Sunshine or Sunscreen?

There's a widespread notion that we must use lotion! But is it correct?

Apparently not! In fact, our constant vigilance against exposing our skin to natural sunlight has resulted, over time, in a Vitamin D deficiency of epidemic proportions. For adults, the estimate is at 50%, and for children, up to 70%.

Here's the reason: "Vitamin D" is actually a steroid hormone that our bodies need and manufacture - but there are only two sources of it:

1) sunshine
2) supplements

That's it! We cannot obtain this vital nutrient from food. We can and do make it by spending a few minutes each day in sunlight. Blocking that process with chemicals can be very counterproductive.

"But what about skin cancer?" say the horrified objectors. Good point. If, due to your internal body climate, skin cancer is a clear danger for you, extra precaution must be taken. For most of us, however, there are a few commonsense steps we can follow to maximize our benefit from this most essential nutrient.

Vitamin D (remember, it's a hormone) controls the gene function that stimulates your immune system to attack and destroy viruses and bacteria. It is needed, therefore, to fight infections like the flu and colds. Higher levels of D are associated with lower incidence of breast, colon, ovarian, and prostate cancers, as well as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma.

Those who struggle with fibromyalgia or chronic fatigue often feel tired and achy. This is a classic symptom of Vitamin D deficiency osteomalacia. Sunshine and a good calcium supplement are indicated.

Natural sunshine can best be utilized to make Vitamin D between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 pm. The guidelines are pretty simple:

1) Protect your face with a wide-brimmed hat - our face is the most sensitive area to aging (which no one wants to happen, right?)

2) Expose arms, legs, back, to a gentle sunbathe, even while walking. Keep track of the time - never "fry" your skin. In extreme heat, keep it very brief.

In many regions, winter climate prohibits spending time in the sun for many months of the year. (We're so lucky in California!) A good Vitamin D supplement will be your substitute, and it should include Vitamin K2 and calcium for the best balance and absorption.

For Vitamin D deficiency, your body may at first require both sources - the sunlight and an appropriate supplement. At Thropay Health Center, we offer an excellent product by Systemic Formulas, in either liquid or capsule form.

Call and speak to Susana if you have questions about this subject. Our number is (562) 928-5883.

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.

Questions or comments? Call us 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.
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http://naturalsociety.com/

New To Our Blog? WELCOME! Our Mission Is To...

WELCOME!

OUR MISSION IS TO

• provide the best natural health care to as many people as possible through accurate customized nutrition & gentle, effective chiropractic

• eliminate dependence upon pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals & surgery

• eliminate dependence upon artificial and refined food products, which are destructive to health

• increase utilization of the real foods and natural remedies that God has provided for us, which promote good health.

Nutrients come in families

Taking a "vitamin supplement" is like scheduling a board meeting for just one member.  Or setting a fancy table for a party of twelve, but only one person comes to the party. The manufacturers of most vitamin and mineral supplements focus on a single element that is believed to be the most effective in the body.  They isolate this item and mass-produce it - usually synthetically in a laboratory.  But this practice of fractionating nutrients brings problems. Take "Vitamin A," for example.  Synonymous with beta-carotene, right?  Not quite.  Beta-carotene is one member of a FAMILY of carotenoids, and is NEVER found alone in nature. Its family includes alpha-carotene, cantozantheen, gamma-carotene, omega-carotene, and others. By isolating beta-carotene from its family of carotenoids,  the synergistic benefit of all the nutrients working together is lost. In addition, virtually all beta-carotene supplements on the market are not made from a food at all, but from acetylene gas.  Do you think your body can't tell the difference?  Another example is chromium, a necessary mineral containing the GTF ("glucose tolerance factor") which is a family of factors working together that help protect against diabetes.  But almost all chromium supplements on the market are from laboratory-made chromium picolinate - which does NOT contain the Glucose Tolerance Factor!  So the primary health benefit of chromium is not there.  Why spend the money? Just like Vitamin A and chromium, many natural nutrients are actually complexes that must be totally present in order for us to truly benefit.  These include amino acids, Vitamin B, trace minerals, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.They are all found in certain whole foods and in concentrated whole food supplements, but not in commercial, laboratory concoctions. As a matter of fact, the B complex is a family of eleven - and counting!  Science is only able to discover what has been there all along.  Attempts to replicate or outdo nature fall miserably short. The LIFE factor is missing. The interesting thing about whole foods and whole food supplements is how much LESS is needed for MORE benefit.  The vitamin A content in A-F Betafood (made from beets and carrots at Standard Process) is 3000 I.U. for 2 tablets.  The label on a synthetic Vitamin A might say 6000 I.U. per serving.  But isolated beta-carotene, even in larger quantities, cannot come close to achieving the health benefit that comes from the whole carotenoid family, even though the amounts seem to be much smaller. A synthetic vitamin is like an image in a mirror.  It looks like the real thing, but doesn't deliver.  That's why in this office we use concentrated whole food supplements, where all the co-factors are present. And, as you know, we constantly recommend a diet of whole, natural, organic foods as the primary source of nutrition. Point to ponder: Good health doesn't just happen.  It has to be worked at! Write us with your feedback at this address, or call us at (562) 861-3896.

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.

Did You Have a sparkling, sizzling 4th of July!?

As we return from our Independence Day weekend, let's remember the sacrifice and high cost that went into procuring the many freedoms we enjoy in America. Too often we just take them for granted, forgetting that it is our responsibility to protect and maintain these priceless gifts.

Isn't that a lot like good health? How easy it is to assume we will always have it! It may be only when something diminishes our wellness that we appreciate what we once had.

How much better it is to act NOW to improve and preserve the health we have! The key is taking personal responsibility for our own health, rather than assuming or expecting that someone else will do it for us.

We want EVERYONE to experience the wonderful benefits that result from following our customized Nutrition program. Let our July promo help you encourage somebody (as well as yourself!) to achieve a level of wellness that they may not even realize they are missing.

Refer someone new to our office during July, and we will say "Thank You" with $10 off your $50 purchase here. (Services excluded) Purchases may include supplements, honey, cookbooks, pancake mix, and wave shields for your phones (protection from radiation).

We hope you ALL had a Happy and healthful Independence Day weekend!

We're here at (562) 861-3896

Healthy Living At Thropay Chiropractics!

Natural Ways To Remove Scars

There are many reasons why a person could have scars, varying from injuries and accidents to skin conditions such as acne and eczema. Regardless of how someone may have gotten a scar, most people would prefer to not have them. Scar removal can be very painful and expensive. However, many people are unaware of natural scar removal treatments.

Here are five natural ways to remove or diminish the appearance of scarring:

1. Egg whites
Egg whites have powerful healing qualities that can help heal scarring and make it less visible. Egg whites are full of proteins and amino acids which tightens the pores to prevent new breakouts while lightening scarred skin.

Whip 3 egg whites until they become fluffy and white. Use your fingers to spread the egg whites on to your skin, concentrating on the problem areas. Let the egg whites dry for a few minutes and then rinse with warm water. Do this 2-3 times a week and before long, scars will fade significantly.

2. Baking Soda
Baking soda will elimate dead skin and make scars less visible over time. Baking soda is coarse, but not so much to be damaging. Apply gently and it will act as a natural exfoliant without causing inflammation or irritation.

Mix a teaspoon of baking soda with water to make a consistent paste. Very gently massage the baking soda onto skin and let sit for one minute, then rinse with warm water. Make sure to moisturize after this treatment. A little coconut oil massaged gently in the skin is a great alternative to moisturizer.

3. Lemon Juice
Lemons contain alpha hydroxy acids, which have healing properties for the skin. The AHA in lemon juice removes dead skin cells, helps new cells grow, and gives skin its elasticity back. Lemon juice is often described as a natural bleach, so it’s not too surprising that it can help lighten scars.

To use lemon juice to lighten scars, cleanse the scar area thoroughly. Then, put 1 tsp. of lemon juice on a cotton ball and apply to the scarred area. Rinse off after 8-10 minutes. Lemon juice can make your skin photosensitive, so be sure to use proper precautions when in the sun.

4. Honey
Honey retains moisture well. By keeping the recovering skin tissue moist, honey aids in cells regeneration. Honey’s potent antibacterial power makes it an excellent choice for the treatment of wounds, such as burns, ulcers, bacterial infections, acne, and even scars that occur after wounds heal.

Mix a teaspoon each of cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon juice and honey and apply a thick coat to your face. Let sit for 15-20 minutes and rinse well with warm water. Repeat 3-4 times a week and scars will fade before you know it.

5. Aloe Vera Juice
Aloe Vera juice is another great option to naturally heal scars. Not only does it soothe inflamed skin, it also boosts the immune system and regenerates damaged tissue. Its mild acerbic qualities ensure, that with regular usage, are prevented resulting in a softer skin, decreased swelling and invigorating new cell growth.

While you can purchase various Aloe Vera products at your local pharmacy, the best thing to do is purchase an aloe plant.

To use the aloe from an aloe vera plant, break off a leaf and rub the gel-like contents onto the skin. Let it dry, then leave it on for 30 minutes. Wash off with warm water. Try to do this every day to rapidly minimize the appearance of scarring.

The key to minimizing and elimination of scars is persistence. Serious scars may take up to several months, but with persistent and consistent effort you will eventually see good results.

Happy Easter

Someone recently said, "The Resurrection is what makes Good Friday good." Now that's a "good" point (pardon the pun) and something to ponder!  

Easter weekend usually includes a family get-together, too.  Once again, if there is a potluck, those who consistently eat healthfully will want to contribute something good to the meal.  If ham is always on your family's Easter menu, consider getting an uncured ham from Trader Joe's.  This is a way to avoid the harmful sodium nitrites that "regular" hams always contain.  

Here's a quick and easy recipe for a side salad that will bring color and nutrition to your meal:

CARROT & ORANGE SALAD

4 organic full-sized carrots

6 organic radishes

3-4 tbsp. fresh mint leaves

3-4 tbsp. fresh cilantro

2 organic navel oranges

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

1/2 tsp. real organic maple syrup OR raw honey

1/2 organic lemon, juiced

sea salt to taste

Slice carrots and radishes as thinly as possible and place in a mixing bowl.  Add mint and cilantro (snip the leaves if desired).  Working over a small bowl to catch the juice, peel the oranges and separate the segments.  Cut segments in half and add them to the vegetables.  Combine the cinnamon, syrup or honey, lemon juice, and sea salt. Mix well to dissolve the salt.  Pour over the vegetables and toss gently.  May be served at once, or refrigerated before serving. You may wish to double the recipe if you have a crowd!

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Spring break is still happening for some schools in the area.  It's a great opportunity to bring your children for a nutritional or chiropractic "tune-up"!

The box for our April drawing is accumulating some names - and there is still time for YOU to get in on the fun!  You may win a $50 Visa gift card (first prize) or a full-hour therapeutic massage from Elvira (second prize), simply by referring someone new to us during April.  

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Get Ready To Garden: A List Of 35 Non-GMO Seed Companies

In an age of so much uncertainty surrounding our food supply, how do we know if seeds bought for our gardens are truly safe?

When choosing a seed company, it is best to purchase from certified organic grower.

Certified organic growers are not allowed to have GMOs in their seeds. These growers are members of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Alliance (OSGATA), have signed onto a code of ethics and are engaged in preserving the integrity of seed above and beyond profit-market interest. OSGATA develops, protects and promotes the organic seed trade and its growers, and assures that the organic community has access to excellent quality organic seed, free of contaminants and adapted to the diverse needs of local organic agriculture.

In addition to not allowing GMOs in their seeds, members of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Alliance (OSGATA) have signed onto a code of ethics and are engaged in preserving the integrity of seed above and beyond profit-market interest. OSGATA develops, protects and promotes the organic seed trade and its growers, and assures that the organic community has access to excellent quality organic seed, free of contaminants and adapted to the diverse needs of local organic agriculture.

The following is a list of reputable seed companies that demonstrate integrity and a quality, GMO-free product:

All Good Things Organic
Amishland Seeds
Annapolis Valley Heritage Seed Company
Baker Creek Seed Co.
Botanical Interests
Bountiful Gardens
Gourmet Seed
High Mowing Seeds
Horizon Herbs
Hudson Valley Seed Library
Irish-Eyes
J.L Hudson
Kitchen Garden Seeds
Kusa Seed Society
Lake Valley Seeds
Landreth Seeds
Livingston Seeds
Natural Gardening Company
New Hope Seed Company
Organica Seed
Peace Seeds
Peaceful Valley Farm Supply
Pinetree
Renee’s Garden
Sand Hill Preservation Center
Seed Saver’s Exchange
Seeds of Change
Southern Exposure
Sow True
Sustainable Seed Co
Territorial Seed Company
Tomato Fest
Trees of Antiquity
Uprising Seeds
Victory Seeds

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Have You Been To Multiple Doctors, With The Same Response..."There Is NO Cure"? Visit Dr. Thropay & Experience REAL Answers!

PAINFUL RASH 
About five years ago a rash developed on my right hand, and began to grow. I went to see my medical doctor, who gave me a medication for fungus. This did not help, so a year later when cracks had developed in my hand, I went to a second doctor. He said it was psoriasis, and gave me a prescription ointment for my hand. That also did not help. About another year later, since my hand was much worse, I tried a third doctor. He diagnosed it as psoriasis, and told me there was no cure. At that point I gave up, thinking for sure there must be no cure. By this time my hand was constantly painful, cracking, peeling, and blistering. The skin was dry and rough. Even the hair follicles were irritated. Because my job involves working mostly with my hands, this was a major problem to deal with.

A few months ago I went to Dr. Thropay for another problem, and after several treatments I decided to mention my hand to him.  He checked me with his nutritional testing and found that there were parasites in my hand.  After we got those cleared out, he found next that I also was reacting to chlorine.  I stopped swimming and drinking chlorinated water, and took the recommended supplements.

Just 2 months after the first testing, my hand has healed to where it looks almost entirely like my other hand.  There is no more peeling or blistering.  I have no pain when I am using it at work, and that is a big plus.  I look forward to being able to swim again in the future....

Richard Portillo

Here's another good recipe for a Holiday potluck or dinner with Thropay Chiropractic

At this "most wonderful time of the year," all of us wish you the very best of the season, and every blessing for the year to come. 

There's still time to purchase a gift card for someone on your list!  

Here's another good recipe for a Holiday potluck or dinner:

CITRUS SWEET POTATOES

6 medium organic sweet potatoes, baked in the skins, cooled and peeled

1/3 cup raw mild honey

1 tbsp. non-GM organic cornstarch OR organic tapioca starch

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

2 tsp. grated peel from an organic lemon

1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Cut baked sweet potatoes into 1/2-inch slices, and place evenly in a buttered 13x9 baking dish.

                          In a small saucepan, combine honey and cornstarch.  Whisk in the orange juice concentrate and lemon peel.  Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until thickened.  Pour evenly over sweet potatoes.  Sprinkle with pecans if desired.

                         Bake, uncovered, at 325 for 30-35 minutes, or until heated through and sauce is bubbly.  12 servings.

Call us at (562) 861-3896.

Top 10 Most Effective Detox Tips

Image: healthybliss.net

Although our top detoxing organs like the liver, kidneys, and intestines help remove toxins, they sometimes need a little help. With the increase in toxic agents polluting the earth (be it in our food, air, water, household products or personal products), our organs become overwhelmed and eventually fail to function at their most optimal level. Living without toxic buildup is pretty much impossible, and this is why our bodies have been so brilliantly blessed with these amazing detox organs!

When our detox organs are compromised, we may start to feel overly tired, get sick more often or develop diseases and illnesses that can’t be explained otherwise. Free radicals from toxins build up in the body over time and can physically affect both the structure and function of cells, leading to a myriad of health problems. Fibromyalgia, autoimmune diseases, chronic fatigue, migraines, irritable bowel syndrome, premature aging, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, skin conditions, arthritis, cancer, food allergies/intolerances are all signs that your body is suffering from toxic buildup.

Here are some simple, easy ways to help your body with the detox process and prevent toxic buildup.

1. Drink 1 litre of lemon water upon waking
Lemon water in the morning is an incredibly efficient way to flush out toxins. Sleep is the time the body can undergo repair and detoxification. Upon waking, making sure you drink at least 1 litre of water (especially with added lemon) takes the buildup of these toxins and flushes them out. Why add lemon? The lemon acts as a natural diuretic, which means that is helps flush out unwanted materials by increasing the rate of urination in the body. It will also help boost your immune system, balance your pH, help with weight loss, aid in digestion and hydrate your lymphatic system.

2. Can’t read it? Don’t eat it!
Eating heavily processed foods with ingredients you can’t pronounce is a sure way to increase toxic build-up in the body. If you can’t read the ingredients on labels, then put it back on the shelf and don’t think about buying it! Staying away from anything packaged (bottled, canned, boxed) is an easy way to avoid this issue altogether.

3. Become a friend to mono-meals
Mono-meals (eating one food item at a time – for example, just eating watermelon in the morning, or just eating oranges for a meal) are a wonderful way to speed up digestion and prevent unnecessary processing of different food groups in our intestine. When we overload our digestive tract with a variety of different foods, we become slowed down and tired – this also puts more stress and work involved in our organs which could otherwise use a break every once in awhile by eating more simply.

4. Boost your health with herbs
Dandelion, black walnut, cilantro, worm wood, milk thistle – the list goes on! These helpful herbs have been used for centuries to cleanse the various detox organs and systems of the body. They are known across many cultures to help with various ailments and health issues. Dandelion, for example supports bile production. Bile helps transport toxins out of the body, and prevents toxic buildup.

5. Eliminate animal products
If you want to truly get deep down into the detox process, you should eliminate all animal-based food products from your diet (this includes meat (fish, red meat & white meat), eggs, and dairy). Animal products produce an acidic state in the body which leaves acid residues in the blood and tissues. Animal products also produce highly putrefactive protein waste in the bowels. Cancer cells thrive on animal products (due to their highly acidic state in the body), and can rapidly multiply in this pH level.

In addition, animal products require an incredible amount of energy and enzyme power to digest and assimilate (much more than fruit and vegetables). When the body is focused on processing and digesting food, it cannot spare extra energy to go toward cleansing and repairing itself. Dumping animal products altogether will give your body more energy to focus on detoxing and repairing instead of digesting all the time.

6. Get your blood pumping
It is very beneficial to get sufficient exercise every day to help your body sweat out toxins and to keep your lymphatic system flowing. Exercising also helps burn fat (especially when you hit the higher intensity forms of exercise like high intensity interval training), and fat tends to hold onto toxins the firmest – allowing your body to shed fat is also helping it expel and clean out toxic waste.

7. Get in tune with nature
Spending time in nature is crucial! Even if you get to make it out to the park with trees and grass (or snow) a couple times a week will help ground yourself so you feel more alive! I personally try to go into a nearby forest a couple times a week and since I have been doing this I have felt an overall sense of calmness and serenity. I feel incredibly at home when I am surrounded by nature. What does going into nature have to do with detox? When we are stressed, free radicals are formed, and free radicals can be viewed as a form of toxin. Nature is simply a way to de-stress, connect with mother earth, and feel at one with the beauty of the natural world.

8. Drink more water
Why is water important to detox? If we are not properly hydrated, then our cells will draw water from the bloodstream and thus can put major pressure on the heart and vasculature in the body. Even mild dehydration prevents the kidneys from properly purifying the blood. When the kidneys aren’t functioning, then the workload on other detox organs like the liver and gallbladder become stronger, and can caused them to become severely stressed. Then health problems begin to develop (constipation, skin conditions, nosebleeds, UTIs, sinus problems, headaches) and symptoms may be wrongly attributed to something non-related.

Drinking at least 3-4L of water daily will dramatically improve your health and overall state of mind. You will digest your food better, your joints will ache less, you will lose weight and have better immunity. Water stimulates the kidneys, liver and digestive system and will in turn accelerate toxin and fat elimination.

9. Focus on raw fruit and vegetables
This point is a given – eating more raw fruit and vegetables will make you shine! The fibre in plant matter helps push out built-up waste matter in the colon (which is filled with toxins, and constantly gets re-absorbed back into the blood stream if not eliminated). Not only that, but the antioxidants in fruit and vegetables help combat free radicals in the body and helps the elimination organs with their job. Consuming fruit and vegetables in their raw state also makes the enzymes and nutrients more bio-available in your body, helping you become vitamin or mineral deficient-free. Vegetables and fruit are very easily digestible too, meaning that your body can put more energy toward expelling toxins, and repairing our cells and tissues.

10. Practice slowing down & breathing
Slowing down and appreciating the small things in life are crucial to attain a calm state of mind and reduce stress levels. Deep diaphragmatic breathing is especially important when cleansing/detoxing. It is also simple to attain this every day – take 10-15 minutes a day to sit with yourself and breathe. Focus on your breaths, and clear the mind. Free radicals are formed when we are stressed, so slowing down, breathing, practicing to be present and meditating are great practices to help calm and nourish your body.

Source: http://livelovefruit.com/2013/10/top-10-detox-tips/

We Owe Them a Lot; Happy Veteran's Day!

We Owe Them a Lot

On Veterans Day we remember again
Our men and women who served;
We honor them now for what they did then:
The liberties they preserved.

Let’s never forget their sacrifice,
The hard, heavy work they have done;
They did what was asked, crucial needs they fulfilled,
With a telephone, pencil or gun.

We’re happy and proud to honor them;
They gave so much more than they got.
Our heroes, our veterans kept freedom safe;
All of us owe them a lot.

By Joanna Fuchs

In addition to the Veterans Day poems here, let's find out some facts about the origin and history of Veterans Day: In 1919, President Woodrow Wilson proclaimed November 11 as Armistice Day to commemorate the end of World War I. The end of the war happened at the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, so that's why November 11 was chosen.

Congress changed the name to Veterans Day in 1954. Veterans Day, a legal holiday in the U.S., honors all who have served in the nation’s armed forces, whether they are living or dead.

Happy Labor Day From Thropay Chiropractics!

In the United States, Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a celebration of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of their country.

In many countries, the working classes sought to make May Day an official holiday, and their efforts largely succeeded. In the United States and Canada, however, the official holiday for workers is Labor Day in September. This day was promoted by the Central Labor Union and the Knights of Labor, who organized the first parade in New York City. After the Haymarket Massacre, US President Grover Cleveland feared that commemorating Labor Day on May 1 could become an opportunity to commemorate the affair. Thus, in 1887, it was established as an official holiday in September to support the Labor Day that the Knights favored.

Why Standard Process? Organic Farming To Start!

Organic Farming  

 

 

 

Grown on the Standard Process organically certified farm

 

• How organic certification helps your patients
• Farming techniques

  When it comes to organic farming, Standard Process is a leader. Of the 1,443 organic farms in Wisconsin, the Standard Process certified-organic farm is in the top nine percent, in terms of acreage. And, we put that acreage to good use, with plans calling for the production of 6.5 million pounds of vegetables this year. That’s eight tons of whole food per acre!   Standard Process professionally maintains its organic farm because we understand that your patients rely on you to help maintain or improve their health–and good health comes from nutrition.

8 Foods We Eat In The U.S. That Are Banned In Other Countries

1. Artificial food dye: Makes your food pretty and can inhibit nerve-cell development.

Found in: Practically everything we eat: cake mixes, sports drinks, cheese, candy, and even MACARONI AND CHEESE.

Why it’s dangerous: Artificial dyes are made from chemicals derived from petroleum, which is also used to make gasoline, diesel fuel, asphalt, and tar! Artificial dyes have been linked to brain cancer, nerve-cell deterioration, and hyperactivity in children, just to name a few.

Where it’s banned: Norway, Finland, Austria, France, and the U.K.

Via: shutterstock.com

2. Olestra (or Olean): Lowers calorie counts while causing vitamin depletion and anal leakage.

Found in: Fat-free potato chips, corn chips, and French fries.

Why it’s dangerous: Created by Procter & Gamble as a substitute for cooking oil, Olestra robs your body of its ability to absorb vitamins. Fun side effects include cramps and leaky bowels.

Where it’s banned: The U.K. and Canada.

Via: flickriver.com

3. Brominated vegetable oil: Makes food dye stick to liquid, but also may cause birth defects and major organ damage.

Found in: Sports drinks and citrus-flavored sodas.

Why it’s dangerous: Bromine is a chemical used to stop carpets from catching on fire, so you can see why drinking it may not be the best idea. BVO is linked to major organ system damage, birth defects, growth problems, schizophrenia, and hearing loss.

Where it’s banned: In over 100 countries.

Via: mountaindew.wikia.com

4. Potassium bromate (or bromated flour): Great for impatient bakers, bad for your kidneys and nervous system.

Found in: Wraps, rolls, bread crumbs, bagel chips, flat breads.

Why it’s dangerous: Derived from the same harmful chemical as brominated vegetable oil, brominated flour is used to decrease baking time and reduce costs. Only problem is, it’s linked to kidney damage, cancer, and nervous system damage.

Where it’s banned: Europe, Canada, and China.

Via: shutterstock.com

5. Azodicarbonamide: Bleaches flour, plastic, and induces asthma as an added bonus.

Found in: Breads, frozen dinners, boxed pasta mixes, and packaged baked goods.

Why it’s dangerous: Used to bleach both flour and foamed plastic (yoga mats and the soles of sneakers), azodicarbonamide has been known to induce asthma.

Where it’s banned: Australia, the U.K., and most European countries.

6. BHA & BHT: Waxy preservatives linked to cancer and tumors.

Found in: Cereal, nut mixes, gum, butter, meat, dehydrated potatoes.

Why it’s dangerous: Used to keep food from becoming rancid, butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA) and butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) are known to cause cancer in rats. And we’re next!

Where it’s banned: The U.K., Japan, and many other European countries.

Source: amazon.com

7. Synthetic growth hormones rBGH and rBST: Harmful to cows and linked to increasing tumor development in humans.

Found in: Milk and dairy products.

Why it’s dangerous: Growth hormones are bad for cows and people, potentially causing infertility, weakened muscle growth, and a whole array of cancers.

Where it’s banned: Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, and the EU.

Source: shutterstock.com

8. Arsenic: Basically this ish will slowly kill you.

Found in: Poultry.

Why it’s dangerous: Used in some chicken feed to make meat appear pinker and fresher, arsenic is poison, which will kill you if you ingest enough.

Where it’s banned: The EU.

Via: bilgrimage.blogspot.com

CORRECTION: Some studies linked in the original version of this article were concerning unrelated issues. They have been replaced with information directly from the book Rich Food, Poor Food (6/22/12).