Monday, April 9, 2012
The Gabriel Method
Have you heard about the Gabriel Method by Jon Gabriel? I suggest that you get a hold of his book. It is truly amazing. No, it is not a diet, nor an exercise plan. It is all about educating your body to be thin. That's right, educating your body. Have you ever wondered sometimes why no matter how much you exercise and diet, you're not losing any weight. You will get the answers from the Gabriel Method. The secrets are all in the book. It is the most comprehensive book that I found on losing weight and losing it for good. Jon Gabriel thoroughly researched on the subject and everything he says in the book makes a lot of sense. He knows what he's saying. He's been there. He used to be 400 pounds heavy. You should see his picture now. He lost so much weight to become a guru in weight loss. And guess what, he doesn't have any lose skin at all. There's certainly no trace of him being 400 pounds at a certain point in his life.
Don't take my word for it. Get the book! I myself are on the program right now. I will update you on my progress.
Cheers.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Rhythms for Weight Loss
Life is a rhythm. We sleep to recharge, wake-up to do our daily duties and sleep again once the day ends. Within the day there are also routines or scheduled activities. In essence, we live and breathe these daily routines. Let us connect this rhythmic style to weight loss.
Proper nutrition involves being satisfied with what you ate, no matter what it is. Being dissatisfied only means that you did not get proper nutrition from the food you ate. Obesity or being overweight is actually a sign of malnutrition since the body keeps asking for more food and if you don't give your body the proper nourishment, it will never be satisfied, hence, it will ask for more food until it gets the proper vitamins and minerals that it needs.
Ah... going back to the rhythm. To keep the body in an ideal size and weight, first, as I mentioned earlier, each meal has to be satisfying. Proper take-in of food or scheduling is also essential. Breakfast, lunch and dinner should be taken in at regular intervals and at the proper times of the day. This is where rhythm comes in. We have alternate between getting full and getting hungry. Hence, the importance of being properly nourished or satisfied with every meal. That way, we don't grab quick fixes and snacks between meals. These quick fixes and snacks really do harm in terms of weight gain.
In summary, if you are truly satisfied with every meal, you won't reach for snacks and other quick fixes that can lead to big time weight gain. Also, be aware or conscious while eating. Ask yourself, am I satisfied? Is this enough? That way, you train yourself to become more aware when you are full or if what you ate is already enough. Your body will become more attuned to its needs. The body also needs a break from digesting. This is still on rhythm.
Try it for a week and you will also notice that you can train yourself to eat just the proper amount of food at the same time.
Proper nutrition involves being satisfied with what you ate, no matter what it is. Being dissatisfied only means that you did not get proper nutrition from the food you ate. Obesity or being overweight is actually a sign of malnutrition since the body keeps asking for more food and if you don't give your body the proper nourishment, it will never be satisfied, hence, it will ask for more food until it gets the proper vitamins and minerals that it needs.
Ah... going back to the rhythm. To keep the body in an ideal size and weight, first, as I mentioned earlier, each meal has to be satisfying. Proper take-in of food or scheduling is also essential. Breakfast, lunch and dinner should be taken in at regular intervals and at the proper times of the day. This is where rhythm comes in. We have alternate between getting full and getting hungry. Hence, the importance of being properly nourished or satisfied with every meal. That way, we don't grab quick fixes and snacks between meals. These quick fixes and snacks really do harm in terms of weight gain.
In summary, if you are truly satisfied with every meal, you won't reach for snacks and other quick fixes that can lead to big time weight gain. Also, be aware or conscious while eating. Ask yourself, am I satisfied? Is this enough? That way, you train yourself to become more aware when you are full or if what you ate is already enough. Your body will become more attuned to its needs. The body also needs a break from digesting. This is still on rhythm.
Try it for a week and you will also notice that you can train yourself to eat just the proper amount of food at the same time.
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Master Cleanse
Have you thought about doing an internal body cleanse? Another term for that would be body detoxification or simply, detox. The purpose of detox is to free the body of toxins that have accumulated through the years. Effects include weight-loss, freedom from allergies, pain, infections and other illnesses, freedom from fatigue, headaches and others. Some even report miraculous results like curing of hyperacidity, kidney stones, and a whole lot more.
One of the safest cleansing diets would be the Master Cleanse. It was originated by Stanley Burroughs sometime in the 1950’s. Mr. Burroughs is a natural healer way back then. I tried Master Cleanse about a month ago and I experienced great results like clearing of my skin, weight-loss, more energy, clearing of phlegm and others. Having completed it for 10 days was an accomplishment for me. And I will do it again a few months from now. It is the safest and most effective cleansing diet programs that you’ll ever come across.
Master Cleanse requires drinking of a certain lemonade recipe throughout the day and nothing more for a minimum of 10 days. It also requires taking a saltwater flush every morning or taking a diuretic tea every evening. During the time that I was on the Master Cleanse program, I did not feel hungry at all and I didn’t have my usual cravings. It was amazing. In the end, I lost a total of 9 pounds. Beyonce Knowles did her Master Cleanse prior to shooting the movie, “Dreamgirls”. She lost a total of 22 pounds.
I know you’re all eager to know the recipe. Here it is.
Ingredients:
2 liters of pure, filtered water
14 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
10-14 tablespoons of Grade B Maple syrup (please make sure that it’s grade B)
½ teaspoon of Cayenne pepper
All you have to do is to mix all these ingredients in a 2-liter jug that you can take anywhere. This will be your liquid food for the whole day. And again, don’t worry because you will not get hungry, you will not experience the usual cravings that go with other diet programs and best of all, you will have all the energy that you’ll need to accomplish all your work for the whole day because of the Maple syrup. I want to stress that Grade B Maple syrup is the one that you’ll need. Please use these specified ingredients, no substitutes.
About the importance of the saltwater flush or the diuretic tea, since you will not be eating anything, you might not be able to eliminate the toxins if you won’t add these to the Master Cleanse. I chose to do the saltwater flush not only because I have done it before, but also because I think it is safer. But you can also opt to take the diuretic tea.
For the saltwater flush, every morning before taking the lemonade, prepare about 1 liter of warm water and add a teaspoon of rock salt to it. Drink it up and walk around so that it goes all the way down faster. The saltwater will not be absorbed by your body due to its density, it will go straight towards your large intestines taking with it the toxins that are lodged there.
A few days within the Master Cleanse program, you will notice that your tongue will be coated with a thick, white covering. It is proof that Master Cleanse is working. Continue on for a minimum of 10 days or until the white covering on your tongue disappears.
Email me for your results or for any questions.
One of the safest cleansing diets would be the Master Cleanse. It was originated by Stanley Burroughs sometime in the 1950’s. Mr. Burroughs is a natural healer way back then. I tried Master Cleanse about a month ago and I experienced great results like clearing of my skin, weight-loss, more energy, clearing of phlegm and others. Having completed it for 10 days was an accomplishment for me. And I will do it again a few months from now. It is the safest and most effective cleansing diet programs that you’ll ever come across.
Master Cleanse requires drinking of a certain lemonade recipe throughout the day and nothing more for a minimum of 10 days. It also requires taking a saltwater flush every morning or taking a diuretic tea every evening. During the time that I was on the Master Cleanse program, I did not feel hungry at all and I didn’t have my usual cravings. It was amazing. In the end, I lost a total of 9 pounds. Beyonce Knowles did her Master Cleanse prior to shooting the movie, “Dreamgirls”. She lost a total of 22 pounds.
I know you’re all eager to know the recipe. Here it is.
Ingredients:
2 liters of pure, filtered water
14 tablespoons of freshly squeezed lemon juice
10-14 tablespoons of Grade B Maple syrup (please make sure that it’s grade B)
½ teaspoon of Cayenne pepper
All you have to do is to mix all these ingredients in a 2-liter jug that you can take anywhere. This will be your liquid food for the whole day. And again, don’t worry because you will not get hungry, you will not experience the usual cravings that go with other diet programs and best of all, you will have all the energy that you’ll need to accomplish all your work for the whole day because of the Maple syrup. I want to stress that Grade B Maple syrup is the one that you’ll need. Please use these specified ingredients, no substitutes.
About the importance of the saltwater flush or the diuretic tea, since you will not be eating anything, you might not be able to eliminate the toxins if you won’t add these to the Master Cleanse. I chose to do the saltwater flush not only because I have done it before, but also because I think it is safer. But you can also opt to take the diuretic tea.
For the saltwater flush, every morning before taking the lemonade, prepare about 1 liter of warm water and add a teaspoon of rock salt to it. Drink it up and walk around so that it goes all the way down faster. The saltwater will not be absorbed by your body due to its density, it will go straight towards your large intestines taking with it the toxins that are lodged there.
A few days within the Master Cleanse program, you will notice that your tongue will be coated with a thick, white covering. It is proof that Master Cleanse is working. Continue on for a minimum of 10 days or until the white covering on your tongue disappears.
Email me for your results or for any questions.
Friday, October 23, 2009
Fitness Benefits of Massage
We all know that a massage can relieve stress, help to make sore muscles feel better and even reduce anxiety, but can it help us achieve our fitness goals? Research shows that the massage you get to relieve stress can also have a positive effect on your muscle-building capabilities and fitness level.
Massage improves circulation and general nutrition of muscles. This appears to be the most valuable fitness-related benefit. After a muscle is exercised, vital nutrients must be supplied in order for it to increase in size. Massage maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow, which helps the body rebuild itself.
Massage improves range of motion and muscle flexibility. This results in increased power and performance, which helps you work efficiently and with proper intensity to help the body’s muscle building response.
Massage helps to shorten recovery time between workouts. Waste products such as lactic and carbonic acid build up in muscles after exercise. Increased circulation to these muscles helps to eliminate toxins and shorten recovery time.
Massage can help prevent over-training. Massage has a relaxing effect on the muscles, as well as a calming effect on the nervous system. This can help prevent the limiting effect on muscle building caused by over-training.
Massage can aid in fat loss. According to research, massage may burst the fat capsule in subcutaneous tissue so that the fat spreads out and becomes absorbed. In this way, combined with proper nutrition, massage may help in weight loss.
Massage helps prevent and even heal injuries. By stretching connective tissue, massage improves circulation to help prevent or break down adhesions.
While a massage won’t build muscle directly, it helps the body’s rebuilding phase following a workout and influences muscular growth. Getting a massage is just as important as regular workouts. Great news for those of us who thought working out was all hard work!!
The many benefits of massage...
Choose your style: Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, Sports. Get the one that suits you.
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Massage improves circulation and general nutrition of muscles. This appears to be the most valuable fitness-related benefit. After a muscle is exercised, vital nutrients must be supplied in order for it to increase in size. Massage maximizes the supply of nutrients and oxygen through increased blood flow, which helps the body rebuild itself.
Massage improves range of motion and muscle flexibility. This results in increased power and performance, which helps you work efficiently and with proper intensity to help the body’s muscle building response.
Massage helps to shorten recovery time between workouts. Waste products such as lactic and carbonic acid build up in muscles after exercise. Increased circulation to these muscles helps to eliminate toxins and shorten recovery time.
Massage can help prevent over-training. Massage has a relaxing effect on the muscles, as well as a calming effect on the nervous system. This can help prevent the limiting effect on muscle building caused by over-training.
Massage can aid in fat loss. According to research, massage may burst the fat capsule in subcutaneous tissue so that the fat spreads out and becomes absorbed. In this way, combined with proper nutrition, massage may help in weight loss.
Massage helps prevent and even heal injuries. By stretching connective tissue, massage improves circulation to help prevent or break down adhesions.
While a massage won’t build muscle directly, it helps the body’s rebuilding phase following a workout and influences muscular growth. Getting a massage is just as important as regular workouts. Great news for those of us who thought working out was all hard work!!
The many benefits of massage...
Choose your style: Shiatsu, Swedish, Thai, Sports. Get the one that suits you.
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FDA Targeting Deceptive Food Label Claims
General Mills, Coca Cola Company, and Kellogg’s are among the big name food manufacturers who have come under fire in recent months for making false claims on their products’ labels. Now, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be stepping up its activities on food companies that make bogus claims on packaging and labeling, said The Money Times.
According to The Money Times, the practice of using catchy packaging with claims about nutritional value and improved health have become routine in marketing efforts to draw in consumers. But, it is against federal law to make false, “ambiguous” claims on food labels and being caught doing so can lead to “warning letters,” “fines,” and/or “product seizures,” said The Money Times.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg stated that the agency “will take enforcement action against any egregious examples,” quoted The Money Times. “Some nutritionists have questioned whether this information is more marketing-oriented than health-oriented, and judging from some of the labels that we have seen, we think this is a valid concern,” Hamburg said, reported The Money Times.
Hamburg note, for example, foods that were at least 50 percent sugar indicating a “Smart Choices” checkmark; some foods boast high percentages of recommended daily vegetable allowances without mentioning that the foods also contain a whopping 80 percent of the daily fat limit, said The Money Times.
This year alone we wrote that General Mills was in some trouble over health claims it had been making over its popular cereal, Cheerios. The Associated Press (AP) reported previously that federal regulators were miffed over the cereal giant’s claims that Cheerios can lower cholesterol and treat heart disease; claims, says the FDA, that are only allowable on FDA-approved medications.
Another cereal giant, Kellogg Company, agreed to settle charges earlier this year with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used false advertising to tout its Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal. The national television ads falsely boasted benefits children receive after eating a breakfast of Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats, saying that children who eat the breakfast cereal experience a 20 percent improvement in attentiveness over children who skipped breakfast, reported the SF Gate in a prior report, citing the FTC.
In January we wrote about how the Coca-Cola Company was being sued over false claims about some of its beverages in its second such scandal over deceptive marketing practices. According to a previous Reuters article, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) was suing the soft drink giant in a class action lawsuit that accused it of making false claims about its Vitaminwater drinks.
That lawsuit followed an earlier warning by the FDA about its marketing of Diet Coke Plus, said Reuters, in which it claimed that Diet Coke Plus includes vitamins and minerals, which violate U.S. policy against marketing soda and other snack foods as more nutritious, or “fortified.” In December, the Wall Street Journal reported that Coca-Cola launched Diet Coke Plus the prior year as a “a good source of vitamins B3, B6, and B12, and the minerals zinc and magnesium.” But, the FDA objected to Coca-Cola’s labeling, said the LA Times, which said the FDA “scolded” Coca-Cola for its “inappropriate nutritional claims” and labeling. “You should take prompt action to correct the violations,” it said in its December letter, reported Reuters.
Watch out for bogus claims. These food giants think that they can get away with it. The public cannot be fooled anymore. Let's show them all.
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According to The Money Times, the practice of using catchy packaging with claims about nutritional value and improved health have become routine in marketing efforts to draw in consumers. But, it is against federal law to make false, “ambiguous” claims on food labels and being caught doing so can lead to “warning letters,” “fines,” and/or “product seizures,” said The Money Times.
FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg stated that the agency “will take enforcement action against any egregious examples,” quoted The Money Times. “Some nutritionists have questioned whether this information is more marketing-oriented than health-oriented, and judging from some of the labels that we have seen, we think this is a valid concern,” Hamburg said, reported The Money Times.
Hamburg note, for example, foods that were at least 50 percent sugar indicating a “Smart Choices” checkmark; some foods boast high percentages of recommended daily vegetable allowances without mentioning that the foods also contain a whopping 80 percent of the daily fat limit, said The Money Times.
This year alone we wrote that General Mills was in some trouble over health claims it had been making over its popular cereal, Cheerios. The Associated Press (AP) reported previously that federal regulators were miffed over the cereal giant’s claims that Cheerios can lower cholesterol and treat heart disease; claims, says the FDA, that are only allowable on FDA-approved medications.
Another cereal giant, Kellogg Company, agreed to settle charges earlier this year with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) that it used false advertising to tout its Frosted Mini-Wheats cereal. The national television ads falsely boasted benefits children receive after eating a breakfast of Kellogg’s Frosted Mini Wheats, saying that children who eat the breakfast cereal experience a 20 percent improvement in attentiveness over children who skipped breakfast, reported the SF Gate in a prior report, citing the FTC.
In January we wrote about how the Coca-Cola Company was being sued over false claims about some of its beverages in its second such scandal over deceptive marketing practices. According to a previous Reuters article, the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) was suing the soft drink giant in a class action lawsuit that accused it of making false claims about its Vitaminwater drinks.
That lawsuit followed an earlier warning by the FDA about its marketing of Diet Coke Plus, said Reuters, in which it claimed that Diet Coke Plus includes vitamins and minerals, which violate U.S. policy against marketing soda and other snack foods as more nutritious, or “fortified.” In December, the Wall Street Journal reported that Coca-Cola launched Diet Coke Plus the prior year as a “a good source of vitamins B3, B6, and B12, and the minerals zinc and magnesium.” But, the FDA objected to Coca-Cola’s labeling, said the LA Times, which said the FDA “scolded” Coca-Cola for its “inappropriate nutritional claims” and labeling. “You should take prompt action to correct the violations,” it said in its December letter, reported Reuters.
Watch out for bogus claims. These food giants think that they can get away with it. The public cannot be fooled anymore. Let's show them all.
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Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Octomom Nadya Suleman Reduces Waistline and Stress Through Yoga by Rosemary Black, Daily News Staff Writer
Octomom Nadya Suleman's sleek physique may be due in part to her intense yoga workouts.
The ponytailed, leggings-clad mother of 14 has been spotted in the park near her home practicing yoga moves in front of the cameras, according to the London Daily Mail. Suleman reportedly lifted weights, did sit-ups, and worked on her lotus position.
And even if she hasn't perfected the downward facing dog yet, yoga's good for both her muscles and her head, experts say.
"Yoga offers wonderful resistance and toning practice," says Dr. Anne Kulze, nutrition and wellness expert and author of "Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet." "It may not pump up the heart rate the way aerobic exercise does, but it's fantastic for toning. People also love it for stress, which we know can impact body weight."
In fact, the time-pressed Suleman may have found the perfect way to tone her body and keep her sanity at the same time.
Yoga is known for its stress-busting potential, says Anne M. Fletcher, author of "Thin for Life" and "Weight Loss Confidential."
"Yoga can help with depression and it increases your energy and relaxes you," she says. "There's something more important about exercise than just burning calories and getting into shape. Yoga offers that psychological dimension, too."
Suleman's svelte shape has been evident for months - even last May she had shrunk to a shadow of what she looked like at the octuplets' birth in January, reports the Daily Mail. But she may be craving not just a leaner body, but some inner peace, too.
She'll find that if she keeps working on her yoga poses, says Christine Avanti, fitness expert and author of "Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salad."
"Yoga isn't the top fat burning exercise but it gets toxins out of your body and enhances your metabolism," says Avanti, who is certified to teach yoga. "It helps the muscles to be long and lean, rather than short and bulky. It's a muscle toner."
And if the busy 33-year-old mom doesn't have time to tone her muscles through yoga, she can simply try another technique that's built into her day anyway: lifting eight plump babies in and out of their strollers.
Experts say that staying with an exercise regimen should be easy for Octomom as long as she's genuinely enjoying it.
"Any exercise routine that motivates the user to stick with it is good," Fletcher says. "If you find something that you like, you'll stick with it and that's what's important."
Yoga is a complete workout that benefits not only the body, but also the mind and the emotions. It is a real calming workout that's really perfect for the busy mom like Nadya.
Source
The ponytailed, leggings-clad mother of 14 has been spotted in the park near her home practicing yoga moves in front of the cameras, according to the London Daily Mail. Suleman reportedly lifted weights, did sit-ups, and worked on her lotus position.
And even if she hasn't perfected the downward facing dog yet, yoga's good for both her muscles and her head, experts say.
"Yoga offers wonderful resistance and toning practice," says Dr. Anne Kulze, nutrition and wellness expert and author of "Dr. Ann's 10-Step Diet." "It may not pump up the heart rate the way aerobic exercise does, but it's fantastic for toning. People also love it for stress, which we know can impact body weight."
In fact, the time-pressed Suleman may have found the perfect way to tone her body and keep her sanity at the same time.
Yoga is known for its stress-busting potential, says Anne M. Fletcher, author of "Thin for Life" and "Weight Loss Confidential."
"Yoga can help with depression and it increases your energy and relaxes you," she says. "There's something more important about exercise than just burning calories and getting into shape. Yoga offers that psychological dimension, too."
Suleman's svelte shape has been evident for months - even last May she had shrunk to a shadow of what she looked like at the octuplets' birth in January, reports the Daily Mail. But she may be craving not just a leaner body, but some inner peace, too.
She'll find that if she keeps working on her yoga poses, says Christine Avanti, fitness expert and author of "Skinny Chicks Don't Eat Salad."
"Yoga isn't the top fat burning exercise but it gets toxins out of your body and enhances your metabolism," says Avanti, who is certified to teach yoga. "It helps the muscles to be long and lean, rather than short and bulky. It's a muscle toner."
And if the busy 33-year-old mom doesn't have time to tone her muscles through yoga, she can simply try another technique that's built into her day anyway: lifting eight plump babies in and out of their strollers.
Experts say that staying with an exercise regimen should be easy for Octomom as long as she's genuinely enjoying it.
"Any exercise routine that motivates the user to stick with it is good," Fletcher says. "If you find something that you like, you'll stick with it and that's what's important."
Yoga is a complete workout that benefits not only the body, but also the mind and the emotions. It is a real calming workout that's really perfect for the busy mom like Nadya.
Source
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Health and Nutrition Myths - Part 1, by Evita on May 7, 2008 in Health and Nutrition Myths, Nutrition, Pharmaceuticals
There are many, many areas for us to still talk about when it comes to proper health and nutrition that is based on unbiased, credible and reliable advice, and through your feedback I am delighted to expand upon these topics. Hence I call this article “Health and Nutrition Myths - Part 1″. And who knows, this might even turn into a regular series on Evolving Wellness. I am hoping you will have many more comments and questions where the topic of your health and nutrition is concerned and so this is part 1 of many!
Health and Nutrition Questions and Answers
I feel like my body is supposed to be able to deal with unhealthy stuff but don’t overdo it. Isn’t that what we do from an early age?
I have heard so many such comments from so many people. Most of us do believe that our body can “deal with” or “handle” many harmful substances we put in it, especially in moderation.
And why?
Well the answer is very simple - because the very first people we looked at as examples were our parents. As young kids most of us have seen our parents do at least one of the following: smoke, drink, overeat, or eat poorly (fast food, skipped meals, etc.)
And what?
And for the most part, nothing - they still survived, they did not drop dead on the spot, in fact most of the time they did not even get sick at that moment. So our human brain made a very quick association. “This stuff seems to be ok”.
Now the fact that mom and dad got unexplained headaches, the fact they got indigestion or other digestive problems, the fact that they got high blood pressure or had heart problems never really got linked to what they ate or drank. This is especially true for anyone who grew up in the 80’s or before. People correlated headaches and blood pressure to such things as the weather, cancers and heart disease to worn out bodies or old age and that was that.
Well today we have a different story. Science and medicine has been making leaps and bounds in terms of discoveries. Today we can link so much of what happens to us down the road to what we ate, drank or put into our system earlier on in life, at a consistent rate.
And so for most people out there, the correlation that “everything I put into my system will affect me in a positive or a negative way, quickly or long term” does NOT exist. We have just seen too many people “be okay” after they would eat and drink lots of stuff we are today being told is bad and should be avoided.
I did talk quite a bit about this in a previous article I wrote entitled “Everything in moderation…not quite!“, which can fill in more details on this subject.
And so I stress again: just because our body CAN handle unfavorable substances does NOT mean it wants to. And you truly do become what you eat as food is used to make and fuel our cells that make up your tissues, organs and ultimately - you!
What each of us has to ask ourselves is simply this “how good of health do I want?” It is not one answer serves all. Really, I know many people who will say answers like “average” or “good enough”. And so ask yourself the following:
“Am I okay with getting the average headache, indigestion, cold, flu, etc.?” If yes, then some substances that are harmful or not really meant to be consumed by the body, when taken in small amounts will serve you just fine.
“Am I okay with cancers and heart disease as a possible future outcome on top of small regular ailments, etc.?” If yes, then consume anything you like in any amount you like.
If however you answered no to the above two questions, and if your goal is optimal health and prevention of any and all diseases then you have to understand that you cannot put any harmful substances into your body in any amount. This way you are creating the most optimal environment for your body to function and hence offer you protection when need arises.
What about all these different germs out there? We can’t live in a bubble. This world is not a healthy place.
When it comes to “germs”, it might shock most people a lot to find out that in fact about 95% of bacteria out there are beneficial and necessary for us to survive and the environment. This is obviously NOT what the chemical cleaning companies want you to believe. We live today in a world where we are trying to eliminate 99.99% of germs but nobody stops to ask is this really beneficial. All we get constantly is scare tactics of diseases we can get from all these “germs”. And in fact what we are doing is making the harmful bacteria stronger than ever using all these chemicals.
Well the truth is about 100 years ago, heck not even, 50 years ago, people lived in conditions that were not even half as sanitary as we have today and many kids and adults were healthier than ever. No allergies, no asthmas, etc.
The other truth is, yes there are some bacteria and viruses that do cause disease BUT and ready for this one…if you have an optimally working system your risk of these “bugs” ever causing a disease in you drops drastically and in perfect cases even disappears.
So no, we definitely cannot live in a bubble, but the best part is we do not need to. A lot of the hype and hysteria that comes out of the media and big corporations though, will have you believe otherwise.
I personally love the topic of bacteria and viruses and will thoroughly enjoy talking more about this in future articles.
As far as the world being a healthy or not healthy place, well that is up for debate depending on what aspect of it you are considering. Yes, the quality of water and air has deteriorated and yes it is harder than ever to find whole, healthy foods. But that does not mean they do not exist. Call me an optimist, but there are still lots of healthy and amazing things about the world today.
We are tough little organisms!
Yes, we are! Our human body was constructed in such magnificent ways that most doctors and scientists still can’t wrap their minds around it. We still know so little when it comes to the ins and outs of our body. But we have made amazing progress.
And it is our bodies amazing resilience that gives a lot of people the wrong impression about what the body can and cannot take. As I mentioned above, very seldom do we see quick correlations between cause of something we took in and effect. Our body is so good at covering things up and trying to deal with things, that that is why it usually takes years for something more serious to become prominent.
In the meantime as we throw in harmful substances body cleans them out and neutralizes them and does whatever it needs not to upset the delicate balance in which it has to operate. But as any “machine” with enough stress on it, things start to break down. And hence nutrition can greatly hurt or help the body do what it is supposed to.
What about prescription meds? Do they cause liver disease too?
Depending on what type of medication you are taking and in what amounts, one can definitely sustain liver damage from taking prescription meds. This can turn into liver disease again depending on the drug(s) and length of time taking them on top of the consumption of other substances like alcohol and bad food.
The liver has to detoxify (a.k.a clean) anything and I mean everything that is foreign or harmful to the body. And since prescription meds are “drugs” just like alcohol is a “drug”, and for those not comfortable with that term, we can use the term “chemicals” (not that that is any better), they too need to be dealt with by the liver.
This is why just a simple over the counter medicine like Tylenol has to be used cautiously as taking too many of those pills at once can cause liver damage or worse. And let us all think how many people in our society pop those like candy at the sight of the slightest pain.
Ultimately for a healthy liver, just like fast food should be avoided so should as much medicine (drugs) as possible. I am not telling you to drop you medication without a doctor’s approval but simply to know the facts that yes drugs, any drugs, do put stress on and eventually can cause liver damage. This is obviously not what the big drug companies want you to focus on, but it is an unavoidable truth.
Hence I am a big, and I mean big believer of prevention to avoid treatment in the future, usually because the health gets to a point where drug intervention is needed to help the person function and this is good in one way but damaging in another. If there already exists a problem I would therefore recommend a good naturopath whose philosophy is also about prevention not one who will push supplements onto you in place of pharmaceutical drugs.
Conclusion
As I have mentioned many times before, learning together is fantastic! So as you bring me your questions and concerns I love explaining how the body functions and doing my own research in areas I need to fill in on. This way we can all grow, learn and become even more aware of attaining optimal health and wellness. And so I look forward to many more questions to come!
We are a tough species. We keep on adapting and evolving. But there is always going to be a trade-off if we don't look after our won health. Healthy living is a personal lifestyle choice. Proper education is the key in encouraging everyone to join the bandwagon towards wellness and healing.
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Health and Nutrition Questions and Answers
I feel like my body is supposed to be able to deal with unhealthy stuff but don’t overdo it. Isn’t that what we do from an early age?
I have heard so many such comments from so many people. Most of us do believe that our body can “deal with” or “handle” many harmful substances we put in it, especially in moderation.
And why?
Well the answer is very simple - because the very first people we looked at as examples were our parents. As young kids most of us have seen our parents do at least one of the following: smoke, drink, overeat, or eat poorly (fast food, skipped meals, etc.)
And what?
And for the most part, nothing - they still survived, they did not drop dead on the spot, in fact most of the time they did not even get sick at that moment. So our human brain made a very quick association. “This stuff seems to be ok”.
Now the fact that mom and dad got unexplained headaches, the fact they got indigestion or other digestive problems, the fact that they got high blood pressure or had heart problems never really got linked to what they ate or drank. This is especially true for anyone who grew up in the 80’s or before. People correlated headaches and blood pressure to such things as the weather, cancers and heart disease to worn out bodies or old age and that was that.
Well today we have a different story. Science and medicine has been making leaps and bounds in terms of discoveries. Today we can link so much of what happens to us down the road to what we ate, drank or put into our system earlier on in life, at a consistent rate.
And so for most people out there, the correlation that “everything I put into my system will affect me in a positive or a negative way, quickly or long term” does NOT exist. We have just seen too many people “be okay” after they would eat and drink lots of stuff we are today being told is bad and should be avoided.
I did talk quite a bit about this in a previous article I wrote entitled “Everything in moderation…not quite!“, which can fill in more details on this subject.
And so I stress again: just because our body CAN handle unfavorable substances does NOT mean it wants to. And you truly do become what you eat as food is used to make and fuel our cells that make up your tissues, organs and ultimately - you!
What each of us has to ask ourselves is simply this “how good of health do I want?” It is not one answer serves all. Really, I know many people who will say answers like “average” or “good enough”. And so ask yourself the following:
“Am I okay with getting the average headache, indigestion, cold, flu, etc.?” If yes, then some substances that are harmful or not really meant to be consumed by the body, when taken in small amounts will serve you just fine.
“Am I okay with cancers and heart disease as a possible future outcome on top of small regular ailments, etc.?” If yes, then consume anything you like in any amount you like.
If however you answered no to the above two questions, and if your goal is optimal health and prevention of any and all diseases then you have to understand that you cannot put any harmful substances into your body in any amount. This way you are creating the most optimal environment for your body to function and hence offer you protection when need arises.
What about all these different germs out there? We can’t live in a bubble. This world is not a healthy place.
When it comes to “germs”, it might shock most people a lot to find out that in fact about 95% of bacteria out there are beneficial and necessary for us to survive and the environment. This is obviously NOT what the chemical cleaning companies want you to believe. We live today in a world where we are trying to eliminate 99.99% of germs but nobody stops to ask is this really beneficial. All we get constantly is scare tactics of diseases we can get from all these “germs”. And in fact what we are doing is making the harmful bacteria stronger than ever using all these chemicals.
Well the truth is about 100 years ago, heck not even, 50 years ago, people lived in conditions that were not even half as sanitary as we have today and many kids and adults were healthier than ever. No allergies, no asthmas, etc.
The other truth is, yes there are some bacteria and viruses that do cause disease BUT and ready for this one…if you have an optimally working system your risk of these “bugs” ever causing a disease in you drops drastically and in perfect cases even disappears.
So no, we definitely cannot live in a bubble, but the best part is we do not need to. A lot of the hype and hysteria that comes out of the media and big corporations though, will have you believe otherwise.
I personally love the topic of bacteria and viruses and will thoroughly enjoy talking more about this in future articles.
As far as the world being a healthy or not healthy place, well that is up for debate depending on what aspect of it you are considering. Yes, the quality of water and air has deteriorated and yes it is harder than ever to find whole, healthy foods. But that does not mean they do not exist. Call me an optimist, but there are still lots of healthy and amazing things about the world today.
We are tough little organisms!
Yes, we are! Our human body was constructed in such magnificent ways that most doctors and scientists still can’t wrap their minds around it. We still know so little when it comes to the ins and outs of our body. But we have made amazing progress.
And it is our bodies amazing resilience that gives a lot of people the wrong impression about what the body can and cannot take. As I mentioned above, very seldom do we see quick correlations between cause of something we took in and effect. Our body is so good at covering things up and trying to deal with things, that that is why it usually takes years for something more serious to become prominent.
In the meantime as we throw in harmful substances body cleans them out and neutralizes them and does whatever it needs not to upset the delicate balance in which it has to operate. But as any “machine” with enough stress on it, things start to break down. And hence nutrition can greatly hurt or help the body do what it is supposed to.
What about prescription meds? Do they cause liver disease too?
Depending on what type of medication you are taking and in what amounts, one can definitely sustain liver damage from taking prescription meds. This can turn into liver disease again depending on the drug(s) and length of time taking them on top of the consumption of other substances like alcohol and bad food.
The liver has to detoxify (a.k.a clean) anything and I mean everything that is foreign or harmful to the body. And since prescription meds are “drugs” just like alcohol is a “drug”, and for those not comfortable with that term, we can use the term “chemicals” (not that that is any better), they too need to be dealt with by the liver.
This is why just a simple over the counter medicine like Tylenol has to be used cautiously as taking too many of those pills at once can cause liver damage or worse. And let us all think how many people in our society pop those like candy at the sight of the slightest pain.
Ultimately for a healthy liver, just like fast food should be avoided so should as much medicine (drugs) as possible. I am not telling you to drop you medication without a doctor’s approval but simply to know the facts that yes drugs, any drugs, do put stress on and eventually can cause liver damage. This is obviously not what the big drug companies want you to focus on, but it is an unavoidable truth.
Hence I am a big, and I mean big believer of prevention to avoid treatment in the future, usually because the health gets to a point where drug intervention is needed to help the person function and this is good in one way but damaging in another. If there already exists a problem I would therefore recommend a good naturopath whose philosophy is also about prevention not one who will push supplements onto you in place of pharmaceutical drugs.
Conclusion
As I have mentioned many times before, learning together is fantastic! So as you bring me your questions and concerns I love explaining how the body functions and doing my own research in areas I need to fill in on. This way we can all grow, learn and become even more aware of attaining optimal health and wellness. And so I look forward to many more questions to come!
We are a tough species. We keep on adapting and evolving. But there is always going to be a trade-off if we don't look after our won health. Healthy living is a personal lifestyle choice. Proper education is the key in encouraging everyone to join the bandwagon towards wellness and healing.
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