FYI-HEALTH TALK

HOW DO YOU BECOME THE BEST YOU?

• Healthy Living Everyday
• Better Nutrition Everyday
• When Life gets too busy – SLOW DOWN
• The Spice of Life is HEALTH
• Run or walk everyday, but never run out or down
• Put Balance in your life
• Nurture your memory
• Be Innovative
• Work for Ultimate Longevity in Life
• Keep your body in motion

What do you suppose I am referring to with the above statements? If you guessed a CHANGE IN YOUR LIFESTYLE – you are correct. HOW?

• Change your eating habits – eat more fruits and vegetables, and wean yourself away from all RED MEATS. NUTRITION is changing in these latter days – or should I say is ‘returning to the old ways’ NATURAL!
• Change your party habits – Avoid alcohol related drinks, eat healthy snacks, do not smoke or vape. Scientists and most health counselors are saying that VAPING destroys the lungs and will eventually kill you. Watch for the campaigns against vaping on the internet and TV.
• Drink lots of water, not soda pop, beer, wine, coffee, etc. Water clears the toxins from your system. Helps to regenerate the cells as it slows down aging. Prevents dehydration. Dehydration can trigger the start of many diseases, such as UTI, etc.
• Add good unadulterated Fish Oils (Omega 3’s and 7’s)  to your diet – for heart health, brain health, inhibits inflammation in order to support the cardiovascular system.
• Omit all processed sugars from your diet. This protects your blood, and inhibits Diabetes, Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, among other health issues.
• Nurture your Memory and brain with Magnesium – lots of it. It is the proteins that accumulate in your brain as you age that causes memory loss, dementia and Alzheimer’s disease. Magnesium facilitates healthy brain sell signaling pathways. Magnesium is probably the most important mineral that you are NOT getting enough of. You need at least 250 mg per day if not more, depending on your body size and weight.
• SLEEP, helps the body to regenerate itself. When the body is in the reset mode, that is when the body starts the healing process, that we are all so direly in need of.

This is just the beginning. DETOX, DETOX, DETOX. Most people, because of the fast paced lives we live do not get the nutritional value needed for optimal health from the foods we eat or the drinks we drink. Supplementation is okay and recommended at least until your body gets back to the normal body you were born with….and it will. This does not happen overnight.  It takes not days, weeks, or months, but years depending on how old you are when you decide you are not ready to die yet.

When it comes to supplementation PURE matters; purity of product. High quality nutrients mean greater health benefits.  TRUST matters; trust in the company that manufactures the supplements you choose to take. SCIENCE matters; this is the approach the manufacturing company takes to develop and make the supplements you choose to take. Their research determines the ingredients, and dosages in the products you take. PRICE matters; it doesn’t have to be the most expensive product in the health market to be the best. Do your HOMEWORK!

For WHOLE BODY HEALTH, everyone needs the best there is in real-natural foods; supplementation for vitamin/mineral/amino acid, enzyme intake to regenerate the cellular structure of the body which will help eliminate most disease (dis-ease) from the body, to include the heart, the brain, Energy, Stress and Mood, skin, gastrointestinal system, nasal issues, digestion, muscle/bone/joint issues, inflammation/pain issues, aging, eye health, and etc. I personally trust, use and recommend Herbal Health Formulas by Dr. Morse and Supplements by Life Extension.

 

The above information is to help direct and guide you if you are looking to BE THE BEST THAT YOU CAN BE!

GOD BLESS!

I shared this on Facebook and really believe everyone should be aware of what is going on in our Congress. Listen to this one closely. It is so true. There are some of you who would not and do not want to believe it. But as the old saying goes – “BUYERS BEWARE’. It is not only the CHOICE  you make for your children, but also for yourself, especially if you are a senior, as I am. I refuse to be vaccinated, unlike many of my friends and associates. However, who gets the FLU every year? MY FRIENDS AND ASSOCIATES WHO HAVE BEEN VACCINATED. There are ingredients in all vaccines they don’t want you to know about, and they can, will eventually, and do kill people. Two of them are Mercury and Aluminum. These are 2 highly toxic metals. They are the underlying cause of many diseases. Do your research and find out for yourself. I never get vaccinated and rarely get sick, accept for maybe a runny nose, which I nip in the bud with NATURAL SUPPLEMENTATION, because that runny nose is the result of my exposure to Environmental Toxins.

It is mandatory today, that a child be vaccinated in order to register for school, and what do I see. After the first week of school, a majority of the students get almost deathly sick. They go home and it spreads through the family, who I am sure have probably also been vaccinated at the same time the child was vaccinated. Is there something wrong with this picture? Would everyone not have gotten sick if they had not been vaccinated?

Big Pharma and Doctors will tell you anything to put dollars in their pockets, even if it is at YOUR EXPENSE. Can you tell I am adamant regarding this subject? But, as I keep saying, IT IS YOUR CHOICE AS TO WHAT YOU WANT TO DO TO YOUR BODY THAT WILL JEOPARDIZE YOUR HEALTH!

This is only a 5 minute Video, but has Vital Information that you all should be aware of.

In my opinion. FLU or any other kind of vaccinations ARE KILLERS. Man is in charge of his own destiny.

GOD BLESS – have FAITH!

 

Did  you know that your hair stores the history of your health? It is said this is only true in animals, but I believe differently. Being a cosmetologist (hairdresser), I am bombarded with questions from my clients regarding their particular hair issues. I hope I can enlighten you all on some of the issues encountered.

As my Taber’s Cyclopedic Medical Dictionary defines it, “hair is a thin flexible shaft of cornified cells which develops from a cylindrical invagination of the epidermis, the hair follicle. The shaft consists of three layers of cells: the cuticle or outermost layer; the cortex, forming the main horny portion of the hair; and the medulla, the central axis. The color of your hair is due to pigment in the cortex. Hair in each part of the body have a definite period of growth after which they are shed. In man there is a constant gradual loss and replacement of hair. Hair of the eyebrows last only three to five months; that of the scalp two to five years. Baldness or alopecia results when replacement fails to keep up with hair loss, which may be due to hereditary factors or pathological conditions to include injury from irradiation.” I add, disease – such as heart, thyroid, nerves, etc., prescription medications taken for these diseases, improper hair care, and even though the ladies don’t want to admit it – coloring, perming, and bleaching – which over a long period of time weakens the hair cortex, and can cause hair loss and thinning. I could go on and on.

The concern of most folks, however, is the greying and thinning of the hair. When the hair turns grey the texture of the hair changes from fine, medium fine, to coarse and sometimes even brittle. Dry hair can be caused by many things to include; drug use, over the counter meds, the shampoo you use, sun damage, etc. My research tells me that not getting enough iron and lysine, can cause early hair loss, especially in women. You can get iron from dark leafy green veggies, beans, seeds and grains, and iron supplements. Lysine, is an amino acid that helps the proteins in your hair grow thick and strong. It is important for thick, healthy hair. Your body doesn’t make lysine. It is hard to come by, but you can get it from certain foods to include; mung beans, haddock, pumpkin seeds, salmon, crab, cod, chickpeas, and supplements. I find the supplements to work well provided they come from a reputable supplement company, such as Life Extension.

Grey hair is due mainly to the absence of hair pigment in the cortical layer of the hair. Grey hair is mottled hair – spots of white or whitish yellow scattered about in the hair shaft. Normally, grey hair grows out in this condition from the hair bulb. It does not take place after the hair has grown out. In the majority of cases greying hair is a result of the natural aging process in humans. It can also happen as a result of some serious illness or nerve damage, stress, emotional tension. I had a friend in the hair business who said his hair turned grey when he was a teenager. Premature greying of hair is usually the result of a defect in pigment formation occurring at birth.

Over time hydrogen peroxide builds up in the hair follicles, which leads to what is called oxidative stress. Oxidative stress can be caused by smoking, not getting enough vitamins, breathing bad quality air (mostly in large cities, etc.

The  Scientific community is working to find ways to slow down the greying process induced by oxidative stress. They have come up with an oil called Amaranth. This oil is a vegan, non-GMO, single ingredient oil that contains a powerful antioxidant that reverses oxidative stress.The single ingredient in this oil is called squalene – considered to be a basic component of human skin, which regulates oxygen in cells that need it most.

So what is squalene?  Squalene has been around for centuries  used around the world as an ancient beauty secret. It has been found to help build and balance hormones in the body, like estrogen, testosterone and vitamin D which can reduce thinning hair. Other benefits include: its boosting your skins production of collagen, improving the skin’s natural moisture, metabolizing fat, protecting cellular health, ensuring slow and healthy aging. Research suggests that squalene may lower your risk of cancer, protect your heart as you age. They also say that squalene in Amaranth oil is even better for your hair and skin than olive oil. Where can you purchase Amaranth oil? To my knowledge -Health food stores. It is also found in hair care products. If you take it as a supplement, be sure the oil is pure and is indicated as to whether you can take it internally. Check with your doctor, do your homework. The internet is full of all kinds of information. GOOGLE IT!

After reading all of the above think wellness. Soft skin, and strong, healthy hair are only the beginning.

GOD BLESS!

 

I have blogged about health now for 3 years. The blogs have been geared to help you folks help yourselves with the health issues that are unique to each of you. Many have enjoyed reading my blogs and learning new things about themselves and their health. In ending my blogs with “God Bless You”, and etc., it has been done with my love for you all. I know that you can be your own best doctor, and that can only come about with the help of God. He does perform miracles. Many of you may be recipients of His miracles. I know I have been. When I listened to the You Tube Video that follows, I could not help but want to share it with you. ENJOY!

 

 

Again, MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND KEEP YOU SAFE AND HEALTHY!

 

It is hard to talk about wrinkles…but it is on everyone’s mind regardless of how old they are. It’s on my mind. It’s on my children’s minds, those under 30 and those over 30.

As you age, your body naturally produces less collagen and elastin, the connective tissues that make your skin firm and supple. The fat underneath your skin also begins to disappear (unless you are overweight). The result, especially on your face…it starts to sag and wrinkle. It  has been said that “your genes, in general, determines when this occurs and how fast it progresses.” I am not so sure about that. Other things such as smoking, too much sun, illness, etc. can speed up the process.

Since your skin is the largest organ of your body, it is a huge target for free radicals – unstable molecules which form as you process oxygen. These free radicals travel throughout the body, damaging cells and causing all sorts of havoc – one being wrinkles. You can’t help producing free radicals, but you can help neutralize them. HOW? Read on.

• Eat smarter. Certain foods can actually protect your face from wrinkles. Dr. Mark L. Wahlqvist of Monash University in Melbourne, found that foods containing powerful antioxidants can fight wrinkles. The list includes eggs, spinach, asparagus, celery, garlic, onions, nuts, lima beans, olives cherries, grapes, melons, prunes, apples, pears, water, etc. FOODS TO AVOID include: milk, margarine, red meat, soft drinks, butter, ice cream, potatoes, cakes, pastries, etc.
• Worry less about your wrinkles. Doctors in England say that “if you have wrinkles, you might actually be protected from skin cancer.” They go on to say that, ” ultraviolet rays from the sun destroy the elastic collagen fibers in all types of skin.If you are wrinkled, that means your skin type repairs itself doesn’t replace the collagen. If you have smooth skin, on the other hand, your skin is replacing the damaged collagen.” He further states, that a weakened immune system has trouble fighting off the factors that cause cancer, especially skin cancer.

Today there are many products on the market for use in targeting wrinkled skin. I have tried most of them from collagen creams to sirums of all kinds. My conclusion on these is that if you are young when you start using them, they might slow down the wrinkling, but if you are in your senior years, they do little to remove or even subdue the wrinkles you already have. I do find, however, that when I get a good night’s sleep my face looks less wrinkled in the morning. As the day goes on, and I get tired the wrinkles seem to look as big as caves on my face. I was so concerned about my wrinkles that I asked my doctor what I could do to alleviate the problem. His answer – “wear them as a badge of honor.” He stated that short of plastic surgery, they will never go away. He did not suggest I do plastic surgery, because once you start that routine, you have keep doing it, and keep doing it, and pretty soon you don’t even recognize yourself. Also, many things can go wrong in the process.

In summary, unfortunately, you can’t control the type of skin you have. So it is important to start young in taking steps to protect your skin from not only the sun but, all the other things that can hasten wrinkles. If you must be out in the sun – use a heavy duty sunscreen. I have seen them advertised with a protection factor as high as 103.

Good old fashion Folk remedies suggest you zap your wrinkles with a homemade, scented moisturizer. Choose an essential oil, such as lavender, lilac, or rose, from the health food store. Pick up an atomizer and then follow these directions. (1) Fill the atomizer with 1 cup water. I suggest purified or distilled water. (2) Add 2 or 3 drops of an essential oil. (3) Refrigerate the solution overnight. (4) Simply spray on your skin, then blot your skin with a tissue. I don’t blot. I want the mixture to be absorbed into my skin.

MAY YOUR DAY BE SUNNY AND BRIGHT AND WRINKLELESS!

The following are short health tips – they are for your information only.

• Fibromyalgia: multiple problems lead to fibromyalgia – one being Urinary Tract Infection, which puts you at risk for a stroke.
• Diabetes: Due to the toxic environment we live in, our cells are relentlessly attacked by damaging and poisonous airborne toxins on a daily basis…no matter where you live. This can lead to Diabetes as well as other things. There are foods that help to fight diabetes. They include Kohirabi (similar to cabbage), sulforaphane & glucoraphanin, marjoram (beta carotene), Laural leaves, jujubes dates, bergamot oranges. Some of these are easy to obtain and some are not. [google Halki Diabetes remedy]
• Eyestrain: Today there are more things to give a person eyestrain in addition to just reading a book. As you exercise faithfully to transform a weak body into a strong or muscular body, your eyes may need a workout too. Eyestrain is a temporary soreness or fatigue of your eye muscles, usually due to overuse.

Vision does tend to weaken with age, but the nerve connection from the brain to your eyes can be stimulated. Blood flow to the eyes can be increased. The following is a list of things you can do to strengthen your eyes.

1.  Blink. The simple act of blinking moistens the eyes, stretches the eye muscles, massages your eyeballs, and forces your pupils to dilate and contract. The recommendation is to blink every 3 seconds. This is not something we normally do.
2. Practice Eye Aerobics. Six muscles connect to each of your eyeballs and help them move up and down, side to side, and inward and outward. A good exercise for this is to sit with your feet flat on the floor. Get relaxed by closing your eyes and taking some deep breaths. Looking straight forward,  stretch your eyes upward as high as they will go while you breathe in; hold your breath for a few minutes; then stretch your eyes downward as you exhale and hold for a few minutes. Do this without tipping your head down. Remember, you are exercising your eyes – not your neck. Do this 3 to 4 times.
3. Next stretch your eyes sideways to the right, then up to the right. Then stretch down to the left, up to the left and down to the right. Your eyes will be making a figure 8. Repeat this 3-4 times. Note: the right side of your brain controls the left side of your body – including your left eye – and the left side of your brain controls the right. You need to use both sides to keep your eyes working together.
4. Cool the stretching exercises down by rubbing your palms together to warm them, lace your fingers together over your forehead with the palms cupped over your eyes, completely shutting out any light. Rest your eyes in this warm darkness for a few minutes while taking 20 to 50 breaths. These exercises are a good way to take a break from watching TV, using the computer or a break from using your cell phone. Note: whenever putting your hands or fingers next to your eyes, be sure they are clean. and your fingernails should be cut short. If you have an eye disease or skin problems such as pimples or acne on the face, you should avoid exercises for the eyes where you put the hands or fingers near the eyes.

Most eye specialists agree that eyestrain won’t weaken your eyesight or cause permanent eye problems. However, the signs to look for are tired eyes, headache, irritated eyes. If you have other problems with your eyes, consult your eye doctor. He can suggest eye lubricating eye drops or tear substitutes for dry or itchy eyes. Eye issues can also be a symptom of an immune system disease that needs special care.

There are some foods that will help with your eye care such as blueberries, and of course spinach.

NOTE: Also tell your doctor about any medicines you are taking. One research study found prescription medicines were responsible for about 2 out of 3 cases of dry eyes and dry mouth in people between 65 and 85 years old.

God Bless!

How often have I used this term – DETOXIFICATION? A lot! The Vegan Warriors are out there. The following are notes taken at one of their seminars. What was said at the seminar emphasizes what I have said many time. And as the old saying goes, “repetition is the best teacher.” So true, so true!

DETOXIFICATION – is the Golden Key to maximum good health. To understand it is to know why detoxification is used. If you don’t detox your yourself, your body will do it for you. When you are sick your body shuts down – so you don’t want to eat, it begins to DETOX.

When you live as a Frugivore you live a life of high energy. The power of your body to rebuild itself is remarkable. You need to eat an alkaline diet, which consists of fruits, berries and melons. They provide the ‘polyphenols‘ that you hear talked about so much today. Fruits convert into energy. They speed up the metabolism.  The benefits of eating fruits etc.- you will feel better, live longer, lower heart disease, balance cholesterol levels, strengthen digestive system. As they become fuel for probiotics in the digestive system, they help eliminate pain, improve mental function, are neurological healers, and yes, they even help you to lose weight. When eating fruits you are eating intelligently. When eating dead things – such as meat – you lose energy and all the above. Think of fruit as botanical’s – herbs – food for thought – food to bring forth a NEW YOU!

Everyone’s body is acidic – which means you are (most of you), suffering from acidosis. Too much acid in the body is what is the root cause of most of the diseases throughout all the ages of man. Acids are inflammatory. They break you down. You hold water, your kidneys fail to filter, and so on, and so on.

When you DETOX you are taking the journey by yourself. You are reliving your life not someone else’s. You must be willing to see your body’s reaction to your body as the healing process progresses. You need to learn the truth about your body.

Medical doctors rarely understand the theory of disease. When you eat dead foods you are slowly killing yourselves – your body becomes dead. As far as detoxification is concerned – STOP FEARING WHAT YOU DON’T KNOW. Go within yourself and find out who you really are.  Who is driving your car on this journey? Relax and realize that it is the higher being called God.

It is up to you to become the light unto yourself – then share that light with others. Become the master of your own self!

Terms, terms, terms. The terminology today of things, places, subject matter – just about everything – is different from what it used to be. I am often asked “what is the difference between Organic and natural?” Another ambiguous topic. What is considered Organic (Natural is a different story), is controlled by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The USDA has created specific standards that all organic farmers, ranchers, and food processors must follow to make sure that the product meets organic principles. The standards and organic principles cover the product from “farm to table,” covering several items such as soil and water quality, livestock practices, pest control and food additives.

What do you want when you hear the word Organic? You want food – which the term organic is usually attached, to be minimally processed, made without synthetic materials, artificial colors, flavors and preservatives. You expect food to be farmed with crop rotation, mulch, weeding, etc., and not with the use of sewage sludge, and irradiation. You want foods that are grown in nutrient rich soil which builds health into the food. If you are a meat eater, you want livestock feed to be organic, and not full of antibiotics, or synthetic hormones. You want animal living conditions to be clean and, with chickens to be cage free with access to the outdoors.

While the USDA creates the rules for organic, it is third-party inspectors who visit facilities to ensure U.S. organic standards are met. To be ‘organic,’ farmers, ranchers and food processors must be certified by these inspectors every 3 years to the tune of a few hundred to several thousands of dollars.

  There are several different levels to organic certification. The USDA seal, which can be either green, white or black and white, must be certified 95% or more organic.  Only products that contain only certified organic ingredients may use the seal that has “100% Organic” verbiage.  Products must fall between 70% and 94% organic to claim, “Made with organic ingredients” on their packaging. Anything less than 70%, may only list the names of the ingredients. There are other rules that apply, but they are considered to be minimal . SO –

What is NATURAL?           
There have been not formal regulations developed by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for foods products that claim to be ‘natural.’ The FDA has said that “natural” products should include nothing artificial or synthetic, but does not enforce this policy.

This leaves a lot of room for your imagination about what you are getting, and a lot of so-called wiggle room for the terminology use of ‘natural’. One ingredient is ‘high fructose corn syrup’, a highly processed ingredient that is derived from natural sources. Buyers beware. It is passed off as natural, when it really isn’t.  However, some food companies pass it off as ‘natural’.  Natural fructose is only in fresh raw fruits and vegetables, and it is unprocessed.

The NPA – the Natural Products Association, for instance, has programs in place for both personal care and home care products, bearing the NPA seal which indicates that the products must use biodegradable ingredients, environmentally sensitive packaging; be made responsible with no animal testing, and not include any ingredients thought to pose a risk to humans and include only natural ingredients. Their own rules.

After this, comes ‘genetically modified’ another topic unto itself. Some companies consider GMO to be natural by some standards. Others believe they are not – because they are likely to contain genetically engineered material. GMO is dangerous – my opinion. You want to believe you are getting GMO FREE products, but you never really know what you are getting. Products and foods that come into the U.S. from other countries are not required by the FDA to list any ingredients on their products, or give you any information about the product or food. You may find that foreign companies do put ingredients and information on some of their products, but you as a consumer have no idea as to the truth of this information.

AGAIN – it is BUYER BEWARE! Do your own research! Come to your own conclusions! I provide information to help you make your decisions, but I cannot tell you what to do, or what is best for you.

 

Let’s celebrate the Land of the Free and the Home of the Brave for the whole month of July and not just on the 4th.

GOD BLESS AMERICA!

 

All vinegar is not alike. The one that should be used for consumption is Organic Apple Cider Vinegar – with the mother at the bottom of the bottle. Bragg is the brand I use and like the best, although there are other companies that make Organic Apple Cider Vinegar.

The vinegar that should not be consumed and is great for cleaning etc. is White Vinegar. White Vinegar is considered a dead vinegar because all the nutritional value has been removed through the distillation process. It is better suited for a variety of household and workshop chores. Listed below are some of the uses for white vinegar as a cleaner, deodorizer and disinfectant.

Also, it is sold as ‘All Purpose Cleaning Vinegar.’

• Kitchen Appliances and Countertops.
• Greasy areas: mix 1/4 cup white vinegar with 2 cups hot water and add 1-2 drops of biodegradable liquid soap, in a spray bottle. Will store in the cupboard.
• Bread boards and chopping blocks: Use full strength. Spray on and leave overnight. In the morning rinse with water.
• Pots and pans: make a paste of baking soda and white vinegar. Helps remove stubborn stuck on foods.
• Dish Washer: Can stop spotting of glass and China by placing 1 cup vinegar on the bottom rack of an electric dishwasher before starting the wash.
• Drains and Pipes: mix 1/3 cup baking soda with a cup of white vinegar. Pour into drain. Cover with a plate and let sit for an hour or longer. Then, flush through with cold water.
• Garbage Disposal: Pour white vinegar/water (80/20% ratio) into an ice-cube tray – put in freezer. Put 1 or 2 ice cubes in disposal, turn on, and walla, you have just cleaned your disposal.  Once weekly is good.
• Sink, Tub and Shower: Spray with a 80/20 ratio of a vinegar and water. Leave on for 10 minutes, then scrub and rinse.
• Chrome, Stainless Steel, Garbage Pails: Use to make Chrome and Stainless Steel shine, and disinfect Garbage Pails.
• OTHER USES: In the laundry – Run the washing machine for a full cycle with a pint of white vinegar to remove soap scrum from tub part and the hoses; Soften and disinfect fabric, clothes, etc. by adding to last rinse; Eliminate mineral deposits on steam iron plate, by filling the iron reservoir with straight white vinegar and allow to steam on a rag. Then fill with plain water and turn upside down and let water drain out; Carpets: use a mix of 2 Tbsp salt and 1/2 cup white vinegar – rub paste into stain on the carpet, allow to dry before vacuuming. I just rub the stain with straight vinegar and let it dry. The stain comes out without the use of bleach. (tip from the carpet sales person); Disinfect your child’s toys with a light spray of vinegar (50/50 ratio of vinegar and water) and brush or wipe clean; Windows – eye glasses, car windows and car, etc. Spray 50/50 ratio vinegar-water then wipe clean with soft cloth; Have those unwanted weeds? pour on straight vinegar. Last, but not least. Vinegar works as a non-toxic pesticide when equal parts of vinegar and water is sprayed on areas where ant invasions start.
  What a versatile  product. I am sure there are many more uses out there. I have used some of these tips and they do work. And, just think – no toxic residue or poisons. 

REMEMBER – CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS. It works best when chemicals are not involved.