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Getting Started back to you

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 12 Aug 2019 19:38:00 +0000

Getting Started... on the path back to our True Selves: Getting TO YES

Remember when you were a child? Playing with others was easier, playing all together was easier because we had no responsibilities with the exception of how we handled ourselves and even then as a child you probably could get away with alot. Right? This is where it all began... the lie the facade that everything would be easy. It wasn't until the age of 17 when I moved out that I realized accountability would be something I'd need to accept in my life. Until that time life was easy, it was handed to me, all of my needs were met. At 17 my health, my livelihood became my responsibility. If a sickness showed up I'd need to ask myself what could have caused this and 9 times out of 10 it was something that came from outside myself but something I had allowed.

We have nothing to lose anymore - but the need to get rid of the veils, obstacles and afflictions that came from outside of ourselves. We need to stop thinking that it's someone elses responsibility to fix ourselves, that some magic pill will show up and erase all our pains.

The truth is inside of us. All along from the time you were born you've had all you will ever need and it's inside of you. I can not take your pain away, but you can. Your mindset is the key to your success and/or your demise.

Now if you can... take a second and go back, way back and remember when you're five years old. Maybe you were going to play at a friends house? What do you see? What do you Feel? Is this a good memory? Is this a bad memory? The key word is it's all a memory and therefore from the past, however, the point of this exercise is to hopefully help you see that, that spirit that was in you at a young age was a lot more apt to roll with it, say yes to the experience. Cherish or dismiss your memories however you feel, but the feeling you feel from all of your experiences can be triggered later on in life so if the memory was good chances are you'll seek that feeling again, if it is the later, chances are you won't go experience anything like it again because it did not work for you the first time around. What I am proposing is that you free your mind of the thoughts regardless and focus on what is NOW. Removing the outcome and just jumping to a YES especially when it's taking care of you. Say YES to yourself. Yes I am loved, Yes I am worthy, Yes I deserve happiness and Yes I got this. By saying YES and committing to yourself you are giving more to everyone you come in contact with.

SAY YES TO YOU:

Here are some ways to say yes to yourself:

Block time everyday to at least two hours of doing something that brings you joy.
If you are trying to get your health back under control....say yes to drinking good clean WATER, eat a plant based diet, identify toxicities in your life and see how you can remove it from your day.
If you are tired and need a nap.. schedule one.
If you wanna dance.. do it.

FIND YOUR JOY:

Whatever brings you joy start adding moments of joy back in to your day.

IDENTIFY TOXICITIES:

Keep a journal so you can vent. Pretend the journal is your best friend and start writing. Sometimes the only way to identify what is troubling you is to write about it. Focus on the now, how you are feeling now, what you need to do now. Let go of all else as it will not serve your success anymore.

FOOD TOXICITIES:

Using a journal with a calendar can be very helpful to identify patterns of food items that you may have sensitivities too, or at least help you see what may be hurting you.

SAY YES TO YOU:

When an opportunity presents itself saying yes when your heart feels it can be so liberating. So yes to you. You deserve it.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 20:25:00 +0000

Let's talk Sugar....

The words I never wanted to ever hear... sugar.. yeah, you gotta stop that. But I love my sweets... can't I just cut it back? The answer was no and it's still no. No bad sugars any way.

Sugar is sugar. Items you may or may not know have sugar or may convert to sugar in your body:

Yogurt
Corn syrup
Ketchup
BBQ Sauce
Bread
Rice
Dried Fruits.
Dressing / Sauce / Dips
Packaged foods

How to Stay Healthy While Traveling....

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 16 Jan 2017 06:06:00 +0000

Do you get jet lag? Headache? Sinus congestion? Feeling sick or off after flying or traveling? Wouldn't it be great to keep it all at bay? Keep it away completely? Yes it's possible.

It took me such a long time to see the pattern... travel get sick.... travel get sick... There are many reasons this could be happening for you so I will not begin to guess your triggers... For me I discovered what I needed to avoid completely, what I could pack to help keep me feeling great and how to find what I needed once I reached my destination.

Here's My List of What I do to prepare my body for a trip:

1 week before everyday until the trip:

avoid sugar, goat cheese, goat yogurt, gluten, processed food, oil, meat and eating out
drink at least 3 qts of water with 1 tablespoon of ACV every day.
eat a green shake,
veggies
eggs.
2 tablespoons of coconut oil
Consistent supplements 2x's daily

Day OF:

Pack a lunch and snacks for the trip

Cooler/Lunch sack
apples
grapes
grapefruit
chia seeds
jarrow protein powder
pink himalayan sea salt
nutritional yeast
black pepper
tahini hummus
celery
carrots
mixed salad combos in a tupperware
avocado

Water

Drink 1 qt of water 30 min before flight.

Get a qt of water in the airport after you've passed thru the security you'll need this for the flight.
as soon as you land get another qt of water
Drink at least 3 qts of water a day while you are on your trip. (preferably spring or distilled water with concentrace minerals or pink himalayan sea salt.)

Supplements for the Trip

Calm magnesium (2x daily - Am / PM)
Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar (3 x daily tablespoon in qt of water)
Vitamin C (applewise)
Lysine, Astragulus and Olive Leaf
Oregano oil (drops)
Coconut Oil (mouth pulling, eat 2 tablespoons daily.. unrefined and cold pressed)
Colloidal Silver (spray for lungs and mouth)
Activated Charcoal ( as needed for headache or stomach upset)
Whole Food Based Multi Vitamin (2 x daily)
Co-Enzyme B Comple (2 x daily)
B12 ( 2 x daily)
Iodine (1 x daily)
Centrophenoxine ( 2 x daily)

Focus and calm

20 min am, 20 min pm to 432 mhz music
yoga 2 x daily

Once landed

Located closest store
get water
vegetables
fruits
pasture raised eggs
avoid eating out

By sticking to this regiment I don't get sick any more... I feel great and have tons of energy. When I think back to how I used to feel I become so grateful to finally have found a way to stay healthy and feel great while I'm traveling around. My only regret is that I wish I would have started doing it sooner. So many of my trips were wasted to me being ill. I wish healthy days for you too. It may seem like a lot of work, but honestly the more you do it, the easier it becomes.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Need a natural perspective on attacking your cold?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 10 Dec 2016 08:28:00 +0000

Feeling stuffy, headache, throat sore? Try to have olive leaf every four hours even long after you start feeling better. This way you keep your good gut flora and avoid the antibiotics. Rebuild with Probiotics (Nucific, apple cider vinegar, Healthy Trinity, etc) in water with lemon and ginger to alkalize. Minerals for that too(pink sea salt). They say disease cannot live in an alkaline, well oxygenated body.(water:)

No gluten (respiratory).
No dairy (mucus).
No sugar (yeast/bacteria).

Lot's of hormone/gmo/pesticide/cage/grain 'free' bone broth.(Preferably bird, pollock).

Good time to heal the lining of your gut try to avoid drinking alcohol:). If you have it as soup, NO noodles and no meat while you're sick. Let your body focus on healing. Plant based foods are easier for our bodies to break down. Think of a Gorilla... what do they eat? Fruits and Vegetables. And unless you have pneumonia, you DON'T need antibiotics. They do more bad than good in this case. You can always Google the difference between bacterial and a viral infections.

Been studying a bacteria called Mycoplasma for the last 2 years for 1-3 hours a day trying trying to make sense of a very complicated little bug responsible for so many illnesses(including the common cold) and like the legal and tax code, microbiology is very complex. Working on laying it out in an easy to understand language in a website called MycoplasmaInfection.org coming very soon. Strategic protocols including antibiotics are needed for each individual strain so the global market for Mycoplasma testing is growing at a staggering pace as people with Cancer tumors, Lyme, Gulf War Syndrome and neurological disorders discover that this little bug is quite possibly a culprit. There's a plethora of antibacterial herbs in capsule form and tinctures I would recommend but so far olive leaf seems to be the kryptonite for Mycoplasma.

Ultimately if you focus on avoiding the things that may stress your body out while you are trying to fight off the overload of distress you can recover quicker and get back to your normal activities. For me a here is a sample schedule of what I might do to heal quick:

Don't eat for 24 hours
DO drink at least 50% of your body weight in ounces

Spring Water
Distilled water with added minerals (concentrace by Trace Minerals is great)
Oxygenated water with added minerals
Tea
Lemon water
Coconut Water

When you do eat keep it easy and simple:

Veggie Broth
Chicken Bone Broth
Sour fruits (lemon, lime, grapefruit, green apple, berries)
Sweet potato
Banana
Avocado

Then there were twinges and twingles... a discovery in our journey of beating ALS

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:18:00 +0000

ALS discoveries....

Today my friend with ALS is feeling twinges and twingles in her muscles... she is moving her left and right arm and pushing with resistance.. all things that she has not done or felt for 9months now. Why is it happening? PT is baffled, stating that she has never seen anyone with ALS get muscle strength back... She is clearly getting hers. Everyday she gets a little stronger. There are many things I feel attribute to her getting better..

Here's a list of things to consider:

1. 3 Green Shakes Daily only green veggies(chard, broccoli, dandelion, kale), 10 egg yolks uncooked and 10 egg whites cooked, along with ultrafiltered Whey, Coconut Oil, B12, Bcomplex, Zinc, Super Enzymes, BTT 2.0(whole food vitamin, minerals, aminos, antixodants ,prebiotic and probiotic) powder, Osteo FX, B Pollen, 3 Fish oils, applewise, cell fuzion, intracal, neuro fuzion, hemp oil, cinnamon, clove, ginger, selenium, hemp protein

2. Probiotic combo - Patented Energy Wafers, Healthy Aging with Patented Energy, Niacin Plus, BTT 2.0 tablets, Serrapaptase, Sam-E, NAC, NAG, ALCAR, Minerals, Healthy Trinity Probiotics, Floratrex, Regactiv Cardio, and tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar

3. AAKG, GABA, BetaGlucan, Iodine, Selenium, Magnesium, Potasium, Concentrace, Lysine, Colloidal Copper

4. Herbs - Dandelion, Pau D Arco, Licorice Root, Marshmallow Root, Fenugreek, Thyme, Ashwagandha, Elderberry, HuZhang, Ginger and Cloves.

5. Germ Killers - coconut oil, caprylic acid, colloidal silver, GSE, oregano oil, olive leaf, Wellness Formula, Mycozil and Yeast Cleanse

6. Water - Espere filtered - RO oxygenated and concentrace minerals added 50% of your body's weight in ounces daily.

Clean diet, 90 essential nutrients, essential fatty acids and a higer ORAC score are all things that we believe are helping. We tweak the diet based upon what she needs more help with.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Just diagnosed with Alzheimers or Dementia - what if it were reversible?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 27 Oct 2016 23:18:00 +0000

By changing your lifestyle you can get back your health...

TAKE IMMEDIATE ACTION AND FOLLOW THESE STEPS:

Step 1:

Go to a high good fats, good foods, protein diet for 14 days. After 14 days make sure to balance better by having 80% veggies and 20% proteins and fats. See The Chart on this article: http://www.imholistic.com/2016/10/my-summary-to-awakening-from-alzheimers.html

Step 2:

Coconut oil -Nutiva or other

good source

with a company that tests for Mercury and other known toxins

to make sure it's safe

- eat it twice daily, use in recipes, put in shakes

Step 3:

Pink Himalayan sea salt in everything

ONLY pink himalayan (other salts are bad, have fillers and synthetic contents)

Step 4:

Centrophenoxine - Dmae combined with a plant based growth hormone. Helps your cells flush the proteins making your mind sharper.

Available online at Amazon.

Step 5: For Daily Nutrients - Twice Daily

B complex,

B12,

Detoxadine,

Niacin no flush,

D3,

Calm Magnesium,

CoQ10 or Ubiquinal,

Neurofuzion or Rhodiola rosea, Optimized Saffron,
Ashwagandha,
Trace Mineral Liquid Whole Vitamin or this one Beyond Tangy Tangerine 2.0
concentrace(trace minerals),

Colloidal Chromium and Vanadium ,

Eidon

Meso Copper ,

Selennium Eidon

Eidon Selenium

Jarrow Whey - Ultrafiltered and Unflavored

http://vitacost.com is great place to buy all supplements in the US.

Step 6: For Depresssion and Anxiety

Step 7:

Add 4 -10 poached eggs or sunny side up (pasture raised eggs, not fed grain ever = gluten free eggs).

Summary: Awakening from Alzheimers - Diabetes III

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 24 Oct 2016 06:20:00 +0000

AWAKENING ALZHEIMERS - A Summary of a docuseries

As Seen in a new DocuSeries, "Awakening Alzheimers", event where Doctors and researchers have now shown thru 12 videos that Alzheimers and Dementia is really Diabetes of the brain or Diabetes III.

After running clinical trials, in an effort to understand what foods are the best to eat, what supplements are helping, and what to avoid, they found that with the proper nutrition and supplement support, many have been able to reverse the disorder.

You can fast track and get your mental focus back while healing your body quicker by changing your lifestyle, removing items that could be bringing you harm and adding a nutritional plan that covers the 90 essential nutrients we all need to function and heal.

Keep a journal, what did you eat, how do you feel daily. Go slow add 1 new supplement at a time for at least 3 days before adding something else so you can observe how you are feeling, keep track and watch the patterns to determine what is working and what is not working.

The truth - there are no cheat days if you really want to get well. Get serious, have fun and create a plan that works for you.

#1 - Get the Most from Your Food:

Only Organic, NonGmo, Glutenfree, Oil Free, Low Glycemic, Sprouted, Fermented Foods and Teas

GOOD FATS (ketogenic)

GOOD FOODS (alakaline)

GOOD FRUITS (alkaline)

AVOID

uncooked - Virgin cold pressed Coconut Oil(Nutiva is a great company and source - keep fresh - less than 6 months),
Avocado,
Up to 10 a day Eggs(poached) or cooked on low sunny side up
Raw butter,
Hemp seed,
Hemp Oil,
Sprouted Pumpkin Seed,
Sprouted Sesame Seed
Sprouted Sunflower Seeds
Almonds,
Bird Bone Broth,
Fish Oil,(Carlson's is a great source)
Turkey,
Chicken,
Raw Goat Yogurt or
Kefir,
White Fish only (no bottom feeders, tuna, salmon mackerels are at risk for high mercury content)
Cacao
Cacao Nibs
uncooked virgin cold pressed Olive Oil,

Vegtables anything Green have as much as you like. Add other kinds of veggies as accents or enhancements.

Sprouts - alfalfa, broccoli, clover, radish

Sauerkraut - (shred cabbage into a large mason jar, mix in pink himalayan sea salt, 1/4 cup of water, add air release cap, store in cupboard, wait 10 days)

Load up on the Spice: Great Antioxidants!!

Curry
Cumin
Turmeric
Cloves
Cinnamon
Ginger
Sage
Saffron
Garlic
Pink Himalayan Sea Salt
Pepper
Cayenne

Make Your Own Sauce:

Apple Cider Vinegar - Bragg's
Bragg's Aminos
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil
Avocado
Tomato
Nutritional Yeast

Fillers:

Sweet potato
Quinoa
Sprouted lentils
Sprouted garbanzo beans
Sprouted chick peas
Tahini / Hummus

Berries (any kind),
Grapefruit,
Lemon,
Lime,
Green Apples and
Green Grapes.

GOOD TEAS

Elderberry
Licorice Root
Marshmallow Root
Dandelion Root
P'au D Arco
Green Tea
Ginger
Cinnamon

GOOD DRINKS

Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar 1 tsp per Qt
Lemon w/cinnamon, ginger and cayenne
Cold Herbal Tea
Hot Herbal Tea
Low Glycemic Kombucha 4 grams or less only
Bio Strath - Brewer's Yeast

Sugar Alternatives

Raw Honey
Coconut Palm Sugar
Stevia

boxed,
bagged
processed food,
gluten,
gmo,
non organic,
msg
pasteurized dairy
sugar
corn syrup
canola oil
vegetable oil
dye
flour
peanut butter
grain
ingredients you can not pronounce
mayonnaise
veggenaise
tofu
soy
wheat
soda
coffee
alcohol
juice
sweet drinks
bread
pasta
crust
bagels
muffins
cookies
cakes
pastries
pizza
pretzel
rice
corn
fried food
overcooked red meat (bad cholesterol)
fatty fish (mercury risk)

Cook Veggies, Fish, Eggs in water on Low - 3 only add Raw Butter, Ghee, Coconut Oil, Olive oil, or Hemp Oil after you are done cooking.
Cook Soups
Eat Raw Veggie shakes (1) Daily - Add 3 Greens (1-2 of ea)(ie: Kale, Chard, Dandelion or Broccoli), add 1 whole Lemon and peel or 1 whole Lime and peel, Jarrow Whey unflavored 1 scoop, Ashwaganda 4 caps, Green Superfood 1 scoop, 1 scoop of Chia Seeds, 1 scoop of Hemp protein, 1 tsp of Flax Seeds, 1 tsp of Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar, 1/2 a granny smith apple, pink himalayan sea salt, trace minerals, a little water. Blend till somewhat smooth. Serve.
Make Raw salads or Snacks to go
- Salad combinations with your own sauce (no store bought sauces)
- Celery with Tahini
- Celery with Raw Almond Butter
- Green apples
- Kale, Spring Mix, Spinnach Salads
- Hard boiled eggs
- Avocado
- Sprouted Almonds, Pumpkin, Sunflower or Sesame Seeds

Read ingredients on everything you buy. (Avoid processed foods) Only buy foods that are mainly alive:

Raw fruits and veggies (frozen berries are ok)
Glutenfree(stops your body from absorbing nutrients, creates inflammation and allergic response),
NONGMO(GMO will send modified organisms into your body which will impair your bodies ability to digest, manage bacteria overgrowth and can create opportunities for inflammation and allergic response),
Organic(Farmers Markets are best, but if the grocery is your only option you can only do what you can),
NO oils(except coconut and olive oil),
No dyes, No MSG. Corn syrup, Cane sugar(puts your brain into defense mode and over activates your bodies immune system creating and allergic response),
No words that you can not pronounce,(more toxins for your body to fight)
Low Glycemic 4 grams of sugar or less.

WHAT MEDICATIONS ARE YOU TAKING? (it is possible that they are causing some brain fog)

Determine natural alternatives
Cut back - - Cut out medications - wean off with a Dr's Help as you clean up your lifestyle and find alternatives to help you naturally heal the need for these pills should hopefully go away.

What to Try First Along with Dietary Changes listed above

Why - What

TRY FIRST:

1)Centrophenoxine

2)Selegiline

3)Coconut Oil

Dmae combined with plant growth hormone. Flushes the proteins that collect, out of your brain. Makes it more flexible and fluid. Helps regain youthful cells. Detoxes toxins from the brain. Protects mitochondria Over the counter 250mg x2 daily or 500mg if needed. Virtually no side effects

focus and energy. Protects mitochondria Prescription needed. Generally prescribed for Depression and Parkinsons, is now known to help patients with Alzheimers or Dementia.

Coconut oil teaspoon to tablespoon twice daily. From virgin, cold pressed Coconut oil from a source that is not under risk of mercury. Nutiva is a great brand. Activates Keytones

4)Minerals - add to water twice daily	Minerals have different roles in the brain. Your brain flushes when you sleep. Need to take: Trace Minerals - Concentrace, Selennium ionic Chromium & Vandium Colloidal Magnesium - CALM Colloidal Copper
5)For depression or general mood enhancement add this- only with those who are not predisposed to mania:	Sam-E (400 mg) Acetylene L Carnitine (aka ALCAR 500 my crucial for mitochondrial ) add n acetyl cysteine (aka NAC 600 mg )- add NAG B complex with coenzyeme niacin no flush, b12
6)For Energy, Focus and Clarity add this combination: (twice daily)	B Complex with co-enzyme coQ10 B12 Optimized Saffron (Great herb to try is Saffron . Great antioxidant started 1000 years ago .. Protective for the nerve cells. Anxiety. Depression. ) Rhodiola Rosea Centrophenoxine 1 teaspoon of Nutiva virgin coconut oil BioStrath it's a Brewers yeast and those who are allergic to mold or yeast are ok with this. Grown on a bed of 22 types of herbs . High in polyphenols .. They open up the blood vessels. They also improve the power of the brain cells when they go inside Detoxadine from Global Healing Center - 1 drop twice daily can really help with your thyroid, adrenal and energy. OR IF YOU HAVE THE BUDGET - THE BEST FORMULA B Complex Cell Fuzion - http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/cell-fuzion.html Neurofuzion - http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/neurofuzion.html Thyroid Health Kit - http://www.globalhealingcenter.com/thyroid-health-kit.html
7) Other Things Recommended.. Bold is recommended daily. Not - Bold is something to try Add 1 thing at a time and allow for 3 days between each.	Ketagenic diets (High good fats and protein, low carbs - meant to be done temporarily) Fasting (12 hours to 7 days) 10 eggs a day (yolk loose - poached sunnyside up - pasture raised eggs not vegetarian fed) Folic acid B complex B12 Niacin no flush Optimal vitamin whole food based (Trace Minerals Liquid formula, Beyond Tangy Tangerine are great) Detoxadine D3 (Carlsons is the best) Magnesium (Calm) Curcumin/turmeric - curamed 750mg 2xs Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Boswalia Me3 by Regactiv is a probiotic that produces glutathione .. Master antioxidant it decreases inflammation, reduces toxic exposure, Blueness - Melisa oficianado from a lemon balm tree- works on m1 receptor which helps neurotransmitters talk to each other combine with alpha gpc (enhanced form of choline). will kind've grease the way for these neurotransmitters to talk to one another Perasitam, Anarastram, Pramarastram, Oserasitan - Great nootropic. Helps with long term memory in our cortex. Activates reading, writing , speaking area of the brain. Improves the energy cycle of the nerve cell. No side effects .helps processing problems get from Europe and not from a website or seller on China Methylene blue (get from compounding pharmacy)
Vascular dementia	Pycnogenol- French pine tree extract. Promotes blood flow, works on collagen and elastin to the capillary levels Cacao biflavanoids Great antioxidant Vit e Ginkgo Resveratrol Lions mane a mushroom that slows down cognitive decline Green tea extract- egcg keeps blood and oxygen flowing. Thiamine in green tea is great for agitation

Exercise - Movement - Do what you can.	Stretching Walking Biking Swimming Skiing Gardening Tennis
Yoga / Breathing:	breathing opens up blood vessels in the brain, Deep breathing 4 to 6 breaths a minute: Enhance the function of the Vegal nerve . 10th cranial. . Soothing recharging . Social bonding. Connecting
Urinary Tract, Bowel, Stomach Issues	**Do you suffer with....ibs , sinus infection, post nasal drip, gas, yeast infections, skin disruptions? Do a yeast cleanse for 1 month per decade of life. Do 1 or Both of these: Yeast Cleanse by Solaray Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Calcium Magnesium Zinc Caprylic Acid Pau D' Arco Grapefruit Seed Extract GSE Garlic (Allium sativum) (bulb) (Guaranteed 2400 mcg [10,000 mcg/g] Allicin Releasing Potential) Licorice Root Tea Tree Oil Mycozil from Global Healing Center Take Probiotics: (take 1 or both) Healthy Trinity by Natren Floratrex by Global Healing Center Me3 by Regactiv is a probiotic that produces glutathione .. Master antioxidant it decreases inflammation, reduces toxic exposure, Kill Parasites and Bacteria: (min every 6 mo) Paratrex by Global Healing Center To Alleviate urinary pain: (as needed) Dmannose Uva Ursi Saga Pro - Angelica Probiotics in the food: Kombucha (low sugar 4 grams or less) Sauerkraut Raw yogurt - goat Braggs Apple Cider Vinegar drink**
Sleep - (8 hours min)	Need a complete sleep cycle to repair. First part is growth hormone release , then the flush then the last cycle is cognitive release ... Short term memory to long Melatonin must be pure. Give 90 min before sleeping. Sleep 10:30-11 is when natural melatonin kicks in Valerian Root B HTP5
Water (3 qt - 1 gallon of pure water)	Today's water is loaded with toxins, pharmceuticals and bacteria. Get an Alex Pro, Espere or something comparable that can remove everything including Fluoride and other toxins. RO/IO, Distilled, Well or Spring Water is best. Avoid Dasani, Nestle, Pepsi, Coke water or any company that shows anything other than water in the bottle.
Music	Meditation - Visualize Dance - move what you can Enjoy

Get Tested - Blood - Do You have? Other coinfections may need to be treated to help the body function and heal	Mycoplasma Candida Lyme Rocky Mtn Spotted Fever Epstein Bar Pnuemonia Borrelia Mold Blood PH Hemoglobin levels Nutritional data Mineral levels Vitamin levels Chloesterol Toxicity Hormonal Levels Thyroid levels
Get Tested - Hair	Checks minerals levels - adjust supplementation accordingly Check toxic metal levels - add selennium to help purge toxins Checks nutritional value - add vitamins as needed
Other All Natural Helpers to use as needed to boost the immune system while safely removing toxins from the body:	Activated Charcoal Bentonite Clay / Sonnes #7 Colloidal Silver Salt C Protocol - Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Applewise Lysine, Astragulus, Olive Leaf Olive Leaf Wellness Formula by Source Naturals Super Enzymes Serraptase enzymes
HAVE YOU CHECKED YOUR TESTOSTERONE & THYROID LEVELS?	M - metabolic = hormones and how the thyroid operates is important ... Weight gain, cranky, cold intolerant .. What is their testosterone level? Thyroid? Anyone over 2.5 would get this trial thyroid hormone especially if their tsh 3 or 4 comes in low
IF THERE IS A BACTERIA PRESENT - and you want to consider antibiotics to kill the mycoplasma	You may need to consider taking antibiotics: Doxycyline Tetracyline Take the titers test to determine which antibiotic will be effective.
Check your soaps and personal hygiene products:	Many mass market shampoos, deodorant, cleaners contain (phalates), sulfates, petroleum from crude oil, oil from cow blubber, gluten, aluminum and dyes. Look for product's like Dr Bronners, Castille, Bio Kleen, Jason's, Tom's and cleaners that our plant based oils and enzymes.

RESOURCES:

GlobalHealingCenter.com

WATCH THE 12 Day DOCU SERIES

On Awakening from Alzheimers

Click the link to see the videos.

http://event.awakeningfromalzheimers.com/trailer-2d/

Disclaimer:
This summary was created and based upon the perspective of I'm Holistic.
The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

America Is Infected - Book Summary

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 14 Jul 2016 02:16:00 +0000

America is Infected is illuminating, empowering, heart wrenching and quite honestly gave me a new found spark of hope. For so long my own journey has led me to research ideas, tests, protocols and programs. Many may seem out of the box, not the standard way and that is ok with me; however, it is inherently impossible to have a conversation about any of it with a doctor as of yet. But if you want to live wouldn't you try everything? Ask every question? Seek to understand? If there was a test that could give you more information, would you not want to know more about it. This book gives me hope that there are doctors out there that we can go to, we just need to dig a little deeper. When you are trying to heal from the inside out it can be difficult to find a doctor who believes you can.

In this book some key ideas were brought to light:

Chronic Strep, Sinusitis - go see an immunologist, ENT
Not all behavioral disorders are pyschological, bacteria and virus can cause abnormal behavior (ie... Turrets, ODD, Conversion Disorder, Unruly Conduct, Maniac, Bi-Polar)
RSD
PANDAS
PANS
Mycoplasma
BioFilm
Mold
Hashimotos
Superbug 19A

If you are suffering from a degenerative issue, psychological, consistent infections, headaches, chronic fatigue, anxiety, depression, memory loss, body aches and pains, arthritis, ibs, chrons, ALS, Post traumatic stress, Gulf War syndrome, MS, Alzheimers, Dementia or other disorder.. are all finding one thing in common... Mycoplasma.

America is Infected is a story of one mom's commitment and dedication to helping her children no matter the odds. Furthermore she offers proof that her issues and her children stemmed from a bacteria known as mycoplasma. I recommend this book to anyone who is looking for more answers into how to heal themselves, their family or friends from the inside out. Understanding the core reason to your problems offers one more key to a better day.

ALS our Fight for Answers - What is Mycoplasma?

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 03:06:00 +0000

Something everyone needs to start researching about if you haven't already... MYCOPLASMA. What's Mycoplasma... that's what we said, and why hadn't any of our doctors suggested we be tested for it? Here's one video to get your introductions started.

ALS.. our fight for answers - Journal the journey

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Mon, 20 Jun 2016 02:54:00 +0000

For the past 15 months I have been helping heal someone with ALS, Lou Gherigs Disease via all natural, organic means and she continues to get better everyday. ALS is a terribly debilitating disorder ... it can completely take over your life leaving you immobile without the ability to speak.. literally with no control over your own body. Imagine being confined to a bed 24hours a day, imagine not being able to truly communicate what you are thinking and what you are feeling. Imagine you are told by the doctors you would not make it through the night, only to make it thru.. to then be told you would not make it past the next 6months and then you do. They say you won't speak again, two weeks later you start making sounds. They say your hair cannot grow, your nails cannot grow and that your diaphragm will stop working... to only prove that they can and it does.

If you are suffering from ALS there is hope, there are many things you need to know, to research, to understand and to get tested for before you result to methods that may compromise your immune system. I will be journaling our discoveries under the label ALS. Make sure to check back for new blog posts and discoveries.

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Spicy Sprouted Lentil and Vegetable Soup (gluten free, dairy free, sugar free, organic)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:47:00 +0000

Spicy Sprouted Lentil Vegetable Soup

Recipe :

1/2 gallon of water
2 cups of Sprouted Lentils
1 cup shredded or diced carrots
3 medium size tomatoes diced
1 cup of shredded or diced celery
1/2 of a medium sized eggplant shredded or diced
1/2 of a medium sized red onion shredded or diced
1/2 cup of sliced or diced portabello mushrooms
1 1/2tsp of cayenne pepper
1 tsp of sea salt
1/2 tsp of old bay / paprika
1/2 tsp of cumin
1/2 tsp to 1 tsp of garlic
1/2 tsp of black pepper

Prepare your sprouts:

Pour 2 cups of lentils into a over sized mason jar. Pour enough distilled water into the jar to fill it half way. Let soak overnight. Drain the water in the morning and place the jar at an angle with the mouth down. Keep in this position overnight allowing the lentils to drain out any additional water. By the next day you should start to see sprouts and you are ready to start your soup.

Cooking:

In a crockpot or stew pot add water just above 1/2 way add your ingredients from the recipe list. Stir and cover. Bring to a boil then turn down to medium or low to cook overnight. Ready to serve the next day. Refrigerate, Re-Heat, and serve.

Fresh Garden Plate - Spinach Salad and Dip (paleo, vegan, vegetarian, dairy free, gluten free, non gmo, organic)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 15 Dec 2013 02:45:00 +0000

One of our favorite things to do for lunch or dinner is to make up a fresh plate. A fresh plate is just a plate of raw and fresh vegetables, avocado, berries, and nuts.

Fresh Plate - Spinach Salad & Dip includes:

Salad-
Spinach
Diced Squash
Sliced almonds
Dried cranberries
Hemp oil / Organic Balsamic

Veggie Dip-
Sliced Carrot sticks / wedges
1 avocado

Protein Fruit Dip -
Green Apples sliced or in wedges
Almond butter

Berries
Walnuts
Dried cranberries
Raisins

Date Roll sprinkled with coconut flakes

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

15 all natural ways to help gas and bloating

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Wed, 11 Dec 2013 01:06:00 +0000

1. Peppermint tea

Peppermint is great for soothing upset tummies and easing gas pains. Its essential oil contains menthol, which has an antispasmodic effect of the smooth muscle of the digestive track. It also soothes nerves, and therefore can soothe stomachs that really feel the effect of nervousness and stress. Drink a cup after dinner to help keep things moving slowly.

You will need…

-1 bag of herbal peppermint tea
-1 cup or so of freshly boiled water

Steeping tea seems like something that’s simple enough, but there’s a proper way to go about it. We often times let the tea bag sit in the water for several minutes, then pull the bag and drink the liquid. This doesn’t allow all the goodness of the tea to infuse thoroughly, and we’re shorting ourselves a good chunk of the benefits. After you boil your water, pour it over the tea bag in a mug, and then cover the mug (a plate works fine.) Let it sit for a full 10-15 minutes. Remove the cover and take out the tea bag, squeezing it to get out every last bit of the healing mixture. If it’s too hot to grab, press it against the side of the mug with a spoon. Sip, relax, and enjoy.

2. Let it out

Forever I can remember my mom telling me.. don't hold it in. She'd always say if you hold it in your gonna make your tummy mad. I know it may sound silly but your tummy depends on your bodies ability to relieve itself. Yes it can be embarrassing to let it out, but it is imperative to maintain health to be able to do so. So try your best to find a quiet place to do it, but definitely do it if you need to.

3. Ginger tames

Ginger makes a great tea, it's great mixed in with your recipes and it has an amazing way to tame and calm your nausea, indigestion, or other tummy upsets. It is capable of performing its wonders because of several different chemical components it possesses. Two chemicals-gingerols and shgaols- relax the intestinal track and ease any inflammation, while the root in its entirety act as a carminative-that is it prevents the formation of excess gas, or helps expel it.

You will need…

-1 fresh gingerroot
-A grater (optional)
-1 cup of boiling water, if making tea
-Lemon and honey (optional)

There are several ways to make gingerroot tea but for gas, we liked this one. Get a medium sized piece of raw gingerroot that looks nice and fresh. Scrub it clean, much like a potato, under warm water. Slice 4-6 thin quarter sized pieces and place them in a large mug. Add a touch of honey or lemon if you like, and then pour very hot water over the slices. Don’t let it boil-turn off the kettle just before or immediately afterwards. Cover and steep for 10 minutes before enjoying. Drink a cup before or after a meal to help with digestion.
Another way to reap the benefits of ginger is to eat a teaspoon of fresh grated ginger before meals, or nibble a root throughout the day.

4. Crunch on caraway

For centuries caraway has been used to give trapped gas in the digestive track a little shove out the back door. In England from the Middle Ages onward, it has been reported to help gas “caused by wind trapped in the body.” Of course air is only part of it but, if you find yourself puffing up from too much trapped gas, munching on a small handful of caraway seeds straight, or caraway crackers if the taste is too strong, might help.

You will need…

-a pinch of caraway seeds OR several caraway crackers
When you feel bloated and you’re unable to pass gas, eat a pinch of caraway seeds or a few caraway crackers. If you suffer from regular bloating due to gas, try eating a pinch every morning until you feel you no longer need to.

5. Drink chamomile tea

If you like the calming effect of chamomile over peppermint a cup of tea may be the way to go. In Germany, they call chamomile alles zutraut which translates to “capable of anything,” because it is so useful. Antispasmodic, anti-inflammatory, and just plain relaxing, chamomile can help with gas due to indigestion as well as heartburn, whereas peppermint is better for gas caused solely by indigestion.

You will need…

-1 bag of chamomile tea
-1 cup or so of freshly boiled water
-honey or lemon juice (optional)

Boil approximately 1 cup of water and pour over tea bag. Cover the mug, and let the tea steep for a full 10-15 minutes. Squeeze the bag to get out all the last bits of goodness, and add a bit of honey and lemon if you like. Avoid milk, which tends to trigger gas.

6. Eat pumpkin

Gas is usually caused by improper digestion and nutrition. Fiber is hard for us to digest, so it passes through our gut in bulk, especially when one does not chew properly. When food does not break down in the small intestine, it goes into the large intestine where natural bacteria feasts on it. As a by-product of their munching they produce a variety of gases, which produces a whole range of problems for us. Pumpkin is helpful because it can reduce the amount of gas created. Eat along with any meal to nip your problem in the bud.

7. Activate your tummy

Activated charcoal can be a great help when you really feel like you've over done it. Activated charcoal is porous, great at trapping chemicals and binding to toxins, which is why it is used in the case of drug overdoses and for food poisoning. Especially helpful for holiday dinners when you might be eating items you don't normally eat, also great when you want to do a detox. Activated charcoal is best taken in capsule form. We have found that 4 capsules is plenty in a normal situation and at times mainly during detox we have taken up to 8 at a time. If you have any questions about activated charcoal please read the insert provided with the bottle or seek the advice of your physician.

8. Chew Chew Chew

My parents used to tell me.. chew chew chew your food. At least 70 times before you allow it to pass to your intestines. I never understood why this was so important. Not only does gas form by food that has not broken down, but with each chew you are producing essential digestive enzymes and making it easier for the nutrients of your food to be absorbed into your blood stream and easier for your body to digest.

9. Drink warm or cold glass of lemon water

The key is alkalinity. Although lemons appear to be acidic once ingested they become the most alkaline food to start your day add it to some water and drink. This has been an age old model trick to kick starting your metabolism while starting your body off with an a great alkaline kick. Lemon is good for you in a number of ways, including lending a hand when it comes to easing your gas pain. The acidity in lemon stimulates the production of HCL (hydrochloric acid) which is what breaks down our food. More HCL = food breaking down more efficiently = less bloating and gas. The water flushes your system and keeps your digesting tract moving along smoothly. This mixture also works as a mighty fine way to detoxify your entire body, because the lemon helps the livers enzymes work more efficiently. This is a great daily habit to adopt.

You will need…

-3 fresh lemon wedges OR a fully squeezed lemon
-A cup of water
When you wake up in the morning, before you eat and when you have an empty stomach, warm up one cup of water or live it at room temperature. Add your fresh lemon by squeezing the juice into the water. Give it a little stir and drink the whole glass. Repeat every morning.

10. Eat foods that can help you

Many of the foods we eat today can do more harm than good reeking havoc on our digestive systems. Caffeine laden beverages, sugary sweets, fatty fried foods, processed foods, dairy, grain and a number of other items claiming to be nutritious can cause gas, bloating and eventually even IBS (irrital bowel syndrome). Bad food choices can contribute to more bad bacterial growth in your tummy resulting in more opportunities for bloating, gas and other complications. Focus on foods that are meant to help you nutritiously with 80% being alkaline and 20% acidic. CLICK HERE FOR THE ALKALINITY CHART!. Please keep in mind that there are some vegetables like cabbage and broccoli which are known to expel gasses, however these are natural gases that eventually will come to pass leaving you feeling better overall.

11. Get your body moving

Together diet and exercise make one of the most powerful remedies for a vast number of ailments that plague us. If feeling good is something you are looking for you'll need to do a little moving everyday. Walk, swim, yoga, sports, the gym can all go a long way when it comes to feeling good. Active lifestyles promote a healthier digestion. Personally I have found that yoga or stretching for an hour every day can really change your life and how you feel. Yoga is an easy way to naturally effect every organ, tissue, cell and muscle in your body and the results are amazing.

12. Anise Seed

Anise has anti-spasmodic properties and helps to relax your digestive track and any cramping you may be feeling. It is also a carminative, which is just a fancy way to say that it is known to expel pent up gas and relieve the bloating that goes with it.

13. Enzymes

Digestive enzymes are generally produced when we chew chew chew. When we chew our saliva produces valuable enzymes Protease, Amalyse and Lipase. The enzymes then make there way to our stomach and are used to aid in the process of digestion. When we eat plants especially the green leafy raw kind more enzymes are added from the vegetables; however, if we do not chew enough, if we do not eat enough raw green vegetables and if we eat too many cooked or processed foods then there is a high likelihood that you are enzyme deficient. I discovered this to be true about myself 3 years ago when I was suffering from allergies. There are many digestive enzymes you can look into taking. Bromelain can help your body digest proteins better or Super Enzymes are great as an all overall supplement An enzyme supplement that I have found to be particularly helpful has been Allerase. Enzyme supplements can be found at your local health store or online at http://vitacost.com.

14. Probiotics

There are about 1000 different bacterial species that can be found in the human gut, including microorganisms like Lactobacillus acidophilus. Each individual is host to its own subgroup of around 160 of those species, like a unique fingerprint. Humans actually have more bacterial cells than human cells - in fact, we are 90% bacteria, and only 10% human cells.

Most of these estimated 100 trillion live bacteria perform valuable functions in our gastrointestinal system, including helping to manage undesirable microorganisms and relieving occasional gas, indigestion and irregularity.

The World Health Organization (WHO) defines probiotics as "live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host". Probiotics are acidophilus-type bacteria that benefit our gastrointestinal tract and aid digestion. The best on the market over the counter that I have found is "Healthy Trinity". Personally this brand has been a life saver in our lives as well as our dogs lives.

15. Fermented Foods

Eating fermented foods is something that our ancestors did regularly but with the modern day convenience of processed and packaged food the art of fermentation is left to the hard core believers. When you eat a fermented food it is like eating a food that has been partially digested. It restores the proper balance of good bacteria in the gut. They are a great source of enzymes that can help you with your digestion. Fermented foods can actually increase your vitamin count and aid in nutritional absorption. Fermentation can help preserve good food for longer, it is inexpensive and full of flavor. Go crazy make your own.

Kombucha
Kefir
Salsa
Kefir Soda Pop
BBQ Natto with Shrimp
Traditional Korean Kimchi from Homemade Mommy
Easy Homemade Sauerkraut from Gutsy by Nature
Sauerkraut from Cheerfully Imperfect
Ridiculously Easy Homemade Dill Pickles from Primally Inspired
Lacto-Fermented Banana Peppers from Elston Backyard Farms
Easy Homemade Ginger Carrot Sauerkraut from The Savory Lotus
Fermented Apple Juice from Oh Lardy
Homemade Soda from Cheerfully Imperfect
Fermented Beet Kvass from The Yogi Mami
Coconut Water Kefir Beet Kvass from The Healthy Habit Coach
Lychee Coconut Water Kefir from Loula Natural
Fermented Ketchup from Homemade Mommy
Not Your Mama’s Yogurt from The Yogi Mami
Simple Milk Kefir from Cheerfully Imperfect
Coconut Milk Yogurt from Gutsy by Nature
Traditional Sourdough Bread from Pure Traditions
Savory Soured Oatcakes from Cheerfully Imperfect
Real Ranch Dressing from Homemade Mommy
Mason Jar Sangria from The Darling Bakers
Lacto-Fermented Ketchup from Suzy Homemaker
Spicy Fermented Cranberry Orange Relish from Homemade Mommy

SOURCE:
EVERYDAY ROOTS,
UNDERGROUND HEALTH
CHEESE SLAVE

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Purple Cabbage Slaw

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 08:23:00 +0000

Purple Cabbage Slaw or Salad

(Paleo or Vegetarian or Vegan adjust as needed) (Gluten Free, Dairy Free & Sugar Free)

Ingredients:
A handful of Any cabbage cut up
A few Red onions diced
Optional 1-2 Egg whites
1/2 avocado
1/4 cup diced tomatoes
1/4 cup diced granny smith apples
10 almonds Freshly grated ginger (to taste)
Pinch of Paprika
Pinch of Sea Salt
Pinch of Cayenne or Black Pepper
Optional - Grated Cheddar Goat Cheese (RAW/UNPASTEURIZED)
Optional - Walnuts and raisin mix

Stir all of the contents above into a bowl, be sure to mix thoroughly. When it's ready the avocado should be evenly spread throughout. Enjoy

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Alkalize and revive your life...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 10 Dec 2013 02:25:00 +0000

Alkalize and revive your life. According to the Conscious Living Center, all foods in nature contain both acid and alkaline-forming elements. Our balance is dependent upon the foods we choose to eat. Too many acid-forming foods can really reek havoc on your health, many are diagnosed with “acidosis” commonly found in diabetics. We all need certain nutrients to maintain alkalinity and if the body can not find what it needs from what we give it then it will start to rob from its own stores, like the bones or other vital tissues – damaging its ability to repair itself and detoxify heavy metals, thereby making a person more vulnerable to fatigue and illness. And the margin for error is small. Even an only slightly acidic pH of 6.9 can actually lead to coma and death.

Of course, the ultimate goal is balance and even eating too many alkalizing foods can lead to other challenges. To help you find balance here are six of the most alkaline-forming foods to work into your everyday meals:

1. Root vegetables

Due to the healing “yang” nature of these foods in traditional Chinese medicine, and their tendency to be more rich in minerals than many other vegetables, it may be safe to say that you can’t get enough of them. Look for radishes especially (black, red or white), as well as beets, carrots, turnips, horseradish and rutabaga. Ready to eat after steaming for just 15-20 minutes, root vegetables will help you feel both satiated and better grounded.

2. Cruciferous vegetables

These are the veggies we all know and love, made even more delicious with just a small amount of healthy, homemade sauce like pesto. Choose from broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts and the like. Raw is best.

3. Leafy greens

These include kale, Swiss chard, turnip greens and spinach – of which spinach may in fact be the best pick. Known especially for its rich vitamin K and folate content, spinach is also packed with vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals, antioxidants and fiber, helping to improve digestion and even vision. Raw is best.

4. Garlic

A true miracle food, garlic appears at the top of innumerable lists of foods that encourage overall health, and alkaline-forming food is no exception. Among its other benefits are its ability to promote cardiovascular and immune health by lowering blood pressure, cleansing the liver and fighting off disease.

5. Cayenne peppers (capsicum)
As part of a family of potent, tropical peppers which contain enzymes essential to endocrine function, cayenne is among the most alkalizing foods. It is known for its antibacterial properties and is a rich supply of vitamin A, making it a helpful agent in fighting off the harmful free radicals that lead to stress and illness.

6. Lemons

Lemons may be the most alkalizing food of all. As a natural disinfectant, it can heal wounds while also providing potent and immediate relief for hyperacidity and virus-related conditions, as well as coughs, colds, flu and heartburn. Lemon also works to energize the liver and promote detoxification. Squeeze one lemon into a glass every morning, add a little distilled water and drink.

CLICK HERE FOR THE ALKALINITY CHART: LIVE FOOD>>>>LIVE BODY!!!

SOURCE: NATURAL NEWS UNDERGROUND HEALTH Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Green bean Stirfry and Pho Potatoes (Paleo, Vegan, Gluten Free, NON GMO)

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 06 Dec 2013 07:43:00 +0000

Green Bean Stir fry

Ingredients for 2:

Handful of green beans cut or whole
Handful of sliced baby bellas
1/4 cup of red onions sliced or diced
1/2 handful of Cilantro
1/2 handful of Parsley
1/4 cup of sprouted lentils
1/4 cup of sprouted adzuki beans
1/4 cup of diced celery
1 tablespoon of freshly grated ginger
1 tablespoon of garlic
1 tablespoon of coconut oil
1 tablespoon red wine
1/2 of a small jalapeno pepper

In a stainless steel, cast iron, or teflon free pan add coconut oil and put on the burner on high just long enough to get the oil melted. Reduce the heat to medium and add the mushrooms and onions. Cover. Let mushrooms and onions cook on one side until slightly brown then flip to the other side. Once both sides are slightly brown add the green beans, cover and let stand for a few minutes. Flip the green beans to their other side and add the remainder of the ingredients. Cover and let stand for a few minutes. After a few minutes check your stir fry and flip when ready. Let cover and repeat as needed until veggies are at the crispness or softness as desired.

Pho Potatoes Ingredients for 2:

1 Regular size head of cauliflower
1/4 cup of butter, or coconut butter
1 tablespoon of garlic powder
1/4 cup of diced chives
1 pinch of sea salt

In a medium size sauce pan add a 1/4 cup of water and place on the burner on high. Cut the base off of the cauliflower and place it inside the sauce pan. Cover and let the water boil. With a fork test the softness of the cauliflower to determine if it is ready for the blender. If the bottom half is ready and the top is still hard flip the cauliflower, cover and let stand. Once you are able to successfully put a fork into the cauliflower with ease then remove, cut up and place in a blender. Add the remaining ingredients from the list and blend until the consistency of white fluffy potatoes. Add butter, garlic and chives as needed for taste.

Serve Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Homemade IceCream - Dairy Free, Sugar Free, Gluten Free, NON GMO

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 17:49:00 +0000

Homemade IceCream/Sorbet

4               Organic Coconut Milk Ice Cubes (thai brand is great)
1/2 cup     Organic Avocado
1 cup Organic Soft Fruit (Kiwi, Mango, Peach, Berries, or Bananas - or a mix)
4 drops    Vanilla liquid Stevia
1 tsp Organic RAW honey (optional)

Mix in a blender and serve. Add lemon or lime if you want it to be more like a sorbet. Serves 1-2

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Lentil Soup Recipe - Gluten Free - Dairy Free - Sugar Free

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 05:47:00 +0000

LENTIL SOUP - Gluten Free - Dairy Free - Sugar Free - Vegan

3/4 cup Lentil (we use sprouted lentil) 3/4 cup
3 tomato
1/2 onion
1 carrot
1 garlic
1 cup of diced eggplant (optional but really good)
5 mushroom
1 peach or 4 diced figs (optional)
1 tsp-tablespoon sea salt
1 tablespoon pepper
1 tsp allspice (optional)
1 tblspn Braggs aminos (optional)
1 tsp of cilantro (optional)
1 tsp of oregano (optional)

Cook low heat for about 6 hours
Serve over Avocado

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Marshmallow Root Tea Recipe

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 00:00:00 +0000

Marshmallow Root Tea

1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of Marshmallow Root
1 teaspoon of Licorice Root (if you'd like to sweeten it up and help your adrenals)

PRE-MAKE:

Pre-make a batch so you don't have to keep making cups.
Bring your water to a boil and pour in your marshmallow root stir long enough to heat the marshmallow root approx 30 sec.
Turn the hit off.
Pour the Mix into a blender or use a wire wisk, and blend until smooth
Pour into container to be stored in a refrigerator
About an hour before you plan on drinking your tea pour a cup and let it warm up to room temperature
Drink 4 cups min a day to start. After 7-10 days, if you are feeling better reduce to 1 or 2 cups daily
Continuing using tea until you are sure the stones are gone.

Please do not heat in microwave as it will zap all of the nutrients out of it.

MADE WITH TEA BALL:

Heat up water in kettle
Place tea ball into your cup with ingredients listed above
Let set until warm or room temp
Drink 4 cups min a day to start. After 7-10 days, if you are feeling better reduce to 1 or 2.
Drink for maintenance thereafter.

Naturally help your Kidney Stones go away...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:50:00 +0000

Noone ever wishes to have a kidney disorder... whether you are struggling with an infection, stones or disease... the truth is, it is, and can be one of the most unpleasant experiences a person could ever endure.

This article was put together to hopefully help you in your journey find an all natural way to help your kidneys get healthier and stronger.

What Are Kidney Stones:

Kidney stones (renal lithiasis) are small, hard deposits of mineral and acid salts on the inner surfaces of your kidneys. Normally, the substances that make up kidney stones are diluted in the urine. When urine is concentrated, though, minerals may crystallize, stick together and solidify. The result is a kidney stone. Most kidney stones contain calcium.

What Are the Symptoms:

Nausea, constant urge to urinate, red urine and fever. Some have complained of symptoms similar to what it might feel like to have a heart attack. Pelvis and back pain.

1. Find out What Type of Stones You Have:

There are a few different types of kidney stones including calcium, struvite and uric acid stones. If you have a history of stones, knowing which type you have developed can help you make the needed dietary changes to prevent future occurrences. For instance, if you are prone to uric acid stones, you may be instructed by your doctor to reduce protein intake.

2. Drink plenty of Fluids - WATER or Marshmallow Root Tea (click here for the recipe) No soda or carbonated drinks. Spring Water or Distilled Water (add Trace Minerals by Concentrace if distilled as distilled water is acidic)

3. Avoid foods rich in oxalates:

Eating foods that are rich in oxalates may cause an increased risk in the formation of calcium oxalate kidney stones, according to the National Kidney Foundation.

Foods High in Oxalate

Drinks: Beer, chocolate milk, soy drinks, tangerine juice, juice of almost all berries and fruit cocktail, and hot cocoa.
Fruits: Rhubarb, currants, marmalade, purple grapes, tangerine and blueberries.
Vegetables: Cucumber, kale, green peppers, celery, eggplant, escarole, beets, chives, okra, parsley, spinach.
Grains: Whole wheat bread, popcorn, wheat bran, oatmeal, white corn and soybean crackers.
Legumes, Nuts and Seeds: Beans, baked beans, peanut butter, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, peanuts, almonds, pecans, cashew and walnuts. (unless sprouted)
Condiments: Black pepper, cinnamon and ginger.
Starches: Fruit cake, sweet potatoes and grits.

4. Ask your doctor about taking calcium supplements, and add Magnesium to your diet. My personal favorite is Calm.This will aid in your bodies ability to absorb calcium and other nutrients and can also aid in the stress your body may be experiencing.

5. Eat Foods High In Phytate

Eating certain fiber rich foods, such as those containing phytates may help with preventing kidney stones. Phytate can help prevent calcium from crystallizing and prevent stones from forming. Foods such as long grain/wild rice, lentils and tree nuts are rich in phytates. Please keep in mind that these should be eaten only after they've been soaked, sprouted or fermented. The reason for this is to help these foods that are high in binding element

Brazil nuts 1719
Cocoa powder 1684-1796
Organic Steel Cut Oat flakes 1174
Almond 1138 – 1400
Walnut 982
Lentils 779
Hazelnuts 648 – 1000
Coconut 357
Entire coconut meat 270
Strawberries 12

Other Suggested Foods:

Raw Organic Fruits and Vegetables rich in potassium - include leafy greens, dried beans and peas, carrots, dried fruit, and bananas.
Reduced intake of vitamin C
Drink plenty of water
Reduce sodium intake
Organic Sprouted Foods - Lentils , Chick peas, Split peas, Adzuki beans, Mung, Alfalfa, Radish, Fenugreek
Raw Organic Fruits and Veggies Rich in Complex Carbs - Carrots, Okra, Zucchini, Radishes, Asparagus, Grapefruit, Prunes, Apples, Pears, Strawberries, Yams, Dill pickles, Onions, Tomatoes

6. Avoid / Severely Reduce these Foods:

Dairy
Grain
Sugar
Genetically Modified Foods (GMO)
Foods from a box, can, frozen or fast food restaurants
Animal - Foods high in protein may cause excess uric acid to be excreted in the urine. When the urine becomes too acidic, a person may have an increased risk of kidney stones. The excess uric acid can crystallize, which causes the stone to form. Although protein is necessary in the diet, excess amounts should be avoided in people who are prone to uric acid kidney stones.

7. Reduce Stress:

Yoga
Meditation
Massage
Walking
Exercise

8. Watch Sodium Intake:

A diet high in salt results in more calcium being excreted in the urine, which can also cause kidney stones. People who are prone to calcium kidney stones should reduce salt intake to about 2400 mg, according to the National Institutes of Health. Foods which are generally high in salt and should be reduced include canned soup, luncheon meat and fast food.

9. Start Your Day with A Half Cup Of Lemon Juice

Pure lemon juice may not be your first choice when it comes to beverages, but drinking a half a cup a day may help prevent certain types of kidney stones. Lemon juice raises the amount of citrate in the urine, which decreases the chances of calcium stones from developing. Grab a lemon and squeeze a fresh glass every morning with your Spring or Distilled water.

10. Consider Supplementation

In some cases, dietary changes may not be enough to stop kidney stones from forming, when this occurs, supplementation may be recommended. Certain herbal remedies have been found to help regulate the acidity of urine and help reduce stones from forming, while helping to make the urine more alkaline.

Some Great Supplements To Consider:

Herbal:

Natural Antibiotics:

Good Bacteria:

Probiotics - Healthy Trinity by Natren

According to the National Kidney Foundation, the incidence of kidney stones has been increasing in the last several decades and continues to rise. Kidney stones will affect about one in ten people during their lifetime. Having a kidney stone in the past is a risk factor for developing a stone in the future. Taking a proactive approach and implementing the preventive techniques listed above may help reduce the chances of kidney stones developing in the future.

The Benefits of Marshmallow Root...

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 03:49:00 +0000

Why Marshmallow Root?

For many years marshmallow plant has been used to relieve coughs, sore throats, and minor wounds. However it is also very useful as an immune booster and in reducing calcium kidney stones.

Biological Description

Marshmallow plant or Althaea officinalis is an upright perennial from family Malvaceae. The genus name of the plant - Althaea - comes from Greek word that means ‘associated with healing’. The name is given because of the special qualities of the Mallows to soften and heal. More names of the Marshmallow: March Mallow root, White Mallow root, Althea and Cheeses. Some others are Sweet Weed, Mallards, Mauls, Mortification plant, Mortification Koot, Guimauve (French), Schloss Tea (german), and Wymote.
The plant has a fleshy taproot. It is a perennial, thick and long, whitish-yellow outside, white and fibrous within. The stem is downy, generally die down in the autumn until the spring comes and it puts out branches again. Velvety leaves are roundish, irregularly toothed at the margin, and thick. They are soft on both sides, as have covering of stellate hairs. Marshmallow flowers are smaller than common Mallow flowers are, of a pale pink color (also paler than the Common Mallow). They are in bloom during August and September. The whole plant abounds with a mild mucilage (especially the root).

Growing

Marshmallow is a native of most countries of Europe (including central Russia south) . To be specific, it is native to Britain and occurs in most of the maritime counties in the south of England. The plant now grows in the United States (from Massachusetts to Virginia) and other countries as well.
The marshmallow plant can be found growing in salt marshes, in damp, wet meadows, by the sides of ditches, by the sea and on the banks of tidal rivers. So, it prefers moist in its growing.
It used to be cultivated always in gardens, thanks to its medicinal qualities. It raises from seed, sown in spring; needs cutting and offsets of the root.

Parts Used
The root and leaves of the plant are used medicinally. Flowers can also be used. The root is used to a greater extent than the leaves, as both fresh and dried leaves (that are used for the same conditions as the root) are considered to be weaker.

Market

The whole and cut-and-sifted root and powder are available in teas ("slimy" teas), capsules, and other formulations. Marshmallow root is more popular in America, while the leaves – more in Europe. Peeled root is considered of higher quality than root with the outer bark. The root and leaves in form of the marshmallow syrups are also available.

Action

The root as well as the leaves contain mucilage – a mucus-like substance that does not dissolve in water (mostly composed of galacturonic acid, glucuronic acid, galactose, arabinose and rhamnose). The root contains 25 – 30 percent of this substance (the leaves – only 16%). Thank to this substance the plant can swell up and become slippery when wet. It gives the root an ability to soothe irritated tissue, particularly mucous membranes, and to loosen a cough.

Other active compound in the root are different polysaccharides, L-rhamnose, D-galactose, D-galacturonic acid and D-glucuronic, as well as highly branched L-arabifurranan and trisaccharide. Also about 35 % of pectin, l-2% of asparagines, starch, oil, sugar, phosphate of lime, glutinous matter and cellulose.

Marshmallow root has the following properties:

· It is astringent – has a binding effect
· Diuretic – it increases the secretion and flow of urine
· Lithotriptic - dissolves urinary calculi (stones)
· Emollient - soothes inflamed tissue, softens and protects the skin
· Demulcent - soothes damaged or inflamed surfaces
· Mucilant – the herb protects mucous membranes and inflamed tissues
· Tonic – it nourishes and refresh the entire body
· Galactogogue – Marshmallow promotes the flow of milk in breastfeeding mothers
· Laxative – it stimulates bowel movements
· Vulnerary – gives additional help in healing of wounds by protecting against infection and stimulating cell growth
· Nutritive – assists in the process of assimilating food and nourishes the body

Health Benefits
Its abundance of mucilage makes Marshmallow an excellent demulcent and emollient – these properties make it useful in inflammation and irritation of the alimentary canal, and of the urinary and respiratory organs. Decoctions of the plant (especially of the root) are excellent in painful complaints of the urinary organs, exerting a relaxing effect upon the passages. Powdered root boiled in milk is recommended in hemorrhage from the urinary organs and in dysentery.

The decoctions are also effective in curing bruises, sprains or any ache in the muscles, burns and inflammations. Good for any localized irritations, abscesses, different injuries. Marshmallow helps to minimize skin inflammatory processes, thus improving wound healing processes.
Boiled in wine or milk, Marshmallow will relieve diseases of the chest, it is a nice remedy for coughs, bronchitis, and whooping-cough (in the form of syrups it is available and popular in children treatment). It relieves local irritation and soothes irritated mucous membranes in sore throat accompanied by dry cough; slows down lung congestion in sore throat with dry cough, and relieve mild inflammation of the mucous membranes of the digestive tract.

Marshmallow mildly stimulates the immune system at cellular level.

Ointments of the root may help in case of varicose veins.

The usage of Marshmallow is helpful (though has not been substantiated by human pharmalogical studies) in case of asthma, Crohn's disease, Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), gastritis and others.
It is recommended to use Marshmallow after consulting the doctor, it is considered to be safe (there are no side effects reported).

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Tea Tree Oil and Poison Ivy

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sat, 16 Feb 2013 02:24:00 +0000

Have you ever had poison ivy? Do you have it now? That itchy scratchy horrible rash. Have you tried all of those store bought creams that claim they'll make it go away and they still aren't working? Just like with any disorder attacking the body if you consider both an internal and external solution you can help your body eradicate the issue quicker and in a more natural way. Thru my own experiences and others we have learned that when you boost your immune system thru nutrition, remove anything that may impair your bodies ability to function at it's fullest capacity and focus on the issue at hand... true healing happens quickly. Here are some suggestions on what has worked for others with poison ivy:

Internal Suggestions:

Avoid dairy, grain, processed foods and sugar (click the link for suggestions) - this will help your body reduce any inflammation response while your body tries to help itself heal from the attack of the poison ivy

Take nettles (2 capsules in the am - 2 capsules mid-day and 2 capsules in the evening)
Ironically stinging nettles once flash heated becomes a natural anti-histamine and is a green food so it can help boost your immune system. It is a slow-acting nutritive herb that gently cleanses the body of metabolic wastes... wastes that could be contributing the disorder you are experiencing. It's loaded with iron and vitamin C and it “promotes the process of protein transanimation in the liver, effectively utilizing digested proteins, while simultaneously preventing them from being discharged through the body as waste products. A study conducted by the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon found positive evidence of freeze-dried nettle leaf for treating hay fever, asthma, seasonal allergies, and hives. Nettles has many health benefits if you'd like to know more about Nettles click here.

Take Colloidal Silver -Liquid extract... directly (follow directions on bottle or double up until the issues have subsided)
Colloidal silver has shown to be effective in cases of microbial infection. Dr. Henry Crooks found that "Silver in the colloidal state is highly germicidal, quite harmless to humans and absolutely non-toxic. Rather than in a chemical compound, the silver in the colloidal state may be applied in a much more concentrated form, with correspondingly better results. All virus, fungus, bacterium, streptococcus, staphylococcus, and other pathogenic organisms have shown to be killed in three or four minutes upon contact. Taking Colloidal Silver can help your body fight off any unwanted germs while allowing your body and immune system to get stronger while it is reducing the effects of poison ivy.

External Suggestions:

Combine 1 teaspoon of tea tree oil with 1/8 cup of almond oil in a small bowl and mix thoroughly. You can also use avocado oil or cold-pressed olive oil in place of almond oil.
Wash the affected area thoroughly using soap and warm water and then pat dry with a clean towel
Dip a clean cotton ball into the tea tree oil mixture to moisten it, and then apply it directly to your skin. Do not cover the area with bandages or tight clothing; allow it to air dry for the best results. Repeat the application daily to reduce the pain and itching associated with poison ivy and help speed up the healing process.

Additionally, Colloidal Silver -
Colloidal silver makes an excellent topical application for scrapes, wounds, cuts and sores, acting as an antiseptic to destroy bacteria. Possibly one of the most important medical roles for colloidal silver is it's ability to destroy deadly pathogens like methicillin resistant staphylococcus aureus, or MRSA, the flesh-eating super bug. The MRSA cure was discovered during research in the 1970s at Syracuse University by Robert O. Becker and has shown to be very effective with poison ivy and other skin issues.

A great way to build your immune system while saving your throat

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 15 Jan 2013 06:49:00 +0000

Boost your immune system while protecting your thoat.

A few months back I stumbled upon this amazing product Superior Vocal Health called "throat saver". I started using it right about the time seasonal allergy irritants filled the air. For a normal Tennessean this time of year can truly be annoying, wreaking havoc on anyone's sinusses. And if you are a singer, a speaker or regularly like to communicate with an unaffected voice this time of year can be your nightmare. For me I had already learned that if I avoided sugar, dairy and grain naturally inflammation will decrease increasing my bodies ability to ward off possible threats. Of course, proper diet, plenty of sleep, water and exercise are crucial for a healthy immune system. However, by adding this spray into my life I immediately noticed that it helped me stay well during some particularly challenged times and helped my performance by leaps and bounds. Since I began using the spray I feel a new strength and confidence has been created. I now make it a point to use the spray daily and am completely excited about the results.

HERE ARE SOME HEALTH BENEFITS:
Echinacea and Goldenseal for Vocal Health
Echinacea is considered one of nature’s most useful herbs. Echinacea has such powerful antibiotic effects that it is often prescribed as an ongoing remedy to boost and support the immune system by helping to rid the body of toxins. It can also work wonders for a sore throat or any mouth, gum or throat issue when applied directly to the affected area or when used as a gargle.

Goldenseal has been called a “miracle herb” because of its total healing effect. Powder or extract is generally considered to be more effective than tea. For upper respiratory infections and boosting the immune system, it should be used when infection has already set in and the mucus is yellow or greenish. Goldenseal is very effective when used for tonsillitis and other difficult throat troubles.

Note: Most herbalists do not recommend taking Goldenseal for more than a week at a time because it can reduce the absorption of the B vitamins. If you do take Goldenseal, it is recommended to allow at least two weeks in between dosages. Do not use if pregnant, as it may stimulate the uterus. If you experience diarrhea and nausea, stop taking immediately. If you have any heart disease or hypertension, do not take Goldenseal as it can stimulate the heart muscle thus increasing blood pressure.

Garlic is one of the most powerful herbs known for fighting infection and bolstering the immune system, especially when it comes to infections of the throat. Garlic is a natural antibiotic; however, it does not destroy the body’s natural flora in the intestine and colon. In fact, it is praised for its digestion benefits. It is a serious immune booster. When used as a detoxifier, garlic rejuvenates the entire system and purges the body of unwanted debris. If you feel some type of sickness or sore throat coming on, chop up one or two cloves of garlic into small pieces. Chew the pieces slowly until they are like liquid. Make sure you chew thoroughly, allowing the juice to coat and sit in your throat and mouth for at least two minutes then swallow. Chewing is very important because the antibiotic healing element in garlic, allicin, is only activated when it is crushed. Once allicin enters the stomach, it begins to heal your entire body. Chewing garlic may stop the infection altogether or stop it from getting worse.

Propolis has antibiotic and anti-microbial properties. Because propolis is high in the vitamin B complex vitamins, has significant amounts of vitamin C, and contains vitamin E, it naturally boosts the immune system. High levels of antioxidants are also found in propolis and these also give our natural immune system functions a boost, as well as doing the same for the bees! Because of its ability to enhance the function of the immune system, Propolis is a great treatment for cold and flu symptoms and even food poisoning. Anti-Inflammatory-Taken internally, it can also reduce the damaging effects of inflammation in the body. The antiviral properties of bee propolis are also what make it so effective in treating colds and the flu. Research has shown propolis be effective in providing allergy relief.

Slippery Elm Bark can sooth stomach problems, facilitat healing, eliminate inflammation and in general can be a tremendous healing herb. It can neutralize excessive acidity in the stomach, heal and repair damaged internal and external tissue, neutralize noxious stomach gases and calm an upset stomach.

Ginger root can contain up to eighteen amino acids in addition to a wide array of vitamins, chemicals, and minerals. For this reason, ginger is beneficial and five of the many nutrients found in ginger: amino acids (both essential and nonessential), calcium (necessary for reduced cholesterol levels and proper blood clotting as well as strong bones), magnesium (crucial for the heart, nerves, and muscles), essential fatty acids (both omega 3 and omega and iron can play a key role in immunity.

Nettle leaf has been examined by some of the world’s leading research institutions and found to have many powerful, positive benefits. The plant is comprised mainly of complex sugars and lectins. Nettle contains prostaglandins which have properties that support resistance to inflammation. Nettle leaf also contains high levels of protein, calcium, phosphorus, iron, magnesium, and beta-carotene and high amounts of the vitamins A, C, D, and

Thyme is primarily an antiseptic and can be good for those suffering from a sore throat or cold and is good for reducing inflammation in the respiratory system. It is a natural expectorant, clearing congestion from the airways.

Hyssop is a healing herb that dates back to Biblical times. This herb can be used to treat various lung problems like coughs, colds and, asthma. It can also be useful in loosening the phlegm in the lungs. For ages it has been used for treating sore throat. It is an excellent for fevers. Hyssop causes perspiration and purges the toxins from body and also fever. It can regulate blood and improves the blood. This herb can soothe the lining of the stomach and can be helpful in treating all stomach disorders.

Aloe Vera can be excellent at regulating the immune system (an immunomodulator). This means it can both stimulate the immune response for those with weakened immune systems either from exisiting conditions or post-illness fatigue.

Do you need the super power of the Superior Vocal Health 3 pack?
The “Three Pack Special” from Superior Vocal Health consists of one bottle of Throat Saver Spray, Vocal rescue Gargle and Sinus Clear Out Dropper. Each of these formulas are packed with immune boosting certified organic herbs including Echinacea, Goldenseal and Garlic. These formulas were designed not only to help maintain and keep your voice healthy and in top form, but to keep your body and immune system super healthy as well. Sinus Clear Out, Vocal Rescue and Throat Saver can be used on a daily basis without any adverse side effects. Keep them with you whether you are on the road, rehearsing or in between presentations and use them continuously. Your voice and immune system will thank you for it every time you sing or present.

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Stop the joint and chronic pain

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Tue, 21 Aug 2012 05:39:00 +0000

People often ask me... "what did you do to stop the chronic knee pain", "did you really stop your endometriosis pain"? The answer is with Dandelion root and yes I did.

It's amazing now when I think back to how much pain I was in. I had, had 2 surgeries on my knee and 3 surgeries on my endometriosis but the pain persisted. It wasn't until I was so completely in pain that I finally decided I needed to change. Why does it take so long for some of us to accept that deep down inside we do really know what to do with most choices we are faced with; however, somewhere along the line we convince ourselves otherwise, make excuses and justify why anything happens the way it happens. "Oh it's ok, I can have that cobbler it's just apples", or "I'll have the pasta it's gluten free so that's good for me, right? These items and many others not only mess with digestion, they can aid to diabetes and create new inflammation in the body.

Until I chose to just let go I was never more clear on what I needed to do. Things are the way they are for a reason, and all of us we were made with different levels of tolerance. I had to accept that I am one of those people who's sensitivity to foods can be extreme. Interestingly enough is that I see it as been a blessing in disguise. Ever since I started living this new nutritional way I have never felt better. I'm amazed at my energy level... the loss of 35 pounds, the condition of my nails, hair and the relief from chronic pain. It truly is amazing.

Below are the ingredients that I use on a daily basis.

Dandelion Powder a teaspoon to a tablespoon 2x's a day mixed with water (CLICK HERE)
Teaspoon of CALM magnesium:(CLICK HERE)
Concentrace Trace Minerals: (CLICK HERE)
Liquid Multi Vitamin with / minerals by Trace Minerals (CLICK HERE)

The above is what I can't live without when it comes to beating inflammation while giving my body the best opportunity to heal itself and absorb what I am eating. If you buy all of this from Vitacost there shouldn't be any shipping charges as any order $45 gains you free shipping. Be prepared to need to use the potty :).... The dandelion will help you release any unnecessary fluids that your body may be holding on to... but don't worry it's loaded with potassium so it won't deplete that while it's working. If you are serious about relieving your pains naturally then Dandelion root is a great way to go. I can't be sure exactly how many days it took for me to reach a pain free day. But I am going to guess and say that it was about 2 months. I just remember waking up one morning and noticing that the pains were gone. Amen. What a breath of fresh air, I could walk without pain. I felt so good I told my husband that I felt good enough to go for a run. I noticed about a month later that my endometriosis pains had gone as well. To this day I am still pain free and I still take this recipe everyday.

READ MORE ABOUT DANDELION HERE: http://imholistic.blogspot.

com/2010/10/my-miracle.html

Disclaimer: The entire contents of this website are based upon the opinions of I'm Holistic, unless otherwise noted. Individual articles are based upon the opinions of the respective author, who retains copyright as marked. The information on this website is not intended to replace a one-on-one relationship with a qualified health care professional and is not intended as medical advice. It is intended as a sharing of knowledge and information from the research and experiences of I'm Holistic. I'm Holistic encourages you to make your own health care decisions based upon your research and in partnership with a qualified health care professional.

Peeling the layers of a sugar disorder

noreply@blogger.com (Unknown) — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 05:35:00 +0000

Wow, how silly am I... here I thought that because I had reversed my diabetes II that all of my sugar battles had been won. How wrong was I? Little did I know that I needed to also continue to stick to a hypoglycemic diet. I had been so focused on my new plan that I lost site of balancing my proteins. It is true that you need the great raw organic vegetables and fruits, the minerals, ph balance at 7.0, however, it is also true that you need to work harder at balancing proteins and complex carbs. The challenge for me has always been trying to find non-animal proteins as I generally only eat fish periodically. We'll go deeper into this in a little bit.

For the last 3 weeks I had been noticing a pattern in how I've been feeling. Exhausted, claustrophobic, night sweats, anxiety and nausea. Like a roller coaster everyday my energy has been different from the last. Then yesterday it dawned on me that it may be my blood sugar. Curious I took the test. My digital reader reported back a whopping 76. So I decided to try a teaspoon of coconut oil, a hardboiled egg, 1/4 of a tomato. Within 20 minutes my blood sugar rose to 93. Then 30 minutes later it dropped to 82. By 2:00am my head was pounding, my chest felt closed in, I was nauseous, and my skin was clammy, by 3:00am I was vomiting off an on until 5:00am, this time my reading came in a 50. Easily one of the worst nights I've had in a long time. What happened? Hypoglycemia happened.

Hypoglycemia, also called low blood sugar, occurs from low glucose levels in your blood. Your brain needs a steady supply of glucose. Inadequate amounts may result in such symptoms as heart palpitations, anxiety, tremor, sweating and hunger. Serious effects include confusion, abnormal behavior, visual disturbances and even seizures or loss of consciousness. Diabetics and non-diabetics can have hypoglycemia.

Just like peeling an onion when you are peeling away at the disorders in your body you are very likely to uncover other issues that you may still need to attack head on. Before my diabetes ever showed it's ugly head, I was diagnosed with hypoglycemia. Now more than ever I realize that I am literally peeling the layers of a sugar disorder just like peeling an onion. We've overcome the diabetes II and now it's time to attack the hypoglycemia by regulating my sugar levels.

What does this mean for me? It means that modifications we'll need to be taken into consideration. Great... what will I be allowed to eat now. They say that many who are hypoglycemic also suffer from many food allergies and I guess if you were researching me I would say this is true. Already on my avoid list... dairy, grain, beans, potatoes, gluten, sugar, fruits high in fructose and processed foods. What does this leave me to eat? How do I get back on track? By making sure to balance in more protein and complex carbs. Avoid everything on my avoid list. Eating more frequently and smaller amounts. Be patient, go for walks, get the kind've sleep that allows you to wake up naturally and drink plenty of water with minerals. Be patient for at least a month of managing and monitoring your intake.

A couple of great resources that have helped me put together my grocery list is the alkalinity chart (click here) making sure to stay on the alkaline side 80% of the time while I balance proteins and foods with a Low GI as shown below.

The glycemic index measures the effects of carbohydrates on blood sugar levels and is most useful for diabetics, who have an excess of glucose, or sugar, in their blood stream. There are several protein foods that have a low glycemic value, which can provide essential this amino acid complex without spiking your blood sugar levels.

Here Is My List of Food to focus on for the next couple of weeks:

1. Poached Eggs

2. Steel Cut Oats (gluten free) or Quinoa

Kiwi(1)
teaspoon of coconut butter
teaspoon of cinnamon
4 drops of vanilla liquid stevia

3. Fresh Vegetable shake

Brocoli
Turnip root
Raddish
Fresh Sprouts (fenugreek, raddish, brocoli)
Celery
Ginger
Cinnamon
(1) freshly squeezed grapefruit
1 Scoop of Jarrow Whey Protein (unflavored)
1/2 tsp of royal jelly
Tsp of fish oil
Tsp of Hemp oil
Tsp of Kelp powder
Tsp of Alfalfa powder
5 drops of trace minerals

4. Kale Chips

Bake in the oven for 12 min at 350degrees
Add a splash of coconut oil
Garlic
Nutritional Yeast

5. Hardboiled eggs - Whites only (2)

6. Celery (2-4 cut) w/almond butter

7. Green Apples (1/4) w/almond butter

8. 10 Almonds

9. Fresh garden salad

Kale
Apple slices
Sprouts
Carrots
Celery
Brocoli
Shaved almonds
Avocado
Egg
Tomato
Lentil
Fish
Freshly made dressing (balsamic / olive oil)

10. Chia Chai Porridge / Pudding

8 oz of Coconut Milk (organic, 100% coconut milk no other additives)
2 tablespoons of cinnamon
4 drops of liquid vanilla stevia
1/4 teaspoon of cloves
Let sit in the refrigerator 'till pudding consistency

11. Coconut Balls

Shredded coconut(macaroon)
Coconut oil
Mix shredded coconut in a mixing bowl with just enough coconut oil to bind the mix into the consistency of cookie dough.
4 drops of vanilla liquid stevia
1 teaspoon of raw honey
freeze until the mix is almost solid
When the mix is just about solid scoop into bite size balls.
Store the coconut balls in a BPA free container in the freezer
Grab one out whenever you feel you need a treat.

12. Nuts

Walnuts
Cashews

OTHER LOW GI OPTIONS

Fruits

Low GI
Cherries	22
Plums	24
Grapefruit	25
Peaches	28
Peach, canned in natural juice	30
Apples	34
Pears	41
Dried Apricots	32
Grapes	43
Coconut	45
Coconut Milk	41
Kiwi Fruit	47
Oranges	40
Strawberries	40
Prunes	29

Vegetables

Low GI
Frozen Green Peas	39
Frozen Sweet Corn	47
Raw Carrots	16
Boiled Carrots	41
Eggplant/Aubergine	15
Broccoli	10
Cauliflower	15
Cabbage	10
Mushrooms	10
Tomatoes	15
Chillies	10
Lettuce	10
Green Beans	15
Red Peppers	10
Onions	10

Legumes (Beans) - 20%

Low GI
Kidney Beans (canned)	52
Butter Beans	36
Chick Peas	42
Haricot/Navy Beans	31
Lentils, Red	21
Lentils, Green	30
Pinto Beans	45
Blackeyed Beans	50
Yellow Split Peas	32

Fowl

Protein is a satiating nutrient that will make you feel fuller longer and keep hunger at bay, according to Jennie Brand-Miller et al., in the book "The New Glucose Revolution: Low GI Eating Made Easy." Lean meat has a low-fat content, as fat is either trimmed from the cuts or the meat is from a non-fatty portion of the animal book authors say. And lean meat does not have a glycemic index, because it contains no carbohydrates that can raise blood sugar levels, according to the American Diabetes Association. Lean organic, range free, hormone free, antibitotic free meats such as chicken, turkey and Cornish hen without the skin, are high-protein foods conducive to a low-glycemic diet.

Fish

Fish is a high-protein source that does not have a glycemic value, according to the American Diabetes Association. In addition to its nutritive protein, it is also rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to lower cholesterol --- a common complication for Type 2 diabetics, according to MedlinePlus. These acids also help to boost concentration and energy levels, while reducing blood pressure and triglyceride levels in the blood, according to D. Banda-Nyirenda et al., in "Impact of Nutrition and Fish Supplementation on the Response to Anti Retroviral Therapy." Cod, salmon, herring and tuna are effective sources of omega-3 fatty acids as well as protein.

For anyone first reading this you could interpret this as a set back, however, for me it is a reminder that although I had reached my first goal there is still more work to be done and in order to reverse all of the years of damage it may take alot more patience and due diligence. For now and until I get my blood sugar regulated it is imperative that I maintain a diet that maintains a consistent glucose level. One that does not allow my sugar to spike and helps me get off the sugar roller coaster. My best advice for anyone going thru this is to keep a journal and find out what foods you feel the best on, which foods spike your levels and which foods keep you steady. Be patient and stick to it. Even after you stabilize keep an eye on it.