquid Zeolite and green vegetable juicing. This combination removes heavy metals like Mercury, Lead, Cadmium, Aluminium and radioactive particles like Strontium-90 and Caesium-137, and a broad spectrum of other unwanted toxic material, such as pesticides, herbicides, hormone mimetic’s, dioxins, nitrosamines, and other volatile organics. Unlike other forms of chelation, liquid zeolite absorbs and neutralises heavy metals and toxins in the body, so they do not cause any damage on the way out of the body.

In a pilot study by holistic physician Dr. Gabriel Cousens, a sample of 55 people were tested for toxins. Initially, it was found that there was an average of over 800 different types of toxins in each subject, including mercury, lead, aluminium and depleted uranium. A detox protocol – a green juice fast with a maximum dose of NCD2 Pure Liquid Zeolite – was administered for one week. After that time, toxicity tests showed an average of 88% removal of all toxic material in participants’ bodies. Participants who continued the same protocol for an additional week achieved a remarkable 100% removal of all toxic material in the body.

If you don’t want to go to the extreme of a juice fast, add a ‘green drink’ with zeolite to your daily routine.

2. Get off your butt!

We all know exercise is essential to a good immune system, but why? Well apart from the obvious one like sweating out lots of toxins, exercise is what powers your lymphatic system. Part of your circulatory system, your lymphatic system plays a major part in your immunity. The lymphatic system produces immune cells and in doing so, “defends the body against disease by launching immune responses”.

There is more lymph in your body than blood, and the best way to get it moving is to get off your butt and move! The more you move the more you stimulate your lymphatic system, reducing toxic load and supporting your natural immunity. Simple.

3. The turmeric “bomb”

If you do happen to feel like you’re coming down with something ‘buggy’, here is a special recipe that is sure to turn the tide and give your body a natural boost.

Ginger and turmeric honey “bomb” with zeolite

Makes 1/2 cup of mixture

Ingredients

1/2 cup / 120 ml honey (preferable organic unheated or medihoney)
2-4 tbsp freshly grated ginger (or ground ginger), depending on how strong you prefer it
2 tsp ground turmeric (or freshly grated turmeric if you can find it)
1 Freshly grated zest of one organic un-waxed lemon
2 pinches ground black pepper
15 drops of NCD2 Liquid Zeolite

Instructions

Stir together all ingredients in a bowl. Taste and add more ginger or turmeric if needed. Aim for a really strong flavour, you’ll only add a few teaspoons to a cup of water.

Store the Ginger & Turmeric Honey Bomb in a glass container.
Boil a cup of water, and let it cool slightly (to keep the benefits of the honey intact) before stirring in a few teaspoons of the honey bomb mixture.

Drink and enjoy!

Alternatively, you can also add this combination to your favourite brewed tea.

4. Modulate with mushrooms

When it comes to immune system modulation (balancing), mushrooms are king!

Immune modulation is essentially ‘training’ your immune system to respond appropriately to pathogens, toxins, cancerous cells and other dangers. We want the immune system to take care of the problem at hand without over-reacting and killing healthy cells. Medicinal mushrooms are unique for this purpose, as they can both boost immunity, and help calm an over-active autoimmune response. With an immune system working in perfect harmony, colds and flu’s don’t stand a chance.

But that’s not all mushrooms can do. The modulating capacity of many varieties can also be helpful for addressing health challenges like psoriasis, rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and other immune-related conditions. They also assist with reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol, improving circulation and oxygenation, improving cognitive health, improving digestive wellness, metabolic efficiency and supporting the cardiovascular system.

Of course, different mushrooms have different properties. To get the full spectrum of all the different kinds of healing agents mushrooms offer, use a blend of several mushroom species. Each mushroom species also has a unique arsenal of anti-infective and immunomodulation agents, and it is easier for pathogens in your body to adapt (and become resistant) to one type of mushroom than to several. So combining a variety of medicinal mushrooms is the best way to support your immune system in the long term.

[To learn more, check out my recent article Medicinal Mushrooms – Ancient Knowledge, Modern Healing]

As far as supplements go, Megadefense is the most potent and broad spectrum mushroom supplement I have come across. It blends 6 medicinal mushrooms, including Turkey Tail and Himematsutake (2 of the most powerful), each offering a slightly different polysaccharide structure. It is 100% USDA certified organic, kosher, and non-GMO, and all the mushrooms used are grown in competition with each other, which stimulates production of the beneficial immune-modulating agents. It is blended to activate and modulate all 260 different types of human immune cells, and it includes the benefits of added micronised zeolite.

By clearing out the body’s toxic burden and modulating the immune system, you can help your body work at its peak – not just in flu season but all year round.

Article references:

Medicinal Mushrooms: Immunity and Beyond, Dr Isaac Eliaz, MD, April 3, 2014
Medicinal Mushrooms – Ancient Knowledge, Modern Healing, By Gavin Bragg, july 21, 2014http://www.pureliquidzeolite.com/medicinal-mushrooms-ancient-knowledge-modern-healing/
Autoimmune Disease: Stop your body’s self-attack, April 20 2010 Dr Mark Hymanhttp://drhyman.com/blog/2010/04/20/autoimmune-disease-stop-your-body-from-attacking-itself/#close
Introduction to Human Anatomy and Physiology 3rd Edition (2009), Missouri: Saunders Elsevier http://trove.nla.gov.au/work/34087860?q=+&versionId=41962372
Turmeric Bomb Recipe: http://www.greenkitchenstories.com/ginger-turmeric-honey-bomb/
Sources:
Wake Up World
Image Source: Natural Flu Remedies
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http://www.naturalfluremedies.net/

Cayenne Pepper: The Miracle Herb That Everyone Should Be Taking

CAYENNE PEPPER: THE MIRACLE HERB THAT EVERYONE SHOULD BE TAKING

“If you master only one herb in your life, master cayenne pepper. It is more powerful than any other.” Dr. Schulze

“In 35 years of practice, and working with the people and teaching, I have never on house calls lost one heart attack patient and the reason is, whenever I go in–if they are still breathing–I pour down them a cup of cayenne tea (a teaspoon of cayenne in a cup of hot water, and within minutes they are up and around).” Dr. Christopher

Dr. Patrick Quillin “Cayenne pepper – prized for thousands of years for its healing power. Folklore from around the world recounts amazing results using cayenne pepper in simple healing and in baffling health problems. But cayenne pepper is not just a healer from ancient history.

Recent clinical studies have been conducted on many of the old-time health applications for this miracle herb. Again and again, the therapeutic value of cayenne pepper has been medically validated.

In a recent letter to the editors of the New England Journal of Medicine, three Italian doctors describe how they were able to reduce patients’ reported dyspepsia symptoms by more than half – by prescribing red pepper powder. In a study of 30 patients with functional dyspepsia, half of the participants received a placebo, while the other half took 2.5 grams of red pepper powder each day (divided into capsules taken before each of three meals). Both groups took their respective treatments for five weeks, and rated their symptoms each day on a scale of zero to three (higher scores indicated more severe symptoms). By the third week, the red pepper group showed a significant advantage over the control group. And by week five, the pepper group’s symptoms had declined 60 percent from their baseline scores – while the control group’s scores had only decreased about half as much. The symptom scores included ratings for pain, a feeling of fullness, nausea, and an overall score. The red pepper powder produced significant gains in all four areas.

Sources:
http://www.shirleys-wellness-cafe.com/cayenne.htmhttp://expandedconsciousness.com/2014/08/16/cayenne-pepper-the-miracle-herb-that-everyone-should-be-taking/

How to cut food costs

Budget getting out of control? Take a look at these ideas for saving money on groceries, while at the same time helping your health.

1. Learn to cook. It's easy! Healthful meals are very basic and simple to prepare, with a few general principles to guide you. And there's lots of online help these days, with step-by-step recipes, tips, and more.

2. Take fewer trips to the grocery store. We all do "impulse buying" at the market, spending an average of $10 extra per trip. So if you shop once per week, instead of three times, that will save about $20 per week right there - or $80+ per month.

3. Break up the restaurant routine. Go out for dinner once a week, instead of three times. If your meals average $20 per time, you will save $160 per month.

4. Pack your own lunch for work. By spending about $3 per lunch instead of the $6 average that "buying out" costs, you will save at least $60 per month.

5. Buy healthful foods cheaper.

- We always recommend the local farmers' market for organic or "no-chemicals" produce. Ask questions about the farming practices, and choose your vendors carefully.

- Vitamin City in north Long Beach usually has lower prices than other health food stores or markets.

- When you can, buy in bulk any items that you will totally use up.

6. Make leftovers count. Most Americans waste about 14% of their food purchases of meat, fruit, vegetables, and grain products. That alone adds up to an average of at least $600 per year per family! Tips to avoid this:

- Make sure to purchase only what you will use

- Refrigerate your leftovers as soon as they are lukewarm, and use them within couple of days as a casserole or hash (They will normally keep well for up to a week, but it's easy to forget about them!) Re-heat gently.

- Don't get hung up on "use by" dates. Those are placed by the food producers, and they do a great job of guaranteeing repeat business! Most canned or packaged foods are fine after those dates.

7. Re-visit the snack issue. Making your own snacks, drinking water more often, and cutting down on the number of times you "munch" every day will all give you mega-savings!

Saving money AND eating more healthfully - it's a win-win situation!

We'd love to know your favorite money-saving tips. Write us back to share your suggestions, or call us at (562) 861-3896.

Food For Thought...

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

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Eat These Foods To Make Yourself Happy

What you consume has a big impact on your mood. Can you eat yourself happy?

So while Bridget Jones was consoling herself with the contents of a biscuit tin and guzzling a bucket of white wine, she might actually have got over her broken heart a lot quicker if she had sat down to grilled salmon with leafy green vegetables and wholemeal rice.

If you look to food for comfort then it’s worth being aware of which foods can really help to lift your spirits and which foods make you feel worse in the long run. This is due to a complex range of factors – from the way certain foods affect the chemicals in our brains and the way they are digested to how they react with our immune systems. Food can also have a surprising psychological effect that can alter the way we feel. Fish – A majority of scientific studies have focused on omega-3 fats (EPA and DHA) which are found in fish and seafood. These fats are found in high quantities in the brain and are well known to be essential for help brain development in infants and children and for good brain function in adults.

One of the main feel good chemicals produced in the brain is serotonin, and it seems the more omega-3 fats you consume, the more serotonin you can make, and the more receptive you become to its effects. What is interesting is that levels of depression are much lower in countries where they consume a high amount of seafood. After taking a high dose supplement of one particular omega-3 fat, EPA studies have proven to show positive effects in people who suffer with mild to moderate depression and certain other mood disorders. This is based on evidence taking a 1 gram supplement high in EPA and a diet of oily fish 2 to 3 times a week. Other seafood and lean meat are also good. Omega-3s are also found in plant foods such as flaxseeds and leafy greens. Other mood-affecting nutrients are folic acid which is found in green vegetables. Trials have shown folic acid supplements can help improve symptoms in people taking antidepressants. Other B group vitamins which are found mainly in animal foods and wholegrains, people lacking in B2, B6 and B12 have all been linked to depression. Blood glucose levels also play a part in our moods, the brain needs a slow and steady stream of glucose to work properly. Sudden mood changes are caused by high GI carbohydrates and will make changes to the brain’s chemistry. If you fuel yourself on white bread, processed breakfast cereals, cakes and other processed carbohydrates all day long, your mood will go up and down to match your fluctuating blood sugar levels. So why do we seek out cakes and pastries when we feel blue? It is due to blood sugar levels – after eating carbohydrates we release more feel good hormones in the brain. We get a quick buzz from this sugary treats but the high does not last long and will bring you down much harder and faster than you think.

Food to help you spirits soar are Salmon, trout, sardines and other oily fish, Oysters and mussels. Walnuts and flaxseeds. Barley, quinoa and bulgur. Free-range eggs. Broccoli, kale, watercress, rocket and spinach. Dark chocolate (two squares only). Free-range chicken. Brown rice and grainy bread. Cocoa with cinnamon and low-fat milk. Green beans, peas and sweetcorn.

If you are feeling sluggish then we recommend you include more Fiber. A new study has just revealed that including more fiber in the diet can reduce fatigue. Professor Andrew Smith of Cardiff University, tested a group of volunteers over a month and those who ate a high fiber breakfast cereal reported a 10% reduction in tiredness. ‘This is linked to the fact that if you are feeling even slightly constipated it will make you feel lethargic, bloated and generally under the weather. ‘Eating fiber prevents stops constipation.’ 8 out of 10 of us do not eat enough fiber. The recommended daily intake is 18g per day. The best way to include more fiber in your diet is replacing white bread and pasta with the wholemeal versions. Snack on fruit and include more fresh vegetables in your diet. For breakfast eat a high fiber cereal, add avocados to salads and include lentils and beans to soups and stews.

Water – If you are even slightly dehydrated it will affect your physical and mental performance, dehydration leaves us feeling tired and irritable. Try to drink at least 2 liters of water a day, approx 8 glasses this will leave you feeling more alert and energized.

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