Daniels diet

Starting Soon - your answer to Weight Loss and Detoxing? ' Daniels Diet'

2014-01-08T18:13:00.000-08:00

Happy new year & I pray that you prosper in all things and be in health...

You are not looking at this Blog by accident, nothing happens in Gods kingdom by accident. Perhaps you have been praying or wishing for health and weight loss… Well here is the answer...

Daniels Diet! The Pure and Real Diet Plan

Join us and make being healthy fun and your normal lifestyle

I will be personally coaching you throughout the 10 days on this blog site.
Join me and others in starting on a set day and finishing 10 days later
Do you want to be healthy? If you are interested in being an active part of this 10 day plan - commitment is the first step. Email me now on philip@wisdomforhealth.net and simply let me know.

Personal Goals - write them down - commit to them

Success means a commitment to a specific plan and setting your goals.

Setting your goals is the first step to success.Goals provide you with the focus needed to achieve what you desire, and creates the motivation and will power to fulfil the goals that you set.In fact, the single most important factor in a diet or weight loss program is having committed goals. Studies indicate that people who write down their goals succeed in achieving them over 50 percent more than those who don’t write down goals.

Make your goals specific. Goals like ' I wanna lose weight'. 'i am going to lose weight this year (sometime)', aren't specific enough for your subconscious mind to home in on.

I will announce the starting date Soon - be Ready - ' set you mind' like Daniel did in Daniels Ch. 1.

Do you want to?

· Lose weight the healthy way

· Stop craving sugar and carbs

· Overcome emotional eating

· Regain energy & make the most out of your life

· Remain healthy

· Keep the weight off

· Break the cycle of illness

· Make the most out of your life

Have you been looking for a Diet and Lifestyle Plan that you can Trust and is the Best Diet for you? This refreshing New but ‘Ancient’ diet unveils health and weight loss secrets dating back 2000 years.

I can confidently and unequivocally state that this diet plan works – WHY? Because not only has it worked in the Bible but today I have thousands of success testimonies which prove it.

It is based on both Ancient Dietary Principles; As Revealed in the Old Testament book of Daniel (Daniels Diet) and Modern Nutrition (Philip’s 25 years in Clinical Practice). The Pure and Real Diet is a 10 day vegetarian (and vegan) healthy eating plan. You eat only pure nutritional food grown fresh from God’s Garden; to gain energy, vitality, weight loss and to detox your body.

This health plan is a straight forward, short term program designed to help you lose weight, gently detox your body and regain your energy and improve your health. This Diet bridges the gap between The Bible, Hippocrates (called the Father of Western Medicine) and Today.

· The program is short term making the 10 day goal easy to commit to.

· You will be eating 5 times a day, meaning no desperate hunger pains.

· It is a gentle Detox, keeping in mind that toxicity is one driver of obesity.

· It is predominantly an alkaline diet (high acid levels are another factor in blocking weight loss).

· This diet is a Vegan Diet. Vegan means you eat NO animal product at all, including no eggs, milk and cheese. It is also a Gluten Free diet.

Success Stories

http://www.youtube.com/user/danielsdetox?feature=mhee

1. Daniel (2,500 years ago);
In the Biblical book of Daniel; chapter 1:15-16, the Bible says, “Well, at the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the youths who had been eating the food supplied by the king! So, after that the steward fed them only vegetables and water, without the rich foods and wines!” (TLB)

Daniel had just proven how amazingly powerful this 10-day cleansing diet really was.

2. ‘I lost 10kg in 10 days! Philip’s diet really does work!’ Ps Alan Anderson

3. Thanks Philip – This Diet not only changed my life but probably saved it. I was obese, had very low self image, and in hospital the doctors were worried for my immediate health. Now things are so different; I have followed your 10 day diet three times in the last 2 months, (In between the 10 days I have followed your low carb’ diet.) Praise God, I have lost 22 lbs or 10 Kilos every time I did the 10 days (66 lbs or 30 kg in total). I am out of the danger zone and no longer need to go to the hospital. My confidence is returning and I have so much more energy, sleeping much better at night (had sleep apnoea) … (See the progression of Karen’s testimony on my YouTube interview – see link above). Karen M.

4. Dear Philip - I am very happy with my weight loss on your diet. I have lost at least 17 and half pounds (8 kilos) in 10 days on your 10 day Diet Plan. That's unprecedented! My clothes are feeling looser and I am so excited because I now know I can live without soft drink, biscuits/slices/cakes and bread every day. Belinda

5. Dear Philip, I am writing from USA to thank you for changing my life! I followed your diet as you advised wanting to "lose weight quickly before Christmas". I "did" the diet and lost quite a few inches (centimetres) and I have lost 11 pounds (5kg) all up and fit into all my old clothes. Latysha.

6. I lost 49 pounds (22 kg) and that’s not all “By following the 10 day diet plan and then continuing on with your low Carb’ diet (‘A 6 Week Low Carb Diet’). I have lost 49 pounds over 3 months. Not only that but my Doctor has reduced my blood pressure medication by three quarters and my cholesterol has come down from 6.5 to 4. MONICA:

Add your success story! thebridgemanway@gmail.com

Be blessed
Philip

THE SECRETS TO SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON

2013-12-22T00:27:00.000-08:00

THE SECRETS TO SURVIVING THE FESTIVE SEASON WITH YOUR HEALTH INTACT!

OVER THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PERIOD WE PUT ON AN AVERAGE OF 4 KG (or more) OF FAT PER PERSON.

You don't have to be a partner in this statistic! This year, choose to adopt healthier lifestyle habits DURING the Festive Season! You may not lose much weight - but you don't need to gain any. And, when the New Year arrives, you will already be on the right track toward your best body ever in 2012!

Going into the festive season it will help to mentally prepare and make decisions beforehand. Why wait to new years day to make commitments – by then you are 3 or 4 kg heavier. Think and believe you can eat, enjoy and feel better by eating and drinking in moderation. Visualize yourself fit and feeling great. If it's to look better, imagine yourself confident and wearing the dress that you always wanted to fit into.

As part of your motivation – remember what it feels like after overeating (and drinking) the feeling of a bloated tummy and being overfull and uncomfortable. Drinking lots of liquid with food waters down your digestion so you not only feel uncomfortable but this causes tummy issues as well.

Tips to avoid the festive weight -gain

· Eat before you go to your Lunch or Dinner so you won't be so hungry that you grab anything and everything. This stops your blood sugar from dropping and you then can have control over your hunger. You can still enjoy the meal but you will be in control. I suggest something light e.g. Celery and carrots dipped in hummus or avocado dip. A protein shake or rice crackers with tomato and a small slice of low fat cheese can give you the willpower you need to choose the best choices of food on offer and not to overeat. Having a light, low carbohydrate breakfast and lunch on the same day can help ensure that your calorie intake won't be too much. Another option, eat a banana on the way to the meal!

You will have choices – so choose the healthiest ones. If you happen to be the one to organize the venue, or are entertaining at home– choose the option that offers good healthy choices. I suggest trying soups (no cream), grilled or baked fish with vegetables or salad, and fruit salad for sweets (always avoiding the cream). Instead of a bowl of lollies, cakes, chips or chocolates for guests, why not have a bowl of strawberries (with coconut cream), cherries or grapes? For drinks; try a bottle of non– alcoholic grape juice. If you drink alcoholic wine choose an organic wine, as it has less chemicals and will be better for you.
Rule of thumb – choose proteins like meat instead of sweets, breads, pasta. Best meats are fish, turkey, and chicken. Have these with salads and vegetables - Char grilled vegetables are delicious ~ a platter of mixed grilled vegetables look great and can be done on the BBQ.
Alcohol and soft drinks will add weight to your body. Both are high GI and soft drinks have about 7 teaspoons of sugar per can.

Use a smaller plate

Don't keep picking at leftovers – take some home for the next day may help?

Be the life of the party and socialize – talk – dance and keep away from the food and burn up some energy = fat.

The Hangover ‘Cure’?!

If you choose to drink – then at least have some understanding on what you are doing to your body. I suggest you put into place some really good counter measures, to help your body survive and to save some of those brain cells.

The one true way to avoid a hangover is to avoid or limit the amount alcohol you consume.

The ethanol contained in alcoholic has a dehydrating effect which causes headaches, dry mouth and tiredness. Internally this puts pressure on your kidneys and liver.

This chemical reactions along with additives and preservatives in alcohol drinks do affect your body in short and long term. There are organic wines that are a healthier alternative and will lessen the hangover symptoms. One reaction is that the liver’s ability to supply glucose to tissues is interfered with, in particular to the brain. Glucose is responsible for the brain’s energy and this disruption often results in fatigue, headaches, feeling weak, mood changes and memory and concentration.

Smokers and even some non-smokers tend to smoke more when they are drinking and this can lead to nicotine poisoning which will also worsen hangovers.

The more you drink in a short time span, the worse your hangover will be. Binge drinking is particularly harmful to your health and likely to result in severe hangover.

The Counter Measures for Preventing Hangovers!

Preparation – before and during your drinking is the best time to help. If you do this then the hangover will be definitely less. A young naturopath colleague who admits to indulging in wine on occasions says “I guarantee the preparation will stop most hangovers”.
Take a Liver herb 2-3 days before and before you go out and when you arrive home. You can buy liver herbal tonics containing St. Mary Thistle (Silymarin).
Drink Lots of water. Rule of thumb when drinking alcohol and coffee is to consume one glass of water after every glass or cup you drink. If you add a ½ squeezed lemon to the water or green tea – this will help you maintain some alkalinity to your stomach and aid your detox.

When your stomach is empty, alcohol is absorbed more quickly, which intensifies its effects. Eating a plentiful dinner that includes meat, vegetables and fruits, is very wise.
An electrolyte drink will help before and after as your minerals will be depleted. I prefer a powder form from health shops or naturopath to be the strongest dosages therefore the best. However the Gatorade type drinks are helpful.
Take a B vitamin and vitamin C
Avoid coffee before – during and after as this dehydrates you more.
Caution - given the dehydration and associated increase in blood pressure after a "night out", a strenuous workout isn't generally the recommended "recovery" practice. However a lazy swim or walk is beneficial. As is sleeping in.

After The Party Is Over.

January is the time for the Daniels diet Detox

join me in doing this - i will be posting a Day by Day support

see you in the new year (God willing)

Philip

HO HO HO - Laughter is like a Medicine

2013-12-12T17:20:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas

It is Christmas time and we often hear Father Christmas saying 'Ho HO HO'....
Let me tell you something very interesting about laughing and being happy. Laughter stimulate our immune system, boosts our serotonin (feel good hormone). and is very good for our health.

I love it when modern Science proves the Bible is right.
The Bible says;

A merry heart does good, like medicine, But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:21-22
Do not be sad for the joy of the Lord is your strength.” Nehemiah 8:9-11

A well known researcher in this area of “the science of happiness” was Norman Cousins, who in 1964 was diagnosed with a life-threatening autoimmune disease. After being given a one in 500 chance of recovery, Cousins created his own laughter therapy program, which he claims was the key to his ultimate recovery.
Cousins founded the Cousins Center for Psychoneuroimmunology and his book, Anatomy of an Illness, was made into a TV movie in 1984

Your Brain Is Connected to Your Immune System

According to studies done in the 1980s and early 1990s - it revealed that your immune system and brain are actually wired together:

“Portions of the nervous system connect with immune-related organs such as the thymus and bone marrow, and immune cells have receptors for neurotransmitters, suggesting that there is crosstalk.”
On the other hand the Bible is also proven right when it tells us; 'But a broken spirit dries the bones. Proverbs 17:21-22'

The evidence that stress, worry and anxiety is very harmful to your health is undisputed.
The bible teaches and encourages us to 'Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; Philippians 4: 5-7)

[ Do Not Worry ] “Therefore I say to you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink; nor about your body, what you will put on. Is not life more than food and the body more than clothing? Look at the birds of the air, for they neither sow nor reap nor gather into barns; yet your heavenly Father feeds them. Are you not of more value than they? Which of you by worrying can add one cubit to his stature? ... Mathew 6:24-34

There are many studies supporting the belief that people with an upbeat and positive perspective tend to be healthier and enjoy longer lives. Those people who have the tendency to always expect the worst was linked to a 25 percent higher risk of dying before the age of 65 (2). You would say these people have anxiety and stress issues.

I also believe that factors such as diet and exercise can play a significant role. It’s hard to feel happy when you’re not feeling well physically.
It reminds me of one of my old Bob Marley songs - 'Don't worry be happy'

My Christmas tip is to have more Ho Ho HO and be Happy, don't worry or stress. Enjoy Christmas for what it is; the Birth of our Savior - the Lord Jesus Christ. Now that is something to be happy about.

If you are worried about getting too thin this Christmas AVOID the salad tray: In fact, if you see any salad, go straight to the Christmas pudding.

They are sure to fatten you up. Ho Ho Ho ( once a year attempt of humour)

Merry Christmas
Philip Bridgeman ND, BSc.

(1) (Scientific America November 27, 2013)
(2) Mayo Clinic Proceedings 2000 Feb; 75(2): 133-4

Philippine disaster close to home?

2013-11-12T19:55:00.000-08:00

Hello and I pray you are having a Blessed Day.

First the Sad News But we can help! the filipinos

Everyone by now would have heard of the disaster in the Philippines. My wife Kriste's family happen to live in the devastation area in Leyte. Her home town is Bay- Bay a fishing village about one and 1/2 hour drive from Tacloban city which was the city featured on most of the news bulletins. It took over 3 days of concern/stress and prayer before Kriste could contact her parents and family, because all communication was down. They were all safe- praise God. However the problem of food and medical supplies is very low and looting and robbery is happening

So I am sending out a request for funds through my ministry. All funds raised will go 100% to this small village Bay Bay. Most of the world aid going in to the Philippines is going to the bigger cities and nothing is filtering through to smaller towns. These funds will be used for food and essentials and distributed to the local area by Kriste’s parents. Kriste and I will support her family, so all donations will go to the rest of the area.
We can make a difference and save lives. Every $100 raised can buy a lot of food in the Philippines.

If you are led to donate – you can send any money to my PayPal account or if you prefer to direct bank transfer to my personal bank account. Karen – the treasurer for my ministry will monitor all donations and will make sure all money (100 %) is sent to the Philippines as stated. You will receive receipts and an update of what the money has done in the lives of these people. Any questions please let me know.

Paypal Account. philip@wisdomforhealth.net
Contact me personally for my bank transfer details. philip@wisdomforhealth.net

Now the good news.

God is Restoring His Natural Health plan to His people. Teaching these principles is my mandate or ‘calling’ in life. I am answering that call by writing a series of books and going wherever I am invited to run seminars. So if your church or community group is interested contact me.

Also locally in Perth I am running fortnightly open meetings to anyone interested in hearing this message. Anyone interested in being healed and set free of sickness and disease. Plus living a longer healthier life and working with Jesus for your health. The meetings are held outside church buildings so that everyone and anyone can feel free to come.

Last night was the first Wisdom for Health and Healing group meeting. Already there is positive feedback from people who are receiving the teaching.

The next meeting – The 7 secrets to losing weight – is on Tuesday the 26^th at 7 pm (contact me for details on the venue.)

More Good News.

In February 2014 I am running a special teaching course – to instruct anyone interested in becoming a Daniels Diet Teacher in their church or community. You will need to come to Perth for the first teaching. If you are interested at all contact me for more information.

HOW TO SURVIVE THIS CENTURY?

2013-10-09T20:29:00.000-07:00

By: Philip Bridgeman

If you or your family eat regularly (more than once a month) food such as ham, bacon hot dogs, salami and sausages? You are 44% more likely to die prematurely. I say this as an encouragement to change your eating habits. I suggest you eat more fish, turkey, beans or lentils.

Cancer risk higher among people who eat more processed meat

People who eat a lot of processed meat such as ham, bacon, sausages and burgers run a greater risk of premature death and developing conditions such as cancer and heart disease, research shows.

The study, which included data from 448,568 people in 10 European countries, including the UK, found that the biggest consumers of processed meat were 44% more likely to die prematurely from any cause than those who ate little of it. High levels of consumption increased the risk of death from heart disease by 72% and cancer by 11%.(1)

70 % of all illness relates back to what we either eat or don't eat. This is why my ministry vision statement is... " Restoring God's Natural Health Plan".

The average Australian, American & NZ diet, comprises 70-75% of non-essential food and it only takes approximately 25% of non- essential foods to cause ill health

Sickness is rarely blamed on diet and lifestyle, but it should!

We have to learn how to survive into this century. We need to work with Jesus for your health and Healing, not against Him. That is my calling and ministry - to teach how to do that.

The Good News!

God has a counter balance to all the sickness and diseases. I am talking about lifestyle, about being good stewards of our body. Being healthy in Spirit, soul and physical body. True holistic health care. Part of God’s provision and counterbalance is in His food. One example is the common cabbage - Cabbage has 49 bio-active beneficial substances including vitamin U

The Plan

This plan includes universal principles that if you don’t follow them there is a consequence and lack of knowledge or ignoring them does not exempt you from that consequence.

It’s important that we understand that God has placed Principles of Health to live by while we are on earth. They are Universal and apply to everyone.

You see - If you eat fresh uncontaminated (healthy) food, drink clean water, do enough exercise and sleep soundly 6-8 hours daily, and have good stress management techniques, are happy and laugh a lot –you are obeying the Universal Principles of Health. You are following Gods Health and Dietary plan, which will result in you prospering in physical, emotional and spiritual health.

God has created natural foods to be the only true source of our internal repair and energy supply. The specific properties found only in fruit, vegetables , nuts and seeds are so powerful that they fight - and often win - the war against cancer, ageing and most disease.

Every colourin every food type from God’s garden has a biochemical health benefit

1) Protection – there are many varieties of antioxidants.

2) Vitamins and minerals.

3) Phyto-nutrients, including phyto-hormones (phyto meaning in Greek ‘plant’).

4) Hundreds of different compounds and biologically active substances, many of which we are still discovering.

5) Fibre – protein – unrefined carbs.

Seminars

I am currently writing books and Seminars - so if you are interested contact me at any time. You may even want to get me to come to your church - i will.

Currently if you want to learn more - my books are all designed to help you.
Your Resources - Books in Print - to teach you Gods Health Plan and change your life.

1. Daniels Diet ( Pure and Real - Time tested Diet)

2. Daniels Lifestyle Diet

3. The Six Week Low Carb Diet

4. Quick & Easy Meals - for the Busy Women

5. '5 Common Foods that Cause Bloating Stomach and Embarrassing Flatulence'

6. Are You Tired, Lethargic and cant Lose Weight.

Part 2 of 'Cancer has a Sweet Tooth"

2013-08-27T20:54:00.000-07:00

Steps we can all take to help Prevent Cancer

Last BLOG i spoke of how 'Sugar is addictive with many people and - Cancer cells are addicted to sugar!'Now i want to encourage you to understand what foods,lifestyle and environmental toxins we can avoid to help us live a longer and healthier life.

1. Avoid being Overweight

Many people do not realize the connection between obesity and other diseases such as heart disease or cancer. Its true that obese women are 60 % more likely to develop some form of cancer than non obese women.

One of the links between obesity and breast cancer in particular is estrogen. Many breast cancers are driven by excess estrogen, and many don't realize that this hormone is produced in your fat tissue. Therefore , the more body fat you have, the more estrogen you’re likely to produce, which could contribute to the formation of breast cancer. Obese men also produce estrogen from there excess fat. The driving force behind being overweight, of course, is your diet, and fast food, high in trans fats and sugar, is a major contributor to obesity.

2. Avoid Monosodium glutamate (MSG),

a common salt additive placed in Chinese food,may cause stomach cancer, according to a study by researchers at the Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Cancer Research Institute.

3. Avoid Processed Foods as much as you can.

Approximately 90 percent of the money Americans ( and Aussies) spend on food is spent on processed foods. Processed foods as i see it are “dead foods” and devoid of any natural nutrition. Research shows that they can also be loaded with potentially carcinogenic substances. They discovered that a cancer-causing chemical called acrylamide is created when carbohydrate-rich foods are cooked at high temperatures, whether baked, fried, roasted, grilled or toasted. I recommend that you limit processed foods and increase the amount of whole, raw foods in your diet. Aim for 75-80 percent of non processed food in your own diet. Generally the chemical is formed when food is heated enough to produce a fairly dry and “browned” surface. Some foods that spring to mind are:

Potatoes: chips, French fries
Grains: bread crust, toast, roasted breakfast cereals
Coffee; roasted coffee beans and ground coffee powder. this does include alternate coffee products.

It seems you are far less likely to ingest dangerous levels of acrylamide when you eat home-cooked foods compared to industrially or restaurant-prepared foods. My best advice is to avoid overcooking your food. This includes oils as when oil reaches a certain temperature they create free radicals which damages our cells.

Next blog I will be giving more information on how God has given us a counterbalance against cancer...

Until then be blessed

Philip Bridgeman ND. BSc.

Daniels Diet Seminar

2013-08-01T19:48:00.000-07:00

Hello

This is a specific Blog to let you know I am holding a 3 hour seminar on ‘Daniels Diet’

Saturday, August 10, 2013

The Seminar will contain the following Segments plus much more.

1. Why do Christians get sick.
2. Whats in it for me ( plenty)

3. The Power of Food – Why we should Eat Better Foods

4. The good news - Gods Counterbalance to Sickness

6. Take control of your own health

7. Emotional cravings for sweets explained and changed

8. Daniels Diet explained

In Daniel 1:15-16 the Bible says, ‘Well, at the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the youths who had been eating the food supplied by the king! So, after that the steward fed them only vegetables and water, without the rich foods and wines!’ (TLB)

Daniel had just proven how amazingly powerful a 10-day cleansing diet really was. And today, 2500 years later, it is just as powerful.

Where?

New Life Christian College, 110 Rockingham Rd, Hamilton Hill Perth Australia

Saturday, August 10, 2013 - 2:00pm until 5:00pm

COST: $5 per person.

FREE - There will be Free vegetable juice tasting and healthy food sampling;

PLUS; 2 Free consultations with Philip - for lucky ticket holders value $99.00 each.

If you cannot make it and for all over seas readers– there will be video and CD available for purchase.

I encourage you to come along because it will…

Help You

} lose weight

} get more energy (overcome tiredness)

} detoxify your body

} clear your mind & sharpen your concentration

} restores a good acid/alkaline balance to your body

} stimulates the proper functions of organs and tissue

} stabilize your emotions

} recognize and overcome food allergies & addictions

} overcome hypoglycemia ( sugar problems)

} improve your skin and hair texture

} regain & maintain your health

} help prevent cancer and other diseases

} enhance you spiritually

} Save your life

Look forward to seeing you there

Philip

Cancer has a Sweet Tooth

2013-07-21T20:14:00.004-07:00

Hello and I trust you are having a Blessed Day.

Cancer is a very complex disease - however we can do lots of things to help prevent and even help treat it. Be encouraged that God has put into place counter balances to all the negative things we hear about everyday in the media, including cancer.

Today i want to reveal to you one of the main drivers of cancer.

General speaking i see that a lack of understanding about the causes and what drives cancer contributes to a huge fear of this disease.

My aim is to demystify some aspects of cancer, so by understanding it more you will be empowered and know that there is something we can do about it, to get proactive and not just wait and hope we are going to be OK. You see cancer is not a virus or disease that manifests overnight or in the short term. It generally takes a long time (years) to manifest and needs the correct environment to survive and grow. This means if we start now we can put some things into place that will help us prevent and fight it.

Cancer is something that touches us all in some way ( i am attending a family members funeral this week, they died of cancer). In fact one in two Australians will be diagnosed with cancer by the time they are 85 and Cancer is expected to increase by 45% over the next 20 years. This means we need to arm ourselves with the tools or information to be able to Resist it, and change these negative stats.

Cancer as i see it, is a disease of modern civilization (since the industrial revolution it has been a common disease, interestingly there was very little before then). This tells me loud and clear that we need to take some 'modern' out of our lives. My book Daniels Diet ( soon called - Pure and Real the Time Tested diet) teaches on how to do this in detail.

Cancer has a Sweet Tooth

If you have read my books you would know that I think eating sugar is worse than smoking cigarette’s to your health. Why?

Because you don’t have to be aged 18 to be able to buy them. There are no restrictions on sugar and refined carbohydrate intake. We give sugar to our children and babies and a majority of people simply don't realize or care to stop this self abuse.

Sugar is addictive with many people - Cancer cells are addicted to sugar!

There is more and more evidence now that shows SUGAR feeds cancer. Therefore stopping sugar and cutting right back on refined carbohydrate intake (which amounts to the same as eating sugar); should be a core part of any cancer management or preventative treatment along with other diet and lifestyle issues.

It works something like this - When cancer cells form in our body they needs a good blood supply and its own type of food to survive and grow. This is a huge key - cancer cells like certain foods and hate other types of foods. Sugar is one of its favorite food choices. So it stands to reason that if we cut off the actual foods that help grow cancer it will starve, shrivel up and die. This should be one of the main aims and factors with cancer treatments and prevention.

The next part of the plan is to eat foods that cancer hates and can’t utilize to grow. If fact there are many foods that God has created for us that fight against cancer at any stage. There are counterbalances designed in nature that we need to know about and do it to win this fight.

To summarize – IF you eat the GOOD foods and IF you stop eating the BAD foods that cancer or disease needs to thrive on, you can expect good things to take place; as both treatment and prevention. Combine a healthy lifestyle with Prayer and positive faith and you have a huge weapon to fight against cancer and any disease process. The sooner we put good lifestyle practices into place the better for us.

Tools to help:

The reason my book Daniels Diet ( Pure and Real - the Time Tested Diet) is so successful is it takes some of the modern out of our eating and adds the right type of foods for healing to take place.It gives you the information you need to know to put into place these healthy lifestyle choices i am talking about here.

There are many Bible verses that give us the spiritual Power to stand strong against any adverse situation, I love Psalm 91...

Bible verse to help anyone in need (even before the need )- Psalm 91 (NIV)

⁵You will not fear the terror of night,
nor the arrow that flies by day,
⁶nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
nor the plague that destroys at midday.
⁷A thousand may fall at your side,
ten thousand at your right hand,
but it will not come near you.

⁹If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
and you make the Most High your dwelling,
¹⁰no harm will overtake you,
no disaster will come near your tent.

Part 2 of Cancer has a Sweet Tooth is in next Blog

I will be giving more information on how to fight against cancer with food, sleep, good pH balance and more...

Until then be blessed

Philip Bridgeman

Pure and Real – the Time Tested Diet

2013-07-14T21:51:00.004-07:00

Hello and I pray you are having a Blessed Day.

I was blessed with all the lovely and encouraging responses from the last newsletter and Blog. I found it very touching to get your personal emails and words of encouragement. As I am in the ministry of giving out all the time it was very encouraging for me to get so much support. Thanks.

I have finalized the new name for Daniels Diet. It was voted in by a large majority vote, so I did not have to have the pressure of making a split decision. There were some who, like me, did not want to change from Daniels Diet or the theme of that name; however I must trust God that He is leading me to something new (and prayerfully something better - ‘more than I can even hope for’) with the changes. This is in reality a Re- launching of Daniels diet, ‘woops’- Pure and Real globally.

Pure and Real – the Time Tested Diet

Thanks to the 6 winners from the last newsletter - for helping pick the new name for Daniels Diet.

1. Rebecca

2. Judy

3. Miriam

4. Kina

5. Patricia

6. Phillipa

The BIG news from my clinic this week is the launch of my new EBook: Are You Tired, Lethargic & Can’t Lose Weight? How you can Speed up your Metabolism & Regain your Energy.

If you want a copy- it’s available on www.amazon.com for just $3.99. I would appreciate any one who purchases it to give a readers review – thanks. If you need help getting onto Amazon or kindle let me know (its free and easy once you have done it a couple of times) I can help you.

In case you did not know – I have 3 other books now under the The Bridgeman Way Series:

1. A 6 Week Low Carb Diet? A Real Weight Loss Diet.

2. 5 Common Foods that Cause Bloated Stomachs and Embarrassing Flatulence.

3. Quick & Easy Meals: A 7 Day Meal Plan for the Busy Women.

These are Naturopath self help type books and all on www.amazon.com

I now have the Daniels Diet Series with the new Name Changes. The new names will be available later this year, meanwhile they are still available under Daniels Diet

‘Pure and Real’ Series:

Pure and Real – the Time Tested Diet (Daniels Diet)

Pure and Real - a Time Tested Way of Life (Daniels Diet Lifestyle)

Pure and Real – Recipe Guide (Daniels Diet Recipe Guide)

The new recipe book is nearly ready to launch – I had to change one recipe at the last moment – so need one to take its place and then it is available – both as paperback book and EBook.

My next blog is on Cancer Has a Sweet Tooth

Blessings

Philip

Should I or Shouldn't I - have Flu Vaccinations

2013-06-17T22:59:00.002-07:00

Hello - its Winter and Flu time in Australia...

The question often asked of me - is 'Should I have the Flu Shot'.

My answer in short is this; 'I Don't'!
However if you are in a work place where you have no choice in the matter then do it prepared. If you have a choice then at least be informed and make your decision based on trusted information, not propaganda.

Information you would be wise to consider.
While many have become used to vaccines being considered "routine," there's really nothing routine about them. Each and every vaccine carries an inherent risk of causing a reaction, injury or death that can be greater for some individuals than others. The seasonal flu vaccine is no exception when it comes to health risks. I know that most people that have them don't get side effects BUT there are many who do.

Vaccines can trigger allergies. Vaccines introduce large foreign protein molecules into your body. Your body can respond to these foreign particles in a way that causes an allergic reaction or triggers autoimmunity, especially in persons genetically or biologically vulnerable to allergy and autoimmunity

Thimerosal, which is 49 percent mercury by volume, is a widely used vaccine preservative. Mercury is a Well-Known Neurotoxin

I suggest if you are pregnant or have children and want to get a flu shot, be aware that you may have to specifically insist on getting the thimerosal-free single vial version as many practitioners are still clueless about the health risks associated with thimerosal.

Vaccines Suppress Your Immune System - so if you or your child go ahead and have the flu or any other vaccination - prepare yourself . Do NOT have an injection if you are feeling sick. Wait to you recover.

How to Prepare for Vaccinations: this is wise for any one who does choose to get the vaccine shot. Build up your natural immune function first so your body at lest has a counter balance to the invasion of the vaccine contents.

The Natural Approach to Prevention and Support if you happen to catch the Flu.

Get your immune system strong enough to counter any virus attacks. Then if you do get sick with the flu, you are better prepared to move through it without complications and soon return to good health.

Vitamin C and Zinc
Herbs; Echinacea, Andrographis, Olive leaf extract.
Make sure you and your child have strong Vitamin D levels. Optimizing your vitamin D levels is one of the absolute best strategies for avoiding infections of ALL kinds, and vitamin D deficiency is likely one of the culprits behind the seasonality of the flu. If your levels are low take 5000 iu's daily. Plus get sun light onto your skin.
Fish oil and oregano oil
Eat Garlic, onions, turmeric
Avoid Sugar and Processed Foods. Sugar impairs the function of your immune system almost immediately.
Regular Sleep - 6- 8 hours
Exercise.
Wash Your Hands. Washing your hands will decrease your likelihood of spreading a virus to your nose, mouth or other people. Use chemical-free soap.

If you wish to get more information so that you can choose more wisely here are web site addresses.

Australia www.thinktwice.com and www.naturematters.info and www.NVICAdvocacy.org

For more Information about My New Ebooks for

Click here: http://www.danielsdetox.com/

God Bless and Goodluck"
Philip Bridgeman ND

Winter depression - SAD

2013-05-08T21:41:00.001-07:00

Hello - so great to see rain here in Perth.

However i know that many people feel 'Down', Moody, Flat or Anxious in the winter months.
For those people who feel this way - it is a very real symptom - called SAD - Seasonal Anxiety Disorder or Seasonal Affective Disorder. It is a mood disorder in which people who have normal mental health throughout most of the year experience depressive symptoms in the winter or summer.
i believe seasonal eating disorder are worse in winter because of this link with mood changes.

Last night i was teaching Health to a church men's group and the weather was very wintry (wet and windy etc). I asked the group who felt worse with their moods during the winter months - the answer was about 1/4 of the them. This was a large percentage and prompted me to write this blog. because - Knowledge is the key, Hosea 4 .6. God states, “My children perish through lack of knowledge.”

With knowledge - YOU CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT - DON'T JUST ACCEPT IT.
Many people are just putting up with this problem and you don't have to as its related to deficiencies and can be helped.
The carbohydrate craving common in people with this disorder is thought to be caused by decreased levels of the brain neurotransmitter serotonin. Since tryptophan is a precursor of serotonin, taking in more of this amino acid may increase the body's production of serotonin and help you feel better.
Here is what i use to support this disorder (if you are on anti depressants - ask your Dr if you can use this in conjunction - or not). this is one supplement

L-Tryptophan
B's
zinc. magnesium, calcium, folate & Vitamin C

* St. John’s wort is a great natural mood enhancer. This herb is used universally to fight off depression, help you sleep and reduce stress

* Physical exercise has shown to be an effective form of depression therapy, so don't stop just because its cold.

Every one should get checked for Vitamin D levels in their blood!

I was shocked to find i was vitamin D deficient a few years ago; as i like many others thought that living in Australia with many months of sun i would be creating plenty of it via my skin. However - Since then through my clinic i see a very large percentage of people who are low in this extremely important vitamin.

* Another explanation for SAD is that vitamin D levels are too low when people do not get enough Ultraviolet-B on their skin. So increase your exposure to light. Get as much natural light as possible between 6:00 a.m. and 8:00 a.m. Get outside and go for a walk, or at least sit by a window.

*Avoid alcohol or caffeine. Caffeine may give you a brief lift, but it can also cause anxiety. Alcohol, on the other hand, is a depressant, which can further exacerbate your low mood.
Any herbal tea is a better choice than teas with caffeine. Chamomile, peppermint, and cinnamon are nice.

good health
Philip

This information is solely for informational purposes. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ADVICE.Whatever you do, be sure to seek guidance from a professional if the feelings of depression become overwhelming.

Travel Tips You Need to Know When Going Overseas

2013-04-04T21:49:00.000-07:00

Hello - I am off to Thailand (phuket) for 8 day Holiday, tomorrow (hallelujah).

These are the steps i take when traveling to be prepared for any attacks on my health. I look at it like this; i only have a weeks holiday (or 2-4 weeks) - so i don't want to get sick and miss out on what i have been looking forward to and saving for, for months.
So being prepared and using prevention is a great investment to my health. Here are my tips to travel 'healthy'.

I like sitting up the front of the plane and my wife get motion sickness - so we book seats at the front end as soon as we can. My wife takes Ginger supplements on the day of travel ( dose as it stipulates on the pack) to help with motion sickness.
One week before flying out i begin taking a supplement called Saccharomyces boulardii - its a probiotic biotherapeutic agent which supports good gut bacteria and more importantly builds up my resistance to unfriendly bacteria I may ingest while eating on holidays and it also fights against BAD bacteria, if i did pick up a some gastro' problem. I continue taking this every day on my holiday.
Also i take a broad spectrum Probiotic (good gut flora) every day on holiday. I travel with a heat resistant flora supplement. If for i minute i think i have eaten something 'dodgy' or suspect, i up the dose of this flora and # 2 flora to 2 every hour until OK then back to 1 daily.
I carry an electrolyte tablet with me and only take this if i get gastro problems to resupply lost electrolytes. This is of vital importance if you do pick up a bug causing vomiting or diarrhea. Bottled water does not have electrolytes.
Another addition to helping the immune system while breathing in stale air on planes or virus is Echinacea. I personally take a liquid herb mix in a spray bottle as this is easy to carry and small for convenience but tablets are good too.
Drinking lots of water is important - hydrate the day before and again before the flight, drink moderate amount during flight so you don't have to get up to go to toilet too often - but drink lots of water when at the hotel to re-hydrate - about 1 litre.
if you will be needing sun protection - take some natural form of it with you - beware of chemical sunblocks. Zinc is good.
If you have a fear of flying then i suggest Rescue Remedy spray. Recently i had a patient who was so scared of flying she had to get 'drunk' to get on the plane (not recommended) - I gave her the rescue remedy and some anti anxiety herbs and she traveled with out drinking on her next flight and was so happy to get natural help.

Bonn Voyage

Philip

A Daniels Diet Testimony March 2013

2013-03-19T02:14:00.001-07:00

hello

I always get a huge Buzz when people send me their testimony after doing Daniels Diet & there are literally hundreds and hundreds of them.

This is another one from USA - be encouraged Daniels Diet does help many people... the only criteria is that you have to 'do it'.

Dear Philip

Here are some of my results from your Daniels Diet diet . . . and I'm on day 10:

1. My clothes grew - (ha) they are now too big for me

2. I'm not as stressed - (I LOVE this part)

3. I haven't used my APAP machine for 4 nights - no snoring!! WOW - this is HUGE!!

4. I just plain "feel better" than I have in a long time

5. I have more energy (Who knew?!!)

6. I lost 9 pounds as of this AM (WHAT??????) YES - I'm shockingly pleased! (but the scale is still too high!)

7. I don't miss chocolate as much as I thought I would - another shocker!

8. Prayer combined with this Diet is a real winner and is SO important

I read the "Post Diet" section of the book last night again, and yes, I'll start with eggs, and fish, but I'm gonna go another week on Daniels Diet - before I do that cuz I'm so excited with my progress. Oh, I discovered a hummus (made from garbanzo beans, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice etc). and it's all editable on the diet, and it's SO good, but can't eat too much (a little goes a LONG way) cuz it's HOT! Great on salads with lemon juice mixed.

Remember your squash soup recipe Well, leave off the broth, (steam the squash) and add the curry/onion/celery - Mmmmm nummy! I need to find a way to make vegetable stew - I'm thinking I could just do the "no peek stew recipe without the meat and use fresh tomatoes, onions, green peps instead of the canned stewed tomatoes.

thanks so much....

I still get amazed at the different and varied healing's that take place when undertaking Daniels diet - weight loss just being one of the wonderful things that happen.

be blessed

Philip

How to Survive This Century

2013-03-12T23:52:00.000-07:00

Hello

If you are not familiar with Psalm 91 - then i suggest you read it, as it is a Biblical strength for us & very appropriate as you will see when you read this blog. This blog is to empower you to live a long and healthy life ( not to sow anxiety about bugs).

There is a "Super Bug" that is manifesting world wide.

This bug is resistant to virtually all antibiotics, including the antibiotics used by doctors as a last-chance option. They can even transfer their invincibility to other bacteria. This “super bug” is constantly adapting, meaning it is capable of outsmarting even new antibiotics that come on the market. This type of super bug bug is found mostly in hospitals and nursing homes at the moment - however- it is currently being found out in communities. It is known as Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA)

Some statistics i have seen rate it as killing more people than the AIDS virus.

Antibiotic-resistant disease is a very real and serious issue and one we should be aware of and put preventative measures into our lifestyle. Just last month alone (in my clinic) i have had 3 people (one in early 20's and one in early 50's another 60's) who went into hospital for routine surgery and next minute find themselves literally fighting for there lives because they have picked up a antibiotic resistant 'bug'. ( They all survived after lots of treatments, both medically and herbal'y and prayer).

It is a Man-Made Plague/pestilence

Strangely enough the Antibiotic-resistant disease is a man-made pestilence, caused by overuse of antibiotics.

It is not merely a lack of hygiene or proper disinfection techniques that have brought these super bugs to the point of being so dangerous.

What the problem is - is that in modern times we over use antibiotics to the stage where it compromises our health. Even people who don't use them can get it with out knowing from our food.
Antibiotics are not only over-prescribed in modern medicine, they are also widely over-used in agriculture -- a fact that is grossly overlooked.

About 70 percent of antibiotic use in the United States is for agricultural purposes. Animals are often fed antibiotics at low doses for disease prevention and growth promotion, and those antibiotics are transferred to you via meat and even manure used for fertilizer.

So, the agriculture industry’s practice of using antibiotics, along with the overuse of antibiotics for medicine, is indeed a driving force behind the development of antibiotic resistance in a now wide variety of bacteria that cause human disease -- including MRSA.

God has a Protective Health Plan - but do we know it and follow it?

First everyone needs to take the issue of antibiotic use seriously. We all need to evaluate our own use of antibiotics, and avoid taking them -- or giving them to your children -- unless absolutely necessary. For a start antibiotics don't kill virus germs so why use them for colds and flu's (unless there are complications). In other words the less you take in the long term the better off you are.

You can also reduce your exposure to antibiotics by choosing organic meat and dairy products for your family, as these will be antibiotic-free.

Wisdom for Health:

1. Wash Your Hands

According to a Johns Hopkins study, the best way for patients to avoid such infections is for doctors and nurses to simply wash their hands before touching a patient.

At home use a mild soap like Dove or herbal soaps. Avoid all antibacterial soaps as they typically have a dangerous chemical called triclosan which can cause even more resistant bacteria. Antibacterial agents are not necessary for soap to work. The very fact that regular soap is a detergent will be more than adequate to sanitize your hands.

• In public places i always use a paper towel to open the door as a protection from germs that harbor on handles (yuk). Also place paper over the toilet seat before sitting.

Don’t overdo washing your hands, if you wash them too frequently you can actually extract many of the protective oils in your skin.

2. Use Natural Disinfectants

Antibacterial house cleaners are also best avoided most of the time- I use vinegar and if i think an area need extra attention i will use a few drops of Tea Tree oil.

Keep a Strong Immune System.

1. Keep healthy - read my books ie. 'Daniels Diet' series.

2. Herbs - Echinacea, Andrographis, Olive leaf extract, Vitamin C

3. Get lots of Sleep and exercise

4. Probiotics ( good gut flora)

5. Eat lots of fresh Garlic. Pre antibiotic days - Dr's used garlic as an antibiotic.
6. Get a hair tissue analysis - to see what deficiencies and imbalances you may have.

Faith/Prayer and Spiritual Protection.

“Psalm 91” takes a comprehensive look at the only place in the Bible where all of the protection promises are brought together into one collection.

Psalm 91

New International Version (NIV)

Psalm 91

¹Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High
will rest in the shadow of the Almighty.^[a]
²I will say of the Lord, “He is my refuge and my fortress,
my God, in whom I trust.”

³Surely he will save you
    from the fowler’s snare
    and from the deadly pestilence.
⁴He will cover you with his feathers,
    and under his wings you will find refuge;
    his faithfulness will be your shield and rampart.
⁵You will not fear the terror of night,
    nor the arrow that flies by day,
⁶nor the pestilence that stalks in the darkness,
    nor the plague that destroys at midday.
⁷A thousand may fall at your side,
    ten thousand at your right hand,
    but it will not come near you.
⁸You will only observe with your eyes
    and see the punishment of the wicked.

⁹If you say, “The Lord is my refuge,”
    and you make the Most High your dwelling,
¹⁰no harm will overtake you,
    no disaster will come near your tent.
¹¹For he will command his angels concerning you
    to guard you in all your ways;

blessings

Philip

7 Secrets to Losing Weight

2013-03-02T19:26:00.000-08:00

Today's Sunday Times newspaper states that 50% of West Australians are overweight!

The national average is 40%, (we are equal with the USA and in the top 3 ' fattest' nations in the world).

What is happening to the thinking and discipline of our younger generations? Being overweight when you are young is setting yourself up for an unhealthy future, therefore this is a hugely important issue.

Is there a 'spiritual' connection to the health of the world? (I believe there is and this year i will write a book on ; "Knowing Gods Health Plan"). Also its been on my heart for years to write a book revealing the 'Evil' in our World Health (Unhealthy)System. So keep an eye out for these 2 new books later on in the year.

My calling in life is to help people with their health and being overweight is a big part of our future health, both physically and emotionally. So i am writing today to give you the foundations of losing and keeping weight off.

To beat any fat cells that may be bunching together to form excess fat and cellulite it’s vital that the following seven points are adopted into your regular lifestyle

1. Eat a diet low in sugar and refined carbohydrate and increase good quality protein.

If you eat less carbohydrate than you require for energy, then your stored fat is burned to provide your body’s energy requirements. This means you should lose weight, because there are only 2 fuel systems your body draws on and you restrict one, which is carbohydrates and your body has to burn the second one (fat) for energy.

Keep in mind that most people eat too much refined carbohydrates in their daily diet and this will lead to obesity over years of eating like this. This is why a lot of people ‘yo- yo’ diet. The minute they finish a (any) diet plan they go back to eating too much carbohydrates, so they put all the weight back on.

The modern diet is full of sugar. Food such as starchy, highly processed bread, packet cereal, white flour products, cakes, biscuits, ice cream, pastry, pasta, white rice, fast foods, don’t forget alcohol and sugary products such as soft drinks, cordials and reconstituted fruit juices are all quickly converted by your body into glucose. High amounts of glucose will cause the release of high amounts of insulin, encouraging your body to store carbohydrates as fat and stop fat being used as energy (therefore increasing weight gain)

Protein should be increased in your diet and is found in legumes and pulses, brown rice, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, Brazil nuts, split peas, chick peas, lentils, and the bean family. Also - fish (with scales), lean meats, tofu, soy, goat milk, cottage cheese and yogurt etc.

2. Drink two litres of water a day.

The average body loses about 2 litres of water each day through normal elimination and perspiration/evaporation. This must be replenished daily. This means water only, not counting your cups of tea or juices. When enough water travels through the blood, it reaches the fat cells, lubricates the area and starts to help the cells unglue, flushing them back into the body’s elimination system. By exercising at the same time the body is able to burn up the released fat as energy. These two lifestyle habits, together with regular bowel movements, enable the body to eliminate all the excess fat and waste. This is the way to win the war against the bulge and toxic overload.

3. Maintain regular bowel movements.

This should be approximately two eliminations per day.

4. Don’t eat late at night.

An evening meal should be light on the stomach and containing no carbohydrates. Avoid late evening snacks. If you do have to eat late make sure it’s non-fattening foods and definitely not carbohydrate or sugar. Don't continually snack or graze during the day and evening.

5. Don’t overeat.

The original reason for weight gain is still valid. If more food is eaten than burned off, you have to gain weight – it’s a physical and mathematical law. Eat Less Not More!

6. Exercise.

There are no short cuts. No one can do it for you, and it must be done, so decide to get in the habit regularly and enjoy it. If you exercise before a meal this will give your body the opportunity to burn the stored fat as well and help you lose weight. Once you are in a regular routine in exercise it does become enjoyable. The hard part is getting to the regular stage, slowly but surely you can.

7. Learn to say “no” to temptation and “stop” when feeling full.

This is something we all can work on. It’s a fact that when society cuts down on the amount we eat not only is weight lost but disease is noticeably lessened.

Summary: The truth is that anyone overweight is doing damage to his or her body. Every part of their body has to work harder to maintain the extra kilos. This means that eventually some parts are at risk of wearing out or developing complications. So, if you are overweight, sick in any way or just want to remain healthy - for the sake of your body, lifestyle changes have to happen. I know that you will not be disappointed and your body will thank you.

Cheers

Philip

HPV Gardasil vaccine

2013-02-18T23:09:00.000-08:00

First it was the young female population of Western countries being vaccinated with the controversial HPV Gardasil or Cervarix vaccine

Now its the boys turn - AUSTRALIA IS THE FIRST TEST CASE FOR THE WORLDWIDE INJECTION OF SCHOOLBOYS - with the same HPV vaccine.

Personalty i think that if you are faces with this decision with your children, do your due diligence and don't believe all that the PRO vaccination people are saying; as i have read many stories of bad side affects with girls who have gone down this path.

Because of the importance of this issue; I would like to provide you with some information that is not provided in the government pamphlets.

Also note that Australia is the first country to offer this vaccine universally to all boys as a prevention for anal and penal cancers and the research associating this vaccine with these cancers (and with cervical cancer) has been sponsored by the manufacturers of the vaccine. A warning right there.

Here are the ingredients of the HPV vaccine Gardasil®:

• sodium borate (borax)
• 225 ug amorphous aluminium hydroxyphosphate sulphate
• polysorbate 80
• L-histidine hydrochloride
• 4 recombinant VLP’s: HPV types – 16, 18, 11 and 6.
• amino Acids, carbohydrates, mineral salts, vitamins

Here are links to web sites that give full information on this subject. you may have to copy and paste them.

Read the full story on Polysorbate 80 in a article on the Natural Response website.

http://thenaturalresponse.org/vaccine-ingredient-polysorbrate-80-has-the-potential-to-cause-severe-neurological-harm immunity-reactions-and-sterility/

http://www.vaccinationdecisions.net/publications-2.php

www.sanevax.org

At least now you can make an informed decisions about your children future and can see both sides of the debate

Using new technology for health

2013-02-11T19:22:00.001-08:00

Welcome to the Modern world of weight loss.

There is some good in our modernization, because we can use all this new technology for our benefit.
Admittedly i am more of the 'old school' when it comes to social media but i can see the present and future unfolding and its wise to utilize some of this for our health benefit.

Today there are thousands of smart phone and iPad applications available; some can be very useful, allowing you to access health information at a moment's notice no matter where you are.

Mobile devices allow real-time decision support by enabling users to check the caloric value of foods and food recipes etc.

A few years ago after i helped a patient overcome serious health issues and he gave me a gift of a push bike and later a basic Heart Rate Monitor. Both were much appreciated and this monitor was the best thing for me as it gave me a big wake up call
I was riding my bike every day but very leisurely as it turned out. After using the monitor for a few days i was shocked that i was only going at 1/2 pace. From then on i used this device to motivate myself to a better exercise level and the results soon showed. You see we need to raise our heart rate up to your anaerobic threshold for 20 to 30 seconds, followed by a 90-second recovery period, in order to get the full benefits.

The bottom line... it will help to have a heart rate monitor device to measure your heart rate to help optimize your workout.

Just recently i purchased a inexpensive small device that clips on your clothes and counts your steps. This can motivate you to walk more.
You can find them on line or drop into a sport store and ask.

There are many Weight Loss Apps available but i have not tried these at this stage and maybe one day i will bring out my own. If any one has any to recommend let us know.
i noticed TechCrunch recently reviewed a host of health and fitness apps worth checking out if you are interested.

I hope this help motivate you into improving your health and longevity.

God Bless

Philip

Daniels Diet Day 11

2013-01-16T18:08:00.000-08:00

Good morning,
Congratulations! You have Done it.

Many will have lost weight; have increased energy and mental clarity, a decrease in body aches and pains, improved vision and improved texture of your skin. Others may have accomplished spiritual goals. It’s always good to write down anything accomplished and give thanks to God.
Please email to my clinic and give your testimony to encourage others, I will post it on my website (no names used). Also send in any recipe tips that you found helpful.

There are a small group who will have not lost much weight - do not feel discouraged as your body will be a lot better off internally for sure. If you have not lost any weight then this is a positive; it tells you/me something. There is something holding you back? it may be a slow metabolism , you may have insulin resistance, hormone issues... Don't give up keep searching for the answer and you will find it. I suggest strongly that you read number 2 choice below, or you can have a long distance consultation with me to run some checks and guide you through to your breakthrough and success

The Question is – What do I do from here?

It’s very important when coming off a partial fast to not go overboard with your eating. Your stomach has been eating healthy foods for ten days, and it’s starting to shrink. It is not wise to overload it now with previously banned foods. Today is a critical time in this diet. Your decision now will determine your future health and weight maintenance. Consider it carefully.
My goals as a health care practitioner, lifestyle coach and author are to give every one, step by step instruction and answers to your individual situation. So that in a few short months you will have reached your goals of losing weight and having more energy and feeling very healthy. The end result being that you get into the ‘zone’ of living a lifestyle that ensures you don’t go back to where you used to be, but maintain your good weight and health. So this healthy lifestyle becomes the new normal for you, and you automatically choose to eat and shop the right way for you. Then you are truly ‘free’.
The next step is to keep the momentum going to reach your goals and I offer the following to help you achieve just that.

I can offer you 2 choices!

1. For those who are happy with the Daniels Diet results and just want to go on with a normal lifestyle; My Moderation Diet that is easy to live by and allows for everyday food to be enjoyable. This is discussed in my second book Daniels Lifestyle Diet. You can purchase this on www.danielsdetox.com

2. For those who want to lose more weight and overcome sugar/refined carbs cravings then I have the answer for you. I have written a new book - A 6 Week Low Carb Diet? A Real Weight Loss Diet. www.daniesldetox.com

At the moment I have reduced the price to just $4.99 for the EBook especially for you. It will go up in price in 2 weeks. This diet plan is nearly the opposite of Daniels 10 day diet. The effect of doing these two diets in tandem is very powerful and has wonderful results. You should lose 2 Kg a week and continue your journey to success. I emphasize it is only a 6 week program and then I suggest you do Daniels diet again and then move to the Moderation diet.
• You can simply follow my diet plan as found in the book or you have the choice of using my weight loss protocols that go with the diet. This consists of Protein shakes and bars and herbs. If you want my personal support during these 6 weeks – email me at philip@wisdomforhealth.net and I will offer you the protocol and tell you the costs etc.

*I do offer a weight loss package which takes you step by step from day 1 of Daniels diet through to the end of the 6 weeks on the low carb diet and into the moderation diet so you are on a good lifestyle by the end of it and this way you should not put the weight back on or go back to bad eating habits. This plan includes 3 personal consultations plus all the supplements.
*Also for those interested in doing just Daniels diet - i offer a package with all supplements and 2 consultations with me.
Long distance consultations work very well and i do them though Skype or internet and or phone and emails.

I also have another EBook on my web site called - Quick & Fast Meals – 7 Day Eating Plan for The Busy Women. Easy and fast recipes – all under 15 minutes.

I will also have several other EBooks written in the first 6 months of 2013, so keep an eye out for those and if you join my free newsletter I will keep you informed.

So once again congratulations to those who have completed the 10 days and if you need help i am here to assist.

By the way - i lost 2.5 kg and 2.5 cm off my tummy.

blessings

Philip

Day Ten of Daniels Diet

2013-01-15T18:41:00.002-08:00

Good Morning,

“… Oh that you would bless me indeed, and enlarge my territory, and that your hand would be with me, and that you would keep me from evil. That I may not cause pain. So God granted him what he requested.” (1 Chronicles 4:10)

You have reached the last day. Now is the time to start planning for the future. If you want to go on with the diet for another 2- 5-10 or 20 days don’t stop. However - Use wisdom and monitor how you are feeling and press on only if you feel good and desire to continue. For those who are looking forward to adding other foods, enjoy. Remember you can undertake the diet as often as you desire and whenever you choose.

If you have been praying specifically for something, then as this scripture states, believe this –“ So God granted him (you) what (you) he requested.”

“What now?” you may well ask.
So tomorrow you weigh in and measure and record the results + the symptoms check list. Compare the records of how you were before and after the 10-day detox program. Email me the results philip@wisdomforhealth.net
Congratulate yourself on the changes, no matter how large or small they may be. Appreciate the changes you have been able to create in such a short time.

i will be blogging for another couple of days and sending newsletters with the winners for the 2 prizes I promised. I will continue to help you find and follow a health plan that suits you as an individual and one you can live with in the long term. Food is to be enjoyed of course but it is the choices and amounts we all need to have a plan for.

My Day 10

Slept in a little this morning and had quality time with my wife and shared Bible reading and communion with her.
I will exercise tonight.
Juice + fruit for mid morning.
Salad again for lunch
nuts
tonight - legumes and cooked vegetables
Summary:
As you may have noticed - i make the 10 day diet as simple and easy as i can. however i do have a recipe book that will help you find more interesting dishes to eat.
I found this time on Daniels diet - I ate too many nuts for 2 days and felt the affects. I also ate too many high GI fruits like mangoes and stone fruits and bananas. Although i feel good on these foods it probably would not help weight loss.

look forward to talking to you tomorrow for the conclusion of Daniels diet and to set up the next phase to follow - so you don't fall back into the old habits.

cheers

philip

Daniels Diet Day 9

2013-01-14T18:15:00.000-08:00

G'Day from hot Perth

Just one day and you have completed the 10 days. If you are feeling really good why not continue on for as long as you wish. If you are feeling a bit weak or hungry then tomorrow is the last day.

The next step will be to keep the momentum going to reach your goals and I will be offering the following to help you achieve just that. For those who want to continue to lose some more weight or who have not lost much on the 10 day diet.

1. A 6 Week Low Carb Diet? A Real Weight Loss Diet

The Bridgeman Way

This plan is nearly the opposite of this 10 day diet. The effect of doing these two diets in tandem is very powerful and has wonderful results. You should lose 2 Kg a week and continue your journey to success.

Tomorrow i will discuss more on this subject so you can have a plan to continue on with and not just stop at the end of 10 days.

Philip’s Energy Salad

Ingredients

1 cup sprouts (try to have a variety)

2-3 different lettuces e.g. Cos, iceberg, red leaf or romaine.

Spinach/kale (the darker green, the better),

coarsely chopped pine nuts

½ avocado, sliced

tomato, cherry or sliced

carrot, grated

Raw beetroot, grated

spring onions (if you are concerned about onion breath, chew mint or parsley afterwards)

Walnuts and pine nuts

Preparation Method

Toss in a large bowl and add a recommended dressing. Be adventurous.

talk to you on day 10

Philip

Daniels Diet Day 8

2013-01-13T17:16:00.000-08:00

Good morning,

“Beloved, I pray that you may prosper in all things and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.” (3 John 1:2)

Pat yourself on the back, its day eight already. Remember the benefits; it’s worth it.
Being in good health all the time is possible, if you learn to change and follow a healthy lifestyle. This diet gives you the key to detoxification and launching into a healthy future. I too pray that you prosper in all things - body, soul and spirit because without health in each of these three areas you cannot enjoy life to its fullest.

Testimony (real time quote from email - this morning) from a 57 year old patient who has just completed the Daniels diet for the first time. She is a stroke victim and i add that to emphasis that any one can do this diet, its never too late or you are never too young or old.

"Lost.....3 k's and 7 cm off my waist! IT WAS WORTH IT, though I know I'll never be a Vegetarian, Daniel's diet will always be a major part of my life from now on."

'Oh best of all.'

'I managed to start walking again and where I used to stop for a ten minute sit while I let the dog have a snif/run around then head home....I walked right past the spot by the second day (a minute sit on the first day's walk) the next day I made it thirty meters past it, then a little bit further....the next I did gardening, and the pain i suffer daily is now less.' Wow i am impressed, all this in just 10 days"

I am astounded but never surprised of the amount of testimonies coming to me of people losing weight. But also of healing testimonies which range from what i would expect as a practitioner to the unexpected and powerful healing and life changing experience that people have.

My day 8;

One major thing i notice is that i am not hungry or craving anything. I feel contented after a veggie juice and some fruit. my tummy does not need as much food and i actually have better concentration and work stamina when eating less. The old routine or habits are the challenges as you are then drawn to automatically have your snack of whatever when watching TV or danger times. i just replace that time with some 'allowed' food so i am not wanting to give in to the habit or desire. i find this works well and i enjoy my fruit or nuts much more.

Morning bike ride followed by lots of water and a veggie juice.

Fruit soon and mixed salad for lunch.

Water melon for afternoon tea - not that water melon is one of the best fruit to eat nutritionally wise and is a great diuretic for any one with fluid retention.

Fruit Breakfast

This group of fruit mix well. Avocado is a neutral food so can mix with sweet or savoury dishes and is optional.

Dish one – a small bowl full of;

Watermelon honeydew cantaloupe

1 part papaw (papaya) ½ avocado

Or…

Dish two- a small bowl full of;

apple banana pear

pineapple any berries grapes – with seeds

Try spooning fresh passion fruit juice on top of the fruit. With fruit salad you can choose any 3-4 different fruits.

I encourage you to be inventive and add prunes, flaked almonds, pine nuts, coconut pieces, cinnamon, and various sprouts or seeds.

However there is a limit to nuts consumed during the day so if you add them to fruit salad do not eat as many later.

If it’s more convenient to you because of your busy lifestyle, you can stagger your fruit intake throughout the morning.

be blessed

Philip

Daniels Diet Day 7

2013-01-12T18:13:00.000-08:00

Good morning from Sunny Perth West Australia,

I have to admit doing Daniels Diet in summer can be a little easier than in winter. Because hot weather makes eating salads easy and a joy. Also the in season fruits are plentiful - from all stone fruits like mango's, peaches, plums, apricots etc. However in winter of course we can enjoy soups and curries and peppers more, so it does equate out and allows 'any time' as a good time to undertake Daniels Diet.

After dinner, 2 nights ago, i decide to have a mango for desert. As i chewed (slurped) into it i could not help but thank God for such a beautiful, sweet food. My thinking at that moment was; 'this fruit is way better tasting than chocolate, candies, cookies etc'. The point is that when you are addicted to a food like chocolate it seems to taste the best ever food ( and yes i have been there in my past) and you think 'it tastes so good, how can this be harmful'. Yet when you are eating properly or on Daniels Diet our taste and thoughts change, we enjoy the natural foods far more than the processed ones and you feel so much better after eating it as well.
We have a choice; to keep eating and enjoying the foods God created or go the man adulterated food way and let our taste buds become perverted to 'harmful' and addictive foods, that will cause us to want to eat more and more of them and eventually cause problems sooner or later. Daniels Diet allows you to break the cycle of addictions and food intolerance's. It allows your taste buds to change and enjoy healthy foods.

Today's scripture:

God…“Who pardons all your iniquities; Who heals all your diseases.” (Psalm 103:2)
Have faith that healing and weight loss are taking place inside you right now and more and more every day. No matter how big or small a problem you now have, through Jesus all healing is possible. Keep praying and believing. You are working with Jesus now and not against him (meaning your diet and lifestyle).
You are doing your part to enhance healing to your mind, body and emotions, ask and trust God to do the rest. Remember this diet is based on His Word, The Bible.

My Day Yesterday & Today.
I decided yesterday to undertake a special Liver Detox as part of my Daniels Diet. I personally do this 2-3 times a year.
I will be sharing this later on this year for anyone interested and in a closed forum. people interested will have to join and pay a fee as i will be mentoring you through it.
It entails fasting off all food from 2 pm to 11 -12 noon the next day. Taking a special protocol in the evening and next morning staying close to your toilet. I wont be going to church this morning but tonight i will.
It is now 10 AM and i am feeling fantastic, clear headed and internally clean - it speeds up detoxing through the liver and bowel.
at 11 AM I will eat some fruit and then veggie juice at 11.30.
about 1 or 2 PM i will have a salad.
tonight i will have a curry veggie dish

Chick Pea Curry

Ingredients
1 onion, chopped
1 leek
2 cloves garlic
1 tsp curry paste
Cumin, black pepper, paprika to taste
1 cup vegetable stock
1 cup cooked chick peas
3 large carrots, chopped
1 cup cauliflower pieces
1/3 fresh pineapple pieces
½ cup cashews (mixed with cooked meal)
Preparation Method
Cook together onion, leek and garlic in a little oil or water. Add curry paste and seasonings, cook for 1 minute. Add veggie stock and chick peas, carrots and cauliflower. Simmer till cooked about ½ hour. Then add pineapple pieces, and cashews. Allow to stand for about ½ hour for flavours to mingle.
Serve with Brown Rice. (Rice cooked in turmeric and mixed with cooked lentils is very good.)

have a great and blessed day

Philip

Daniels Diet - Day 6

2013-01-11T17:09:00.001-08:00

Good morning

Welcome to Day 6. Don't hesitate to blog any questions you may have i will answer them personally.

But His (Jesus) answer was: “My grace is all you need, for My power is greatest when you are weak”. I am most happy, then, to be proud of my weakness, in order to feel the protection of Christ’s power over me.” (2 Corinthians 12:9 GNB)

You are past the half way mark now, beneficial things are happening, whether you are aware of them or not. Take this opportunity to trust God to see you through any healing situation – whether physical, emotional or spiritual. Many people have testified that prayer not only made this diet easier but also made it a profoundly positive experience, so don’t hesitate to pray and rely on God for help. If you’re feeling like you can’t keep going remember God’s Grace is sufficient for you.

My Day 6:

I notice that the less 'junk' food or sugar type foods you eat the less you desire them. that means the longer the Daniels diet goes on the easier it is to break the hold that these harmful foods have over you.

Also when you eat less your tummy shrinks and the less you need to feel full. this is great because your waist line shrinks. one male reader said that after doing this diet he could actually bend over and tie his boot lace's, where he never could before.

Its all positive - hallelujah

This morning i swept all the leaves out of the back garden and did a little gardening.

Had the lemon in water and veggie juice. stone fruit is next on the list.

Lunch is mixed salads again. i mostly just keep it simple and quick. i wrote the recipe guide to give choices for people who want to cook and experiment with foods.

fruit and walnuts only for afternoon.

Baked veggies and salad tonight

Soups – have them as one meal, at any time to fit into your 10 day diet plan.
Soups; Try making up a large pot of soup using the allowed ingredients, then freeze or refrigerate it to create quick meals.

Bread is often served with soups – however I personally never eat bread with soup. The reason being we are better off having less bread in our diet not more. Especially for weight loss and gluten free diets, so none at all on this 10 day plan. Of course the quality of bread does make a big difference and can be used after the 10 days.

Spinach Soup
This soup can be served chunky or pureed
Ingredients
2 bunches spinach, washed and heavy stems taken out
4 large potatoes
4 cups stock, vegetable or chicken
1 cup water
1 onion
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1 lemon, juiced
Salt to taste
Cold pressed olive oil
Preparation Method
Brown the onion in oil in a saucepan. Peel and cut the potato into chunks, and add it to the onion and brown. Add stock and water and simmer gently until all is tender. Add the chopped spinach and season to taste. If you wish to puree the soup then now is the time.
Serve with vegetable salad if you want a larger meal..

have a great and blessed day

Philip

Daniels Diet - Day 5

2013-01-10T20:29:00.000-08:00

Good morning - day 5 - we are half way there!

Scripture to start the day.
'So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God'. 1 Corinthians 10:31

Each day as we make choices about what to eat, drink or act upon; try to keep God's glorification always before our personal gratification. If we simply go back to the basics in all areas-natural food, pure fresh water, clean air and the unadulterated Word of God-we would be absolutely amazed at what we can achieve...a healthier body, soul and spirit!

This is why Daniels Diet is so successful - because it takes the modern, adulterated, refined, chemical foods out of our diet and gives our internal system a 'holiday' from processing it all the time.

We get back to basics and we 'feel' better and lose weight as a good side affect.

Never Give Up

"What is wrong with me? I can't even make 4 days without giving into my cravings and going on a binge. I feel like food has total control over me. Will I struggle like this the rest of my life? Why can't I just be normal and eat when I'm hungry? I'm a total loser. I'll never change."

These are some heart wrenching comments I hear from people in my clinic or in emails.

Let me encourage those who may have struggled to complete the 10 days. First there should be absolutely NO condemnation or guilt or blaming yourself. 'Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus,...' Romans 8:1-3. In the past i have completed Daniels diet many times but there have been a few times when after a few days I found I could not complete it and had to stop. This has been for different reasons (we all have personal 'stuff'):

not preparing my mind before i started.
not preparing my shopping and the right time ( too busy or traveling etc)
stress or emotional pressure at the time.

What a lot of people do and please don't do it - the self talk is something like this - they say to themselves - ' i cant do it - i feel guilty - so i may as well binge and eat what my flesh likes...

This is what to do - and say to your self - 'i am finding it hard so its not the right time for me'. I will start to watch what i eat and then will do this diet again in a few weeks.'

Most times its because of a high sugar and refined carb' diet. so slowly change your eating to what Daniels diet teachers and then prepare as the book says and then try again. one reader tried 5 times and each time increased the days and then she made it to 10 and felt so big an achievement it changed her life.

so don't feel bad - just keep trying.

My Day.

I feel great today - the detox and partial fast is working. my head is clearer and i feel more energy.

I noticed yesterday I ate too many mixed nuts - i know its too many because i could feel it take the edge off my wellbeing. always listen to your body - it will tell you things if you first get healthy and then take notice on how you feel.

Bike ride for 1 hour - no energy slump today - i made sure i hydrated and ate as soon as i got back ( it helps to pump my tyres up too i noticed (ha) they were at 15 pressure (near flat) and need to be about 60).

lots of water (1/2 litre) - fruit - vitamins and veggie juice coming up soon.

Lunch - mixed salad

no nuts today. just fruit and if i have time another veggie juice.

Dinner tonight. Brown rice and veggies - i find brown rice fills me up and is nice with lots of herbs.

Prayer walk with my wife as we pray and give thanks for the day + talk.

Veggie Juice:

Ingredients

1-2 carrots – depending on size

½ raw beetroot (red beets)

1 celery sticks (stems)

1 tablespoon of blue berries (frozen)

1 stem of spinach

Ginger to taste

½ lemon squeezed

Note: your stool (bowel movement) may turn red or dark green due to beetroot (red beet) colour or greens. This is normal and not a health problem and will go away if you stop the juices for a few days.

You may have ‘Detox Symptoms’ from the process of your body eliminating toxins, if they are too severe, stop for one day and start again with ½ dose. Water it down helps - if needed

have a good day

Philip

Daniels Diet - Day 4

2013-01-09T18:46:00.000-08:00

Good Morning,

I think a great scripture for today is Hebrews 10 v 35 -36. ' therefore do not cast away your confidence, which has great reward. For you have need of endurance, so that after you have done the will of God, you may receive the promise'.

I am confident the diet principles of Daniel will help you achieve your goals. Why? Because of the many hundreds of people who have contacted me telling me that this diet has helped them in many ways. Because i have felt the changes to my health so much.

Just to confirm that i am doing the diet with you in real time - i have patients who are coming into my clinic regularly who are discussing this blog and diet with me. They can confirm and also my wife of course who is reading the blog and preparing some of the meals and talking to some of the patients following the diet.

My Day 4.
Bike ride along the Swan river for 45 - 50 minutes. I might have overdone it as i feel a little drained of energy after. So i will hydrate and eat fruit to compensate.
fruit and veggie juice and some nuts an hour after
I will eat large salad for lunch - the trick is to vary your salads and dressings so you don't get bored with same ones.
More nuts and seeds and piece of fruit during the afternoon
Dinner -1 large Corn cob with Bragg's herbal sprinkle, and black pepper.

Red Lentil Salad
Ingredients
1 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic crushed
2 tsp cumin 1 cup red lentils
1½ cups vegetable stock Juice of 1 lemon
2 tomatoes, seeded and chopped 4 shallot chopped
1 bunch coriander, chopped Pinch of sea salt and cayenne pepper
¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted

Preparation Method
Heat the oil in a pan; cook the garlic and cumin for 1 minute. Add the lentils and stir to coat in cumin mixture. Stir in vegetable stock and bring to boil. Simmer the lentils, uncovered, stirring often for 10 -15 minutes or until liquid has been absorbed. Allow to cool, then adding remaining ingredients, garnishing with the almonds and serve with mixed lettuce and salads.

Try this for Dinner!

Brown rice pilaf with asparagus

Ingredients
3 cups of cooked brown rice
2 ½ cup of cubed Portobello mushrooms 2 cloves of garlic minced
1 red onion fine chopped
½ cup of red lentils
½ cup of verjuice
1 ½ cups of veggie stock
2 teaspoons lemon rind fine grated
2 Tablespoons of lemon juice
1 to two bunches of asparagus cut into 3 cm. pieces
1 tablespoon of lemon thyme leaves
2 tablespoons of toasted Almond slivers
2 spoons of olive oil
Preparation Method
Sauté the onion and garlic in the oil until nearly soft
Add the mushrooms and stir until tender
Add the red lentils and stir for a minute
Add the stock, verjuice, rind, juice and cook covered for maybe 15 to 2o min.
Add the asparagus cook for five minutes
Add the thyme and cooked rice
You may need a little more liquid
Adjust seasoning you may need a little salt
Serve with the almond sprinkled over the Top and a little more thyme

be Blessed for today

Philip