It's All About Your Health & Wealth

How do you want life to be after the pandemic?

2020-05-17T14:18:00.001-07:00

Last time I talked about building immunity during the pandemic to stay healthy and strong. Lately, I’ve been coming across memes referencing how our lifestyles will change after the quarantine lifts.

Our lives will not be the same going forward and they shouldn’t be. The pandemic has made it perfectly clear that we cannot pick up where we left off. And we shouldn’t want to. We can’t go back to where we were. This time of sheltering in place has given us the opportunity to think about the things that are important, and reevaluate the things we once thought were so important. I am coming to realize that simplicity and back to basics is what is most important of all.

On my Instagram account I recently recorded a video about simplifying your life, and getting back to basics. In the video I was talking about the “stuff” we own. The accumulation of possessions, and the belief of how necessary they are to have, but is it really necessary to have all this stuff? This clutter that we accumulate, and we own so much that we begin to not even remember half of what we own. Think about the people who spend money they don’t have just so that they can have what their friends have. People put themselves in debt because of that kind of behavior. I know because that was once me. Luckily, for me I was able to get out of debt and I have never gone back since. I can go on and on about the benefits of decluttering your home and your life, but I will safe that another time, but for today I want to talk about getting back to the basics of our life. How we lived before the pandemic, and how we will live once its beyond us.

The first thing that comes to mind when thinking about getting back to basics is the idea of home cooking. Even though I am a Health Coach, truthfully, I don’t put much time or effort into home cooking. My old life did not allow me the luxury of having the time for that so either I chose not to cook, or make very basic, easy, quick and healthy meals. Now that I am home more, I have more time to experiment with recipes that I have been holding onto for some time. It has actually been a great feeling to know exactly where my food is coming from, and know that It’s being made with love. I think many people have connected with others by sharing foods that are being made during this time and sharing them with loved ones. Many people are cooking and dropping off meals to those who need help cooking or shopping to by food. Sitting down at a table every evening to have dinner as a family was a tradition in my years growing up. We ate at the same time every night and we ate as a family. Being home and cooking has allowed me to bring that tradition back to my home. I hope I am able to continue doing this even once we go back to a more normal lifestyle. By the way, I am not saying that going to a nice restaurant is a thing of the past, absolutely not. I just think that many people may feel they would like to keep with the trend of family meals continuing even after sheltering restrictions lighten.

The second thing that comes to mind when thinking about getting back to basics is the idea of slowing down. What do I mean by that? Slowing down from the mad rush of your day. Who says we need to do 100 things on our to do list in one day? Take time while going through your day to stop and just bring your mind into the present moment. Observe your body, connect with your breathing. Feel your life force inside of you and remember that you are in control. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stop what you are doing and connect to yourself and you will observe a total sense of calm.

The third thing that comes to mind when thinking about getting back to basics is gratitude. Being grateful for our friends and loved ones who we have been away from for so long. Many people have been suffering because of loneliness or anxiety and not being able to connect because of being sheltered in place. When this lifts, which is happening soon, many people will be extremely grateful to be reunited with loved one and will be more appreciative of them, and less likely to take them for granted.

For me personally I am excited to begin making new memories with everyone I love and cherish. Being forced to stay away from those I love has made me realize how much I love and need them in my life. Again, we need to stop and connect inside of ourselves and be mindful of those we love, and let them know how much they mean to us.

It’s a time of self-discovery, and the realization of what is really most important in life.

The fourth thing that comes to mind when thinking about getting back to basics is how we spend our hard-earned money. Again, mostly I am talking about “things” we spend our money on. For me, it has always been on clothes and shoes and bags and accessories and costume jewelry and real jewelry and…..well you get the idea. STUFF!!! I have a feeling that many of us will re-think how we spend our disposable income. People will begin to reevaluate their spending and their saving habits, and come up with ways to prepare themselves in the event that we ever face such a financial struggle again. No one saw this coming in enough time to prepare for it financially, but seeing how quickly it destroyed our economy with so many people out of work, and so many businesses forced to shut down, this should prompt us to want to be better prepared in the event of something like this from ever happening again.

Having a nest egg to fall back on in hard times is crucial. Save according to your means, but by all means save something. You will be surprised how even saving as little as $50.00 per week can add up over time. You will never miss $50.00 from your pocket. Most people drop that amount of money as soon as they walk out their door. Make it a habit to put away an amount of money that you are comfortable with.

For me personally, my spending habits have changed drastically over the last few months. What I used to think of as important is less important these days. Today I would rather spend my time making new memories, and sharing fun times with those I love. This is absolutely priceless to me. Laughter is so good for your soul; it opens your heart up to receive love and appreciate all that brings you joy. Being in good company with good conversation and humor is just what we all need most right now. We need to re-engage, and connect with people we care about. We need to make new memories. We need to begin celebrating the celebrations that had to be put on hold. Let’s celebrate safely, let it be the new normal for a while, but at least we are able to start living our lives again with all new meaning.

I look forward to having fun with those who make me laugh the most, and just enjoy each other’s company. Realizing how quickly life can change, we need to slow down and connect with ourselves and appreciate all our blessings. There are blessings in all situations, sometimes you really need to look deep to find them, but rest assure they are there. Today let’s appreciate all our blessings, no matter how big or small. We all have much to be grateful for.

So I am doing an Experiment

2019-02-24T15:38:00.001-08:00

There is so much information floating around on the web, as well as media, celebrity promotions and all kinds of incredible claims. So a few of the buzz words that I am sure you have all heard is KETO, INTERMITTENT FASTING, PALEO, GLUTEN FREE, VEGAN just to name a few.

I am gluten free except for today when my daughter and I went to a Mexican restaurant and I ordered Mahai Mahai fish tacos, gluten free and my daughter ordered Mexican French Toast. Well that French Toast was to die for and once again I succumbed to temptation and I folded.

Anyway, back to my experiment; I am combining intermittent fasting with Keto to see what kind of changes will happen to my body. My understanding from reading about Keto is that your body when the carbs are restricted begins to burn fat as fuel instead of sugar. That is when you body is in ketosis and you begin to burn stored fat. Well I have fat on my body, so I decided I am going to burn fat.

I remember doing the Atkins diet back in the 90's and by the 4th day I felt so weak that I just couldn't take it. I had to eat carbs to feel better. I am currently restricting to my carb intake to 50 grams a day, but honestly that is very little. Up to 100 grams per day and you will still stay in ketosis and continue to burn fat for fuel. The trick is that if you fall out of ketosis then you lose the entire effect and ultimately have to start over again.

I got on the scale I believe this past Wednesday and I was 132lbs. I am 5'2", so although I am physically fit, I do still have fat on my body that needs to be burned off. For the most part this weekend I did really well, and except for today where I fell off the wagon, I stayed around 50 grams of carbs per day. I already did not look as bloated. I am going to continue the 16 hour fasting along with the keto diet plan and I will post my results on here.

If you have any experience with the Keto Diet, or any other diet you would like me to investigate, please leave me a message and sign up for my newsletter.

The Gluten Thyroid Connection

2013-04-04T08:12:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

In 2006 I discovered through a simple blood test that I had Hypothyroidism. I knew I felt like crap, and I knew I was gaining weight by the second, but I thought it was because I had turned 46. I went on Syntroid as per my doctors instructions and saw no visible improvement in the way I was feeling. I continued to complain about being tired, and being overweight and also my thoughts were always fuzzy and confused. My doctor kept telling me that thats what happens when you get older. I didn't want to accept that as the answer which basically meant get used to living this way.

I sought out advice on the internet and did some research and finally decided to go see a holistic doctor. I went for my thyroid issues and some female hormonal issues and what I also discovered through blood work is that I have Celiac Disease. I am now on a compound thyroid medication and I am feeling so much more like myself and I am also on a gluten free diet. I never put realized there was a correlation between Celiac Disease and Hypothyroidism, but now I wonder which came first for me after reading the article I am about to share with you. http://chriskresser.com/the-gluten-thyroid-connection

Let's Talk Gluten-Free For A Moment

2013-03-20T06:53:00.000-07:00

By Susan Guzman

This article I am sharing with you is basically the same advice I received from my doctor when she first told me I had Celiac Disease. It's very simple. Do not get caught up in purchasing Gluten Free products. Besides being very expensive, they are also highly processed with additives and preservatives and are very unhealty for you besides the fact they contain no gluten.

Eat fresh organic whole foods. Fruits, veggies and proteins and make this 95% of your diet. Once in a while if you feel like indulging in something that you had to cut out of your diet because it contains gluten, then satisfy your craving and get the gluten free version. Let this be the exception and not the rule. It has worked well for me, and what I find is that most of the gluten free products don't really taste that great, so because of that and the extreme price of it, I tend to stay clear of the gluten free products. Read the article for more information.
http://www.kcet.org/living/food/food-rant/gluten-free-foods.html

Drs. Oz and Roizen: Adopting a gluten-free diet

2013-03-19T06:43:00.001-07:00

By Susan Guzman

I know the Gluten Craze is all around us, and like my daughter is sick of hearing me say I have Celiac disease to everyone who tries to entice me with gluten ridden foods, I am sure you are sick of the gluten free craze. Unfortunately, for over 2 million of us, it's not a craze or new phase but a life choice. I came across this article with some very sound advice for the gluten free diet amongst other interesting and eye opening advice. Enjoy!http://onlineathens.com/health/2013-03-18/drs-oz-and-roizen-adopting-gluten-free-diet

I Got Lazy & I Got Gluttened!

2012-08-07T21:03:00.001-07:00

By Susan Guzman

Since my diagnosis of Celiac Disease back in February of this year, I have been so very careful to stay clear of gluten at all cost. There have been times when I have gone to restaurants for social occasions and were not able to eat a thing on the menu because as they say "When in Doubt, Do Without"

This has been my mantra and what I have found is that its the best approach when unsure what some of the hidden ingredients may be in a recipe. The easiest way for me to remain Gluten Free is to cook all my own food. There are no doubts when you know exactly the ingredients going into a recipe. But let's face it, we live in the real world and there are times where you must eat out. Usually when I do eat out I am very careful to discuss with the wait staff what my diet restrictions are because besides being gluten free, I am also diary and sugar free.

Last week I was out with my Mom for the day taking care of some personal business and I didn't have anything to eat all day. By the time we were ready to have some lunch, it was already after 3PM. At that point I was famished and I could have eaten just about anything. We decided on a seafood restaurants and I felt confident that I would find something on the menu that would be fine for me to eat. The meal I chose was scallops, shrimps and fillet Mignon in a wine sauce. It seemed fine for me and because I was so hungry I didn't even want to waste anytime discussing the ingredients with the waiter. I just ordered and hoped for the best.

When the meal arrived I noticed that the scallops have some type of coating on them. It wasn't bread crumb, or flower, but I wasn't sure what it was. I decided to just eat it anyway. One hour after having my meal I began feeling very sleepy. So sleepy in fact that I felt like I couldn't even keep my eyes open. As I was driving home from my Mom's which is about a one hour drive I began getting a massive headache. I won't say it was a migraine, but it came pretty close. Once I got home I took 2 Advil and went straight to bed.

The next morning I woke up with the same headache I went to bed with and it last the entire next day. I won't say that the affects of Gluten was devastating, but I certainly felt the affects of it. Now that I have not had gluten in almost 8 months, I realized just how sensitive I now am to it. The affects were almost immediate and it lasted about 48 hours before I began feeling like myself again.

So the lesson I learned from this experience is first, never go a very long time without anything to eat because you then become desperate and get lazy. The second lesson is to weigh the options. Am I up to having gluten make me ill for the next 2 days? Or should I just forgo the the food and go for something I am sure will be a safe option for me. Next time, I will pass on the food and grab a healthy option.

The Five Most Important Things You Need to Know About Celiac Disease

2012-07-08T13:31:00.005-07:00

By Susan Guzman

What is Celiac Disease?

According to the National Foundation for Celiac Disease Awareness, about 3 million people in the United States have Celiac Disease. That's one percent of the population. Celiac Disease is an autoimmune disorder that affects at least one in 133 people.

Celiac Disease is defined as a condition that damages the lining of the small intestine which is covered in finger like parts called villi. This happens when a person who is sensitive to gluten ingest it. Gluten is merely a protein found in wheat, rye, barley, and some other grains such as spelt and kamut. Anyone who is sensitive or allergic to gluten will have a reaction to it if ingested.

Over time this type of autoimmune disorder will kill of all the villi in the lining of the small intestine.The job of villi is to help absorb nutrients from the foods we eat.  When villi are destroyed from gluten, the nutrients from the foods eaten or nutritional supplements taken are not being absorbed. The body begins showing symptoms of the disease because of this overtime. This results in a body that is malnourished.

What are the Symptoms if Celiac Disease?

There are no typical signs or symptoms of Celiac Disease. The most frequent symptoms are diarrhea, abdominal pain and bloating. In additions to the these signs, others experience irritability or depression, stomach upset, mouth sores, skin rash, joint pain, muscle cramps, frequent headaches or severe migraines, Tingling in the legs and the feet called Neuropathy.

According to the Mayo Clinic, Celiac Disease can affect anyone, however, it tends to be more common in people who have Type 1 Diabetes, Autoimmuned Thyroid Disease, Down Syndrome, Colitis, or who are female, heredity is a factor as well as European Ancestry.

Why is It on the Rise?

A study done in 2011 by The Center for Celiac Research and the Mucosal Biology Research Center at the University of Maryland School of Medicine claims that the prevalence of the disease is on the rise since the 1950s.
At first it was thought that Celiac Disease was a disorder limited to certains regions of the United States, but then it was determined that it was global. The high incident has left researchers frantically searching for some answers. There are many theories as to why so many are being diagnosed with the disease. There are theories stating it be being heredity, to the latest theories involving  improvements in sanitation and hygiene. One hygiene theory states that we live in an industrialized environment and we have become too clean and the bodies immune system is underdeveloped and cannot fight off disease. Others claim its a result of all the types of grains available coupled with being introduced to grains at a very young age. It is possible that some of these theories could be true on some level, it's probably a combination of several.

The main thing is if you suspect you could be allergic to gluten, you need to be checked. At first adults don't show signs of the disease, and they don't suffer from the digestive symptoms associated with Celiac Disease. They are unaware that they even have it. If gluten is ingested the person may or may not show signs or symptoms from it, but that's not to say that gluten is not doing damage to the body. Even small trances can be damaging to the body and overtime compound the effects. Studies have found that the earlier people find out they have Celiac Disease the more they can do to ward off the debilating effects of the disease. Left untreated, Celiac Disease can lead to loss of calcium and bone density, lactose intolerance, cancer, neurological complications and a lower immune system.

What is the Treatment?

There is no cure for Celiac Disease, but you can manage it and prevent further complications with the proper diet by restricting all products containing gluten. A dietitian can help with the planning of a healthy gluten free diet.  If a person has severe nutritional deficiencies then it may be recommended they take vitamin and mineral supplements. A dietician can also help with the recommended supplements. Some of the vitamin deficiencies that show up with this autoimmune disorder are calcium, folate, iron, Vitamin B-12, Vitamin D, & Vitamin K.

Diet Plans:

Being diagnosed with Celiac Disease doesn't mean a lifetime boring diets or limited food options. There are plenty of variety in wonderful grains like quinoa, millet, buckwheat, and amaranth. There are many cookbooks published with gluten free recipe ideas, or put in a search engine "gluten free diets", or "gluten free recipes" and you will find many websites offering wonderful choice options and cooking ideas. The most important word to understand with this diet is the word "FRESH". Fruits, vegetables, and organic meat, fish and poultry all contain no gluten. Many food manufactures are developing gluten free products so you can still eat select cereals, bread and pasta. Just keep in mind many gluten free processed foods are also high in fat and sugar and sometimes over processed so read labels carefully. The fewer items listed in the ingredient list the better and when in doubt, go without.

What About Dining out and Socializing with Friends:

Many restaurants are adapting a gluten free section on their menus. If the restaurant does not offer a gluten free section, then chosing a grilled piece of chicken or fish cooked in fresh lemon, tyme, rosemary, and garlic is delicious and very safe. And for a side dish choose a salad, vegetable, potato, quinoa or brown rich are just some safe options.

Calling a restaurant in advance to let them aware that someone coming in has Celiac Disease, they will take extra special care to meet your food requirements.

If going to a house party, or friends house for dinner, bring over some food sides that you can share with the other guests. They are delicious choices that just so happen to be gluten free. Eating before a party is also an option when the menu is not available ahead of time.
Most authorities say that people with celiac disease can safely drink distilled alcoholic beverages, even those that are made with gluten grains. That's because distillation supposedly removes all of the gluten protein molecules responsible for our reactions, rendering the drinks gluten-free. The Canadian Celiac Association concurs, saying in part, "distilled alcoholic beverages such as gin, vodka, scotch whisky and rye whiskey are made from the fermentation of wheat, barley or rye. Since they are distilled, they do not contain prolamins [i.e., gluten proteins] and are allowed unless otherwise contraindicated." This will be a major lifestyle change for some, but just know that the rewards of feeling better, eliminating aches and pains, headaches, digestive disorders will be well worth the change in diet. Once the body begins absorbing nutrients once more the body begins to heal and become stronger, with more energy and mental clarity.

A Link Between Migraines and Celiac Disease...Is this True?

2012-06-28T06:44:00.000-07:00

By Susan Guzman

In June of 2008 I experienced my first migraine headache. It was a typical work day, on my computer when all of a sudden out of my left eye it seemed like a flash from a camera went off in my eye. I was seeing these swiggily lines that almost looked like I was looking into a colloidescope. I had no idea what was happening. My vision was blurring and everything was distorted. I decided maybe I was hungry so I went down to the cafeteria to get something to eat.

About 30 minutes later the flashing had completely disappeared and my vision was back to normal. I now had the most unbelievable headache on the ride side of my head which was opposite the side of the flashing light. My whole entire right side of my head was in angony. It felt like someone was squashing my head in a vice. I couldn't look at the light, I couldn't hear any noise and it was so intense I almost wished I could just lay down and die and get it over with. About one hour after the headache began I started feeling a little sick to my stomach. I ran into the ladies room and began vomitting. Not long after that I began feeling better but I was totally wiped out from the entire experience.

I was hoping I would never experience anything like that again, but no such luck. Since that first episode in 2008 I have had this happened to me more than 20 times. I have tried to figure out what was triggering it. I was 48 years old at the time and thought it possibly could have been related to the start of perimenapause. I also thought it could have been triggering because of the weather. I started tracking what the weather was when I got a headache and many of the times it was humid and raining. But then there were other times that it was sunny and beautiful. I tried to find a pattern of when I got them in relation to what I was doing, but there seemed not to be a pattern with that either. I have been woken up in the morning with the flashing in my left eye. I could be working or commuting on the train. I could be home from work. There seemed to be no pattern I could put together. Was I close to menstruating? Sometimes yes, and sometimes no.

I went to conventional doctors who told me to go for an MRI, or I was prescribe meds to take at the onset of the flashing. Not one doctor tried to get to the root of the trigger. They were only offering me a treatment to the symptoms and not getting to the root of the problem. What is the trigger of these headaches?

This past February after being totally desperate to get passed these debilitating headaches, I made an appointment to meet with an Intergrative doctor who I was hoping would take a more wholistic approach to my headaches. Well sure enough my visit to this doctor proved to be a much greater experience than the conventional doctors I saw in the past. She sat with me and took my history from the time I was still in my mother's womb to what I was doing 5 minutes before I walked into her office.

Before she even ran any tests on me she told me that she though I was suffering from food allergies and leaky gut syndrome. She said that until the test results come back she wanted me to follow a Candida diet and eliminate all sugar and processed foods from my diet as well as diary.

My test results did indeed prove that I have food allergies along with Celiac Disease. In addition to Celiac Disease I also have a Leaky Gut Syndrome, and Hashimoto Disease which I will discuss in another blog post.

The bottom line here is that since following a gluten free diet without diary and sugar I have had less frequent headaches. Since February I have had 2 headaches and both times I believe they have been triggered by accidentally being exposed to gluten and one time diary.
I just came across an article that shows a direct correlation between migraine headaches and Celiac Disease that I would like to share with you. Please feel free to leave your comments and share your experiences with me. http://www.celiac.com/articles/22944/1/Increased-Rates-of-Migraines-for-People-with-Celiac-Disease-IBD--/Page1.html

Have You Heard of the Magic Mushroom??

2011-11-05T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

Interested in changing your personality? Would you like to be more creative? How about being more open and curious? Do you think you can't change your stripes? Well maybe you can. I don't know if I am a believer, or even willing to give it a try. I kind of like me just as I am today, but for those of you looking to change your ways, there maybe a way. Read and you can decide. http://www.webmd.com/balance/news/20110929/magic-mushroom-drug-anti-aging-effect-personality

Red Yeast Rice Lowers Cholesterol

2011-10-31T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

There are millions of people out there who are taking statin drugs to lower their cholesterol. These people are suffering with all kinds of negative side effects from these drugs, but yet every year thousands of prescriptions are given out to patients with high cholesterol. There are plenty of alternatives to statin drugs and the article I wish to share with you today talks about how Red Yeast Rice can significantly lower cholesterol. http://www.prweb.com/releases/2011/9/prweb8835073.htm

The Best Anti Aging Supplements

2011-10-29T09:00:00.000-07:00

By Susan Guzman

The Fountain of Youth is a quest I hope to conquer one day. I feel like I am way younger than my years except for some minor aches and pains, I am relatively healthy. I am told all the time that I look much younger than my years, but when I search my face in the mirror, I see a woman who is aging gracefully, but yet she is aging. I would love to be able to reverse, or worse case scenario just end aging and keep my skin healthy, supple, and firm along with being clear and radiant. Too much to ask for? Probably, but I believe that taking the correct supplements can help to improve your skin greatly. Of course, let's never forget a healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, getting exercise, and plenty of rest.

http://trusted.md/blog/joecosti/2011/10/08/best_anti_aging_supplements#axzz1aEMVmVCv

Enchanting Eyes

2011-10-26T09:00:00.000-07:00

By Susan Guzman

I have searched for years to obtain some of the information I came across in the article below. It's so interesting to read this because it's something I have been focussing on in my own beauty routine.

I have become fixated on my eyes and how they look as far as do my eyes say I look tired, or worn out? Do my eyes tell you that my diet has been loaded with unhealthy processed food or do my eyes tell you that I am eating healthy, exercising, drink lots of water and getting plenty of rest. These 4 items are extremely important if you are concerned with how well you look. I tried to follow these 4 areas and incorporate them into my life and have them become an important improvement in my well being.

http://www.jamaicaobserver.com/lifestyle/ENCHANTING-EYES_9839687

Herbs and Plants as Alternative Treatments

2011-10-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

I am a firm believer in treating ailments with what God has intended for us to use. He put these plants and herbs on our good green earth with an intention, but I believe because of greed from the pharmaceutical companies and our own government, along with the kickbacks doctors receive from the pharmaceutical companies for prescribing sythethic drugs we have overlooked the natural treatments that are available which work better without any of the negative side effects associated with sythethic drugs. This article proves and reaffirms my beliefs in this area. http://213.158.162.45/~egyptian/index.php?action=news&id=21290&title=Herbs%20and%20plants%20as%20alternative%20medicines

The Science Behind Anti Aging is Changing

2011-10-23T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

The times are changing when it comes to skin care and anti aging. Years ago we were concerned with reducing the line and wrinkles. But back then it was a temporary fix. Today with advancement of science and technology, skincare has become more advanced than just a temporary fix. We are now looking at more permanent results with creams and potions. Read on

http://www.narsto.com/the-latest-scientific-advancement-in-anti-aging-creams.html

The New Botox

2011-10-22T19:13:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

There is a new product coming on the market that maybe replacing botox as we know it. I am not sure how the FDA feels about it. It's really different than botox in that it is more of a process and the cost is considerably higher as well. You can read about it here. http://www.mirror.co.uk/advice/miriam/2011/09/26/new-anti-aging-treatment-could-dethrone-botox-115875-23445969/

Laura Bush on Health Care

2011-10-19T14:32:00.000-07:00

http://www.kcbd.com/story/15645105/laura-bush-speaks-out-for-womens-health

GREAT News for All Chocolate Lovers

2011-10-15T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

Who would ever believe that something so delicious would be considered an antioxidant and helps with weight loss. See for yourself http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/g/a/2011/10/08/prweb8862662.DTL

The Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar

2011-10-11T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

I have been drinking Bragg's Apple Cider Vinegar for yours, Just ask my daughter who wants to puke when she sees me mixing it in a glass of water with some honey, or sometimes I use baking soda. Anyway, I cannot tell you all the wonderful benefits you will get by drinking Apple Cider Vinegar, but a few of the benefits of receive is that immediately after drinking my first glass of it, I must urinate. It's a sudden urge that comes over me and I believe it is flushing out my kidneys. My skin glows, if I have allergies bothering me that day one glass will greatly improve my symptoms.

Read the article and give it a try. Also you can go to www.earthclinic.com and type in Apple Cider Vinegar to read hundreds of posts from people who also swear by this cheap, but extremely powerful alternative to great health.

http://www.jpost.com/LifeStyle/Article.aspx?id=238576

Is Natural Medicine the New Prescription for Better Health

2011-10-10T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

I certainly hope that the title of this post is true. I honestly believe that there are healthy alternatives out there for us to be using that will benefit our health and improve our well being. And I say this and then say without the substantial benefit of making the government, FDA, and pharmaceutical companies rich while these drugs are laden with poisons and extreme side effects. Are the risk worth taking for improved health? Especially when there are alternatives out there with equal or better benefits and what makes it even better, without running the risk of severe side effects, some which are life threatening.

It makes you hopeful that the best is yet to come. http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/is-natural-medicine-slowly-becoming-the-new-prescription-for-better-health-129789063.html

Alternative Methods Demonstrate Significant Improvements In Health

2011-10-09T09:00:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

I just love this article because it proves the points I have been trying to make for years already. Alternative treatments have been around for thousands of years, and have become tried and true among many. But yet, here in our very sophisticated world in which we live, we tend to not look past our nose for alternative possibilities in treatment and sustaining good health.

I mean honestly, especially when you are severely ill, and conventional medicine is just not doing it for you. Why would you not feel desperate enough to give anything new with potential possibilities of feeling better a try.

Anyway, I am not going to get on my soapbox again about how wonderful natural alternatives to drugs and healing are best, but oops I just said it anyway. Here's the article. See for yourself and let me know your thoughts. Thanks http://lifestyle.inquirer.net/13691/healing-through-flowing

Mind Body Spirit

2011-10-08T13:24:00.000-07:00

by Susan Guzman

The mind body spirit concept from ancient Eastern philosophies have been incorporated into many of the conventional medical practices here in the United States. Over the years there have been some doctors who have been persuaded and influenced by TCM or Traditional Chinese Medicine. These doctors have seen first hand through studies how some of these ancient Eastern practices have benefited so many patients who along with conventional medicine have shown a marked improvement in their health, and the way they feel about their health, their lives, and their physical well beings.

I actually have used many times some of the techniques mentioned in the following article. I practice yoga several times a week, and I look forward to it. It has helped me in so many areas of my life. The spiritual and physical well being I experience from yoga cannot compare with anything else I have known.

I also see an acupuncturist 4 times a month and these visits help with some physical ailments I have been experiencing. Because of my age, I have shown signs of hormonal changes going on in my body. Acupuncture has helped with those issues. I was also experiencing very severe migraine headaches which I believe to also be hormonal. I have been feeling so much better since I began my treatment. I also feel a sense of peace and calm when I am done with my treatment.

As one of the suggestions in the article massage therapy is also a must go to practice in order for me to feel completely loose and less tense which I attribute to sitting at a desk all day at the computer. One thing the article did not mention that I also do is have a sauna. I don't go as often as I would like, but when I do go I try to stay in there longer than 10 minutes to really reap the benefits, but I don't enjoy the feeling of physically being in the sauna. I only like how I feel when I am done.

Well no one expects you to do everything, but pick the ones that seem like you would enjoy most and try incorporating them into your lifestyle for a major improvement in how you feel both physically and emotionally. You will be forever hooked.

http://lexington.patch.com/articles/mind-body-spirit-a-pathway-to-good-health

Homoeopathy Growing a 30% Annually In India

2011-09-29T20:12:00.000-07:00

http://www.dailypioneer.com/pioneer-news/health/5490-homoeopathy-growing-at-30-percent-annually-in-india-.html

Better Breast Health

2011-09-28T20:09:00.000-07:00

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Read this article for tips on Better Breast Healthhttp://www.wsoctv.com/health/29133361/detail.html

Nasal Allergies

2011-09-27T20:06:00.000-07:00

If you suffer with nasal allergies, this article may offer you some reliefhttp://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/44428312/ns/health-allergies_and_asthma/#.Tn6aoOtMFdg

Cheers Ladies, A Drink A Day May Mean Better Health Way Into Your 70's

2011-09-26T20:02:00.000-07:00

I don't know if I agree, but here's an article giving you the green light to enjoy a drink or two.http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/07/cheers-ladies-a-drink-a-day-may-mean-good-health-in-older-age/