Health Tip Dec 6,2016

The gut is the center of good health.  When good and bad bacteria are out of balance, both mental and physical illnesses increase, and most illness will not resolve until the gut is healed.  Be sure you are consuming probiotics in some form (especially after antibiotic treatment), and consume lots of healthy fruits and veggies to keep your gut happy.

This week we will be gearing up for the NEW YEAR and Preparing our bodies for the NODOUBT 10 DAY CLEANSE. It's not a Challenge its a CHANGE we want to rid our bodies of the HOLIDAY waste and get ready to start FRESH with a CLEAN SLATE for a Healthier 2017.

Please contact me to order the NODOUBT CLEANSE PACKAGE no later than December 12th.

The package total is $45 and includes the following:

Listing of Allowable Foods

Superlax (all natural colon cleanse) Herbal Formula

Fiber (Advocare product packet)

Daily Health Tip Nov 14

Healing herbs and spices can be consumed internally in food, teas or supplements, or they can be absorbed externally through the skin in creams/lotions.  Many can also be inhaled through steam vapors. Consider adding healing herbs to your kitchen and medicine cabinet.

Nov 7 Weekly Health Tip

Top 10 all time worst junk foods include: 1. French Fries (unhealthy fats, chemicals) 2. Doughnuts (sugar and fat) 3. Chips (salt and oil) 4. Soda (sugar, chemicals, dyes) 5. Snack Cakes (sugar, high fructose corn syrup, chemicals) 6. Candy Bars (sugar, fat) 7. Pork Rinds (unhealthy fat, salt) 8. Fat-free cookies (extra sugar or HFCS) 9. Crackers (unhealthy fats, bleached flour) 10. Pretzels (sugar, salt).  These foods are damaging because they are high calorie, but provide almost no nutrition.  Avoid or minimize them to maximize health.

This week Health Tip October20,16

Health benefits of Tangerines:

As in oranges, Tangerines are very low (53 calories/100 g) in calories. Nevertheless, they are valuable sources of flavonoid anti-oxidants like naringenin, naringin, hesperetin, vitamin A, carotenes, xanthins and luteins; in fact, several times higher than in the oranges.

In addition, the citrus fruits are very rich sources of vitamin-C (ascorbic acid), a water-soluble vitamin. Vitamin-C is one of the powerful natural anti-oxidant, which has many essential roles like collagen synthesis, wound healing, anti-viral, anti-cancer activity, and help prevent from neuro-degenerative diseases, arthritis, and cold/fever...etc., by removing oxidant-free radicals from the body. Vitamin C helps absorb iron in the food by reducing ferrous form of the iron elements to ferric form in the gut.

Further, they contain natural soluble and insoluble fiber like hemi-cellulose, pectin...etc., which prevents cholesterol absorption in the gut. Adequate fiber in the food aids in smooth bowel movements by acting as a laxative.

Citrus fruits, as such, have long been valued for their wholesome nutritious and antioxidant properties. It is scientifically established that citrus fruits, especially oranges, by virtue of their richness in vitamins and minerals, have many proven health benefits. Moreover, it is now beginning to be appreciated that the other biologically active, non-nutrient compounds found in citrus fruits such as phyto-chemical antioxidants; soluble and insoluble dietary fiber is helpful in reduction in the risk for cancers, many chronic diseases like arthritis, and from obesity and coronary heart diseases.

Weekly Health tip Strawberries

Health benefits of Strawberries:

Strawberry is low in calories (32 kcal/100g) and fats but rich source of health promoting phyto- nutrients, minerals and vitamins that are essential for optimum health.

Strawberries have significantly high amounts of phenolic flavonoid phyto-chemicals called anthocyanins and ellagic acid. Scientific studies show that consumption of straw berries may have potential health benefits against cancer, aging, inflammation and neurological diseases.

Srtawberry has an ORAC value (oxygen radical absorbance capacity, a measure of anti- oxidant strength) of about 3577µmol TE per 100 grams.

Fresh berries are an excellent source of vitamin-C (100 g provide 58.8 mg or about 98% of RDI), which is also a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents, counter inflammation and scavenge harmful free radicals.

The fruit is rich in B-complex group of vitamins. It contains very good amounts of vitamin B-6, niacin, riboflavin, pantothenic acid and folic acid. These vitamins are acting as co-factors help the body metabolize carbohydrate, proteins and fats.

Strawberries contain vitamin A, vitamin E and health promoting flavonoid poly phenolic antioxidants such as lutein, zea-xanthin, and beta-carotene in small amounts. These compounds help act as protective scavengers against oxygen-derived free radicals and reactive oxygen species (ROS) that play a role in aging and various disease processes.

Furthermore, They contain a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, fluorine, copper, iron and iodine. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme, superoxide dismutase. Copper is required in the production of red blood cells. Iron is required for red blood cell formation. Fluoride is a component of bones and teeth and is important for prevention of dental caries.

Weekly Health care tip September 26 2016

Health benefits of Apple:

Delicious and crunchy apple fruit is notable for its impressive list of phtyto-nutrients, and anti-oxidants. Studies suggest that its components are essential for normal growth, development and overall well-being.

Apples are low in calories; 100 g of fresh fruit slices provide only 50 calories. They, however, contain no saturated fats or cholesterol. Nonetheless, the fruit is rich in dietary fiber, which helps prevent absorption of dietary-LDL or bad cholesterol in the gut. The fiber also saves the colon mucous membrane from exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer-causing chemicals inside the colon.

Apples are rich in antioxidant phyto-nutrients flavonoids and polyphenolics. The total measured anti-oxidant strength (ORAC value) of 100 g apple fruit is 5900 TE. Some of the important flavonoids in apples are quercetin, epicatechin, and procyanidin B2. Additionally, they are also good in tartaric acid that gives tart flavor to them. Altogether, these compounds help the body protect from deleterious effects of free radicals.

Apple fruit contains good quantities of vitamin-C and beta-carotene. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body.

Further, apple fruit is a good source of B-complex vitamins such as riboflavin, thiamin, and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Together these vitamins help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well as in various synthetic functions inside the body.

Apple also contains a small amount of minerals like potassium, phosphorus, and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure; thus, counters the bad influences of sodium.

Health Tip Aug 29

"Old age" illnesses such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and cancer are occurring at much younger ages now due to high stress levels, poor nutrition, and environmental toxins.  Take control of your health by actively managing your diet, exercise and stress levels to avoid this new trend.

Health Tip Aug 18,2016

Hydrogenated fats (trans fats) are unhealthy because they have been chemically restructured to prevent breakdown and spoilage.  While this process is good for the food industry and the shelf life of foods, the body can't break trans fats down either.  The result is excess unnatural fats floating in the bloodstream clogging arteries and damaging blood vessel linings.  Eliminate trans fats for a healthy cardiovascular system.

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Daily Tip Aug 11,16

Ancient rituals for the passing of elders included sitting perfectly still for extended periods of time, which doesn't allow for the movement of lymph and results in death of the body.  To avoid a slow death from sitting in front of TV's, computer screens, and in cars, consider getting up and moving around at least every hour to keep that lymph moving!

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Daily Tip Aug 10,16

Sugar consumption, including high fructose corn syrup, can weaken the immune system by up to 50% (depending on the size of the dose) for up to 4 hours.  Consider limiting sugar consumption at the beginning of any illness to minimize damage to the immune system when under attack.

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Daily Tip Health Aug 8 16

Tomatoes and broccoli are two veggies high in antioxidants that help reduce cancer risk.  Mice studies done by the American Institute of Cancer Research found that animals who ate a diet of tomatoes and broccoli together had smaller and fewer tumors than those eating just one of the veggies.  To optimize health, consider eating tomatoes and broccoli in the same day, or same meal to increase the antioxidant effect of both.

Health Tip Aug 1,2016

Historically, mankind received 100% of calories from natural fruits, veggies, nuts, wild game and fish.  Americans now receive two-thirds of their calories from processed sugar, fats and oils, grains and alcohol.  Consider shifting your caloric intake away from current trends back towards the natural diet of our ancestors.

Daily Health Tip,July 8,2016

To keep metabolism stoked and to avoid binge eating from extreme hunger, eat 3 meals and 3 snacks daily with no more than 3 hours between. (3,3,3 Plan!)  Keep portion sizes small, limit sugar, saturated fats, salt and junk food, and include protein with every meal or snack to stabilize insulin response.  It is much easier to control intake when hunger is not an issue.

June 23rd Daily Health tip

The skin is not only the body's largest organ for elimination, but it also absorbs many chemicals as well.  Check the labels on your personal care products (deodorant, lotions, shampoo, soap) for natural or organic ingredients.  Long chemical names indicate possible carcinogens or toxins to be avoided.

June 15,2016 Daily Tip

 Consuming one soda per day (diet or regular) increases chances of developing diabetes by 67%, and increases chances of cardiovascular disease by 61%.  Substitute water or sparkling water for soda to reduce risk of illness.

Daily Tip Health June 1,2016

High fiber foods are beneficial as long as the intestines are healthy, otherwise fiber may actually scratch and damage the intestinal wall.  Monitor your bowel health to determine whether intensive healing is necessary before consuming a high fiber diet.

Daily Tip Health

Herbs that can relieve gas and gut pain include anise, caraway, cumin, dill, fennel, ginger and peppermint.  Consider adding these herbs to meals, or consuming them as supplements when gas, bloating or pain become problematic.

Daily Tip Health May 23,2016

To maximize health, avoid processed foods with labels, especially if there are more than three ingredients, or if there are ingredients that sound like chemical compounds.  Consider switching to a fresh food diet to maximize health.

May 23 DAILY TIP

To maximize health, avoid processed foods with labels, especially if there are more than three ingredients, or if there are ingredients that sound like chemical compounds.  Consider switching to a fresh food diet to maximize health.

May 17,2016 Daily Tip

Tumeric (curcumin) has anti-inflammatory properties, which are beneficial in preventing Alzheimer's Disease and Coronary Artery Disease.  Many Indian dishes contain Tumeric, and the incidence of cardiovascular disease is much lower in that country.  Consider cooking with Tumeric, or add it as a supplement if needed to improve cardiovascular health.